Polished Gem can shine in Athasi

DERMOT WELD can continue his terrific start to the flat campaign by saddling Polished Gem to take the Group Three Oratorio EBF Athasi Stakes at the Curragh this afternoon.

She is bred in the purple, by Danehill out of former Irish 1000 Guineas winner Trusted Partner, and is reportedly highly regarded by her handler. This full-sister to Dress To Thrill has to step up from maiden class, but can prove more than capable of the transition.

She ran just twice last season, finishing with a cosy length success from the useful Sharapova at Leopardstown in October.