Oxx has high hopes for Emiyna

JOHN OXX is hopeful Emiyna is returning to her best form ahead Saturday’s run in the Coolmore Fusaichi Pegasus Matron Stakes at Leopardstown.

A comeback victory at Dundalk was followed by Group Three success at the Curragh and as a result, she was among the leading fancies for the Irish 1,000 Guineas.

Although disappointing in the Classic, she was subsequently found to have suffered an injury and spent three months out of action prior to a recent second in the Desmond Stakes.