Princess reigns in Ribblesdale

Princess Highway is set to tackle the Darley Irish Oaks at the Curragh after emulating her dam Irresistible Jewel in storming to victory in the Ribblesdale Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Dermot Weld saddled the latter to win the Group Two event 10 years ago in the hands of Pat Smullen for Moyglare Stud, and the same team struck gold once again with Princess Highway.

Investec Oaks second Shirocco Star set out to make all under Darryll Holland, getting a few on the stretch turning in after a canny ride, but Smullen was happy to work his way into contention and Princess Highway could be spotted travelling well from some way out.