Katiyra triumphs in Blandford Stakes

Katiyra, who was third in the Juddmonte Oaks earlier in the season, proved far too good for her rivals in the Irish National Stud Blandford Stakes.

Made the 1-2 favourite after a confidence-booster at Gowran Park last month, she surged into the lead at the two-furlong marker and never looked back under Mick Kinane to stroll to a four-length victory over Beach Bunny.