Katiyra handed Longchamp mission

Katiyra is set to bid for a first Group One success in the Qatar Prix de l’Opera at Longchamp on October 5.

The three-year-old ran a mighty race to finish third in the Juddmonte Oaks at Epsom on just her third career start and she was not beaten far into fifth in the Irish equivalent next time.

She has since run away with a Listed prize and then a Group Two at the Curragh next time and Oxx believes a victory at the highest level would be richly deserved.

“We are looking at the Prix de l’Opera for her now and I think she deserves to take her chance after her impressive win in the Blandford Stakes last time,” said the trainer.

“She does handle soft ground and if the ground is going to be on the firm side of good in France, I’m not sure we would run. But as long as it’s not too quick, we will let her take her chance.”