Irish 1,000 Guineas: Tahiyra storms to victory at Curragh

The favourite overcame draw concerns to give trainer Dermot Weld and jockey Chris Hayes back-to-back wins in the race.

FULL FLIGHT: Tahiyra and Chris Hayes win the Group 1 Tattersalls Irish 1,000 Guineas. Picture: HEALY RACING

Twelve months on from Homeless Songs’ memorable performance, Tahiyra gave trainer Dermot Weld and jockey Chris Hayes back-to-back wins in the Tattersalls Irish 1000 Guineas, on Sunday afternoon at the Curragh.

Being drawn one was a concern for the Newmarket Guineas runner-up and the race went somewhat predictably. The winner’s main market rival, Meditate, took up the running from the outset and her rider, Ryan Moore, slowed it up in front, forcing the odds-on favourite into a precarious position.