Terrific Tahiyra delivers in Group 1 Coolmore America Justify Matron Stakes

The Irish 1000 Guineas heroine initially announced herself as a special filly when scoring in the Group 1 Moyglare Stud Stakes in stunning fashion at the Curragh’s Irish Champions Festival leg 12 months ago.
Terrific Tahiyra delivers in Group 1 Coolmore America Justify Matron Stakes

HIGH EXPECTATIONS: Chris Hayes riding Tahiyra (green) win The Coolmore America 'Justify' Matron Stakes at Leopardstown Racecourse on September 09, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. Pic: Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images

Sat, 09 Sep, 2023 - 16:00
Daragh Ó Conchúir

Expectations was high and Tahiyra delivered, landing the first Group 1 of Irish Champions Festival with a one-and-a-quarter-length victory in the Coolmore America Justify Matron Stakes at Leopardstown.

The Irish 1000 Guineas heroine initially announced herself as a special filly when scoring in the Group 1 Moyglare Stud Stakes in stunning fashion at the Curragh’s Irish Champions Festival leg 12 months ago.

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