Tahiyra retired following gallant Ascot effort

The Dermot Weld-trained filly struck at the highest level at two before returning at three to become one of the leading milers of her generation

CLASS ACT: Tahiyra powers to victory in the Matron Stakes at the Irish Champions Festival, her fourth and final  Group 1 success. Picture: Healy Racing

Irish 1,000 Guineas heroine Tahiyra has been retired following her third-placed finish in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes.

Trained by Dermot Weld, the daughter of Siyouni struck at the highest level at two before returning at three to become one of the leading milers of her generation.