Bluestocking pounces on Emily Upjohn for Pretty Polly glory

Bluestocking was sent off a well-supported 11-10 favourite in the hands of Rossa Ryan, who managed to get his mount settled in behind as Lumiere Rock set the early gallop.

WINNER: Bluestocking and Rossa Ryan win from Emily Upjohn (Kieran Shoemark) for trainer Ralph Beckett and owners Juddmonte. Pic: Healy Racing

Bluestocking swooped late to grab the Group One honours in the Cairn Community Games Pretty Polly Stakes at the Curragh.

The Ralph Beckett-trained filly twice finished second at the highest level last term, beaten half a length in the Irish Oaks by Savethelastdance and just a neck by Poptronic in the Fillies & Mares Stakes on Champions Day at Ascot.