Trainer Dermot Weld announced to the Racing Post on Monday that his Classic-winning filly Tahiyra has been retired to stud.

Trainer Dermot Weld announced to the Racing Post on Monday that his Classic-winning filly Tahiyra has been retired to stud.

Tahiyra stamped her authority as the best filly of her age group over this distance with a commanding fourth Group 1 victory in the Matron Stakes at Leopardstown.

Some of the best female milers in Europe come together in the Group 1 Matron Stakes at Leopardstown on Saturday, with multiple Group 1 winner Tahiyra heading the betting.

Dermot Weld claimed the 120,000 euro feature Colm Quinn BMW Mile for the eighth time with Couer D’Or on Tuesday of the Galway Festival.