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.

Tahiyra ensured it was back-to-back Irish 1000 Guineas for the Dermot Weld team by going one better than at Newmarket three weeks ago on the Curragh this afternoon.

Buckaroo showed plenty of heart to dig deep and hold off Homeless Songs in a thrilling finish to the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Heritage Stakes at Leopardstown.

Last year’s Irish 1000 Guineas heroine Homeless Songs returns at Leopardstown on Wednesday where she lines up in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Heritage Stakes.

Irish 1,000 Guineas heroine Homeless Songs will lock horns with defending champion Saffron Beach in the Royal Bahrain Sun Chariot Stakes at Newmarket on Saturday.