Arya Tara out for four-timer as she steps up to Listed level
Ana O'Brien again on board progressive filly
8.30 Leopardstown
Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Stanerra Stakes |1m6f | Listed | ATR
Arya Tara has been the top scorer on Joseph O'Brien's team this season, finding the net twice since he officially acquired his training licence last month, and she makes the leap from handicap to Listed level this evening.
The daughter of Dylan Thomas opened her account in stylish fashion when upped to 1m4f for the first time at Tipperary in May and supplemented that success in the Apprentice Derby at the Curragh last month. However it was her most recent victory, in a four-runner handicap at Roscommon ten days ago, which stamped her down as a potential stakes filly.
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