Tranquil Lady makes her mark in Naas

Tranquil Lady marked herself out as a Classic contender with a convincing victory in the Group Three Irish Stallion Farms EBF Blue Wind Stakes at Naas.

One of three for Joseph O'Brien in the race, the daughter of Australia was always perfectly placed tracking the leaders in the hands of Dylan Browne McMonagle and quickened clear of the 11-4 favourite Lily Pond to record a comfortable four-length victory.

"We were hoping for a big run in Navan and we were disappointed. This was Plan B to come here, to be honest, but she came out of Navan well and we thought it was a suitable race," said O'Brien.

"I was a bit worried about the ground and (owners' racing manager) Richard (Ryan) convinced me to run her.

"I don't think she wants it too soft but she handled it well and Dylan gave her a lovely ride. We think she's a nice filly and she looked it today.

"I don't know why she didn't really fire in Navan, it wasn't a bad run and it was probably a good race but we were hoping for more and it's nice to see her doing it today."

Sent off at 3-1 for this 10-furlong Group Three contest, the move up to further looks unlikely to pose too many problems, with Betfair going 7-1 for the Cazoo Oaks.

Her handler stated that was not originally the plan, but will have to come under consideration now.

O'Brien continued: "It wasn't the plan, but it's definitely a conversation we'll have with Richard and Jim (Cockburn) now.

"She popped her head up today as if she should be going there. We kind of had the Curragh in our minds, but we have to certainly talk about it now."

Tranquil Lady bolts up in the Group 3 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Blue Wind Stakes! A very comfortable victory for Joseph O'Brien and Dylan Browne McMonagle