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Matron option for Maria

Amazing Maria (James Doyle) winning the Duke Of Cambridge Stakes at Royal AscotAmazing Maria (James Doyle) winning the Duke Of Cambridge Stakes at Royal Ascot
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David O'Meara is favouring a trip to Ireland for the Coolmore Mastercraftsman Matron Stakes on September 12 for this season's revelation Amazing Maria.

Having seemingly lost her way with Ed Dunlop after showing smart form at two, she would be bidding for a Group One hat-trick at Leopardstown following wins in the Falmouth and Prix Rothschild to supplement her Royal Ascot success.

"She's obviously a very classy filly and she did that (Rothschild win) as easy as any of her previous races," O'Meara told At The Races.

"We were delighted as we were worried about having to give weight to the unbeaten three-year-old Ervedya, but she picked her up nicely and won well.

"I'd say the Jacques le Marois is unlikely as it's only two weeks away, so we'll probably wait for the Matron but I'll speak to Sir Robert (Ogden, owner).

"There's the Sun Chariot at Newmarket which will be on her agenda and also America at the end of the season.

"There's the (Breeders' Cup) Filly & Mares in America over a mile (and) one (furlong) and a bit. Olivier Peslier seems to think she'll stay it."