Curragh next for beaten Epsom fillies Connections of the Dermot Weld-trained Tarfasha were delighted with her second-placing in the Investec Oaks and expect to be taking on the winner Taghrooda again in the Darley Irish Oaks at the Curragh. Tarfasha, impressive winner of the Blue Wind Stakes at Naas on her only other appearance this season, was well supported but had no answer to Taghrooda's kick, finishing three and three-quarter lengths in arrears as owner Sheikh Hamdan completed a one-two "You always want to win, but we're very, very happy with her and there's lots to look forward to. Thanks to Sheikh Hamdan for letting us both run, and the winner won very well," said Weld's son Mark. "It's up to the owner, I'd guess the Irish Oaks just across the road is the logical next step and maybe the two of them can do battle again. I think that was a very good Oaks, a vintage one." Third across the line was Luca Cumani's Volume, and the Italian said: "At least we know she belongs here now. She's a big, long-striding filly who has won from the front before and we knew she stayed. "I think it'll be the Irish Oaks now and maybe the Curragh will suit her better." Marvellous was never a factor and Joseph O'Brien blamed the race coming too soon after her tremendous victory in the Irish 1,000 Guineas. The rider said: "I was flat out at the top of the hill. With six or seven to go I was struggling. She'd have had a hard enough race in the Irish Guineas, on testing enough ground at the Curragh. We'll freshen her up now." Possibly unlucky in fourth was Peter Chapple-Hyam's Inchila and she may also be seen in Ireland next. The trainer said: "The plan was to lead, but she fell out of the stalls and got behind. The winner won very well, maybe we should have been second, but that's life. It's tough to go to Ascot (for the Ribblesdale) from here, I suppose she'll go to the Curragh."
