Caravaggio’s Porta Fortuna In Command Again In The Matron

[Wandering Eyes]

Proving herself the complete racing machine on Saturday, Medallion Racing, Steve Weston, Barry Fowler and Reeves Thoroughbred Racing's Porta Fortuna (Ire) (Caravaggio–Too Precious {Ire}, by Holy Roman Emperor {Ire}) added Leopardstown's G1 Coolmore America 'Justify' Matron Stakes to her already enviable top-level tally with the minimum of fuss. Coming of age this summer with wins in the G1 Coronation Stakes and G1 Falmouth Stakes, the pride and joy of Donnacha O'Brien's stable who had also captured last year's G1 Cheveley Park Stakes was a touch free and fresh in the hands of Tom Marquand behind the early pace.

Dispelling any idea of a contest with her superior acceleration between the two and the one, the 5-4 favourite took command there before appearing to stargaze in front en route to a length defeat of Fallen Angel (GB) (Too Darn Hot {GB}). Soprano (Ire) (Starspangledbanner {Aus}) was third, half a length away in third. “She's electric,” Marquand said. “She's the best filly in Europe at this distance and it's a joy to be aboard her. She killed the race in three strides and she never gives you a moment's worry–every run seems to go faultlessly, as she's so easy to ride and is an absolute star. All her owners are here, so it's fantastic.”

All class!

PORTA FORTUNA completes a Group One hat-trick in the @coolmoreamerica 'Justify' Matron Stakes

What a superstar she is #itallcomesdowntothis | @LeopardstownRC | @TomMarquand pic.twitter.com/ZZdHCWozhW

— Racing TV (@RacingTV) September 14, 2024

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