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Ylang Ylang confirmed her Classic credentials with a dominant win the Group 3 Silver Flash Stakes at Leopardstown on Thursday.

The result never looked in doubt as jockey Ryan Moore took an early lead on the Aidan O'Brien-trained filly, holding off the late challenge of Verspertilio to win by one-and-a-half lengths.

The Frankel filly is the first raced foal out of the Listed-placed Shambolic, who is a half-sister to Hong Kong champion Viva Pataca.

"We're delighted and Ryan was very happy with her, he said she ran straight through the line. He said he felt that the ground was a little bit deep for her, she's a very low mover, but he was very happy with her.

"He said she's ready to take her time and teach her now. We think if everything is well we'll go to the Debutante before maybe going to the Moyglare and sit in and take our time with her.

"She's very genuine, tries very hard and wears her heart on her sleeve. Natural is a good way to describe her."

Ylang Ylang is the current 8/1 favourite for next year's 1000 Guineas ahead of stablemate Matrika. She also heads the market for the Epsom Oaks, available at the same price.