Opera Singer fights off all challengers to win Qatar Nassau Stakes

Opera Singer gained her first success of 2024 under a controlling ride from the front by Ryan Moore to win the Qatar Nassau Stakes.

The Aidan O’Brien-trained filly fought off a strong challenge from See The Fire, with French Oaks winner Sparkling Plenty staying on from the back of the pack. The first three places were filled by three-year-olds.

Winning rider Moore commented post-race: “She started late in the Irish Guineas and the ground was slow on the day which didn’t suit her and she ran a super race at Ascot.

“She stayed very well in the Boussac last year and we always felt she’d stay ten and 12 furlongs. The race suited her today and we’re still learning about her. She’s shown herself to be top class and hopefully she’ll build on this. She’s very straightforward – everything you ask her to do she just does it.”