Tashi has delivered a breakthrough Group 1 performance, capturing the Tattersall’s Tiara (1400m) at Eagle Farm in emphatic fashion on Saturday.

The mare had not saluted the judge since her benchmark 88 victory at Randwick in March 2024, despite registering seven blacktype placings since, including a heart-breaking second to Floozie in the recent Dane Ripper Stakes (1300m).

But this time there was no denying her. Ridden expertly by Tom Sherry, Tashi ($7.50) was given a dream trail and burst through to score by two lengths, with Abounding ($19) and Olentia ($31) chasing in vain. Floozie, the $3.20 favourite with bookmakers, faded to fifth after hitting the lead early.

Peter Snowden, who prepared Tashi in partnership with son Paul, was thrilled with the outcome.

“She’s been tremendous all prep, so nobody could begrudge her the win,” Snowden said.

“She kept putting her hand up every start, so I’m really proud of her.

“There were no half measures today, she won dominantly. She kept getting beaten short half heads, it was a tremendous run last week in the Dane Ripper, I think this is her 11th run this campaign so huge credit to her.”

“Tom (Sherry) rode her an absolute peach today, I think it’s his first Group One so I’m so pleased for him and the mare.”

For Sherry, it was a career milestone and an emotional win.

“It’s been a long time coming for me,” Sherry said.

“The stars aligned today, and I can’t thank Peter and his team enough. It’s been a long road and it’s been a tough year, but moments like this make it all worthwhile.

“When I came up outside Abounding, I got the jitters and went full bore.

“I’ve worked really hard to get here. Winning a Group One for a lad from Ireland is a very big deal for me.

“I’m so proud of this mare and it feels like a weight has been lifted from my shoulders. Things like this don’t happen to people like me, so I’m delighted.”

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