The consistent Bjorn Baker-trained mare Irithea followed her good first-up second in the Sapphire Stakes (Gr 2, 1200m) at Randwick on April 13 with a smart win in this Group 3 race, her seventh win (with ten placings) in 23 starts. She showed her usual pace to lead, travelled along well at a good tempo, grabbed a break rounding the home turn and then went to score in good style. The favourite Multaja settled in sixth place on the rails from her inside barrier (1) before getting through on the inner at the home turn. She went to second on passing the 200m and then battled on to hold that position, beaten a length. Her stablemate Manicure began well and settled behind the leader and eventual winner and kept battling on quite well in the straight to hold the minor placing.