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The Pretty Polly Stakes at Curragh on Sunday gives the girls their chance at the big result.

Iridessa beat home a versatile traveller to take the race in 2019. Who does that in the 2020 Pretty Polly Stakes (2012m) at Curragh on Sunday?

2020 PRETTY POLLY STAKES - RACE HISTORY AND BACKGROUND

The Pretty Polly Stakes is a Group 1 race run under Weight For Age conditions for fillies and mares at the Curragh conducted by the Curragh Racecourse for Horse Racing Ireland.

The Pretty Polly Stakes is run over a mile and a quarter. It was first run in 1948 and was won by Cobatlic.

It is one of two major races in Ireland for fillies and mares only. The other is the Matron Stakes.

The Pretty Polly Stakes is run on the round course. It was only for fillies but became unrestricted.

Originally a Group 2 it was elevated to Group 1 in 2004.

The race is named after one of the greats. Pretty Polly won so many big races at the start of the last century including the Triple Crown.

Two horses have more than one win – Dance Design and Alexander Goldrun.

In the last decade, only four fillies have saluted.

Leading trainer is held by Vincent O'Brien with seven wins.

Six different jockeys have three wins in the race including Liam Ward, Bill Williamson, Johnny Roe, Lester Piggott, Christy Roche and Michael Kinane.

The Pretty Polly Stakes was reduced to €200,000 in 2020 due to the coronavirus.

Notable winners of the Pretty Polly Stakes include Minding (2016), Izzi Top (2012), Misty For Me (2011), Dar Re Mi (2009), Peeing Fawn (2007), Alexander Goldrun (2005/2006), Rebelline (2001), Alborada (1998), Dance Design (1996/1997), Prince's Polly (1982), Godetia (1979) and Pidget (1972).

The 2019 Pretty Polly Stakes was won by Iridessa from Magic Wand and Pink Dogwood.