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Kiyoshi returns to action after a 10-week absence in the Moyglare Stud Stakes at the Curragh on Sunday.
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Connections of the Charlie Hills-trained filly, who is ante-post favourite for the 1000 Guineas, decided to put her away and wait for this Group One over seven furlongs after she won the Albany Stakes in scintillating style at Royal Ascot.
She faces six rivals as she attempts to give British raiders back-to-back Moyglare victories after Richard Hannon's Sky Lantern landed this prestigious prize 12 months ago.
"It's been the plan to run her in this race since Ascot. It's an obvious race to go for, it's an ideal stepping-stone and she's been pleasing us ever since Ascot, but she needs to prove it again," said Lambourn-based Hills.
David Redvers, racing manager to owners Qatar Racing, is hoping the ground is not too quick for the daughter of Dubawi.
He said: "The filly's flying over on Saturday and Charlie couldn't be happier with her. She's got the best form on offer this year and we just hope she runs her race. If she does we're hopeful she will be very competitive. The step up to seven furlongs should suit her ideally.
"My only worry would be if the ground was too fast, being by Dubawi. We wouldn't want to jar her up or anything, but I'm sure they will be doing an excellent job on the ground to make sure there's no jar in it."
There is a second British challenger in Rizeena, who has been pretty busy since winning the Queen Mary Stakes at the Royal meeting.
The Clive Brittain-trained filly followed a second place to Lucky Kristale in the Duchess Of Cambridge Stakes at Newmarket's July meeting with a creditable third to the speedy American colt No Nay Never in the Group One Prix Morny at Deauville.
"She's in great form. Clive's very happy with her training, her weight is good and he's never been more pleased with her," said Bruce Raymond, racing manager to owner Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum.
"Obviously it's going to be tough with Charlie Hills' horse, who looks a worthy favourite, but our filly is very good. She ran very well at Deauville last time, but this seven furlongs looks most suitable for her."
