ROB and Amber Byrne have been making their mark with Platinum Bloodstock which they operate out of Gerrardstown House Stud. The stud also breeds under that name and owner Joe Higgins has also enjoyed plenty of triumphs. The pairing of Byrne and Higgins will be taking a special interest in the Group 1 Dubai Fillies’ Mile on October 9th as the race comes just a few days before they sell a Lawman filly out of Sweet Firebird in Book 2 at Tattersalls.

Sweet Firebird’s two-year-old is Dawn Of Hope and she won the mile maiden at Ascot on Saturday is the style of a filly who will play a big role in the Group 1 at the same venue next month. Tony Nerses bought Dawn Of Hope for Saleh Al Homaizi and Imad Al Sagar for €220,000 last year at Goffs and her trainer Roger Varian holds her in high regard.