SOFFIA’S steady yet relentless rise up the ranks over the last 12 months saw the reliable and talented four-year-old land the Group 3 TRM Excellence In Equine Nutrition Ballyogan Stakes.

Fresh from a listed success at Naas, the Lady O’Reilly-owned four-year-old produced a career best in taking fashion. She led over two furlongs from home under Declan McDonogh and was chased and harried throughout the last furlong by the English raiders Dan’s Dream and Queen Jo Jo.