EDDIE Lynam could have another Group 1 sprinter on his hands in Soffia who loosened the overseas stranglehold on the Group 2 Friarstown Stud Stakes in tremendous style.

This four-year-old was rated a mere 79 when she won her second race 13 months ago, but since then she has made dramatic progress and came here off listed and Group 3 wins. However, she took a huge jump forward to make short work of a powerful English challenge and serve notice of her position as one of the foremost contenders for the Derrinstown Stud Flying Five Stakes back here on Irish Champions Weekend.