BOCCA Baciata earned a deserved return to the winner's enclosure after lunging late to land the Kilboy Estate Stakes at the Curragh.

A Group 3 scorer over the course and distance last season, the four-year-old was bidding to win at Group 2 level for the first time for trainer Jessica Harrington. She had run with great credit in Group 1 company on her two most recent starts, particularly when chasing home the brilliant Minding in the Pretty Polly Stakes three weeks ago.