Shi Yang (2f Blackbeard - Pearl Chavez, by Postponed) became the tenth individual winner for Blackbeard with a ready score at the Curragh on Sunday. Trained by Robson De Aguiar, the Blackbeard filly was stepping up to seven furlongs after two creditable efforts over five furlongs at Naas last and earlier this month. Shi Yang was ridden by Rossa Ryan and the pair made all, with the filly being asked for an effort two furlongs out. She responded well to fend off late challengers and win by half a length. A close up third was Alpine Wedding (by Sioux Nation). De Aguiar said of the winner: "She's improving. She was a little bit timid the first two runs and five furlongs was a little bit short. Today, seven furlongs, she's more experienced and she galloped in front. “She took the lead and kept on to the line. I'd say seven furlongs around a bend would help her as well. I think if she improves again she should be able to get her black type." Shi Yang was bred by Farranamanagh House Stud.