held up in last pair, pushed along on inside over 2f out, soon struggling
held up in last pair, dropped to rear 5f out, no chance after
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, eased when no chance inside final furlong
led, ridden and headed 2f out, soon lost 2nd, chased leading pair until over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up in mid-division on inside, switched left over 3f out, pushed along over 2f out, soon tracking leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, took 3rd final strides
steadied start, held up towards rear, switched left to outside approaching final 2f, ridden and headway over 1f out, soon disputing 3rd, kept on same pace inside final furlong
held up towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, behind and struggling over 2f out
tracked leaders, effort on outside over 3f out, ridden 2f out, 3rd under pressure over 1f out but no chance with leading duo, dropped to 4th final strides
tracked leader and clear of rest, closed to lead 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on until headed and no extra last 50 yards
mid-division, headway on outside 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders on outside, pushed along and closed over 2f out, 2nd inside final 2f, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong to lead final 50 yards
took keen hold in mid-division, pushed along 4f out, outpaced 3f out, driven and no chance final 2f
Honours have been shared between three and four-year-olds in this but the younger generation greatly outnumber the older fillies in this latest renewal, though Madame Chiang attempts to replicate last year's success. The last two winners have started at 16/1 and 12/1 so the market isn't necessarily the best guide though Arabian Queen, who beat Golden Horn at York, looks worth opposing over this trip. Irish Oaks winner Covert Love got back to winning ways at Longchamp having just failed to hold off Pleascach in the Yorkshire Oaks but Sea Calisi was only a neck away in third at York and there should be little between the pair again. Candarliya won a Group 2 at Longchamp after chasing home Treve in the Prix Vermeille and will be a threat to all while Journey found the step up to 1m4f no problem at Newmarket. Tapestry is another Group 1 winner but only beat one home in the Arc last time. SIMPLE VERSE was justly awarded the St Leger on appeal after initially being disqualified. Though her best form is over further, she'll be suited by the likely strong pace in this and can prove herself to be a smart filly by completing the hat-trick.
Lady Tiana 12-1 (9-7) Raced in 4th early, soon 5th, pushed along 2f out, no impression from 1f out, 7th of 9, 6 3/4l behind Ribbons (9-7) at Curragh 1m 2f Grp 2 fll stks (1) gd in Sep.
Madame Chiang 7-1 (8-13) 9th of 11, 6 1/2l behind Odeliz (8-13) at Deauville 1m 2f Grp 1 sft in Aug.
Tapestry (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Held up, ridden over 2f out, not quicken, 16th of 17, 27 1/2l behind Golden Horn (8-11) at Longchamp 1m 4f Grp 1 (1) gs in Oct.
Arabian Queen (IRE) 13-2fav (8-8) 6th of 9, 11 1/4l behind Treve (9-3) at Longchamp 1m 4f Grp 1 fll sft in Sep.
Beautiful Romance 12-1 (8-8) 5th of 9, 11 1/4l behind Treve (9-3) at Longchamp 1m 4f Grp 1 fll sft in Sep.
Bocca Baciata (IRE) 2-1fav (9-0) Raced in 5th early, soon 4th, pushed along 2f out, 3rd 1f out and a little tight for room, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 9, 1 3/4l behind Ribbons (9-7) at Curragh 1m 2f Grp 2 fll stks (1) gd in Sep.
Candarliya (FR) (8-9) won at Longchamp 1m 4f Grp 2 fll gs in Oct beating Lady Of Kyushu (8-7) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Covert Love (IRE) 4-1fav (8-11) Ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, hard ridden ran on well, won at Longchamp 1m 2f Grp 1 fll (1) gs in Oct beating Jazzi Top (8-11) by hd, 13 ran.
Journey 4-1fav (8-12) Keen made all, quickened clear over 1f out, impressive, won at Newmarket 1m 4f lst fll stks (1) gd in Sep beating Desert Snow (9-3) by 8l, 12 ran.
Sea Calisi (FR) 12-1 (8-8) 3rd of 9, 5l behind Treve (9-3) at Longchamp 1m 4f Grp 1 fll sft in Sep.
Simple Verse (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Tracked leader until after about 2f, headway over 2f out, switched right and bumped rival over 1f out, led inside and bumped again inside final furlong, kept on gamely and held on close home, disqualified, later reinstated as the winner after an appeal, won at Doncaster 1m 7f Grp 1 stks (1) gd in Sep beating Bondi Beach (9-1) by hd, 7 ran.
Speedy Boarding 11-4fav (9-0) Held up, headway on outer 4f out, ridden and every chance over 2f out, not quicken inside final furlong, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Talmada (9-2) at Yarmouth 1m 2f lst fll stks (1) gf in Sep.
