held up, weakened 2f out
held up in touch, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, one pace
led, ridden over 2f out, headed 1f out and edged left
keen, mid-division, ridden 3f out, held when hung right over 1f out
in touch, ridden and weakened 2f out
slowly into stride, stayed on well from over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden and headway over 2f out, close up over 1f out, one pace final furlong
mid-division, headway 2f out, soon one pace
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on
tracked leaders, faded final furlong
mid-division, weakened over 2f out
always in the rear
held up, headway over 2f out, switched right 2f out, led 1f out, ridden out
always in the rear
prominent to halfway
MAJESTIC ROI is the class act in the field and can prove the point; she may have most to fear from Francesca D'Gorgio and Spinning Lucy. The selection escapes a penalty for her defeat of Nannina in the Group 1 Sun Chariot Stakes last October which is a boon to her chances as is the return to racing against her own sex. The one concern is the trip but she ran well enough over this distance at Newbury last time to think that she can master this opposition. Francesca D' Gorgio has a high rating due to her record at two but she has a bit to prove on this season's form. Her latest effort at Yarmouth was a step in the right direction but she will need to build significantly on that if she's to take this prize. If there is to be a shock then it could be produced by Spinning Lucy. Her yard has struggled for form for much of the season but is firing on all cylinders now and this filly produced her best run of the term when staying on into fifth behind a stable companion at Doncaster. She's capable of winning at this level and rates an each-way chance in a race where there's little between the runners with the exception of Majestic Roi.
Ghostmilk (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Soon mid-division, headway in 6th 3f out, 4th 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 8th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Psalm (8-12) at Tipperary 7f lst fll stk sft in Aug.
Majestic Roi (USA) 6-1 (8-13) In touch, headway halfway, every chance over 1f out, no extra, 4th of 15, 5l behind Kalahari Gold (8-13) at Newbury 7f lst stk (1) gd.
Medicea Sidera 11-2 (9-2) Made all, ridden 2f out, stayed on and edged right towards finish, gamely, won at Newmarket 7f fll hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jul beating Meydan Princess (8-11) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Salsa Steps (USA) 25-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 17, 3l behind Edge Closer (9-4) at Newmarket 6f lst stk (1) gf in Aug.
Steam Cuisine 20-1 (8-7) Held up, effort over 2f out, one pace, 6th of 11, 3l behind Virtual (8-6) at Doncaster 1m hcap (2) sft.
Vital Statistics 11-2 (9-5) Started slowly and towards rear, headway over 2f out, ran on final furlong, 2nd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Persian Sea (9-5) at Pontefract 6f fll hcp 0-90 (3) gs.
Candle Sahara (IRE) 25-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, edged left over 1f out, soon weakened, 11th of 12, 8l behind Royal Confidence (8-10) at Doncaster 7f lst stk (1) sft.
Crystany (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, in rear, headway over 1f out, never troubled leaders, 6th of 11, 7l behind Angus Newz (9-0) at Chester 6f lst fll stk (1) gs.
Ethaara 2-1fav (8-10) Held up behind mid-division, good headway 2f out, ran on strongly final furlong to lead final strides, won at Kempton 7f hcap (4) pol beating Lone Wolfe (9-8) by a nk, 16 ran.
Francesca d'Gorgio (USA) 5-1 (8-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Speedy Dollar (8-7) at Yarmouth 6f stk (3) gd.
Illusion 15-2 (8-9) Mid-division, switched to rails and headway 3f out, ridden when not clear run 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 14, 12l behind Visit (8-9) at Goodwood 7f fll stk Grp 3 (1) gf in Aug.
Indian Diva (IRE) 22-1 (9-3) Took keen hold, prominent, driven and weakened over 2f out, 16th of 18, 25l behind Clifton Dancer (8-6) at Newbury 7f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (4) gd in May.
Kylayne 16-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 3l behind Royal Confidence (8-10) at Doncaster 7f lst stk (1) sft.
Meydan Princess (IRE) 9-4fav (8-11) Slowly away, in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, unable to quicken and edged left towards finish, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Medicea Sidera (9-2) at Newmarket 7f fll hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jul.
Monaazalah (IRE) 50-1 (8-7) Steaded start, held up in rear, steady headway from 2f out, kept on final furlong, not trouble leaders, 4th of 6, 3l behind Lesson In Humility (8-7) at Goodwood 6f lst stk (1) sft.
Spinning Lucy (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Held up, ridden and headway when not much room over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Royal Confidence (8-10) at Doncaster 7f lst stk (1) sft.
