led for 1f, chased leaders until weakened 2f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
with leader, led after 1f, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
dwelt, behind, ridden over 2f out, stayed on approaching final furlong
prominent, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, beaten when not much room over 2f out
outpaced behind, kept on final furlong, never dangerous
pushed along behind, kept on final 2f
mid-division, pushed along over 4f out, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, not quicken
behind and pushed along, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on well
Mixed Blessing has not done a great deal wrong but the Alan Jarvis-trained filly faces no easy task under her penalty and preference is for Violette, who gets the vote ahead of Strut. The last mentioned was found wanting in the Group 3 Sirenia Stakes at Newmarket last time but has solid claims on earlier form and has to be respected. Queen of Fire has not progressed as much as may have been expected and of more interest may be Clare Hills, particularly if any rain arrives. Dixie Belle had little chance behind the classy Flashy Wings in the Lowther last time, while Choysia finished last behind Mick Channon's star filly in the Queen Mary and is probably best watched. Richard Hannon's Catspraddle is unexposed but needs to improve but preference is for Violette, who is progressing well and is taken to confirm Doncaster form with Gallery Girl and complete a hat-trick.
Mixed Blessing 5-1 (9-0) Pulled hard, soon led, headed narrowly over 1f out, ran on well entering final furlong, no extra final 100 yards, 3rd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Nannina (8-9) at Goodwood 7f 2yo fll Grp 3 (1) gd in Aug.
Clare Hills (IRE) 9-2 (8-11) Close 2nd, led over 2f out, headed 1f out, drifted right under pressure, no extra close home, 5th of 6, 2 1/2l behind Abigail Pett (8-11) at Curragh 6f 2yo Grp 3 (1) gd.
Dixie Belle 16-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, soon led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 6, 5l behind Flashy Wings (9-2) at York 6f 2yo fll Grp 2 (1) gf in Aug.
Strut 11-2 (8-11) Pulled hard, chased leaders, outpaced over 1f out, ridden and ran on close home, 4th of 9, 2l behind Prince of Light (8-11) at Newmarket 6f 2yo Grp 3 (1) gf.
Blades Girl 13-2 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 4l behind Sir Xaar (8-11) at Ripon 6f 2yo lst stk (1) gf in Aug.
Catspraddle (USA) 6-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, led halfway, ridden final furlong, stayed on well, won at Windsor 5f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Aug beating Rose of Inchinor (8-9) by a nk, 12 ran.
Choysia 7-1 (9-6) Held up on inner, headway when not much room over 1f out, switched left approaching final furlong, ran on, not reach winner, 2nd of 12, nk behind Grazeon Gold Blend (9-6) at Beverley 5f 2yo hcp (2) gs in Aug.
Christa Bee 16-1 (8-8) Started slowly, behind, hampered over 4f out, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong, never reached leaders, 4th of 8, 5l behind Oceans Apart (8-11) at Chester 6f 2yo fll (2) gf in Aug.
Fangorn Forest (IRE) 33-1 (8-9) Chased leaders 4f, 11th of 14, 15l behind La Chunga (8-9) at York 6f 2yo fll Grp 3 (1) gf in Jun.
Gallery Girl (IRE) 22-1 (8-12) Led, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 2nd of 17, 1 1/2l behind Violette (9-3) at Doncaster 6f 2yo fll hcp (2) gf.
Queen of Fire 10-1 (8-9) Behind, driven over 3f out, never on terms, 9th of 12, 14l behind Mixed Blessing (8-9) at Newbury 6f 2yo fll Grp 3 (1) gf in Jul.
Violette 11-2 (9-3) Switched right start, held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on to lead towards finish, won at Doncaster 6f 2yo fll hcp (2) gf beating Gallery Girl (8-12) by 1 1/2l, 17 ran.
Lady Livius (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Raced against far rail, made most until ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 7th of 11, 6l behind Strut (8-8) at Newbury 5f 2yo lst fll (1) gf in Aug.
