prominent in 2nd, pushed along from halfway, impeded 1 1/2f out, soon dropped to rear and no impression
dwelt, in rear, pushed along from halfway, improved on outer 2f out, led over 1f out, pressed inside final furlong, stayed on well
led, pushed along over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon no impression in 4th
tracked leaders in 3rd, 4th from halfway, tight for room from over 2f out, challenged between horses from 1 1/2f out, chased winner from 1f out, every chance inside final furlong on inner but not much room, kept on well, not quite match winner
soon raced in 4th, closed halfway, soon pushed along, no impression inside final furlong, kept on same pace
Aidan O'Brien has won the last two and though Antelope Canyon is likely to continue on the upgrade he has plenty to do against some potentially useful opposition. Final Frontier attracted major support on his debut here last month and duly obliged in very impressive style. He'll take some beating with further progress guaranteed but the concession of the fillies' allowance to QUEEN OF SICILY may prove beyond him. Jim Bolger's filly was heavily supported on her debut at Naas and, after taking a little time to warm up, came through in taking fashion and won going away. The runner-up had been well beaten by Final Frontier on her debut but had obviously improved and the form looks strong. Mark Johnston sends the experienced Rogues' Gallery from Middleham and he's run very well at a high level so looks a good yardstick while Miss Katie Mae didn't get the best of runs in a Group 3 here last time.
Antelope Canyon (FR) 11-2 (9-5) Led after 2f and made rest, ridden 2f out, strongly pressed 1f out, stayed on well under pressure final furlong, won at Roscommon 7f mdn gd in Jul beating Escondida (9-5) by 3/4l, 6 ran.
Final Frontier (IRE) 15-8fav (9-5) Soon raced in 5th, switched right from 2f out, on terms 1f out, soon led and asserted, stayed on well, easily, won at Curragh 6f mdn gd in Jun beating Aspar (9-5) by 4 1/2l, 8 ran.
Rogues' Gallery (IRE) Evensfav (9-1) Tracked leaders, effort on inside when short of room over 1f out, switched right inside final furlong, ridden and ran on, just failed, 2nd of 4, shd behind Gutaifan (9-1) at Chester 5f stks (2) gd in Jul.
Miss Katie Mae (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Chased leaders in 4th, ridden 2f out, soon no extra, 5th of 6, 4 1/4l behind Most Beautiful (9-0) at Curragh 6f Grp 3 fll stks (1) gd in Jun.
Queen Of Sicily (USA) 11-10fav (9-0) Prominent early before settling in 3rd, improved into 2nd 3f out and pushed along to lead over 1f out, soon ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, won at Naas 6f mdn fll gf in Jul beating Twin Falls (9-0) by 2 3/4l, 7 ran.
