tracked leaders, 3rd travelling well under 3f out, led over 1 1/2f out, kept on well final furlong, headed on line
never better than mid-division
soon mid-division, 11th halfway, switched towards rail and headway from over 1f out, ran on well final furlong to lead on line
towards rear, no impression and kept on same pace from 2f out
towards rear for most, no impression from under 3f out
towards rear, ridden into 7th from 1f out, kept on without threatening
soon chased leaders, 5th under 3f out, no extra from 1 1/2f out
soon led, headed over 1 1/2f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, ridden under 3f out, struggling when short of room and no extra from 2f out
always prominent, 4th under 3f out, 2nd 1 1/2f out, no extra and kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, 9th halfway, no extra from 2f out
rear of mid-division, travelling well and switched to outer from over 1f out, ran on well under pressure final furlong, not quite reach leaders
chased leaders, 6th under 3f out, no impression and kept on same pace from 1 1/2f out
mid-division, 10th halfway, headway to track leaders 1 1/2f out, 5th over 1f out, ran on under pressure final furlong, not quite get there
soon tracked leader, ridden halfway, weakened from under 3f out
mid-division, 12th halfway, headway to chase leaders under 3f out, 4th under pressure over 1f out, ran on final final furlong without reaching leaders
towards rear, no impression and kept on same pace from 2f out
towards rear, kept on without threatening under pressure from under 2f out
chased leaders, 7th halfway, lost place from under 3f out, soon no extra
The vote goes to MUSIC SHOW ahead of Lolly For Dolly and Anna Salai. The selection was unlucky to fall victim to the draw bias in the English 1000 Guineas but still ran a cracker to finish as close as she did. With good ground guaranteed and Ryan Moore booked, a big run is expected. Connections of Lolly For Dolly have been surprised by her progress. She never raced at two but is making up for lost time and is improving at a rate of knots. She will run well and justify connections' decision to supplement her. Godolphin's Anna Salai is a fascinating contender as she is another to switch from Andre Fabre's French academy. She was given a positive mention by Simon Crisford earlier in the week and is potentially exciting. Others to note include Lillie Langtry, returning from an injury sustained at the Breeders' Cup, English 1000 Guineas third Gile Na Greine and Blue Maiden.
Anna Salai (USA) 11-1 (8-13) Held up in rear, ridden 2f out, quickened and burst through horses final furlong, ran on well, won at Longchamp(FR) 1m 3yo Grp 3 (1) gd in Apr beating Gotlandia (8-13) by 12l, 11 ran.
Atasari (IRE) 2-1fav (9-0) Raced in 2nd, ridden to challenge early straight, led 1 1/2f out, strongly pressed when edged right under pressure well inside final furlong, headed close home, 2nd of 7, nk behind Bethrah (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m 3yo fll Grp 3 gf.
Bethrah (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders in 4th, smooth progress into 3rd entering straight, soon ridden, 2nd and challenged from 1f out, kept on well to lead close home, won at Leopardstown 1m 3yo fll Grp 3 gf beating Atasari (9-0) by nk, 7 ran.
Blue Maiden 12-1 (9-0) Raced centre, held up, ridden and headway 2f out, no impression, 9th of 17, 13l behind Jacqueline Quest (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 3yo Fll Grp 1 (1) gs.
Cnocandancer (IRE) 7-2 (9-0) Tracked leaders, challenged from 3f out, soon led, stayed on well to go clear final furlong, won at Curragh 7f mdn stks beating Slade (9-5) by 2 1/2l, 30 ran.
Crystal Gal (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 4th 2f out, 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 11, 3 1/2l behind Lady Springbank (9-0) at Leopardstown 7f 3yo fll Grp 3 in Mar.
Famous (IRE) 9-2 (8-11) Soon tracked leaders, ridden halfway, challenged and on terms 1f out, headed and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 2l behind Lolly For Dolly (8-11) at Curragh 7f fll stks G3.
Full Of Hope (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) Held up in 5th, no extra early straight, last of 7, 15l behind Bethrah (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m 3yo fll Grp 3 gf.
Gile Na Greine (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Raced stand side, tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, stayed on, 3rd of 17, hd behind Jacqueline Quest (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 3yo Fll Grp 1 (1) gs.
Lady Darshaan (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Ponied to start, raced centre, in touch, ridden weakened 2f out, 10th of 17, 16l behind Jacqueline Quest (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 3yo Fll Grp 1 (1) gs.
Lady Springbank (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, improved to lead over 1 1/2f out, ridden clear over 1f out, kept on strongly, comfortably, won at Leopardstown 7f 3yo fll Grp 3 in Mar beating Duchess Of Foxland (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Lillie Langtry (IRE) 6-4fav (8-10) Pulled,in tight early, 8th of 12, 7l behind Tapitsfly (8-10) at Santa Anita(USA) 1m 2yo fll (1) fm in Nov.
Lolly For Dolly (IRE) 3-1fav (8-11) Soon mid-division, ridden to challenge between horses 1f out, led inside final furlong and stayed on well to soon draw clear, won at Curragh 7f fll stks G3 beating Famous (8-11) by 2l, 12 ran.
Music Show (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Raced centre, tracked leaders, ridden to lead centre group over 2f out, kept on, no chance with stand side, 6th of 17, 7l behind Jacqueline Quest (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 3yo Fll Grp 1 (1) gs.
Queen Of Troy (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, some progress into 6th over 1f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Bethrah (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m 3yo fll Grp 3 gf.
Remember When (IRE) 13-2 (8-9) Chased leaders early, 6th halfway, ridden into 4th 2f out, stayed on to 2nd 1f out, no chance with winner, lost 2nd close home, 3rd of 10, 4l behind Chinese White (10-0) at Gowran Park 1m 1f fll lst stks gf.
Song Of My Heart (IRE) 9-2 (8-12) Soon chased leaders in 5th, no impression under pressure from under 2f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, 3rd of 8, 5l behind Keredari (9-1) at Curragh 7f 3yo lst stk hvy in Apr.
Termagant (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden in 3rd under 2f out, led 1 1/2f out, kept on well final furlong, won at Curragh 7f 2yo fll Grp 1 hvy in Aug beating Famous (8-12) by 2 1/2l, 7 ran.
What About Me (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Towards rear, headway into moderate 5th over 2f out, soon no impression under pressure, moderate 4th and kept on same pace from over 1f out, 4th of 8, 6l behind Keredari (9-1) at Curragh 7f 3yo lst stk hvy in Apr.
