mid-division, 6th halfway, 7th early straight and no impression from over 1f out
tracked leaders racing keenly, 3rd halfway, 2nd entering straight, ridden in 3rd over 1f out, kept on same pace without troubling winner
rear of mid-division, 8th halfway, headway on outer early straight to go 4th 1f out, kept on inside final furlong without reaching winner
prominent and disputed lead, led approaching straight, driven along from 2f out and headed inside final furlong, no extra and dropped to 4th close home
led or disputed lead, headed approaching straight, no extra under pressure from 2f out and weakened, eased when beaten final furlong
tracked leaders on inner, 5th halfway, pushed along approaching straight, no impression from 1f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders on outer, ridden along in 4th halfway, no extra and dropped to rear entering straight, eased when beaten final furlong
settled towards rear, 6th and ridden early straight, no extra from over 1f out
in rear, never a factor, kept on one pace in straight without threatening
settled in mid-division on inner, went 3rd early straight, 2nd and challenged over 1f out, led inside final furlong and driven out to maintain advantage
Bethrah won this in 2010 for Dermot Weld before going on to classic glory at the Curragh and YELLOW ROSEBUD is taken to score for the stable again. She made a winning start here in June before an excellent second to Maybe at the Curragh and didn't look at her best in the Group 1 Marcel Boussac at Longchamp on her final start. Remember Alexander and Soon were both behind the selection at the Curragh and though fit enough after recent runs shouldn't turn the tables but Coral Wave looks a big threat. She improved throughout her first campaign culminating in a thrilling victory over Homecoming Queen on heavy ground at the Curragh and that form has been given an almighty boost by the runner-up. Princess Sinead was very close up in third in that latter event and with a run under her belt already this term she should go well.
Alla Speranza 28-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, chase clear winner over 1f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 17, 12l behind Homecoming Queen (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 3yo Fll Grp 1 (1) gs.
Coral Wave (IRE) 4-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, 2nd before halfway, led narrowly 2f out, strongly pressed from 1f out, kept on best under pressure inside final furlong, won at Curragh 7f 2yo fll Grp 3 (1) hvy in Sep beating Homecoming Queen (8-12) by nk, 10 ran.
Devotion (IRE) 7-4 (9-6) Chased leader in 3rd, ridden 2f out and no impression from over 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 4, 7l behind Aloof (9-6) at Dundalk 1m 3f 3yo fll pol in Apr.
Duntle (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Made all, stretched clear from 2f out and in command from over 1f out, stayed on well, impressive, won at Dundalk 1m 3yo mdn fll pol in Apr beating Miss Forde (9-0) by 18l, 8 ran.
Princess Sinead (IRE) 7-1 (8-9) Waited with towards rear, progress to chase leaders from 2f out, no impression under pressure and kept on without threatening final furlong, 3rd of 11, 2 3/4l behind Chrysanthemum (9-11) at Curragh 1m flls Group 3 stks (1) in Mar.
Remember Alexander 13-2 (9-0) Tracked leader in 3rd, 2nd and ridden 2f out, no impression in 4th final furlong, kept on one pace, 4th of 9, 1 3/4l behind Homecoming Queen (9-0) at Leopardstown 7f 3yo fll Grp 3 (1) gd in Apr.
Ronan's Bay (USA) 12-1 (9-0) Rear of mid-division, 8th halfway, driven along entering straight, went 5th 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, 3rd of 10, 7l behind Homecoming Queen (9-0) at Curragh 1m 2yo lst stk (1) sft in Oct.
Rubina (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Tracked leader in 2nd, 3rd and ridden 2f out, no extra final furlong, 6th of 9, 4l behind Homecoming Queen (9-0) at Leopardstown 7f 3yo fll Grp 3 (1) gd in Apr.
Soon (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) Dwelt and settled in last, ridden entering straight, went moderate 3rd 1f out, went 2nd close home without ever threatening winner, 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Tannery (8-9) at Gowran Park 1m 1f fll lst stks (1) hvy.
Yellow Rosebud (IRE) 9-2 (8-11) 4th of 5, 6l behind Elusive Kate (8-11) at Longchamp(FR) 1m 2yo fll Grp 1 (1) gd in Oct.
