soon raced in 2nd, closer order before straight, pushed along 2f out, led 1 1/2f out, quickly joined, headed 1f out, soon no extra, one pace
soon led, pushed along under 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong
in rear, pushed along under 2f out, no impression and kept on same pace from 1f out
took keen hold early, soon raced in 3rd, closer order before straight, pushed along under 2f out, soon challenged, on terms under 1 1/2f out, led 1f out, quickly asserted and stayed on well, easily
soon raced in 4th, pushed along straight, chased winner and kept on same pace inside final furlong
Golden Spell has gradually improved and followed her maiden success by carrying a big weight to victory in a Curragh nursery. Dawn Delivers was twice beaten by useful types before seeing off another potentially decent sort at the Curragh but Aidan O'Brien looks to have the answer to this. Easter Lily and HAPPILY both made their debuts in the race won by subsequent Royal Ascot winner September here last month with the former coming out best. She impressed with her victory over this course and distance later but it's the latter, a full-sister to Gleneagles and Marvellous, who looks to have the brighter future after beating today's rival Shalailah at the Curragh. Dermot Weld wouldn't be throwing Betsey Trotter in at the deep end without good reason though she has a lot to do.
Dawn Delivers 4-7fav (9-0) Tracked leaders in 3rd, pushed along to challenge under 2f out and soon led, ridden and drifted slightly left inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Curragh 6f mdn fll gf in Jul beating Magical (9-0) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Easter Lily (IRE) 2-1fav (9-0) Chased leader in 2nd, pushed along and led 2f out, went clear under hands and heels 1f out, stayed on well, comfortably, won at Leopardstown 7f mdn fll gf in Jul beating Adaliya (9-0) by 1 3/4l, 10 ran.
Golden Spell 11-4fav (9-7) Prominent early before soon dropping towards rear, in rear halfway, pushed along from 2f out and good progress to challenge over 1f out, soon ridden to lead and kept on well inside final furlong, won at Curragh 6f hcp gf in Jul beating Navajo Dreamer (8-4) by 1 1/4l, 8 ran.
Happily (IRE) 8-11fav (9-0) Mid-division on outer, pushed along and progress 2f out, improved to lead under 1f out, stayed on strongly inside final furlong, easily, won at Curragh 7f mdn fll Yielding in Jun beating Shalailah (9-0) by 1 3/4l, 9 ran.
Shalailah (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden in 3rd 2f out, improved to lead briefly 1f out, soon headed, no impression on winner inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 9, 1 3/4l behind Happily (9-0) at Curragh 7f mdn fll Yielding in Jun.
Betsey Trotter (IRE) Camacho filly out of Inourthoughts.
