settled in 2nd, took closer order from 2f out and improved to lead 1f out, soon ridden and strongly pressed inside final furlong, always just holding on
went slightly right out of stalls and pushed along to lead, clear after 2f, advantage reduced from under 2f out and soon pushed along, headed from 1f out and soon dropped to rear, no extra inside final furlong
settled in rear, took closer order under 2f out, ridden to challenge on outer from 1f out, flicked tail inside final furlong, kept on without matching winner
It's difficult to see Dandyleekie getting involved despite his yard's current good form but the remaining pair are closely matched on official ratings. TOSCANINI, runner-up to Gleneagles in the Group 1 National Stakes last year, ran a fine race in the Jersey Stakes at Ascot when less than two lengths behind Dutch Connection and should have the beating of the filly Letters Of Note, who has been highly tried since her victory at Dundalk in January and has fallen short.
Toscanini (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) Held up towards rear, good headway far side halfway, chasing leaders and every chance 2f out, soon hung left, ridden disputing 2nd over 1f out, not quicken close home, 5th of 16, 1 1/2l behind Dutch Connection (9-4) at Royal Ascot 7f 3yo Grp 3 (1) gf in Jun.
Dandyleekie (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Towards rear in 8th, pushed along into straight, no impression over 1f out, one pace, last of 9, 9l behind Laviniad (9-7) at Gowran Park 7f hcp gf in Jun.
Letters Of Note (IRE) 7-2 (9-0) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, effort over 2f out, every chance 1f out, weakened final 75 yards, 5th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Excilly (9-0) at Carlisle 7f 3yo lst fll (1) gd in Jun.
