raced keenly, soon steadied into mid-division far side of group, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, joined and hung left inside final furlong, held on gamely, all out
raced keenly, tracked leaders near side of group, pushed along 3f out, weakened quickly over 2f out, tailed off
mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, weakened inside final 150 yards
tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, weakened final furlong
towards rear of mid-division, pushed along and weakened over 2f out
always towards rear, never on terms
raced keenly, pressed leader, led 4f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong, weakened and lost places towards finish
raced keenly in mid-division far side of group, weakened over 2f out
led 3f, lost 2nd and weakening quickly when hung badly left over 2f out
held up and always towards rear
held up towards rear, headway far side of group and stayed on strongly into never nearer 4th last strides
tracked leaders, went 2nd strong and challenge inside final furlong, just failed
raced keenly tracking leaders far side of group, edged left and every chance 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
steadied start, held up towards rear, headway near side of group under pressure over 1f out, stayed on strongly towards finish, went never nearer 3rd towards finish
mid-division, good headway near side of group from 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders
always towards rear, never a factor
held up towards rear near side of group, never on terms
One of the most exciting renewals for some time, with a host of fillies full of promise and potential clashing. However, we will stay with proven Group 1 form and take ALCOHOL FREE to build upon her excellent juvenile campaign, which culminated in a battling success in the Cheveley Park Stakes. She reversed previous placings with Happy Romance that day and is also taken to confirm running with third-placed Umm Kulthum over this extra furlong. Lucid Dreamer, the sole course and distance winner in the line-up, is expected to take the move into Group company in her stride, whilst Rockfel Stakes winner, Isabella Giles, has no stamina doubts and should be in the shake-up. Dandalla was a stunning Albany Stakes winner and would be a player if displaying that level here and it would be no surprise if Zaajirah and Wild Iris turned out be a Group-class fillies.
Alcohol Free (IRE) 7-2 (9-0) Prominent, led over 4f out, ridden over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, ran on gamely, won at Newmarket 6f Grp 1 fll stks (1) gd in Sep beating Miss Amulet (9-0) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Aunty Bridy (IRE) 9-2 (9-2) A little keen, chased leaders, pushed along from 2 1/2f out, challenged and on terms inside final furlong, headed and kept on same pace from 100yds out, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Elysium (9-2) at Curragh 7f Grp 3 fll stks (1) Yielding in Sep.
Dandalla (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 8, 5 1/4l behind Alcohol Free (9-0) at Newmarket 6f Grp 1 fll stks (1) gd in Sep.
Happy Romance (IRE) 11-2 (9-0) Close up towards rear, pushed along 2f out, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, no impression towards finish, 4th of 8, 1 3/4l behind Alcohol Free (9-0) at Newmarket 6f Grp 1 fll stks (1) gd in Sep.
Hello Me (IRE) 4-11fav (9-4) Made all, driven clear entering final furlong, ran on strongly, won at Chelmsford City 6f fll stks (4) pol in Nov beating Quick Time (9-0) by 1l, 6 ran.
Illykato 40-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and weakened final furlong, 6th of 8, 8 1/4l behind Alcohol Free (9-0) at Newmarket 6f Grp 1 fll stks (1) gd in Sep.
Isabella Giles (IRE) 7-2 (9-0) Keen led centre group until ridden entering final 2f, weakened final furlong, 9th of 10, 14 1/2l behind Pretty Gorgeous (9-0) at Newmarket 1m Grp 1 fll (1) sft in Oct.
Liberated Lady (IRE) 2-7fav (9-0) Made all, unchallenged, comfortable, won at Wolverhampton 7f fll stks (4) pol in Nov beating Sommer Daisy (9-0) by 6 1/2l, 9 ran.
Lucid Dreamer 10-11fav (8-12) Tracked leaders, quickened to lead over 1f out, kept on strongly, impressive, won at Newbury 7f fll stks (2) gd in Sep beating Teodolina (8-12) by 2 3/4l, 3 ran.
Miss Finland (IRE) 85-40 (9-0) Keen in touch, headway 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Chelmsford City 7f mdn fll stks (5) pol in Dec beating Water Iris (9-0) by hd, 7 ran.
Primo Bacio (IRE) 6-4fav (9-0) Prominent 2f, tracked leaders, chased leader over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Lingfield 7f fll stks (5) pol in Dec beating Durdle Door (9-0) by 2 1/2l, 13 ran.
Statement (IRE) 11-8fav (9-0) Reared leaving stalls, close-up, pushed after 2f out, quickened to lead entering final furlong, comfortably, won at Newbury 6f mdn stks (4) hvy in Oct beating Knowwhentorun (9-5) by 2l, 13 ran.
Umm Kulthum (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) Keen tracked leaders, pushed along to chase winner over 2f out, ridden and unable to quicken inside final furlong, lost 2nd final strides, 3rd of 8, 1/2l behind Alcohol Free (9-0) at Newmarket 6f Grp 1 fll stks (1) gd in Sep.
Vadream 6-1 (9-0) Mid-division, keen early, travelled well to join leaders 2f out, pushed along 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Newcastle 6f mdn fll stks (5) pol in Nov beating Seaclusion (9-0) by 1 3/4l, 14 ran.
Ville De Grace 8-11fav (9-7) Led early, prominent, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, held after, stayed on, 2nd of 8, nk behind Arousing (9-0) at Yarmouth 6f fll stks (5) gf in Sep.
Wild Iris (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Slow to stride, switched towards near side and in rear, smooth headway on near rail over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on strongly, won at Newcastle 7f fll stks (5) pol in Oct beating Vision Of Victory (9-0) by 2 1/4l, 10 ran.
Zaajirah (IRE) 3-1jfav (9-0) Mid-division, not much room and switched left over 2f out, headway over 1f out, quickened up well to lead inside final furlong, soon clear, won at Kempton 7f fll stks (5) pol in Oct beating Alsephina (9-0) by 1 1/4l, 13 ran.
