behind, outpaced over 2f out, ridden and kept on under pressure final furlong, never nearer
mid-division, lost place over 3f out, soon behind
mid-division, headway 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong
chased leaders, lost place over 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, switched right over 1f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, no impression
held up, ridden over 2f out, never on terms
tracked leaders, headway to lead over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no impression final furlong
led 2f, with leader, ridden well over 1f out, kept on same pace
in touch, led after 2f, headed over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened
held up mid-division, driven and outpaced over 2f out, headway under pressure 1f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, not reached leaders
in touch, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, lost place over 2f out, soon weakened
held up, headway 2f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong
Nonrunner
Don't Tell Mary is an interesting contender despite her penalty, however Irish 1000 Guineas entry JACQUELINE QUEST may have progressed past the standard of her early season Hilary Needler win and it is Henry Cecil's filly who is preferred to Snow Fairy, Pipette and Electric Feel. The selection steps up in class today following a facile Chester win in September. She is out of a mare who was a strong stayer so it is quite surprising that she has been able to win over this trip this season, however she obviously gains more of her speed from her sire Rock Of Gibraltar. The loss of Tom Queally in the saddle is a blow given the way that he has ridden in the big races this year, however Ian Mongan is an able deputy and success awaits. The highest-rated in the field is Ed Dunlop's Snow Fairy. She lost out in a three-way photograph in the Prestige Stakes when last seen and has shown more than enough to suggest she will pick up some 'Black Type' sooner rather than later. The step up in trip looks likely to suit Za Za Zoom, whilst Plume, Pipette and Madam Macie all won their maidens last time out with little fuss. Electric Feel's second to Tabassum in the Oh So Sharp Stakes earlier this month reads fairly well and she is the second highest-rated in the race; her overall level of form means that she will be a good yardstick from which to judge the race. After a flop in the Queen Mary in June, Don't Tell Mary didn't improve on that run when well-held earlier this month in another Group Three at Ascot. Whilst she has a penalty for her Listed win in May, she cannot be overlooked now tried at a different track. Plenty to consider here, however it is Jacqueline Quest who can come out on top.
Don't Tell Mary (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Always behind, 14th of 17, 10l behind Our Jonathan (9-0) at Ascot 5f 2yo Grp 3 (1) gs.
Candyfloss Girl 33-1 (7-13) Held up far side, headway and swished tail from over 1f out, not reached leaders, 7th of 15, 2 3/4l behind Bab At The Bowster (8-11) at Newmarket 7f 2yo fll hcp (2) gf.
Electric Feel 12-1 (8-12) Held up, headway over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, soon edged right, no impression, 2nd of 8, 4l behind Tabassum (8-12) at Newmarket 7f 2yo fll Grp 3 (1) gf.
Faithful One (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Pressed leader, led over 3f out, edged right well over 1f out, headed 1f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 15, 2l behind Marie De Medici (9-0) at Leicester 7f 2yo stks (4) gf.
Fontley 5-1 (8-7) Tracked leading pair, pushed along to track leader over 2f out, driven to lead narrowly inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Sandown 7f 2yo nov stk (3) sft in Sep beating Spa's Dancer (8-12) by hd, 6 ran.
Indian Valley (USA) 5-2 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden to chase winner inside final furlong, kept on, always held, 2nd of 13, 1 1/4l behind Confucius Fortune (8-13) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn auc stks (5) pol in Sep.
Jacqueline Quest (IRE) 2-7fav (9-0) Tracked leader, led 2f out, edged left and soon driven clear approaching final furlong, ran on well, won at Chester 7f 2yo stks (4) gf in Sep beating A Pocketful Of Rye (9-0) by 9l, 7 ran.
Madam Macie (IRE) 66-1 (8-12) Made all, driven clear over 1f out, ridden out final furlong, readily, won at Catterick 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd beating Huntingfortreasure (9-3) by 3 1/2l, 14 ran.
Mistic Magic (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Prominent far side, ridden 2f out, pressing leaders 1f out, not quicken final 100 yards, 4th of 15, 2l behind Bab At The Bowster (8-11) at Newmarket 7f 2yo fll hcp (2) gf.
Pipette 7-1 (9-0) Mid-division, headway 3f out, led over 1f out, hung left inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Salisbury 7f 2yo stks (4) sft in Sep beating Faithful One (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 17 ran.
Silent Secret (IRE) 6-5fav (9-0) Always prominent, raced keenly, ridden 2f out, led well inside final furlong, driven out, won at Beverley 7f 2yo stks (5) gf in Sep beating Whirly Dancer (9-0) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Snow Fairy (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Held up, smooth headway on outside over 2f out, ridden and strong run final 100 yards, just failed, 3rd of 8, hd behind Sent From Heaven (9-0) at Goodwood 7f Group 3 fll stks (2yo) (1) gd in Aug.
Tislimeen 16-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 5th of 16, 2 3/4l behind Kithonia (9-0) at Salisbury 7f 2yo stks (4) sft in Sep.
Za Za Zoom (IRE) 9-4fav (8-12) Held up in mid-division, effort towards far side when not clearest of runs and switched right over 1f out, stayed on under pressure and kept on gamely to lead near finish, won at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs beating Humidor (9-3) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Dawnbreak (USA) 4-1 (8-11) Led, headed well over 1f out, ridden and stayed challenging until no extra inside final furlong, 2nd of 6, 4l behind Hafawa (8-11) at Leicester 7f 2yo stks (3) gd.
Plume 7-4fav (9-0) Tracked leader under stands side rail, led halfway, ridden clear and edged left final furlong, won at Haydock 6f 2yo stks (5) gf in Sep beating Posy Fossil (9-0) by 4 1/2l, 14 ran.
