led, ridden 2f out, hung left and headed inside final furlong
always prominent, ridden 2f out, ran on to lead post
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
held up, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out
slowly into stride, soon pushed along in rear, headway halfway, kept on one pace from over 1f out
prominent, ridden 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, staying on when hampered inside final furlong, not recover
prominent, ridden inside final furlong, soon headed
slowly into stride, in rear, pushed along halfway, kept on final furlong, never nearer
No prizes for originality in siding with Queen Cleopatra, who dominant yard are always dangerous to oppose. Shamila and Antica are expected to go close from those with previous experience, while Nyarhini is an interesting newcomer to note in the betting. The last named hails from a yard that have been strangely quiet this season, though, and she may be best watched on her debut. Antica looks the pick of Mark Tompkins' pair in the race and she can go well for each-way backers. The same has to be said of Shamila, who was very well fancied on her debut. She is entitled to have come on for the run and can pose the biggest threat to the selection on this occasion. However, Queen Cleopatra's form is working out exceptionally well and she sets the standard for the rest to aim for here. The daughter of King Mambo was only two and a half lengths behind Tattersall Stakes winner Aussie Rules in a Group Three at The Curragh on her debut. A repeat of that form should be good enough in this company.
Antica (IRE) 13-2 (8-9) With leaders, led well over 1f out, soon ridden, headed and not quicken inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, nk behind Dark Missile (8-9) at Pontefract 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Sept.
Art Critic (USA) Fusaichi Pegasus filly, half-sister to numerous winners including the very useful Woodborough and Performing Magic.
Choosy (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) In touch, headway over 2f out, ridden and every chance final furlong, not quicken towards finish, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Spinning Ruby (8-11) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) gs in Sept.
Inbuilt Beauty (USA) 50-1 (8-11) Always behind, 11th of 16, 15l behind Pure Illusion (8-11) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) gd in Aug.
Lady Agnes Singspiel filly, half-sister to 2 winners between 7f & 1m3f.
Lady Romanov (IRE) 28-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, outpaced, kept on final furlong, never near leaders, 6th of 10, 10l behind Dark Missile (8-9) at Pontefract 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Sept.
Native Tiptoes Arkadian Hero filly out of a maiden racemare.
Nyarhini Fantastic Light filly, half-sister to numerous winners including Coronation Stakes winner Rebecca Sharp.
Pirouetting 7-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride and towards rear, soon pushed along, never dangerous, 8th of 13, 16l behind Polliwilline (8-11) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) gs in Sept.
Queen Cleopatra (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride and held up, last and outpaced under 2f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 6, 2 1/2l behind Abigail Pett (8-11) at Curragh 6f 2yo Grp 3 (1) gd in Sept.
Shamila 9-1 (8-4) Slowly into stride, behind, ran on well final furlong to take 2nd close home, 2nd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Humungous (9-5) at Lingfield 7f nov stk (5) pol in Aug.
Where's Broughton Cadeaux Genereux filly, full sister to 1m & 1m2f Group 2 winner Desert Deer and several other winners.
