close up, chased leaders over 2f out, one pace final furlong
led 1f, led again over 5f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
held up, headway over 1f out, ran on strongly to lead inside final furlong, impressive
chased leaders, weakening when hung left over 1f out
led 7f out until over 5f out, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
held up in touch, ridden to challenge over 1f out, never on terms
The withdrawal of the injured Attraction has made the task easier for Soviet Song who should have too much class for Peeress, Sundrop and Alexander Goldrun. James Fanshawe's stable star always needs a run to blow away the cobwebs, and so under the circumstances she did well to finish four lengths behind Peeress at York on her seasonal bow. Her form of last year, which include victories in this event and the Sussex Stakes, was outstanding and if back to peak fitness it is very hard to see her beaten this afternoon. Sundrop also ran in that York event, finishing just two lengths behind the winner, she should again run her race and will be involved in the finish. Irish raider Alexander Goldrun has improved throughout the season and beat some decent types when successful at the Curragh last time. She drops back in trip today but that shouldn't be a problem and she is given every respect. So a terrific line up for this Group one event and Soviet Song has to be the pick
Alexander Goldrun (IRE) 9-4fav (9-7) Slowly into stride and held up in rear, switched to outer 2f out, challenged 1f out, soon led, edged right, stayed on well, comfortably, won at Curragh 1m 2f fll stks Grp 1 (1) gf in Jun beating Red Bloom (9-7) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Peeress 14-1 (8-9) Held up, not much room over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on, won at York 1m fll stk Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun beating Sundrop (8-9) by 2l, 8 ran.
Soviet Song (IRE) 5-2 (9-0) Prominent, driven along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 8, 4l behind Peeress (8-9) at York 1m fll stk Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun.
Sundrop (JPN) 15-8fav (8-9) Led, quickened over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on until headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 8, 2l behind Peeress (8-9) at York 1m fll stk Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun.
Cape Columbine 6-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Maids Causeway (9-0) at York 1m 3yo Fll Grp 1 (1) gf in Jun.
Karen's Caper (USA) 11-2 (9-0) Held up, headway over 2f out, hard ridden and every chance final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 10, shd behind Maids Causeway (9-0) at York 1m 3yo Fll Grp 1 (1) gf in Jun.
Penkenna Princess (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders on far side, 4th halfway, ridden under 2f out, close 2nd and challenged inside final furlong, just failed, 2nd of 18, shd behind Saoire (9-0) at Curragh 1m fll stks Grp 1 (1) gs in May.
