always in rear, behind final 2f, soon eased
led, eased to race on rail 3f out, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on
with leader until short of room 3f out, chased leader after until ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
held up, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up in rear, smooth headway over 1f out, switched right 1f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, readily
held up, headway 2f out, ridden to chase leader inside final furlong, no extra near finish
keen early and tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out
It's five apiece between the Classic generation and their elders over the past ten years and in this fascinating renewal it may prove worth taking a chance with MUSIC SHOW who could go into the race as the forgotten horse with Strawberrydaiquiri, Special Duty and Lillie Langtry the headline stealers. Mick Channon's filly has enjoyed little luck this season but may just find that this race is run to suit and Richard Hughes has the tactical nous to play her hand late in the day once the others have clashed swords. Music Show was over 3 lengths behind the impressive Lillie Langtry in the Coronation Stakes and the winner was certainly impressive and it's hard to see why the second home, Gile Na Greine, should reverse the form just three weeks later. The first two home from the Windsor Forest Stakes do battle again and Strawberrydaiquiri has scope for more improvement than Spacious who has been readily held by the Stoute horse the last twice. Special Duty has famously won two Guineas in the Stewards' Room but she has a real turn of foot which could prove to be a potent weapon against those that like to force the pace. The Windsor Forest one, two count amongst that number as does Rainfall who has made rapid strides this season but this step up in trip and class may find her out at this stage of the season. A truly fascinating race is in store and Music Show may just be able to spring a surprise.
Lahaleeb (IRE) (8-10) 7th of 12, 8l behind Lizard's Desire (8-13) at Kranji(SNG) 1m 2f Grp 1 (1) gs in May.
Spacious 13-2 (8-12) Took keen hold, tracked leading trio, chased winner over 2f out, challenged 2f out, took narrow lead over 1f out, stayed on well under pressure, headed final strides, 2nd of 10, shd behind Strawberrydaiquiri (8-12) at Royal Ascot 1m fll Grp 2 stks (1) gf in Jun.
Strawberrydaiquiri 9-2 (8-12) Raced keenly, led until narrowly headed over 1f out, stayed pressing leader, rallied gamely to regain lead final strides, won at Royal Ascot 1m fll Grp 2 stks (1) gf in Jun beating Spacious (8-12) by shd, 10 ran.
Gile Na Greine (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Led, kicked on over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 13, 1 1/4l behind Lillie Langtry (9-0) at Royal Ascot 1m 3yo Fll Grp 1 (1) gf in Jun.
Lillie Langtry (IRE) 7-2fav (9-0) Held up in close 5th on inside, headway on outside over 2f out, chased leader 2f out, closed to lead inside final furlong, stayed on strongly, won at Royal Ascot 1m 3yo Fll Grp 1 (1) gf in Jun beating Gile Na Greine (9-0) by 1 1/4l, 13 ran.
Music Show (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Held up in last trio, headway on outside over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest at finish, 4th of 13, 4l behind Lillie Langtry (9-0) at Royal Ascot 1m 3yo Fll Grp 1 (1) gf in Jun.
Rainfall (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Chased leader, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on gamely when pressed towards finish, won at Royal Ascot 7f 3yo Grp 3 (1) gf in Jun beating Red Jazz (9-1) by hd, 13 ran.
Special Duty 6-4fav (8-13) won at Longchamp(FR) 1m 3yo Fll Grp 1 (1) gd in May beating Special Duty (8-13) by hd, 10 ran.
