led, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
in touch, ridden and hung left over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
dwelt, in rear, switched left over 2f out, ridden and no impression
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened and hung left inside final furlong
held up, ridden headway approaching final furlong, every chance inside final furlong, stayed on to lead post
tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
in touch, ridden and weakened well over 1f out
tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, led 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, headed post
mid-division, ridden and weakened well over 1f out
slowly into stride, went right start, always in rear
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, not reached leaders
CARIOCA is suggested ahead of Pollenator and Battlemaiden although, of course, there are a number of well bred newcomers to consider and the market will, as ever, be useful. Pollenator shaped well on debut and was a little unlucky to bump into a fair sort at Folkestone next time but she may find better opportunities once qualified for nurseries. Battlemaiden represents a yard whose juveniles have tended to need their first outings this season so it's reasonable to expect improvement. She'll appreciate this longer trip but lacks any fancy entries. There may be more value to be had in siding with Carioca who shaped equally well but could be a bigger price by virtue of representing a smaller operation. She shaped well in what appeared to be a fair maiden and stayed on well once the penny dropped. Zahoo is a well bred filly with a Group 1 entry from a yard that has won this twice in the past ten years with Hibaayeb another whose pedigree ensures she merits attention. Copper Penny, Dubai Media and Katehari are three more to note but, in truth, none should be ruled out at this stage in an opener where Carioca gets the nod.
Battlemaiden (IRE) 7-2 (9-0) Dwelt and went left start, held up, headway 2f out, one pace final 1f, 6th of 9, 5l behind Walk On Water (9-0) at Ascot 6f 2yo stks (3) gd in Jul.
Carioca (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Held up, ridden 2f out, soon headway, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 11, 3l behind Clarietta (9-0) at Doncaster 7f 2yo stks (4) gs in Jul.
Copper Penny Dansili filly out of Makara.
Dubai Media (CAN) Songandaprayer filly out of Forty Gran.
Eolith Pastoral Pursuits filly out of Evening Guest.
Forethought Lujain filly out of Flourish.
Hibaayeb Singspiel filly out of Lady Zonda.
Katehari (IRE) Noverre filly out of Katariya.
Pollenator (IRE) 9-4 (9-0) Chased leading pair, pushed along over 2f out, close and switched right over 1f out, chased winner final 1f, kept on, held when eased near finish, 2nd of 8, 1l behind Hasty (9-0) at Folkestone 7f mdn fll stks (5) gf in Jul.
Tallawalla (IRE) Oratorio filly out of Edetana.
Tiger Girl Tiger Hill filly out of Girl Of My Dreams.
Zahoo (IRE) Nayef filly out of Tanaghum.
