raced wide, held up mid-division, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden and weakened 2f out
held up in rear, ridden over 3f out, no impression
close up, ridden and every chance 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
held up mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on
led, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, soon beaten
prominent, ridden 2f out, led 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
keen, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, edged right and slightly outpaced 1f out, stayed on towards finish
in rear, switched right and headway over 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, stayed on
One of just three maidens in the field, Applauded gets the nod to spring a surprise ahead of Missit and Makaaseb. Brian Meehan and Frankie Dettori team up on this 140,000 guineas daughter of Royal Applause who can make it third time lucky. She missed the break slightly last time out but ran well in defeat; they were some way clear of the remainder and likely to handle the ground, she is fancied to score. Missit is likely to be prominent in the betting but she was well-held last time; this is a drop in class but she needs to prove that this ground suits and that she is as good as connections believe. Kitty Matchem has more to give and should go on from her win last time, whilst Love Of Dubai is improving with every start and appreciated the step up in trip when winning at Warwick. Rosa Grace only went down narrowly last time out in a Group Three when bidding for the hat-trick and Rae Guest's filly must be a player if handling the ground. Royal Confidence was one place ahead of her on that occasion and with plenty of experience, Barry Hills' filly must have claims once again. Her stablemate Kay Es Jay drops in trip today having been outclassed last time but needs a check in the betting. A competitive renewal, but Applauded is fancied to score at the third attempt.
Applauded (IRE) 4-6fav (9-0) Close up, chased winner 2f out, challenged inside final furlong, drifted left under pressure, stayed on, 2nd of 12, shd behind Street Star (9-0) at Yarmouth 6f 2yo mdn fll (4) gd in Sept.
Cassablanca 6-1 (8-12) In touch, effort over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 7th of 13, 8l behind Fr Dominic (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sept.
Dalkey Girl (IRE) 20-1 (8-5) Held up, mid-division, outpaced over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, hung right under pressure, just failed, 2nd of 12, hd behind Talk of Saafend (8-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo fll hcp (2) gf.
Kay Es Jay (FR) 66-1 (8-12) Lead, headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 7, 11l behind Listen (8-12) at Ascot 1m 2yo fll Grp 1 (1) gs in Sept.
Kitty Matcham (IRE) 6-1 (8-7) Always prominent, 4th halfway, 2nd and challenged over 1f out, led under 1f out, kept on well, just held on, won at Naas 6f 2yo mdn fll gd beating Psalm (9-0) by a nk, 18 ran.
Love of Dubai (USA) 9-2 (9-0) Keen and led early, chased leader, led well over 1f out, soon in command, ran on well, won at Warwick 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) gf beating Miss Emma May (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
Makaaseb (USA) 7-4fav (9-0) In touch, led over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, driven out, won at Newmarket 1m 2yo mdn fll (4) gf in Sept beating Queen of Naples (9-0) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
Missit (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Held up in touch, ridden to challenge 2f out, soon one pace, 5th of 14, 5l behind Natagora (8-12) at Newmarket 6f 2yo fll Grp 1 (1) gd.
Rosa Grace 13-2 (8-12) Dwelt, behind and keen hold, headway halfway, edged right over 1f out, stayed on, 5th of 8, 1l behind Raymi Coya (8-12) at Newmarket 7f 2yo Grp 3 (1) gf.
Royal Confidence 10-3 (8-12) Held up in rear, pushed along and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 8, 1l behind Raymi Coya (8-12) at Newmarket 7f 2yo Grp 3 (1) gf.
