chased winner, outpaced from over 1f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong
close up, ridden 3f out, weakened well over 1f out
close up, ridden over 2f out, kept on to take 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
never travelling, always in rear, reminders 3f out, eased from well over 1f out
made all, ridden clear over 1f out, unchallenged
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A cracking good line-up for the Sun Chariot, one in which we like the look of Peeress ahead of Alexander Goldrun and Flashy Wings. Red Evie benefited from a very good ride to land a competitive Group 1 race at The Curragh last time although she is now a pound worse off for the short head that she beat the fast-finishing Peeress, who also won this race last year, while Flashy Wings, who was also fast-finishing, meeting her on the same terms having been beaten three quarters of a length. However, we feel that Peeress might come out best today. Of course, the multiple Group 1 winners Alexander Goldrun and Soviet Song rate as major players, while much as a leg infection has affected the 1,000 Guineas winner Speciosa's preparation for this contest, Pam Sly's admirable filly is still respected. Overall, though, we will side with Peeress to gain back-to-back victories in this prestigious race.
Alexander Goldrun (IRE) 3-1 (9-4) Held up in 4th, 3rd and effort 1 1/2f out, no impression inside final furlong, 3rd of 5, 3l behind Dylan Thomas (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m 2f Grp 1 (1) gf.
Musicanna 33-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, driven to challenge over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, 3rd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Rajeem (8-10) at Newmarket 1m fll stks Grp 1 (1) gf in Jul.
Soviet Song (IRE) 3-1 (9-1) Held up 5th, ridden over 2f out, no headway over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 5th of 6, 3l behind Caradak (9-1) at Goodwood 1m Grp 2 (1) gd in Aug.
Red Evie (IRE) 6-1 (8-12) Held up in touch, 6th halfway, headway on outer early straight, led 1f out, all out to hold on near finish, won at Leopardstown 1m fll stks Grp 1 (1) gf beating Peeress (9-3) by a shd, 8 ran.
Spinning Queen 14-1 (8-10) Steadied start, held up towards rear, headway 2f out, ridden to chase winner inside final furlong, always held, 2nd of 13, nk behind Sleeping Indian (9-2) at Newbury 7f lst stk (1) gd.
Peeress 7-2 (9-3) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, 6th early straight, soon ridden, ran on strongly inside final furlong, just failed, 2nd of 8, shd behind Red Evie (8-12) at Leopardstown 1m fll stks Grp 1 (1) gf.
Flashy Wings 7-2 (8-12) In rear, pushed along halfway, 7th entering straight, ran on well from over 1f out, never nearer, 3rd of 8, 3/4l behind Red Evie (8-12) at Leopardstown 1m fll stks Grp 1 (1) gf.
Speciosa (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 9, 5l behind Iffraaj (9-6) at York 7f Grp 2 (1) gd.
Vague (USA) 17-2 (8-9) Finished after a half, last of 9, well behind Wonder Lady Anne L (8-9) at Belmont 1m 2f Grp 1 (1) std in Jul.
