in touch, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace
slowly into stride and always towards rear, no impression
in touch, ridden over 2f out, one pace
dwelt start and always behind, no impression
made virtually all, ridden and quickened over 2f out, driven clear final furlong, readily
prominent, ridden and every chance 2f out, kept on final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, no quicken
held up mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, not reach winner
slowly into stride and always towards rear, no impression
with leader, ridden and weakened over 2f out
slowly into stride and always behind, no impression
Majestic Halo gets the call ahead of Royal Fantasy, Sajaaya and Tawaafud. Majestic Halo's second to Cousteau on her debut stands out here and she is the one to beat. Royal Fantasy caught the eye running on late last time and should be able to make her presence felt. As should Sir Michael Stoute's Sajaaya, who races in a first-time tongue-tie today following some debut promise. Tawaafud certainly has claims on juvenile form but will have to build on her seasonal reappearance. Desert Joy could be interesting for David Elsworth, and he also runs Primrose Queen. Gelder has shown promise and her stable has been among the winners of late. Finally, Useful, who is owned by Willie Carson, is one to look out for, and Valdemosa ran well for a long way on her debut. Overall, though, the vote stays with Majestic Halo.
Desert Joy Daylami filly, half-sister to the Group 2 winner Hanami.
Format Mark of Esteem filly out of 7f & 1m1f winner Forum.
Majestic Halo 66-1 (8-12) Raced centre, in touch, ridden to chase winner 1f out, kept on, no chance with winner, 2nd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Cousteau (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 3yo mdn (5) sft in May.
Primrose Queen Lear Fan filly out of 7f winner Primrose Place.
Royal Fantasy (IRE) 8-1 (8-9) Held up, stayed on from over 1f out, never troubled leaders, 5th of 17, 7l behind Balloura (8-9) at Warwick 1m mdn fll (5) gd in May.
Sajaaya (AUS) 7-1 (9-0) In touch, keen, ridden, headway 3f out, soon chasing leaders, weakened final furlong, 5th of 9, 9l behind Rydal Mount (9-0) at Goodwood 7f 3yo mdn fll (5) sft in May.
Tawaafud 10-11fav (9-0) In touch, pushed along and edged left over 5f out, ridden over 3f out, edged left and weakened over 1f out, 9th of 12, 15l behind Princess Nada (9-0) at Nottingham 1m 3yo mdn fll (5) gf in May.
Useful Nashwan filly out of 5f winner Tarf.