led, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened
towards rear, ridden 2f out, stayed on towards finish
in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, eased final furlong
slowly into stride, soon switched left, behind, ridden 2f out, not much room and switched left 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
with leader, ridden when edged left, led briefly over 1f out, weakened towards finish
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, one pace final furlong
mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, went 2nd final furlong, soon edged left, stayed on, no chance with winner
mid-division, headway and switched right over 1f out, soon led, ran on well
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
In an interesting Listed race, Spinning Queen shades the verdict ahead of Bouboulina and Rosinka. Spinning Queen comes out the best of these based on official ratings, and a Nell Gwyn second and 1,000 Guineas sixth have earned her that accolade. Bouboulina's Listed second at Epsom last time, a race in which this week's Jersey Stakes winner Jeremy finished third, earns her a lot of respect too. In fact, on literal form using the Jersey Stakes winner she has nearly two lengths in hand of Spinning Queen. Oceans Apart looked good when winning at Chester last year in first-time blinkers but was then beaten at Listed level. However, she could yet improve for the seventh furlong today. The well-related Rosinka looked good when romping to maiden victory last season and rates as interesting starting off at this level today for 2006. Quite simply, the others need to improve on what has do far been shown in order to feature. All of which returns us to the selection, Spinning Queen.
Bouboulina 5-1 (8-8) Held up in touch, chased winner inside final 2f, found little under pressure and held final furlong, just held on for 2nd, 2nd of 6, 3l behind Racer Forever (8-13) at Epsom 7f 3yo lst stk (1) gd.
Dame Hester (IRE) 12-1 (8-7) Keen hold, close up on inside, awkward on camber from 5f out, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 13, 11l behind Song of Passion (8-10) at Epsom 7f hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Gamble In Gold (IRE) 12-1 (8-8) Behind, switched right to outside and good headway over 1f out, ran on to press for 2nd near finish, no chance with winner, 3rd of 10, 2l behind Angus Newz (8-11) at Sandown 5f 3yo lst stk (1) gf.
Neardown Beauty (IRE) 11-2 (9-13) Slowly into stride, behind, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 1 1/2l behind Dancing Guest (9-5) at Kempton 7f 3yo fll hcp (5) pol.
Oceans Apart 10-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, stayed on same pace over 1f out, 5th of 12, 5l behind Nidhaal (8-9) at Salisbury 6f 2yo lst fll (1) gf in Sept.
Secret Night 12-1 (8-12) Held up in last pair, pushed along 3f out, no impression final 2f, 5th of 7, 2 1/2l behind Orchard Supreme (8-7) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (3) pol in May.
Spinning Queen 9-2 (8-7) Tracked leader, pulled hard, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 3rd of 6, 4 1/2l behind Jeremy (8-12) at Newmarket 7f 3yo lst stk (1) sft in May.
Rosinka (IRE) 6-4fav (8-11) Pressed leader, led over 2f out, ridden clear final furlong, ran on strongly, won at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn fll (2) sft in Jul beating Best Double (8-11) by 7l, 8 ran.
