led, headed 7f out, pushed along over 4f out, soon ridden, lost pace over 3f out
slowly away, in rear, ridden over 4f out, kept on one pace when hung left from over 2f out, no impression
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, hard ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on
prominent for 3f, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 2f out
tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 3f out, soon headed, one pace after
held up behind, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 2f out
close up, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, eased over 1f out
led 7f out, ridden and headed over 3f out, lost pace over 1f out
behind, ridden and headway to lead 3f out, headed over 1f out, no extra
held up behind, ridden and headway over 3f out, kept on to take 2nd well inside final furlong
Luca Cumani has farmed this race in recent times and Pongee should go well but our vote goes to Mezzo Soprano. Godolphin's filly has proven competitive at a high level this season, form that includes a Ribblesdale third and French Group 3 third last time. Her stable's overall form is bit of a concern but, if she's at her best, must go close. Pongee comes here on the back of four straight wins but this is by far her toughest test to date. Landinium is a Listed Italian winner but was well held on her only run in this country, behind Place Rouge at Haydock, a race in which Flying Wanda and New Orchid finished second and third, respectively, separated by three-parts of a length. Thingmebob had earlier run well in the Oaks and also performed with credit in a Listed event at Newmarket last time. She should be open to further improvement, as should New Orchid, who hails from the stable that took this last year. Henry Cecil's Singleton should go well. She has had only three runs but the last of these saw her finish second behind St Leger hopeful Shanty Star in the Queen's Vase. Of the others, Kiteflyer has to be respected coming from John Oxx's stable. However, for us, it's Mezzo Soprano to hit the high notes.
