chased leading pair on stands rail, pushed along 3f out, weakened inside final 2f
saddle slipped and led to start, tracked leaders in centre, travelling well over 2f out, led inside final 2f, hung left and headed inside final furlong, stayed on same pace
tracked leader in group of 3 on stands rail, ridden inside final 3f, weakened inside final 2f
tracked leader in centre until inside final 3f, stayed chasing leaders until weakened approaching final furlong
steadied start, held up rear in centre, smooth headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, stayed on to 3rd inside final furlong, one pace
held up in last pair in centre, pushed along halfway, soon struggling, weakened inside final 3f
held up in last trio in centre, pushed along 3f out, ridden and headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong
refused to race and took no part
held up in touch in centre, headway 2f out, chasing leaders and switched left over 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on well
tracked leaders centre, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
led centre group, disputing lead as field merged 5f out, led 3f out, ridden and headed inside final 2f, no extra inside final furlong
tracked leaders in centre, went 2nd inside final 3f until driven over 1f out, weakened soon after
led group of 3 on stands rail and overall, joined as field merged 5f out, headed 3f out, ridden and weakened entering final 2f
It's no surprise that Tom Queally has chosen York winner Chachamaidee ahead of stablemate Jacqueline Quest but Sir Henry Cecil's filly could only finish third to I'm A Dreamer at Newmarket on her reappearance and was only fifth behind Seta at Sandown in August. Luca Cumani's prolific winner is certainly one for the short-list here having beaten Anna Salai at Goodwood in April. The latter represents Godolphin who also have Sajjhaa in the field. The mount of Frankie Dettori, the King's Best filly was second in a Listed race at this track in September on good to soft ground and ran a cracker on her return to action in a Group 2 at York when second to Midday. MUSIC SHOW was back in fourth on the Knavesmire but that was over 1m2f which is too far for Mick Channon's charge, who can have her revenge over this trip. Fourth in last year's Coronation Stakes when forced to race wide, she always gives of her best and is a Group 1 winner without a penalty which must count for something in this grade.
Anna Salai (USA) 6-5fav (9-7) Tracked leading trio, headway on outside over 2f out, stayed on to 2nd over 1f out, never able to challenge, 2nd of 7, 4l behind Seta (9-7) at Goodwood 1m fll lst stks (1) gd in Apr.
Chachamaidee (IRE) 11-4 (8-11) Dwelt tracked leading pair, ridden to lead over 1f out, edged right 1f out, ran on, won at York 7f cond Stakes (3) gd in May beating Kakatosi (9-2) by 1 1/2l, 5 ran.
Dever Dream 9-2 (9-3) Steadied start and soon switched right, in rear, ridden over 2f out, not trouble leaders, 5th of 8, 5l behind Perfect Tribute (8-5) at Lingfield 7f flls Group 3 stks (1) gf in May.
Field Day (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Keen towards rear, outpaced when pace quickened over 3f out, 7th of 8, 22l behind Midday (9-3) at York 1m 2f fll Grp 2 stks (1) gd in May.
First City 16-1 (9-6) Held up in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, stayed on towards finish, 2nd of 8, 3/4l behind Antara (9-6) at Epsom Downs 1m flls Group 3 stks (1) gd.
Fontley 11-2 (9-2) Held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, headway inside final furlong, never troubled leaders, 5th of 6, 4l behind Set The Trend (9-7) at Goodwood 1m Listed stks 3yo (1) gf in May.
I'm A Dreamer (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Steadied start, held up in rear, smooth headway 2f out, led over 1f out, soon clear and in command, comfortably, won at Newmarket 1m 1f flls Grp 3 (1) gf in May beating Sea Of Heartbreak (8-12) by 4 1/2l, 11 ran.
Jacqueline Quest (IRE) 1-4fav (8-13) Took keen hold, held up tracking leaders, smooth headway 3f out, ridden to challenge and every chance over 1f out, hung right inside final furlong, one pace and held when lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 5, 1l behind Saddlers Bend (8-10) at Leicester 7f flls cond stks (3) gf in May.
Lolly For Dolly (IRE) 11-10fav (9-3) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to lead 2f out, ridden and challenged 1f out, headed final 150 yards, no extra and kept on same pace, 2nd of 9, 1 3/4l behind Emulous (9-3) at Curragh 1m flls Grp 3 (1) gf in May.
Music Show (IRE) 5-1 (8-12) Held up in touch, ridden over 3f out, edged right and kept on, one pace, 4th of 8, 9l behind Midday (9-3) at York 1m 2f fll Grp 2 stks (1) gd in May.
Sajjhaa 7-1 (8-12) Set steady pace, quickened over 3f out, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on for clear 2nd, 2nd of 8, 2l behind Midday (9-3) at York 1m 2f fll Grp 2 stks (1) gd in May.
Seta 10-3 (9-7) Took keen hold, well paced in 3rd on inside, decisive move to challenge on inside 3f out, led over 2f out, clear over 1f out, pushed along and kept on strongly final furlong, won at Goodwood 1m fll lst stks (1) gd in Apr beating Anna Salai (9-7) by 4l, 7 ran.
Shamandar (FR) 20-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, headway 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not pace to reach leaders, 7th of 28, 6l behind Hawkeyethenoo (8-7) at Ascot 7f hcp (2) gf in May.
