led centre and main leader to over 2f out, kept on well but not pace of stands side group over 1f out
close up stands side to 3f out, no progress final 2f
tracked leader centre, came to stands side group and pressed leader over 3f out, kept on until weakened from 2f out
tracked leaders stands side to over 3f out, soon weakened
tracked leader stands side group 3f, stayed in touch until weakened over 2f out
chased leaders centre, came stands side group and led over 3f out, pressed from 2f out, ridden and headed just over 1f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong
in touch centre 4f, behind final 2f
stumbled start, slowly away, always in rear, well behind final 2f, tailed off
led stands side to over 3f out, stayed prominent, effort 2f out, no extra and one pace over 1f out
behind stands side, towards rear when hampered and switched quickly right over 2f out, no chance after
prominent stands side to halfway, soon weakened
held up centre, joined stands side group over 3f out, not trouble leaders final 2f
held up centre group, well behind final 2f, never a factor
held up towards rear stands side, headway from 2f out, quickened to lead just over 1f out, edged left and forged clear inside final furlong
chased leader centre, effort over 2f out, kept on but not pace of stands side group
prominent stands side, lost place and edged right over 2f out, never dangerous afterwards
mid-division centre group, came over to stands side over 3f out, still in touch when hampered and unseated rider over 2f out
held up centre group, joined stands side group over 3f out but never dangerous final 2f
chased leaders stands side, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance, took 2nd inside final furlong but not pace of winner
always rear centre group, lost touch and well behind final 2f, tailed off
slowly into stride, behind stands side, steady headway from over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, nearest finish
in touch centre, came to stands side group over 3f out, effort over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened over 1f out
AEGEAN might be the answer here although she will face stiff opposition from a home team consisting of Falling Angel, Habaayib and Above Limits. With a winner on Tuesday, American trainer Wesley Ward will be confident of another big run from the hat-trick seeking Aegean. She beat Jealous Again at Churchill Downs in April (who runs in the Queen Mary on Wednesday) so it will be interesting to see whether she franks the form then, but this progressive filly should run well assuming there isn't a deluge of rain. Falling Angel was given a poor ride last time at York and but for Richard Kingscote easing up late on she would have won; Ryan Moore takes over in the saddle and she should handle this step up in class. Kurtanella represents Richard Hannon who is a master trainer of two-year-olds; this Pastoral Pursuits filly won well at Newbury but the time wasn't amazing and she has a bit to prove now upped in trip although her trainer thinks that she'll revel in it. Sweet Sonnet, Chachamaidee and She's A Character all come here defending unbeaten records after one start apiece but something has to give and the best of the trio could be Chachamaidee who did plenty wrong on her Lingfield bow but won nicely in the end and has lots more to give. Curtains, Flyinflyout and Kate Skate seem to have improved with each start to date, however a bigger threat could be the Ballydoyle challenger Lillie Langtry. She is already a Group Three winner following a comfortable success at Naas however her trainer doesn't have a great record in this race. Along with the improving Habaayib however she must be considered a big threat. Hard to rule out any in the line-up as is normally the case but we will side with the possibly underestimated Aegean to 'sea' off her rivals.
Above Limits (IRE) 8-11fav (9-0) Made all, led, driven over 1f out, pressed final furlong, held on well under pressure, all out, won at Sandown 5f 2yo stks (4) gd in May beating Itwasonlyakiss (9-0) by hd, 8 ran.
Absolute Music (USA) 4-6fav (8-12) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, rallied to lead towards finish, won at Leicester 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in May beating Reddy To Star (9-3) by nk, 7 ran.
Aegean (USA) 9-1 (8-5) Shifted out, cleared, won at Churchill Downs(USA) 5f 2yo Grp 3 in Apr beating Jealous Again (8-5) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.
Baileys Vision 11-4 (8-12) Close up, ridden over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, not quicken towards finish, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Maison Brillet (9-3) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd in May.
Bell's Ocean (USA) 11-4fav (9-0) Made all, ridden over 1f out, challenge approaching final furlong, asserted towards finish, won at Newmarket 6f 2yo stks (4) gf in May beating Fasilight (8-9) by 2l, 5 ran.
Chachamaidee (IRE) 5-4fav (9-0) Slowly away, pulled hard, hung left, soon in touch, joint leader 1f out, shaken up to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Lingfield 6f 2yo stks (5) gf beating Hasty (9-0) by 1 1/4l, 5 ran.
Chicita Banana 20-1 (8-12) Outpaced towards rear, soon chased along, effort when hampered over 2f out, not recover, 9th of 12, 14l behind Misheer (8-12) at York 5f 2yo fll lst stks (1) gs in May.
Core Element (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Prominent, 2nd halfway, ridden and no impression winner over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, lost 2nd close home, 3rd of 18, 8l behind Intapeace (8-9) at Curragh 6f 2yo fll mdn gd.
Curtains 11-10fav (8-12) In touch 4th, chased leading pair 2f out, shaken up, pressed leader 1f out, led inside final furlong, pushed out, drew clear near finish, won at Brighton 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd beating Ailsa Carmel (8-12) by 1 1/4l, 5 ran.
Eternal Instinct 11-1 (8-9) Held up, ridden halfway, no impression, 7th of 10, 7l behind Capercaillie (8-9) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo stks (2) gd.
Falling Angel 10-11fav (9-0) Led, shaken up and pulled left over 1f out, pushed out inside final furlong, caught post, 2nd of 6, nk behind Sweet Sonnet (9-0) at York 6f 2yo stks (4) gf in May.
Flyinflyout 6-4fav (9-0) Soon prominent, led after 2f, made rest, ran on well, pushed out, won at Bath 6f fll mdn stks (6) fm in May beating Nina Rose (9-0) by 1 1/4l, 6 ran.
French Connexion (IRE) 10-1 (7-13) In rear, drifted off rails from over 1f out, stayed on to take 3rd post, no chance with front pair, 3rd of 7, 7l behind Six Diamonds (8-4) at Bath 5f 2yo mdn aut (6) fm.
Habaayib 1-4fav (9-0) Tracked leader, ridden and every chance from over 1f out, challenged leader when ran green entering final furlong, led well inside final furlong, soon in command, won at Nottingham 5f fll mdn stks (5) fm in May beating Fenella Rose (9-0) by 3 1/2l, 9 ran.
Jira 9-2 (8-12) Keen in touch, led over 1f out, shaken up and ran on, won at Leicester 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf beating Party Doctor (9-3) by hd, 13 ran.
Kate Skate 4-1 (8-7) Took keen hold early, held up, pushed along 2f out, driven and headway over 1f out, ran to lead final 110 yards, kept on under pressure, won at Goodwood 5f 2yo sll (4) gf in May beating Do More Business (8-12) by nk, 6 ran.
Kurtanella 7-4fav (8-10) Took keen hold, held up, headway 2f out, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, won at Newbury 5f 2yo fll stks (3) gd in May beating Mijas Playa (8-10) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Leleyf (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, driven over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 16, 6l behind Don't Tell Mary (8-12) at Beverley 5f 2yo lst fll (1) gf in May.
Lillie Langtry (IRE) Evensfav (8-12) Soon settled in 5th, challenged and led 1f out, soon ridden clear, stayed on well, comfortably, won at Naas 6f 2yo fll Grp 3 gf beating Kitty Kiernan (8-12) by 2 1/2l, 7 ran.
Patteresa Girl 22-1 (8-12) Dwelt and towards rear, soon chased along, some late headway, never reached challenging position, 9th of 16, 10l behind Don't Tell Mary (8-12) at Beverley 5f 2yo lst fll (1) gf in May.
She's A Character 7-1 (8-9) Dwelt, held up towards rear, effort when not much room 2f out, switched left over 1f out, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, ran on, won at Doncaster 6f 2yo stks (4) gs beating Babylonian (9-0) by 5l, 8 ran.
Sweet Sonnet (USA) 11-4 (9-0) Dwelt, ran green and outpaced in rear, last and still plenty to do over 1f out, ridden and ran on well inside final furlong to lead post, won at York 6f 2yo stks (4) gf in May beating Falling Angel (9-0) by nk, 6 ran.
