with leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, held up in touch, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong
unseated rider on way to post, prominent, ridden and every chance from over 2f out, one pace inside final furlong
held up, headway over 2f out, ridden and kept on same pace from over 1f out
led, ridden 2f out, headed narrowly entering final furlong, stayed on
tracked leaders, ridden hung left and led narrowly entering final furlong, stayed on
unseated rider on way to post, went right start, soon in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
keen, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
unseated rider on way to post, slow into stride, always in rear
held up towards rear, pushed along halfway, never dangerous
prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
With only two having run before, the market is probably the best guide, but we shall go for Alseraaj in the hope that she is ready first time, with Desert Chill and Full Marks others worth a mention. Sir Michael Stoute won this 12-months ago with Hi Calypso who was having her second outing, but hopefully Alseraaj can go one better in popping in first time. The daughter of El Prado is owned by Sheikh Hamdan who has seen his youngsters thrive this term, and with a high draw in stall 13, this young lady can give a good account based on her homework. Stablemate Laughter cost more and holds an entry in next year's Irish Oaks, so has to be respected, while Desert Chill holds no fancy entries at present, but with Frankie Dettori on board, will get a good education. Full Marks hails from a stable that has done well with its juveniles. She has been well entered up and also has the Darley Irish Oaks as her long-term target. Sterope will need further next year, but is another to note, and in a tricky opener, the pin comes down on Alseraaj.
Alabama Mama (IRE) Fath filly, related to numerous winners from 5f-1m2f.
Alseraaj (USA) El Prado filly out of winning sprinter Barzah.
Centenerola (USA) Century City filly out of 6f-1m2f winner Lady Angharad.
Desert Chill (USA) Red Ransom filly out of top-class miler Storm Song, half-sister to winning milers Another Storm and Winged Foot Willie.
Diamond Royal (IRE) Red Ransom filly, half-sister to winning stayer Turner and miler Chantilly Tiffany.
Full Marks Dansili filly out of winning miler Flying Wanda.
Laughter (IRE) Sadler's Wells filly, half-sister to winning miler Precis.
Madame Bountiful Bahamian Bounty filly, half-sister to numerous winners from 6f-1m2f.
Marraasi (USA) Rahy filly, half-sister to numerous winners from 6f-1m6f.
Pretty Orchid Forzando filly, half-sister to 6f-1m4f winner Bridgewater Boys and sprinter Tilly's Dream.
Que Beauty (IRE) 100-1 (8-12) Very slowly away, always well behind, tailed off, 15th of 16, well behind Generous Thought (9-3) at Pontefract 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sept.
Sterope (FR) Hernando filly, half-sister to top-class 1m-1m2f winner Multidimensional.
Syvilla Nayef filly, half-sister to winning miler La Martina and 7f winner Icing.
Tahajjum Diktat filly, half-sister to 1m2f winner Top Gear.
Edie Superstar (USA) 5-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden along over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Janina (9-0) at Haydock 5f 2yo mdn fll (5) gd in Apr.
