prominent, driven along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
steadied at start, held up, was pushed along 3f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra final furlong
mid-division, pushed along over 4f out, effort over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, pushed along 3f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong but was never near to challenge
held up behind leaders, not much room over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on
led, quickened over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on until headed inside final furlong, no extra close home
tracked leader, pushed along over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
This Group two event for fillies has attracted a top class line up with Sundrop and Peeress the pick of the four-year-olds, however we will select the older Soviet Song to land the spoils from the enigmatic Airwave. There are rumours that everything is not right with James Fanshawe's charge, but if she is hundred per cent she will be hard to beat here. Her victories last season included a gutsy defeat of Attraction at Leopardstown, and a superb performance in the Sussex Stakes to beat Nayyir. So long as the bad vibes from the stable are not substantiated she looks the one to beat. Former top sprinter Airwave has enjoyed the step up in trip and with her confidence restored she will be a tough opponent this afternoon. Peeress and Sundrop met at Epsom in the Princess Elizabeth Stakes with the Godolphin runner coming out on top. The margin between them was a comfortable two lengths and there seems no reason why the Stoute horse should reverse the running. Tarfah and Kinnaird add even more spice to a cracking contest but if all is well with Soviet Song she should collect first prize.
Soviet Song (IRE) 5-2fav (8-12) In touch, effort 2f out, soon ridden and beaten, 6th of 11, 10l behind Rakti (9-1) at Ascot 1m Grp 1 (A1) gf in Sept.
Airwave 11-8jt-fav (8-11) Dwelt and held up in rear, headway on outer over 1f out, quickened to lead 100yds from finish, comfortably, won at Curragh 1m fll stk Grp 2 (1) gd in May beating Miss Trish (8-11) by 3/4l, 5 ran.
Kinnaird (IRE) 11-8jt-fav (8-11) Tracked leaders on far rail, 3rd halfway, not clear run from 2f out, last 1f out, ridden and kept on, 3rd of 5, 2l behind Airwave (8-11) at Curragh 1m fll stk Grp 2 (1) gd in May.
Lucky Spin 7-2jt-fav (9-3) Held up in touch, smooth headway to track leader 2f out, hard ridden to lead well inside final furlong, driven out, won at Lingfield 7f fll stk Grp 3 (1) gd in May beating Nufoos (8-5) by a hd, 10 ran.
Majestic Desert 8-13fav (9-3) Held up, effort going easily 3f out, every chance over 1f out, found little under pressure and hung right inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Aldora (9-3) at Goodwood 1m lst stk (1) gd in Apr.
Peeress 11-8 (9-6) Tracked leader, ridden to challenge over 2f out, disputed lead just over 2f out, soon headed, not pace of winner final furlong, 2nd of 3, 2l behind Sundrop (9-6) at Epsom 1m 1f fll stk Grp 3 (1) gd.
Sundrop (JPN) Evensfav (9-6) Held up last, headway to close on leaders inside final 3f, disputed lead just over 2f out, shaken up and soon led, drew clear final furlong, easily, won at Epsom 1m 1f fll stk Grp 3 (1) gd beating Peeress (9-6) by 2l, 3 ran.
Tarfah (USA) 9-4 (8-9) Held up in touch, headway 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, led close home, won at Newmarket 1m 1f fll stk Grp 3 (1) gf in May beating Summitville (8-9) by a nk, 9 ran.
