slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway under pressure 2f out, one pace and no impression inside final furlong
chased far side leader, ridden over 1f out, weakened approaching final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
disputed 2nd place on far side, hard ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders over 3f
slowly into stride, always rear, eased when no chance final furlong
chased leaders over 3f
with leaders, ridden and every chance 2f out, soon ridden and edged right, one pace inside final furlong
prominent, hard ridden, weakened 2f out
raced far side and overall leader with 2 others, hard ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, unable to quicken
outpaced, always behind
in touch, hard ridden 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 3rd towards finish
slowly into stride, held up in touch, ridden and headway 2f out, led and edged right inside final furlong, stayed on well
A fascinating line-up for the Princess Margaret sees Polar Circle selected ahead of Sweepstake and Loch Jipp. Fanatical was only beaten three-and-a-half lengths in the Queen Mary Stakes, and Green Oasis by about the same distance in the Cherry Hinton, in which Kyllane was about a length ahead of her and, in turn, Loch Jipp about a length ahead of her, so we will get an idea of the value of today's form from their performances. Polar Circle was about a length behind Fanatical in the Queen Mary - which, of course, is run over five furlongs - but was eased when held. She has gone on to win since and, with the step up to six furlongs looking likely to suit, she can go well today. We will also give a mention to Reel Gift, who impressed on her Kempton debut, and her stable companion Sweepstake, who won her first two races but them beat only two home in the Queen Mary after being well supported. She could well fare better today and, finally, Sir Michael Stoute's Visit represents solid maiden form and it is interesting to see her trainer step her up in class so quickly. For the selection, though, we will stick with Polar Circle.
Edge of Light 25-1 (9-0) Dwelt, headway over 2f out, led just inside last, ridden out, won at Salisbury 5f 2yo mdn fll (4) gs in Jun beating Royal Confidence (9-0) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Fanatical 16-1 (8-12) Pressed leaders, effort over 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 8th of 21, 3l behind Elletelle (8-12) at Ascot 5f 2yo fll Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun.
Green Oasis (USA) 14-1 (8-12) Raced centre, chased leader until over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 14, 3l behind You'resothrilling (8-12) at Newmarket 6f 2yo fll Grp 2 (1) gd.
Highland Daughter (IRE) 6-4fav (8-12) Held up in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, every chance entering final furlong, unable to quicken near finish, 3rd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Polar Circle (9-1) at Newmarket 6f 2yo lst fll (1) sft in Jun.
Kylayne 50-1 (8-12) Raced stands side, led that quartet, ridden halfway, soon headed and one pace, 6th of 14, 2l behind You'resothrilling (8-12) at Newmarket 6f 2yo fll Grp 2 (1) gd.
Lady Aquitaine (USA) 4-5fav (8-12) Tracked leaders, not clear run from 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, quickened and soon well clear easily, won at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf beating Kaldoun Kingdom (9-3) by 6l, 14 ran.
Little Knickers 33-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on well to lead close home, won at Bath 5f 2yo mdn (5) gs beating Perfect Paula (8-12) by 1 1/2l, 16 ran.
Loch Jipp (USA) 33-1 (8-12) Led centre group, ridden and overall leader 2f out, heded entering final furlong unable to quicken near finish, 4th of 14, 1 1/2l behind You'resothrilling (8-12) at Newmarket 6f 2yo fll Grp 2 (1) gd.
Polar Circle (USA) 9-2 (9-1) Made all, pressed from over 1f out, ridden, edged left and ran on gamely inside final furlong, won at Newmarket 6f 2yo lst fll (1) sft in Jun beating Thought Is Free (8-12) by a nk, 9 ran.
Reel Gift 11-2 (9-0) Tracked leaders, quickened to lead over 1f out, soon clear, pushed out, readily, won at Kempton 6f 2yo fll mdn aut (4) pol beating Temple of Thebes (9-0) by 2l, 12 ran.
Serena's Storm (IRE) 9-2 (8-12) Chased leaders, led 2f out, soon driven clear, won at Catterick 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) gs beating Madison Heights (9-3) by 7l, 10 ran.
Sweepstake (IRE) 9-2 (8-12) Chased leaders until weakened inside final 2f, 19th of 21, 15l behind Elletelle (8-12) at Ascot 5f 2yo fll Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun.
Visit 8-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, lost place halfway, headway when not clear run just inside final furlong, ran on, gaining near finish, 2nd of 12, hd behind Don't Forget Faith (9-0) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn fll (3) gs in Jun.
