held up towards rear, smooth headway on outer when bumped inside final 3f, closed to track leader just inside final 2f, quickened to lead over 1f out, ridden clear, comfortably
pulled hard in mid-division, badly hampered approaching 3f out and dropped to rear, no chance after
mid-division, switched sharply left inside final 3f, headway under pressure to chase leading pair over 1f out, egded right and one pace final furlong
tracked leaders, led 2f out, headed and not pace of winner over 1f out, kept on well final furlong to hold 2nd, no chance with winner
help up in rear, pushed along 3f out, soon outpaced and no chance
led, ridden 3f out, headed 2f out and soon weakened
held up towards rear, brief effort and ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leader to 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, pushed along 4f out, headway on outer over 1f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong but never going pace to reach leaders
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, outpaced 2f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong
held up towards rear, headway under pressure over 2f out, soon not quicken and weakened approaching 1f out
It is very hard to escape the claims of Alexander Goldrun, who is fancied to deliver the goods today; possibly at the main expense of and Red Bloom and Hazarista, while Karen's Caper will be a big threat if she is allowed to run. The 1,000 Guineas winner Virginia Waters also has to be respected even though things have not gone her way lately, while Penkenna Princess will appreciate the ground and can do her bit to ensure this high-class event is no cake-walk for the principle players near the finish. It would also be folly to rule out a bold bid from Something Exciting, who is fancied to at least confirm her superiority over Secret History over this shorter trip. Red Bloom has won at this level already and is a classy filly that rates as the major threat to the Jim Bolger-trained selection. However, like Hazarista, she was no match for Alexander Goldrun's turn of foot when the met at The Curragh in June. And, off the same terms, she looks up against the wall this time. Karen's Caper is doubtful at the overnight stage but can figure strongly should there be a change of heart. She is a tough individual that has not finished improving yet. However, Alexander Goldrun just looks a cut above at this stage and she will take a world of stopping if she runs her race.
Alexander Goldrun (IRE) 7-2 (9-1) Close up, chased leaders over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 2nd of 7, 2 1/2l behind Soviet Song (9-1) at Newmarket 1m fll stks Grp 1 (1) gd.
Hazarista (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Held up, 6th halfway, kept on from 1 1/2f out, 5th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Alexander Goldrun (9-7) at Curragh 1m 2f fll stks Grp 1 (1) gf in Jun.
Red Bloom 7-1 (9-7) Settled 2nd, ridden to challenge early straight, kept on under pressure from over 1f out, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Alexander Goldrun (9-7) at Curragh 1m 2f fll stks Grp 1 (1) gf in Jun.
Cassydora 5-1 (9-0) Held up, ridden to chase leaders over 3f out, slightly hampered over 2f out, weakened under pressure soon afterwards, 7th of 12, 18l behind Eswarah (9-0) at Epsom 1m 4f fll stks Grp 1 (1) gd in Jun.
Joint Aspiration 7-1 (8-11) Mid-division, 6th halfway, weakened early straight, 9th of 11, more than 2 1/2l behind Adaala (8-11) at Curragh 1m 1f lst fll stk (1) gf.
Magical Romance (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Made most to over 2f out, weakened 1f out, 6th of 12, 10l behind Eswarah (9-0) at Epsom 1m 4f fll stks Grp 1 (1) gd in Jun.
Penkenna Princess (IRE) 25-1 (8-6) Held up in touch, ridden to challenge over 1f out, never on terms, 5th of 7, 5l behind Soviet Song (9-1) at Newmarket 1m fll stks Grp 1 (1) gd.
Secret History (USA) 13-2 (8-11) Led 2f chased leaders, headway 3f out, ridden and every chance 2f out, stayed on until no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Thakafaat (8-11) at York 1m 4f 3yo fll Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun.
Something Exciting 11-8fav (8-11) Slightly hampered after start, behind, headway 3f out, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, stayed on final furlong, no impression, 4th of 9, 2l behind Thakafaat (8-11) at York 1m 4f 3yo fll Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun.
Songerie 25-1 (8-9) In touch, effort over 1f out, led close home, won at Deauville 1m 2yo Grp 3 sft in Oct beating Soignee (8-9) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Virginia Waters (USA) 6-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden and edged right well over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 10, 5l behind Maids Causeway (9-0) at York 1m 3yo Fll Grp 1 (1) gf in Jun.
Karen's Caper (USA) 7-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Soviet Song (9-1) at Newmarket 1m fll stks Grp 1 (1) gd.
