went right start, tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on
led, headed halfway, kept on same pace final furlong
prominent, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on one pace
dwelt, towards rear, ridden 2f out, never a factor
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, ridden and headway entering final 2f, soon pressed winner, no extra and lost 2nd near finish
Roger Varian had the odds-on winner of this 12 months ago but his Exceed And Excel filly Dalalah is one of three running in the colours of Hamdan Al Maktoum in today's contest and Paul Hanagan has chosen BASMA ahead of the Varian entry and Sandown fourth Fataawy. Also by Exceed And Excel, Barry Hills' charge was very green on debut over course and distance last month but stayed on strongly once the penny dropped and is likely to be an entirely different proposition now. Cuppatee needs to improve again on her second at Brighton but Hawatif, Jess and Performer are among a host of debutantes worth a second look.
Basma 20-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, not clear run over 1f out, edged left entering final furlong, ran on, nearest finish, 5th of 10, 5l behind Ring Of Truth (9-0) at Haydock 6f mdn (5) gd in May.
Blue Bayou Bahamian Bounty filly out of Oshiponga.
Cuppatee (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Chased clear leaders, in touch when came into view 1f out, driven and kept on inside final furlong, went 2nd towards finish, always held, 2nd of 6, 3/4l behind Mirage (9-0) at Brighton 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs.
Dalalah Exceed And Excel filly out of Bashasha.
Hawatif (IRE) Royal Applause filly out of Excellerator.
Intalza (IRE) Intikhab filly out of Talzaqueen.
Jess Equiano filly out of Poyle Meg.
Miramonte Dancer (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 7th of 11, 15l behind Katie's Diamond (9-0) at Redcar 6f 2yo flls mdn auc stks (5) gf in May.
Mysterious Glance Cacique filly out of Largo.
Performer New Approach filly out of Annalina.
Quina Brook (IRE) Peintre Celebre filly out of Barconey.
White Witch (USA) Invincible Spirit filly out of Ishitaki.
Fataawy (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Close up, outpaced over 3f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 8, 9l behind Kassia (9-0) at Sandown 5f mdn (5) gf in May.