raced near side, slowly into stride, off the pace towards rear, never on trms
raced near side, chased leader, led overall halfway, pushed clear over 1f out, ran on strongly
raced far side, held up in touch tracking leaders, 2nd in group and hung left over 1f out, 3rd overall final 100 yards, one pace
quickly away, led far side group, pushed along and not on terms with near side leaders halfway, ridden and headed in group well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
raced far side, chased leading pair, led briefly in group well over 1f out, soon ridden, weakened inside final furlong
raced far side, took keen hold, held up, good headway halfway to lead group over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never going pace of winner near side
raced near side, outpaced and always behind
raced near side, chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
raced near side, chased leaders, ridden and went 2nd in group over 1f out, no chance with winner, one pace and lost 2 places inside final furlong,
raced far side, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never going pace to get involved
raced far side, chased leader, pushed along halfway, lost 2nd well over 1f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
raced far side, off the pace towards rear, hung left inside final 4f, never a factor
led near side group until halfway, chased winner until over 1f out, edged left and faded inside final furlong
raced near side, slowly into stride, outpaced in rear, some late headway never threatened
raced far side, chased leaders, ridden pressing group leaders over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
raced near side, always behind
raced near side, chased leader until 3f out, ridden halfway, soon weakened
raced far side, slowly into stride, outpaced towards rear, slightly hampered inside final 4f, never a factor
This race has thrown up a few shocks down the years and only two of the last 13 clear favourites have been successful, though the winner has usually been well supported in the market- there has only been one winner since the turn of the century that wasn't successful in its previous race. Wesley Ward, who won the Queen Mary in 2009 with Jealous Again, saddles two. Frankie's mount Bruised Orange won at Keeneland in April but Ryan Moore's partner Acapulco weakened quickly when odds-on at Churchill Downs last month. Mark Johnston is also doubly represented with York winner Delizia and Chester's Lily Agnes winner Rah Rah both having reasonable claims. Shaden was slowly away at Nottingham on debut but stayed on strongly to overhaul the more-experienced Rebel Surge and could be useful. Haydock winner Ring Of Truth and the unbeaten Besharah are others to consider while Easton Angel had subsequent Musselburgh winner New Road Side behind when landing the Hilary Needler at Beverley. KURLAND also has an entry in Friday's Albany Stakes so it's significant that connections are targeting this stronger contest. She won very easily at Newmarket in April and could provide a landmark success for Martyn Meade's up-and-coming yard.
Abberley Dancer (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Towards rear, headway over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, last of 11, 7l behind Delizia (8-12) at York 5f 2yo fll Listed stks (1) gf in May.
Acapulco (USA) 7-10fav (8-3) Rushed to lead, tired, 3rd of 9, 8l behind Cat Tree (8-6) at Churchill Downs(USA) 4f 2yo mdn stks in May.
Besharah (IRE) 3-10fav (9-2) Tracked leader, led over 1f out, pushed out, readily, won at Windsor 5f 2yo nov stk (4) gf beating Whatdoiwantthatfor (8-9) by 2l, 8 ran.
Bruised Orange (USA) 1-2fav (8-6) Pace, widened, drv, won at Keeneland(USA) 4f 2yo mdn stks in Apr, 9 ran.
Cry Me A River (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden in 8th 2f out, some progress 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Round Two (9-3) at Curragh 5f 2yo lst stk (1) in May.
Delizia (IRE) 11-2 (8-12) Chased leaders, led over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on well towards finish, won at York 5f 2yo fll Listed stks (1) gf in May beating Silk Bow (8-12) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Easton Angel (IRE) 9-4fav (8-12) Held up, switched left halfway, smooth headway over 1f out, led just inside final furlong, idled and pushed out, won at Beverley 5f 2yo fll (2) gf in May beating Opal Tiara (8-12) by 1l, 10 ran.
Just Emma 25-1 (8-9) Tracked leader, ridden and every chance 2f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 9, 7l behind Buratino (9-0) at Epsom Downs 6f 2yo lst stk (1) gf.
Kassia (IRE) 4-5fav (9-0) Pressed leader, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, just held on, won at Sandown 5f mdn (5) gf in May beating Our Joy (9-0) by shd, 8 ran.
Kurland (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Prominent, led over 1f out, ridden and ran on final furlong, comfortable, won at Newmarket 5f mdn (4) gf in Apr beating Sakhee's Jem (9-0) by 4l, 10 ran.
Little Voice (USA) 4-6fav (9-0) Tracked leaders, went 2nd 2f out, ridden inside final furlong, no impression on winner final 100 yards, 2nd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Archimedes (9-5) at Bath 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
New Road Side 11-2 (8-10) With leader, led over 1f out, strongly challenged inside final furlong, just held on, won at Musselburgh 5f 2yo stks (2) gf beating Encantar (8-7) by nk, 9 ran.
Pity Cash (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Close up, led 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra and lost 2nd place close home, 3rd of 6, 3 1/2l behind War Whisper (9-5) at Goodwood 5f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
Rah Rah 2-1fav (8-10) Led, driven over 1f out, headed narrowly inside final furlong, rallied to lead again towards finish, won at Chester 5f 2yo stks (2) gs in May beating Silver Wings (9-1) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Rebel Surge (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Shaden (9-0) at Nottingham 5f mdn (5) gs.
Ring Of Truth 8-13fav (9-0) Tracked leaders, switched left over 1f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, just pushed out close home, won at Haydock 6f mdn (5) gd in May beating Futoon (9-0) by hd, 10 ran.
Rosealee (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Kempton 5f 2yo mdn stks (4) pol in Apr beating Anwar (9-0) by 1/2l, 5 ran.
Secret Tale (IRE) 8-11fav (8-7) Made all, clear inside final furlong, easily, won at Lingfield 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf beating Ground Control (8-10) by 2l, 6 ran.
Shaden (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Slowly away in touch in rear, headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Nottingham 5f mdn (5) gs beating Rebel Surge (9-0) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Silk Bow 17-2 (8-12) Led, headed over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on and held towards finish, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Delizia (8-12) at York 5f 2yo fll Listed stks (1) gf in May.
Dark Side Princess 11-4 (9-0) Tracked leaders, pushed along 2f out, ran on final 75 yards, went 2nd close home, 2nd of 5, 1l behind Wedge (9-5) at Chelmsford City 5f 2yo mdn stks (4) pol.
Caledonian Gold 33-1 (9-0) Keen tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, last of 10, 13l behind Azhar (9-0) at Kempton 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol.
Cobana Sand (IRE) 3-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Leicester 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in May beating Belvoir Bay (9-0) by 3/4l, 6 ran.
