Racecards
14:35 Ascot
Princess Margaret Stakes (fillies) (Class A)
- 6 Runners
- Distance: 6f
- Going: Good to Firm
- Form 1
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer B J Meehan
- Jockey Pat Eddery
took keen holdtrkg leaders on outside, ridden over 2f out, outpaced over 1f out
Katdogawn
28- Form 103
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer R Hannon
- Jockey Richard Hughes
held up behind leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Luvah Girl
35- Form 412
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer H & R Charlton
- Jockey K Darley
with leaders, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on, not pace of winner
Nasij (USA)
15- Form 21
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer E A L Dunlop
- Jockey R Hills
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, kept on
- Form 1
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer Sir Michael Stoute
- Jockey Kieren Fallon
held up in rear, headway and switched right well over 1f out, quickened to lead over 1f out, pushed clear, impresssive
In depth
Verdict
Cassis is a highly-thought of filly, and was a shade unlucky last time out when touched off by Spinola in a Group 2 event. With conditions again in her favour she will be hard to beat. Russian Rhythm won her maiden in good style when defeating Fancy Lady, who went on to uphold the form, on her debut. She is sure to have come on for the run, but will have to be at the top of her game to beat Cassis. Luvah Girl produced a smart performance at Royal Ascot, going down by just a head to Duty Paid, and should once again be in the shake up.