led and pressed, joined after 3f, ridden and headed 2 1/2f out, no extra over 1f out and weakened
settled behind leaders, 4th halfway, ridden into 2nd 2f out, stayed on to press leader inside final furlong, led close home
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out, under pressure over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, lost 3rd last 50 yards
pressed leader in close 2nd, close up after 2f, disputed after 3f, travelled well to lead 2 1/2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, pressed inside final furlong, headed close home
soon held up towards rear, 6th halfway, ridden in 5th 2f out, kept on inside final furlong to go 3rd last 50 yards
held up and soon settled 5th, ridden in 6th 2f out, stayed on into 4th over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
always towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
Older horses have the best record in recent years so David O'Meara's Lincoln Rocks, a Listed winner last summer, should go well in her bid for a first Group victory. However, the younger brigade should have the edge and COULD IT BE LOVE looks the best option. A surprise runner-up in the Irish 1,000 Guineas, she showed that was no fluke when an excellent third in the Jersey Stakes and that sort of form would be good enough for this. Lightening Quick wasn't too far behind the selection in the fillies' classic after earlier beating Xenobia in a Naas Group 3 and she has more to offer.
Lincoln Rocks 50-1 (9-0) Keen in mid-division, pushed along 3f out, weakened soon after, last of 11, 33l behind Aljazzi (9-0) at Ascot 1m Grp 2 fll stks (1) gf in Jun.
Xenobia (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Took keen hold, prominent, soon raced in 3rd, pushed along and squeezed for room over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, soon no extra, 5th of 6, 12l behind Opal Tiara (9-0) at Curragh 1m Grp 2 fll stks (1) gf in May.
Lightening Quick 25-1 (9-0) Dwelt, in rear, ridden 2f out, went moderate 8th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, 6th of 13, 4 3/4l behind Alpha Centauri (9-0) at Curragh 1m Grp 1 fll (1) gd in May.
Could It Be Love (USA) 11-2 (8-12) Led in centre and overall, hung badly right to far rail over 1f out, headed 1f out, no chance with winner, lost 2nd final strides, 3rd of 21, 4 3/4l behind Expert Eye (9-1) at Ascot 7f Grp 3 stks (1) gf in Jun.
Damselfly (IRE) 11-1 (9-5) Towards rear, progress when tight for room and switched left to inner 1 1/2f out, chased winner and no impression inside final furlong, kept on same pace and dropped to 3rd near line, 3rd of 6, 3 1/4l behind Bond Street (9-1) at Leopardstown 7f gf in Jun.
Hence (IRE) 10-1 (9-6) Held up, headway over 2f out, soon carried right, no impresssion, 9th of 23, 11 1/4l behind Agrotera (8-7) at Ascot 1m hcp fll stks (2) gf in Jun.
Wisdom Mind (IRE) 20-1 (8-4) Mid-division, under pressure over 3f out, soon beaten, 18th of 23, 20 3/4l behind Agrotera (8-7) at Ascot 1m hcp fll stks (2) gf in Jun.
