tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace over 1f out
led after 3f, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
slowly away, always in rear
slowly into stride and flashed tail, held up in rear, headway on inside over 1f out, soon chased leader, ridden to lead and flashed tail inside final furlong
in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on
led 3f, remained prominent, weakened 2f out
tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
slowly away in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, not handle bend over 1f out, weakened
An interesting maiden with a hatful of top yards represented, but Russian Empress is an interesting contender and get the nod over Emirates Lady, Citron Presse and Virginias Best. The last named is a nicely bred filly that, as a half-sister to a German Derby winner, is bred to get a bit further. Her yard has been in cracking form and she should not be underestimated here. Neither should Citron Presse, who was not given a hard time on her introduction at Goodwood earlier in the month but is likely to be more tuned up today. John Gosden is noted for his patience with fillies of her type and she can be found a suitable opening as she gains in experience. Emirates Lady represents Godolphin and, as their only runner of the day, she is sure to attract the interest of the betting public. However, it has been a mixed campaign for the boys in blue and this daughter of Unbridled's Song is not one to be going overboard with at cramped odds. Therefore, it can be worth chancing a small investment in Russian Empress, who as her name implies is a sister to the top-class Russian Rhythm. Sir Michael Stoute, fresh from a profitable Royal Ascot, will be more than keen to boost her paddocks value and appears to have found a good opening for her to strike today.
Savanna's Gold 33-1 (9-7) Slowly away, soon outpaced and detached and beaten, last of 9, 25l behind Valatrix (8-7) at Yarmouth 6f mdn aut stk (6) gf in May.
Citron Presse (USA) 20-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened entering final furlong, 7th of 10, 14l behind Red Dune (8-12) at Goodwood 1m 3yo mdn fll (5) gd.
Emirates Lady (USA) Unbridled's Song filly, half-sister to numerous winners from 5f-1m2f.
Miss Riviera Chic 16-1 (9-0) Always in rear, virtually pulled up 2f out, tailed off, last of 15, well behind Soft Shoe Shuffle (9-0) at Salisbury 1m 3yo mdn fll (5) gf.
Nice Matin (USA) Tiznow filly, half-sister to winning sprinter Ma Yoram and 7f & 1m winner Ashgar Sayyad.
Paradise Island (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Went left start, soon chasing leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 16, 11l behind Grande Annee (8-12) at Doncaster 7f 3yo mdn (5) gd.
Rahaan (USA) 50-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out, 7th of 8, 8l behind Classic Legend (9-0) at Nottingham 1m 2yo mdn fll (5) gf in Oct.
Russian Empress (USA) 8-1 (8-12) Behind, made some moderate late headway, 9th of 14, 9l behind Illusion (8-12) at Windsor 1m mdn fll (5) gf in May.
Shindy (FR) 12-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 3/4l behind Fantasy Princess (9-0) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Nov.
St Trinians Piccolo filly out of 7f winner Cherrycombe-Row.
Virginias Best King's Best filly, half-sister to numerous winners from 1m-1m6f including the top-class Lavrico and Laveron.
Email Diesis filly, half-sister to numerous winners from 1m-1m2f.
