EURO CHARLINE, who landed the Grade 1 Beverley D at Arlington in 2014, came here for the Dubai Turf on World Cup night last year and ran a fine race behind Solow. Her three subsequent starts were also at the highest level and though possibly not fully wound up for this her quality can see her home. She'll need to be somewhere near her best to see off the attentions of Very Special, who looked a smart prospect when landing the Cape Verdi a month ago. The Godolphin filly had three lengths to spare over Excilly with More Aspen just behind, Si Luna another two lengths further back, and both Malka and Icecapada trailing. Si Luna is better over further so had little chance with the winner in a slowly-run race and can get closer.
Malka (FR) 33-1 (9-4) 5th of 7, 7 3/4l behind Very Special (9-4) at Meydan 1m stks (1) gd in Feb.
Si Luna (GER) 4-1 (9-4) Always mid-division, 4th of 7, 5 3/4l behind Very Special (9-4) at Meydan 1m stks (1) gd in Feb.
Euro Charline 10-1 (9-5) Led, pressed straight, headed over 1f out where 2nd, one pace, 5th of 9, 7 1/2l behind Legatissimo (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m Grp 1 fll stks (1) Yielding in Sep.
Very Special (IRE) 13-8fav (9-4) Soon led, ridden 400m out, ran on well, easily, won at Meydan 1m stks (1) gd in Feb beating Excilly (9-4) by 3l, 7 ran.
Icecapada (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Always in rear, 5th of 7, 7 3/4l behind Very Special (9-4) at Meydan 1m stks (1) gd in Feb.
Excilly 20-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, mid-division, ran on final 300m but no chance with winner, 2nd of 7, 3l behind Very Special (9-4) at Meydan 1m stks (1) gd in Feb.
More Aspen (USA) 7-2 (9-4) Led main group, ridden 600m out, ran on same pace final 400m, 3rd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Very Special (9-4) at Meydan 1m stks (1) gd in Feb.
