prominent, pressed leader after 2f, still pressing leader and every chance from 2f out, disputed lead inside final furlong, stayed on well when headed inside final furlong, ran on
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, closed on leaders inside final furlong, ran on strongly near finish, just failed
behind in touch, ridden 2f out, slightly out paced, ran on well inside final furlong, not reached leaders
behind, headway over 1f out, squeezed through between rivals to lead narrowly inside final furlong, driven and all out, just held on
in touch, ridden and out paced from 2f out, no chance over 1f out
tracked leaders, effort 2f out, out paced over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
steadied start, held up, chased leaders 3f out, soon ridden, no headway and weakened over 1f out
held up behind, in touch, ridden 2f out, outpaced over 1f out
raced keenly, led, pressed after 2f, every chance when headed inside final furlong, edged left under pressure and lost 2 places near finish
tracked leaders, took keen hold, ridden over 2f out, soon out pace
Fragrancy must be considered but carrying top-weight to victory could be tough and so we will side with Maghya ahead of Lindelaan. William Haggas is having a tremendous season and he saddles Maghya here. Whilst her wins have been coming on quicker ground, there is enough in her pedigree to suggest that she should handle these slower conditions. She has a 7lb rise in the weights to contend with but she is very progressive and this is traditionally the time of year when the three-year-old's do well. Farley Star ran well in a valuable handicap at Sandown recently and is a player, as is Lindelaan. She doesn't look to be a world-beater and this slower ground may work against her, however she was fairly impressive when taking a poor race at Windsor last time. Fantasy Princess is unexposed and adds another dimension, whilst Falconry and Eva's Request both have bits and pieces of form that makes them competitive. A good race, with Maghya taken to oblige.
Fragrancy (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Tracked leader to over 2f out, soon lost place, kept on again final furlong, 8th of 13, 12l behind Sabana Perdida (8-12) at Ascot 1m fll stk Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun.
Eva's Request (IRE) 20-1 (9-7) Held up, headway to chase leaders 3f out, effort 2f out, soon every chance, not quicken over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Festivale (9-1) at Ascot 1m 3yo lst fll (1) gf in Jun.
Farley Star 16-1 (8-8) Held up towards rear, ridden 3f out, never nearer, 12th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Lovelace (9-6) at Sandown 1m hcap (2) gf.
Lindelaan (USA) 5-6fav (9-7) Held up in 5th of brisk pace, close 3f out, went 2nd over 1f out, driven ahead inside final furlong, ridden clear, won at Windsor 1m 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jun beating Brave Hawk (9-0) by 4l, 6 ran.
Princess Taylor 10-3 (9-3) Set steady pace, quickened over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 6, 3l behind Maghya (8-7) at Newmarket 1m fll hcp (3) frm in Jun.
Maghya (IRE) 9-4fav (8-7) Tracked leaders, led over 1f out, ridden and ran on, won at Newmarket 1m fll hcp (3) frm in Jun beating Baby Houseman (8-12) by 1 1/2l, 6 ran.
Aphrodisia 6-1 (8-9) Slowly away, in rear, ridden over 1f out, kept on to go 3rd well inside final furlong, never placed to challenge, 3rd of 6, 3l behind Maghya (8-7) at Newmarket 1m fll hcp (3) frm in Jun.
Falcolnry (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden to challenge and effort over 1f out, lost 2nd 1f out, edged right, kept on one pace, 3rd of 10, 2l behind Stevie Thunder (8-12) at Sandown 7f 3yo hcp (3) gd in Jun.
La Coveta (IRE) 17-2 (9-3) Mid-division, pushed along 4f out, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 10, 8l behind Run For Ede's (9-0) at Windsor 1m fll hcp (4) gd.
Fantasy Princess (USA) 5-1 (9-11) Held up in rear, headway from over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, not reach leaders, 4th of 9, 2 1/2l behind La Coveta (9-4) at Newbury 7f fll hcp (4) gf.
