Form, in theory, is more important than trends but it's worth noting that only one favourite (Minding in 2016) has won this race in the last ten years, which partly reflects the way in which 2yo form can be upturned come Classic hour. Regardless, the strongly supported Desert Flower brings excellent credentials and commands serious respect. She is clear on ratings with Lake Victoria, another filly who was brilliant and unbeaten last season. Those two serve up an engrossing clash that could conceivably go either way, while RED LETTER (nap), the suggested best bet, is an interesting challenger who was close up behind Lake Victoria in two races at the Curragh last season and could well reverse those placings, given that she remains open to plenty of further improvement. The once-raced novice winners Chantilly Lace (second choice from a punting angle) and Elwateen bring major potential.[Steve Boow]
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375,000gns yearling; siblings include dual Newmarket Group 1 scorer Ten Sovereigns; comfortably justified favouritism in 2yo novice event at Salisbury (7f, heavy) that her trainer won in 2022 with a filly who subsequently finished second twice at Group 1 level; interesting prospect.
Godolphin filly whose unbeaten 2yo campaign comprised four wins by an aggregate of almost 17l, the last two in the May Hill at Doncaster (good) and Group 1 Fillies' Mile at this venue (good to soft); sparkled in a racecourse gallop here last month and commands major respect.
Supplemented for this race at a cost of £30,000 having belied her 33-1 odds with an emphatic success in the Fred Darling at Newbury (7f, good) on seasonal debut; has frame possibilities, provided she stays the new trip (not guaranteed on breeding).
Justified favouritism with 1l novice win at Kempton (7f, AW) in sole 2yo run, getting on top towards the finish; plenty to find on bare figures but bred to be smart, being by Dubawi and the first foal of a Group 1 winner; brings potential.
Proved very consistent (22133) last season and her Sandown maiden win is flanked by good efforts in races won by Desert Flower, including the May Hill; however, she looks unlikely to reverse the placings unless she has wintered particularly well.
Unraced at two; progressive 7f form this year comprises two wins at Chelmsford (AW) and a 40-1 second, though no match for Duty First, in the Fred Darling; shapes as if 1m will suit but needs another big step forward to win a Guineas.
The top European-trained 2yo filly of 2024 having won Group/Grade 1 races at 6f-1m, namely the Moyglare at the Curragh (good), Cheveley Park Stakes at this track (soft) and Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf at Del Mar (firm); still unbeaten (5-5) and holds leading claims.
Frankel filly whose very solid 2yo form at the Curragh (7f, good) comprises an impressive maiden win and two efforts that tie her in closely with Lake Victoria, latest in the Moyglare Stud Stakes when running well despite traffic issues; big player with further progress on the cards.
Truncated 2yo campaign ended in June; ran well for third in the Nell Gwyn here (7f, good to soft) on reappearance, taking form figures to 6213 and continuing her progress on RPRs; however, this Classic assignment demands another significant step forward.
Very useful filly whose solid 2yo campaign featured Group wins over 6f/7f in Britain/France and a good second to Lake Victoria in Irish Group 1; form dipped sharply in the Fred Darling on reappearance, which isn't ideal going into this Classic.
1/5 Odds Place 1,2,3
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