G1 – 1600m – Turf
Blue Rose Cen |
Has won five of her seven starts and the fact that she is a G1 and twice a G3 winner over this course and distance suggests she is a very serious candidate. Might lead from the gate, tactics that succeeded here last month. |
Dower House |
This looks difficult as she has failed to get into the place money in three previous G3 attempts. A respectable third in a Listed event at Gowran Park earlier this month. |
Fancy Me |
Has won two of her six starts, latterly when her fast finish resulted in defeat of better fancied rivals in a 1600m Deauville G3 last October. Never threatened in a stronger G3 on her return. |
Kelina |
Winner of her first two starts, with her career-best probably being a close second over this course and distance last month. But more needed against stronger opposition. |
Lindy |
Showed a mix of speed and stamina to win all three starts at two. Returned when an encouraging second in a G3 trial for this here last month. Probably not ideally suited by heavy ground then. |
Never Ending Story |
Irish-trained and, though twice beaten in French visits last season, ran well each time. The form of her good victory in a G3 at Leopardstown last month looks strong. Chances. |
Quickstep |
Has won two of her three starts, latterly leading from gate to wire for a narrow success over this course and distance. Up in class but probably has plenty more to offer. |
Ritournelle |
Won a Saint-Cloud Listed event last season, and her strong finish from off the pace nearly resulted in a surprise victory in a G3 over 1400m at Deauville last month. A proven winner at this trip. |
Sauterne |
Probably excuses for a dismal display when favourite for a Deauville G3 in April. Much better when a 1400m Listed winner at Longchamp since, her third win from four 2023 starts. Proven at this trip. |
Showay |
Has had a busier career than the usual winner of this. But showed her resilience when a shock winner of a Deauville G3 last month. Probably vulnerable here. |
Swingalong |
Her two-year-old winning form – including a courageous G2 success at York – came over 1200m. Led most of the way when a solid third in a 1400m Newbury G3 on her 2023 return. |