1600m – Turf
1 | Villanova Queen | Won this race last year. Well beaten in Pattern races since. This should suit her better. |
2 | Adelaise | Won 2-13. Close fourth in this race last year. Won Listed race in Kempton in April. Now faces higher handicap mark. |
3 | Mammas Girl | Looked promising early in career but well beaten in Group races since. May appreciate switch to a handicap race. |
4 | Mystic Pearl | Handicap mark shot up after surprise win in Listed race and subsequent good effort in G3 in 2023. Good third over this course and distance last month. Fair chance. |
5 | Vetiver | Worn hood for all 9 races. Had some good form last year but disappointing since. Needs to stage a revival. |
6 | Cell Sa Beela | Won Listed race at Ascot over 1400m in October but beaten long way on return in G3 last month. Needs to return to best. |
7 | Fakhama | Only run three times. Showed fair level of ability but not seen since August. Handicap rating looks challenging. |
8 | Twirling | Switched to turf and wearing a tongue-tie, showed improved form last month when close third and then won over 1600m. Leading contender. |
9 | Back See Daa | Progressed well in competitive events last year but not raced since the run in August. Not ruled out. |
10 | Karsavina | Capable of decent performances but has won only once so far. Respectable debut for new trainer last month. Needs more. |
11 | Summer Of Love | Only run three times, all on all-weather tracks, winning twice, latest on 5 June. Difficult to assess, Respected. |
12 | Farhh To Shy | 6-y-o. Has won over course and distance. Close sixth in this race last year and ran fair race here last month. Not without hope. |
13 | Rowayeh | Showed decent level of ability last year. Had excuses when well beaten on return last month and likely to do better. |
14 | Canoodled | 6-y-o. Infrequent winner. Well beaten all runs this year, including over this course and distance last month. |
15 | Moonspirit | Well beaten in lesser events this year. A tough task. |
16 | Doha | Won maiden over 1628m impressively. Promising runner-up on return. On attractive handicap mark. Acts well on soft ground. Good chance. |
17 | Roarin’ Success | First and second in two runs over this course and distance. In good form and respected. |
18 | Hopeful | Returned from long break in good form. Narrowly beaten in both handicap races last month. Likely to progress further and good chance. |
19 | Rajindri | Steady progress and in good form this year. All 3 wins over 1400m but stays further. In the mix. |
20 | Elim | Won 2-5. Progressed steadily last year and encouraging return when fourth last month. In the mix. |
21 | Mother Mary | Well held in recent races. Not progressing and handicap mark unattractive. |
22 | Azahara Palace | Winning return last month when quickening and staying on well over 1648m. Likely to improve again. Live chance. |
23 | Aurora Dawn | Improved last year but well beaten in two races over 1400m this year. Needs to resume progress. |
24 | Ciara Pearl | Won three in a row in April over 1600m to 2034m. Well held since off higher handicap mark. May be suited by return to 1600m. |
25 | Victoria Falls | Consistent and successful but usually competes at lower level. A tough task. |