G1 – 2000m – Turf
1 | Royal Dress | Mixed fortunes this season, some underwhelming efforts but can boast a Listed victory and a near miss in an 1800m Chantilly G3 last month, surging from way off the speed. |
2 | Grand Stars | Has only won at up to Listed level but has handled G1 company perfectly well on her last two starts when fourth in Munich and third in Deauville. This trip is ideal. |
3 | Tamfana | Just how good she can be she showed at this time last year when winning a slow ground 1600m G1at Newmarket. Only two starts so far in 2025 but proven capable of a big show off an absence. |
4 | Start Of Day | Came close to beating a subsequent dual G1 winner over this C&D last year, then finishing fifth in this. Not the most obvious winner but possibilities if at her best here. |
5 | See The Fire | A G3 and G2 winner with plenty of G1 places. This admirable filly rarely disappoints and is one to consider on her first run outside the UK. Likely to be held up for a late charge. |
6 | One Look | From an in-form Irish stable with a high percentage recent strike-rate. A 2000m G3 winner at the Curragh, also a good G2 second there last time. Slow ground is best. |
7 | Barnavara | This big filly is enjoying a rewarding season in Ireland winning three of her last four starts, latterly with a front-running victory in a G2 at the Curragh. On the shortlist. |
8 | Wemightakedlongway | Landed a G3 from the front at Navan with solid G1 form since and last seen when not beaten far by brilliant Minnie Hauk in an Irish Classic at the Curragh 78 days ago. Chances. |
9 | January | Three admirable placed efforts in G1s this season show that she is formidable at best. A modest effort last time, and trying for a revival up to 2000m for the first time. |
10 | Merveilleux Lapin | Some dominant winning form in Poland including victory in the 2400m Polish Oaks in August. Obviously good, but very likely to be outclassed in this. |
11 | Qilin Queen | Will need to put a poor effort last time – albeit in G1 company – behind her. Previously she had won a 2400m G2 from the front here. She may try and grab the lead here. |
12 | Nicoreni | Strong at the finish with a career best performance when defeating 13 rivals in a 2200m German Classic in August. The soft ground that day looked much in her favour. |