15:35 Goodwood

Thursday 1 August 2019

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Qatar Nassau Stakes (Group 1) (Fillies And Mares)

Off time: 15:44 | Winning time: 2m 2.93s

(4)

Deirdre⁴³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: Oisin Murphy| T: M Hashida| OR: 113| D

20/1

Group 1 winner in Japan and runner-up in last season's Hong Kong Cup. Limitations seemingly exposed in tougher races subsequently though and well beaten on UK debut at Royal Ascot last time out in the Prince Of Wales's Stakes.

Form: 12-6466

(6)

Nyaleti²⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: J Fanning| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 105| C

50/1

German 1,000 Guineas winner (Group 2) last year but hasn't managed to get her head in front in lesser races than this so far in 2019 and she looks up against it.

Form: 248724

(9)

Rawdaa⁴³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: D Tudhope| T: Sir Michael Stoute| OR: 111| D

6/1

Won twice as a juvenile and improving with every start so far this year, only narrowly denied by Lah Ti Dar before another close defeat in the Duke Of Cambridge Stakes last time; could well have more to offer for a yard enjoying an excellent season.

Form: 221-322

(1)

Sun Maiden³⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: James Doyle| T: Sir Michael Stoute| OR: 106| D

14/1

Arrives here bidding for a hat-trick after a Listed success at Nottingham and a Group 3 win at Newcastle but only narrowly got the better of reopposing Nyaleti that day; this is a much tougher heat.

Form: 436-311

(8)

Channel⁴⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: P C Boudot| T: F Graffard| D

11/1

Stayed on gamely to win the Prix De Diane last time out at Chantilly, making it three wins from four starts. Bunched finish that day and while that was a Group 1 success, this looks like a much tougher assignment. Won't mind any rain.

Form: 2111

(5)

Hermosa⁴¹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: R L Moore| T: A P O'Brien| OR: 116| BF

13/8

Dual 1,000 Guineas winner either side of the Irish Sea and gave the impression she would benefit from a step up in trip when second in the Coronation Stakes. Yard's fillies often progress through the season and she ought to get back on track here.

Form: 122-112

(7)

Just Wonderful²⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: Wayne Lordan| T: A P O'Brien| OR: 110

20/1

Group 2 winner as a juvenile and while well beaten behind Hermosa in both Guineas efforts, it was a step back in the right direction in a fillies Group 1 at Belmont last time out. Wants fast ground on that evidence though and yard's second string.

Form: 14-6782

(2)

Maqsad⁶²

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: Jim Crowley| T: W J Haggas| OR: 109| D

15/2

Improving this year, winning a maiden at Newmarket before gaining a wide margin win in the Pretty Polly Stakes back at that venue in May. Better than what she showed in the Oaks last time out and drop back in trip should suit.

Form: 23-118

(3)

Mehdaayih³²

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: L Dettori| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 108| BF| D

3/1

Very impressive when bolting up in the Cheshire Oaks and had excuses in the Oaks next time when suffering a very rough trip. Got back on track with a Group 2 success at Saint-Cloud and could well have more to give; drops in trip.

Form: 21-1171

Forecasts

Hermosa (13/8), Mehdaayih (3/1), Rawdaa (6/1), Maqsad (15/2), Channel (11/1), Sun Maiden (14/1), Deirdre (20/1), Just Wonderful (20/1), Nyaleti (50/1)

HERMOSA has been shaping like she will relish a step up to this sort of trip and the dual Group 1 winner could be hard to beat if she finds improvement for the greater test of stamina. Mehdaayih should be forgiven her effort in the Oaks where she suffered interference multiple times in the home straight. Maqsad is another who can be forgiven her effort at Epsom when she probably didn't stay. Rawdaa has been unlucky not to add to her tally so far this season and is another that can go well.