14:25 Newmarket

Friday 23 September 2022

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Princess Royal Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Stakes (Fillies' & Mares' Group 3)

Off time: 14:30 | Winning time: 2m 31.68s

(4)

Quenelle D'or⁷⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: J P Spencer| T: H Palmer| OR: 100| D

66/1

Returned with good fifth in Copper Horse at Royal Ascot but last of 12 in Group 3 at Leopardstown since. Needs to get back on track.

Form: 3215-50

(3)

Eternal Pearl⁴⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: W Buick| T: C Appleby| OR: 109| D

6/4

Improving Frankel filly who completed her hat-trick in Prix Minerve at Deauville (12f) 40 days ago by 2 lengths from Queen Trezy. Should have more to offer. In the picture.

Form: 423111

(2)

Poptronic³⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: S H James| T: K R Burke| OR: 105

14/1

Big improver who completed her hat-trick in 10f Newcastle Group 3 in June. Too free in first-time hood when last of 7 in Yorkshire Oaks at York last time so no forlorn hope with headgear dispensed with now.

Form: 21-1127

(6)

Peripatetic²⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: R L Moore| T: R Varian| OR: 94| D

17/2

Opened her account for the season in good style in 3-runner handicap at Goodwood (12f) 26 days ago. This requires plenty more, though.

Form: 1-53421

(8)

Queen Of The Skies^h1⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: R Havlin| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 90

33/1

Landed Chelmsford City novice in June before good eighth of 13 to Shaara in listed race at Yarmouth (10f) 9 days ago. Hood on 1st time and needs another step forward.

Form: 218

(5)

Royal Scandal⁵¹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: Daniel Muscutt| T: J R Fanshawe| OR: 89| D

9/1

Looked smart prospect when scoring on debut at Newcastle in May and comfortably notched a second win in minor event at Kempton last month. This is tougher but she has more to offer and can't be dismissed.

Form: 131

(1)

Sea Silk Road^t1³⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: Tom Marquand| T: W J Haggas| OR: 108| BF

5/2

Very useful Sea The Stars filly who landed Nottingham maiden and Goodwood listed event in May. Good fourth in Prix de la Nonette at Deauville (10f) 34 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Sets a good form standard.

Form: 6-1124

(7)

Voodoo Queen³⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: David Egan| T: R Varian| OR: 93| C

9/1

Course winner who wasn't discredited in her hat-trick bid when fifth of 11 to Haskoy in listed race at York (11.8f) 36 days ago. This demands a clear career best, however.

Form: 32-115

Forecasts

Eternal Pearl (6/4), Sea Silk Road (5/2), Peripatetic (17/2), Voodoo Queen (9/1), Royal Scandal (9/1), Poptronic (14/1), Queen Of The Skies (33/1), Quenelle D'or (66/1)

SEA SILK ROAD holds the clear edge on form so is fancied to bag her third win of 2022 now she reverts to this longer trip after a solid fourth over 10f in Deauville. Eternal Pearl arrives on an upward curve and is feared most in her bid for a four-timer, while Royal Scandal is another with better days ahead of her who needs factoring in too.