TimeformBlog

Roger Sez is a come-from-behind performer who improved for fitting of blinkers when landing a Group 3 in the mud at Ayr (6f) in September. Struggled for form since though, and looks up against it under penalty.

Appealing's previous AW form looks strong, and stepped up on that when winning on turf/handicap debut at Yarmouth 2 weeks ago, driven clear. Quickly upped to listed company now, and may do better yet.

Charlotte Rosina was well supported when winning on return in April, and bounced back from lesser effort last month with improved, if slightly opportunistic, win at Newmarket 3 weeks ago. More needed here however.

Colorful Notion raced solely at Meydan thus far in 2012, not disgraced when fifth to Gamilati on reappearance but well beaten in a hood next time. Bit better on latest run in March, but more needed here after break.

Diala bumped into subsequent Group 1 winner on debut and confirmed herself a smart prospect when winning at Newmarket in October. Little impact in 1000 Guineas on return, but merits plenty of respect here.

Emman Bee is a tail flasher who has won at Lingfield and Newbury already this year. Possibly found race coming too soon when disappointing on latest start, but this a much bigger challenge.

Free Verse landed a Windsor maiden on debut, and ended 2011 by taking 7f Catterick nursery on soft ground. Unsuited by drop to 6f when well-backed third last time and very much respected back at this trip.

Intense Pink's best effort when landing a heavy-ground maiden at Pontefract (6f) on return in April. Struggled in better company since (out of depth in Coronation Stakes last week) but too soon to write off.

Kickingthelilly is a three-time winner on polytrack, and back to form on softer ground when fourth at Doncaster recently, enjoying run of race. Very stiff task at Ascot last week, but more needed here all the same.

Poisson d'Or is a daughter of Cape Cross out of a 1m winner at 2 yrs. Confirmed promise of first 2 starts when easily winning Newmarket maiden 3 weeks ago, and looks sure to improve again. Respected.

Queens Revenge made winning debut at Ripon (5f) last year but largely below form since, including both starts in 2012. Likely soft ground a potential concern, and others preferred.

Radio Gaga stepped up on promising 2011 form in nursery/listed events when second in Fred Darling on return in April. Well held in 1000 Guineas last time, but very much respected back at this level.

Sunday Times greatly improved when runner-up in Cheveley Park last September, and better than bare form when sixth in Nell Gywn on return. Trip/task too much in 1000 Guineas last time, but leading claims here.

Switcher was a good fourth in Royal Ascot's Albany Stakes on second start and improved again when third in Deauville Group 3 in August. Reappearance in April forgivable, but well held in Sandringham last week.

Timeform Verdict:
1. Diala
2. Radio Gaga
3. Sunday Times

Timeform View: Diala made little impact in the 1000 Guineas when last seen, but such was the impression she created when winning at Newmarket on her final start in 2011 that she is worth another chance here. Radio Gaga and Sunday Times both reoppose from the Guineas and are feared most, alongside the unexposed Poisson d'Or.

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