Dragonera has produced consistent efforts since winning at Doncaster (1¼m) in April, acquitting herself well when second in a listed race at Warwick last time. Proven on heavy ground, and not easily dismissed.
Law of the Range is a genuine and reliable sort who was progressive in 2011, winning 3 times including in this contest. Not discredited in pattern company this year and has claims, for all very soft ground is a concern.
Madam Macie benefited from return to front-running tactics when winning at Carlisle and Hamilton last month, looking better than ever when gaining latter win on soft ground. Worth her place at this level.
Making Eyes is a strong traveller who won twice last summer and back to best when finishing well to make winning return over 1m at Ascot in May. Fair third last time, but taking a step up in class now.
Mid Mon Lady was better than ever when touched off in Zetland Gold Cup at Redcar on debut for this yard. Behind Dragonera in listed event at Warwick last time (unsuited by lack of pace), and better expected here.
Raasekha is lightly raced, winning 1m Ascot maiden last July, and in frame in listed company both starts this year. Took another step forward when third of 6 at Goodwood on latest, but more required now.
Rhythm of Light was much improved in 2011, best effort when taking listed Sandringham Handicap at Royal Ascot. Off 4 months before below-par effort behind Law of The Range there last time, and should do better now.
Sos Brilliante was flattered when fifth in steadily-run Group 3 in May, and best effort since when third of 4 behind Alben Star in minor event at Haydock (heavy) on Saturday. Will likely find a few too good again.
Winter's Night was steadily progressive at 3 yrs, landing 7f Ascot handicap prior to 3 good efforts upped to 1m. In front of Raasekha at Goodwood on return, and not disgraced in Group 3 at the Curragh last time.
Timeform Verdict:
1. Madam Macie
2. Mid Mon Lady
3. Law of the Range
Timeform View: Heavy ground is a concern for last year's winner Law of The Range, while strict form choice Mid Mon Lady last won 2 years ago to the day, so a chance is taken on the in-form Madam Macie, who won easily in handicap company last time, and ought to relish underfoot conditions.
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