GOODWOOD 15:20 44t2q

Non Runners: CONSERVATIONIST. Race Distance Adjustment: +5 yds

Time: 2m 8.76s Closing Sectional: (4f): 46.1s (112.6%)

Overrounds: Industry SP 114%, Betfair SP 100.7%

A listed race formerly run at Newbury as the Abingdon Stakes, with Speedy Boarding and Sea of Class among the notable winners in the last decade, Al Asifah sent off at short odds after just a maiden win, but looking one worthy to follow in that pair's footsteps and make an impact at the highest level; the pace was steady, the leader trying to kick from 3f out.

AL ASIFAH looked a filly out of the top drawer in scoring in most impressive fashion, up in grade on just her second start, so much to like about the way she went about things and surely set to be fast tracked to the highest level, though like her stable companion Soul Sister she would need to be supplemented for the Irish Oaks, again the Nassau an alternative; patiently ridden, travelled strongly, headway on bridle 3f out, led 2f out, quickened clear, hard held; a most exciting prospect, one to keep on side whatever the class.

EMPRESS WU in first-time hood, matched her previous form, though again firmish ground possibly wasn't ideal, the chance that she'll progress back on easier going; handy, shaken up 3f out, hung right, every chance 2f out, left behind by winner, kept on final 100 yds.

SUMO SAM in first-time tongue strap, ran better than last time, though was again some way below her reappearance form, possible that she needs soft ground to be seen at her best (on firmer than previously here); soon led, shaken up 3f out, headed 2f out, not quicken.

ELEGANCIA over 2f longer trip, ran about as well as could have been expected upped in grade, particularly as she was not well positioned the way the race unfolded; held up, shaken up over 2f out, not quicken, late headway.

CRYSTALLIUM on firmer ground than previously, wasn't disgraced over 3f longer trip, the race not really a test of stamina, the way she moved under pressure perhaps suggesting the ground might have been more of an issue; slowly into stride, held up, effort over 2f out, took third 1f out, no extra late on.

ERMESINDE (IRE) was again highly tried and not really up to the task, though she showed some improvement, perhaps helped by being well positioned in a steadily-run race; prominent, shaken up over 2f out, not quicken, no extra well inside final 1f.

HIGH SPIRITED (IRE) over 2f longer trip, faced a stiff task in this grade and wasn't up to the task; waited with, shaken up over 2f out, short of room briefly 1f out, faded.