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30 July 2011 /
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The listed Queensferry Stakes is due off at 15:30

“Anne of Kyiv has been a revelation this year and could well add to her listed win at Haydock…”

The listed Queensferry Stakes around Chester’s sharp 6f looks one of the highlights of a busy Sunday afternoon…

Baby Strange is a hold-up performer who won 5f AW handicap in March. Has caught eye finishing well on couple of occasions since but has stiff task here for all he’s got best of draw. Engaged 2.05 Goodwood Saturday.

Blue Jack improved in 2010, winning Newbury handicap and listed race here. Struggled to get back to that level this time round, and is best at 5f.

Rock Jock was useful and consistent last year, and posted his best effort of 2011 when fourth in hot 28-runner handicap at the Curragh (6f) last month. Poorly drawn when third in listed race since.

Silaah thrived on AW over winter, winning twice before second at Meydan and Lingfield. Only once repeated that form since though, and others have more convincing claims.

Star Rover finds winning difficult nowadays. Still has plenty of pace and runner-up in CD handicap earlier in month, but up against it in this company.

Anne of Kyiv is a hold-up sprinter much improved on AW over winter and has continued the good work on turf since, winning listed race at Haydock in May. Not at best last time but leading player if getting the breaks.

Lexi’s Hero is a strong-travelling front runner who’s thriving this season, winning 6f handicaps here and at York. Another fine effort when blinkered at Newmarket last time but wide draw here a worry.

Rose Blossom won a 6f Group 3 at York last summer but not easy to predict this year. Has been set some stiff tasks, but her failure to see her races out has become a worry.

Tropical Treat readily landed listed event at Ayr last summer and improved when neck second to Rose Blossom in Summer Stakes at York next time. Ended 2010 out of form and no sign of revival on return, however.

Button Moon has been much improved this season, placed in listed contest in Germany in May, but sixth at best in similar races here and below form in handicap last time. Cheekpieces now replaced by blinkers.

Timeform 1-2-3
1. Anne of Kyiv
2. Lexi’s Hero
3. Rock Jock

Timeform’s View: Anne of Kyiv has been a revelation this year and could well add to her listed win at Haydock with a fast pace seemingly guaranteed. Stall 9 isn’t a help for Lexi’s Hero but he can still put up a good fight, while the more favourably-berthed Rock Jock is another in with a shout.

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