Impressive Desert lifts Princess Margaret Stakes

Report: Ascot, Saturday
Princess Margaret Abu Dhabi Stakes (Group 3) 2yo fillies

LADY OF THE DESERT gave the Queen Mary form a boost with an impressive victory at Ascot on Saturday.

The 5-2 favourite travelled sweetly at the rear of the field under Martin Dwyer, before stylishly moving into contention before the furlong marker.

Once Dwyer asked his mount to quicken the contest was quickly over as the daughter of Queen’s Logic sprinted clear of her rivals.

Full Mandate stayed on well to claim second with the Godolphin filly, Sand Vixen, back in third. William Hill were suitably impressed with the winner’s performance and offer 25-1 for next seasonsStanjames.com 1,000 Guineas.

 

Dwyer was also impressed with the performance, he said: “Now that is what you call an armchair ride.

“She is a class filly and settledreally well. If we had not tried to go with the American filly in the Queen Mary we would have won that race.

“She travelled so well today and that is the way to ride her.”

Winning trainer BrianMeehan added: "She's come back really well and I'm delighted with her.

"She's a lovely filly. She's very progressive and has a wonderful attitude."

Of a possible crack at next year's 1000 Guineas, Meehan added: "She's got the pedigree to stack that up and has the right temperament."