Led early, soon raced in 2nd, pushed along and not much room briefly over 2f out, challenged over 1f out, led inside final furlong and stayed on well op 16/1
Held up in 5th on inner, switched left over 2f out, no impression 1f out in 4th, kept on same pace without threatening into 3rd inside final furlong op 8/1 tchd 10/1 and 13/2
Took keen hold, prominent, soon raced in 3rd, pushed along and squeezed for room over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, soon no extra op 10/1 tchd 6/1
There seems little point in opposing HYDRANGEA here. The proven Group 1 performer will be very hard to beat even conceding a 3lb penalty to her rivals and she's taken to land a second success in the race for her trainer. Goldrush and Xenobia are unexposed and can battle it out for the minor money.