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It was a bit of a disaster in France. She went and it was shifty, patchy ground in Deauville,. Ryan knew she wasn't going to be involved so he just minded her. She's a very good filly. You saw what she did in the Falmouth as well. She has a lot of speed. She quickened up very well. She's very pacey. There is a chance she could go to the Queen Elizabeth. She might get further someday but she has a lot of speed. She's made for the Breeders Cup on fast ground. We'll look at the Breeders Cup mile or something like that. She was a little unlucky in the Breeders Cup last year. She's hardy and she could do both but it depends on what the ground is like at Ascot. A P O'Brien, trainer

The Stewards requested a report from A.P.O'Brien, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Alice Springs, placed first, as compared with its recent run. A.P. O'Brien reported that his charge has raced at Deauville twice and has disappointed on both occasions. He added that the ground was patchy in places on the last occasion and this would have affected her final placing. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the content of the report.

For three yrs old and upwards, fillies only
Weights - 3-y-o 9st; 4-y-o and up 9st 5lb