12:58 Deauville Tips

Better Together has recently been dining at the top table. At the moment, she seems out of her depth. However, she seems sure to have learned from her experience, and now back in calmer waters, she will take all the beating.

Simmering is in stall 3 for Ollie Sangster with Christophe Lemaire taking the ride, and she runs off 107, which is a tough but fair mark given she contested the Group 1 Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot last time. This Too Darn Hot filly has course-winning form and has shown me enough in graded company to say to me that she retains a lot of ability. Still lightly raced with 7 starts, she has a 14% win rate and 43% place rate and looks well placed to improve back in calmer waters. The draw in stall 3 is good for a handy sit, and she is an each-way player if the pace is honest.

Her last-start course and distance win on similar ground is a powerful indicator of her suitability. She proved her stamina and closing speed on a demanding surface. While Troia beat her previously, Medusa Merger's recent performance at this track and her breeding for soft ground give her the edge. The likely pace scenario will allow her to stalk and deliver her strong finish.

TROIA has won three races from 6f to 1m. A winner on her latest outing in a Listed race over 1m at Longchamp in June. Course distance and going should suit and she could well be able to go in again and win this race.

Her consistency is remarkable, with a perfect placing record in her last three runs. She has the class to compete at this level and has shown she handles a variety of ground conditions. The pace setup should suit her stalker style, and she is a great each-way value against the favorites.