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Rose of Kildare springs tops in the Musidora at York Andrew Nelis

Rose Of Kildare rallied in admirable fashion to take the Tattersalls Musidora Stakes at York. Making a quick return on the back of finishing third at Epsom on Saturday, the Mark Johnston-trained filly defeated some unexposed types to land the Group Three honours. Franny Norton had Rose Of Kildare out in front from the start and set a steady pace before the tempo increased in the straight. She was soon headed by Dubai Love and Ricetta, but Rose Of Kildare (7-1) found more in the final furlong to go on again and win by two and a half lengths. Albaflora (8-1) stuck on well to grab second, with the 13-8 favourite Ricetta third.                       Andrew Nelis Racing 

Ricceta able replacement for Musidora Stakes Andrew Nelis

Franconia was ruled out of the Tattersalls Musidora Stakes with a dirty scope on Wednesday, but owner Khalid Abdullah still has two very promising fillies lining up at York in Ricetta and Pocket Square. Frankie Dettori will be on the short-priced favourite Ricetta, having already chosen to ride Franconia's John Gosden-trained stablemate when declarations were published on Tuesday for the Group Three contest. Abdullah's silks will also be sported by Roger Charlton's Pocket Square, a winner at this level in France last season.                Andrew Nelis Racing