Aidan O'Brien's relentless march toward breaking his own record for the most group 1 or grade 1 wins in a year continues as favorite Precise faces six rivals in the July 10 Falmouth Stakes (G1).
The Ballydoyle trainer set the outright record in 2017, recording 28 top-level flat victories in a calendar year, and his star 3-year-old filly could add another group 1 to the 12 he has collected this year.
The four-time group 1 winner was last seen landing the Coronation Stakes (G1) at Royal Ascot, while runner-up Touleen will not get the chance to avenge that defeat after connections opted for an easier assignment later this month.
Juddmonte's Blue Bolt looks to be Precise's toughest rival. The Andrew Balding-trained 4-year-old is unbeaten in two starts this season and was last seen winning the Duke of Cambridge Stakes (G2).
Donnacha O'Brien, who won this contest in 2024, saddles the 2025 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1T) winner Balantina, who finished midfield in her sole start this season in the Coronation Stakes. The Irish challenge is strengthened by the Willie McCreery-trained Jancis, who finished runner-up to Blue Bolt at Ascot.
Course-and-distance winner Evolutionist drops back to a mile after finishing toward the rear in the Prix de Diane (G1) over 1 mile 2 1/2 furlongs for Karl Burke.
Venetian Lace has not won since scoring on her debut and was last seen finishing last in the Epsom Oaks (G1) for trainer Charlie Johnston.
