 She was attempting to become the first horse trained in Japan to win in the United Kingdom since Agnes World won the July Cup in 2000.Her eight opponents included Hermosa, Mehdaayih (Prix de Malleret), Maqsad (Pretty Polly Stakes, Channel (Prix de Diane) Sun Maiden (Hoppings Stakes) and Nyaleti (German 1,000 Guineas).After being restrained towards the rear of the field Deirdre began to make progress on the inside on the final turn but looked unlikely to find a clear passage until the front running Mehdaayih hung left entering the final furlong.