A NEWFANGLED APPROACH
   Princess Haya of Jordan's Newfangled (New Approach {Ire}) had arrived under the radar prior to her debut success at Newmarket a fortnight earlier, but the world knew about her yesterday and she duly stamped her class on proceedings when wiring the G3 Albany S. at Royal Ascot. Soon in command under William Buick, the heavily-supported 7-4 favorite stretched away from overmatched rivals inside the final quarter to score by 2 1/2 lengths from Agent Allison (GB) (Dutch Art {GB}). "I was a passenger," Buick said. "She has a lot of quality--I've always liked her and she's a very good filly."

Friday, Royal Ascot, Britain
ALBANY S.-G3, £60,000, Ascot, 6-22, 2yo, f, 6fT, 1:16.78, sf.
1–#@NEWFANGLED, 124, f, 2, by New Approach (Ire)
        1st Dam: Scarlet Ibis (GB), by Machiavellian
        2nd Dam: Flagbird, by Nureyev
        3rd Dam: Up the Flagpole, by Hoist the Flag
O-H R H Princess Haya of Jordan; B-Darley; T-John Gosden; J-William Buick; £34,026. Lifetime Record: 2-2-0-0, £38,554. Werk Nick Rating: A. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree.

2--Agent Allison (GB), 124, f, 2, Dutch Art (GB)--Loquacity (GB), by Diktat (GB). (2,500gns RNA wnlg '10 TATDEC; £22,000 yrl '11 DONAUG). O-Mrs Fitri Hay; B-D R Botterill; T-Peter Chapple-Hyam; £12,900.
3--Premier Steps (Ire), 124, f, 2, Footstepsinthesand (GB)--Primissima (Ger), by Second Set (Ire). (£24,000 yrl '11 DONAUG). O-Attenborough Bellman Ingram Lowe; B-Manister House Stud; T-Tom Dascombe; £6,456.   
Margins: 2HF, SHD, 1 3/4. Odds: 7-4, 6-1, 25-1.   
Also Ran: Amazonas (Ire), The Gold Cheongsam (Ire), Becky Lou, Ana Emaratiya (GB), Mary's Daughter (GB), Light Up My Life (Ire), Judy In Disguise (GB), Equitania (GB), Shafaani (GB), All On Red (Ire), Tassel (GB). Scratched: Kosika, Run Fat Lass Run (GB), Sandreamer (Ire), Sendmylovetorose (GB), Threes Grand (GB).   
   Newfangled was sent off at 10-1 in the face of strong support for the well-regarded Fleeting Smile (Distorted Humor) over this trip on Newmarket's July Course, but relished the testing ground to put that Shadwell representative firmly in her place and score by 4 1/2 lengths. Making light of this quick return, the dark bay produced a tour de force from the front to score with real authority with most of her rivals floundering a long way from home. The race was diminished slightly after Irish challenger Sendmylovetorose (GB) (Bahamian Bounty {GB}) panicked in the stalls and was scratched, while Godolphin's Kosika (Hard Spun) never looked like loading and was also withdrawn. "It wasn't the plan to make the running, as there was a strong headwind and I had made up my mind to sit in behind one or two, but she jumped first and nothing was in front of me and she ran in my hands," Buick explained. "For the moment, six is her trip, but she might strengthen into a miler by next year." Trainer John Gosden added, "She's been very athletic from day one and at home she has looked like she will do any trip because she settles. Today, with all the razzmatazz she decided to go, so it's my job to settle her down. We'll go quietly now and have a holiday before the G2 Lowther S. [at York Aug. 23] and the G1 Cheveley Park S. [at Newmarket Sept. 29]" The succcess had special resonance for Princess Haya of Jordan, whose colors were sported by the sire. "It's such an honor to see your horses win here and she is really special," she said. "Machiavellian is very evident in her also, soit's lovely for His Highness." Trainer Peter Chapple-Hyam will be looking for a stiffer stamina test for the runner-up Agent Allison. "She wants seven furlongs, she's a stayer," he told PA Sport. "They all came from behind because no one could lay up with the winner. She'll win her races and we'll be looking for something over seven furlongs or a mile." Click for the Racing Post chart or the brisnet.com PPs. Video, courtesy attheraces.com.