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Charlie Appleby's British raider Endless Time proved a different class to her rivals in the Es Que Love European Breeders Fund Bluebell Stakes at Naas.

Winner of three of her previous four starts this season, including a Goodwood victory over subsequent dual Group One winner Simple Verse, the daughter of Sea The Stars was second best in the betting for this Listed prize as an 11-4 chance.

Favourite Almela went to the lead early in the straight, but Endless Time moved well in her slipstream under James Doyle and the Godolphin runner extended clear inside the final two furlongs for an emphatic four-and-a-half-length success over the market leader.

Appleby said: "She's a big, scopey filly and has improved with time. James was very pleased with her and that ground and trip suits her well.

"We'll put her away now and hopefully she will progress again next year.

"They have done a great job with watering the ground here, and I'd like to thank everyone at Naas for looking after us so well."