pulled very hard, led and soon clear, ridden and headed well over 2f out, hampered on rail soon afterwards, weakened rapidly, eased over 1f out, tailed off
mid-division, headway and chased leaders 2f out, took 2nd 1f out, no chance with winner final furlong
tracked leaders, going well to lead just over 2f out, shaken up and soon clear, pushed out easily
raced keenly in rear, ridden and outpaced from 4f out, soon tailed off
raced keenly in 4th, chased leaders 2f out, no impression over 1f out, stayed on same pace
mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, not reached leaders, kept on same pace
keen, raced wide in mid-division, effort on outer 3f out, soon ridden and weakened over 2f out, soon tailed off
behind, kept on one pace final 2f, never troubled leaders
in rear, kept on final 2f, never on terms with leaders
tracked clear leader, ridden to lead well over 2f out, soon edged right, ridden and headed just over 2f out, lost 2nd 1f out, stayed on same pace and just held on for 3rd
John Gosden and Jimmy Fortune teamed up for victory last year with Michita and a repeat performance is anticipated with TAKE THE HINT; we will, siding against the well-touted Leocorno and the progressive Flying Cloud. The selection has won her last two starts, most recently the Pretty Polly Stakes at Newmarket. That was her first run of the season and it was evident that she had flourished over the winter and will be a force to be reckoned with this season. The step up in trip should not worry this daughter of Montjeu and a big run is expected. Flying Cloud has her first run for Godolphin today which normally means she'll finish towards the rear; however joking aside she has shown in two French wins that she is a horse of some potential who is already racing at a very high standard. Leocorno was touted as an Oaks filly so it was surprising that trainer Sir Michael Stoute decided to miss Epsom; it may be a telling pointer to her chances today that she has been saved for this assignment and there is still lots more to come from this half-sister to Golan and Tartan Bearer. Mooakada should put up a bold show; this stablemate of Take The Hint was not disgraced in defeat last time and the winner has since franked the form. If she comes on from that first run of the year as she is expected to then she could play a big part in the finish. Totally Devoted doesn't look the best filly ever sent across from Ballydoyle and hopes will be pinned on this better ground, whilst Uvinza and Anice Stellato look up against it. Of more interest are Flame Of Gibraltar and July Jasmine. The former represents the master trainer of fillies Henry Cecil, whilst July Jasmine has been brought into this race steadily under the shadow of stablemate Leocorno but cannot be underestimated after a fair second to Oaks runner-up Midday at Lingfield. This looks a very competitive renewal where we will Take The Hint.
Anice Stellato (IRE) 4-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders and keen, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 10l behind Midday (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 3f 3yo fll lst stsk (1) gf in May.
Flame Of Gibraltar (IRE) 2-5fav (8-9) In touch, headway to lead well over 1f out, pushed clear final furlong, won at Lingfield 1m 2f fll mdn stks (5) gf beating Monaco Dream (8-9) by 3l, 11 ran.
Flying Cloud (IRE) (8-9) won at Saint-cloud(FR) 1m 2f stk in May beating Excellent Girl (8-9) by nk, 5 ran.
It's Dubai Dolly 25-1 (9-7) Steadied start, pulled hard, soon tracked leaders, weakened over 3f out, last of 9, 33l behind Fortuni (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) pol in May.
July Jasmine (USA) 7-2 (8-12) Held up, driven 3f out, switched right 1f out, stayed on to take 2nd well inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 9, 6l behind Midday (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 3f 3yo fll lst stsk (1) gf in May.
Leocorno (IRE) 8-11fav (8-12) Broke well, steadied and held up 5th, good headway to lead over 1f out, quickened and soon clear, eased near finish, unchallenged, won at Sandown 1m 1f flls hcp 0-80 (4) gd in May beating Hip Hip Hooray (7-7) by 5l, 9 ran.
Mooakada (IRE) 9-4 (8-12) Slowly into stride, took keen hold early, soon held up disputing 3rd, pushed along over 2f out, soon one pace, and found no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 3 1/2l behind Apple Charlotte (8-12) at Newbury 1m 2f 3yo fll lst stsk (1) gd in May.
Take The Hint 15-2 (8-12) Held up, ridden and headway from 3f out, led inside final furlong, soon edged left, driven out, won at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo fll lst stsk (1) gf in May beating Three Moons (8-12) by 1 1/4l, 8 ran.
Totally Devoted (USA) 25-1 (9-0) Mid-division best, ridden and no impression over 3f out, weakened, 14th of 16, 42l behind Again (9-0) at Curragh 1m 3yo Fll Grp 1 hvy in May.
Uvinza 16-1 (8-12) Led and set steady pace, brought field to centre in straight, narrowly headed just inside final 3f, stayed challenging until held, and lost 2nd inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 2 3/4l behind Apple Charlotte (8-12) at Newbury 1m 2f 3yo fll lst stsk (1) gd in May.
