chased leader in 2nd, ridden to dispute 3f out, no extra in 4th under 2f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden 3f out, no impression in 6th 2f out, kept on same pace
always towards rear
rear of mid-division throughout, never a factor
always towards rear
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 6th 3f out, no impression in 7th 2f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden in 9th 3f out, no extra over 2f out, weakened
rear of mid-division, 10th halfway, ridden and no extra over 3f out, weakened (post race normal - rider reported mount didnt handle ground)
led, ridden and headed 3f out, soon no extra and weakened
held up towards rear, no impression 3f out, kept on one pace from over 2f out
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to lead and dispute 3f out, strongly pressed 2f out, headed and no extra in 2nd over 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace, lost 2nd close home
chased leaders, 4th halfway, headway into 3rd 3f out, ridden to challenge 2f out, no extra in 3rd 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 5th 3f out, no impression over 2f out, stayed on in 4th 1f out, kept on to 2nd close home
held up towards rear, some headway into moderate 9th 2f out, ridden and kept on one pace
settled mid-division, 9th halfway, headway in 7th 3f out, closed in 3rd 2f out, led over 1 1/2f out, ridden clear from over 1f out, kept on strongly, impressive
This has produced some memorable winners in recent years and there is every chance of another here. Ed Dunlop won the race with Lailani and the great Ouija Board, the latter following up her victory in the Oaks at Epsom. He has supplemented this year's Epsom heroine Snow Fairy and she's likely to be vying for favouritism. Meeznah and Remember When, who followed her home, are in contention again along with sixth-placed Akdarena and the well beaten Awe Inspiring and the form stands the closest scrutiny. It wasn't the quickest of gallops in the classic and the front two in particular were able to use their pace. Remember When has been disappointing subsequently and it could be the Prix De Diane at Longchamp that has the stronger form. ROSANARA had no answer to stablemate Sarafina that day but had Hibaayeb back in third and the latter has since won the Ribblesdale Stakes at Royal Ascot from Eldalil, who is expected to progress and prove a threat.
Akdarena 5-1 (8-11) Led and soon well clear, reduced lead from before straight, pressed from 2f out, headed from 1 1/2f out, rallied final furlong, no extra and dropped to 3rd last strides, 3rd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Chinese White (9-9) at Curragh 1m 2f flls Grp 1 (1) gf in Jun.
Awe Inspiring (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, pushed along 5f out, struggling and no chance when hampered on wide outside over 2f out,, 8th of 11, 17l behind Hibaayeb (8-12) at Royal Ascot 1m 4f 3yo fll Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun.
Brazilian Beauty 16-1 (8-4) Towards rear, headway into 6th over 1f out, ran on well final furlong to lead near finish, headed on line, 2nd of 20, shd behind Sharisse (8-7) at Curragh 7f fll hcp gf in Jun.
Crystal Gal (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Soon settled well off pace towards rear, poor 7th for much, kept on same pace under pressure straight, 6th of 9, 13l behind Chinese White (9-9) at Curragh 1m 2f flls Grp 1 (1) gf in Jun.
Dance On By (IRE) 3-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, 3rd 3f out, soon ridden, 3rd 1 1/2f out, stayed on well final furlong, went close 2nd near line, just failed, 2nd of 11, hd behind Gipsy Countess (9-0) at Tipperary 1m 4f 3yo fll stks gd.
Desert Sage 11-10fav (8-12) Chased leaders in 3rd, led wel over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well, won at Chepstow 1m 4f 3yo fll stks (5) gd in Jun beating Donna Elvira (8-9) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Eldalil 12-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, switched sharply left to outside over 2f out, sustained run from over 1f out, went 2nd final 100 yards, no chance with winner, 2nd of 11, 4l behind Hibaayeb (8-12) at Royal Ascot 1m 4f 3yo fll Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun.
Hibaayeb 4-1fav (8-12) Held up in about 6th on inside, switched left over 3f out, steady headway on outside 3f out, challenged 2f out, led well over 1f out, stayed on strongly and well in command final furlong, won at Royal Ascot 1m 4f 3yo fll Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun beating Eldalil (8-12) by 4l, 11 ran.
Ice Empress (IRE) 5-2 (8-9) Made all, clear into straight, stayed on well from over 1f out, comfortably, won at Killarney 1m 3yo fll stks gf beating Treasure The Cross (9-0) by 3l, 7 ran.
King's Vintage (IRE) 6-1 (8-12) In touch, challenged straight, ridden to lead over 2f out, went clear from 1f out, stayed on well, won at Killarney 1m 3f 3yo hcp gf beating Top Spin (9-9) by 4 1/2l, 8 ran.
Lady Lupus (IRE) 12-1 (8-9) Chased leaders in 3rd, ridden in 4th 2 1/2f out, switched and drifted left under 2f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 6, 5l behind Grace O'Malley (9-12) at Cork 1m 4f flls Group 3 stks (1) gf in Jun.
Meeznah (USA) 25-1 (9-0) Held up, not clear run and switched left 3f out, headway soon after, switched right 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, led inside final furlong, headed towards finish, 2nd of 15, nk behind Snow Fairy (9-0) at Epsom Downs 1m 4f 3yo Fll Grp 1 (1) gd in Jun.
Miss Jean Brodie (USA) 7-1 (8-12) Mid-division on outside, headway 4f out, led narrowly 3f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well final 75 yards, won at Doncaster 1m 2f 3yo fll stks (4) gf in Jun beating Marywell (8-12) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Remember When (IRE) 7-4fav (8-11) 4th of 9, 8l behind Chinese White (9-9) at Curragh 1m 2f flls Grp 1 (1) gf in Jun.
Snow Fairy (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) Well in rear, not clear run and switched right 3f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, switched left inside final furlong, ran on to lead towards finish, won at Epsom Downs 1m 4f 3yo Fll Grp 1 (1) gd in Jun beating Meeznah (9-0) by nk, 15 ran.
Rosanara (FR) 4-1 (8-13) 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Sarafina (8-13) at Chantilly(FR) 1m 2f Grp 1 (1) sft in Jun.
