tracked leaders on inner, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on, not pace of winner
held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on well
held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, no impression
led, headed over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, went 3rd over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out on inner, soon weakened
slowly into stride, in rear, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, no extra and lost 4th towards finish
tracked leader, ridden and weakened over 1f out
Andrew Balding has his string going along splendidly and OPERA GAL can be another one for the yard here. A pleasing fourth at Epsom on her return to action, this highly consistent filly will come on for the outing and should be spot-on now. She can concede weight to useful rivals in an attractive contest. Babycakes is especially interesting after going close first time up this term, beaten by a potentially useful sort at Yarmouth. She looks just the sort to progress throughout the season and should be on the premises. Sparkling Smile should be kept on the right side after blowing away the cobwebs at Ascot, as should Aktia and the unexposed Kristalette.
Opera Gal (IRE) 6-1 (9-4) Chased leading pair, pushed along 3f out, stayed on to 3rd over 1f out, weakened to 4th close home, 4th of 13, 6l behind Spanish Duke (9-6) at Epsom Downs 1m 2f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Apr.
Bea Remembered 20-1 (9-5) Held up mid-division, headway over 3f out, chased leaders over 1f out, ran on, never nearer, 4th of 11, 4l behind Dubai Dynamo (8-11) at Ripon 1m hcp 0-95 (3) gd in May.
Sparkling Smile (IRE) 16-1 (9-6) Raced wide and always towards rear, 10th of 12, 10l behind Rock A Doodle Doo (9-3) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in May.
Kristalette (IRE) 10-11fav (8-12) Led for about 1f, chased leader, led again over 3f out, ridden clear over 1f out, easily, won at Kempton 1m 4f mdn auc stks (6) pol in Sep beating Astral Flower (8-12) by 7l, 7 ran.
Babycakes (IRE) 4-1 (9-7) Held up, headway over 2f out, ridden to press winner over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Wallis (9-3) at Yarmouth 1m fll hcp (0-85) (4yo+) (4) gf in May.
Aktia (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Held up, never a factor, 9th of 12, 12l behind Vita Nova (9-5) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in May.
Snow Dancer (IRE) 7-1 (8-7) Held up in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Jutland (9-1) at Chester 1m 2f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in May.
High Figurine (IRE) (9-13) 7th of 9, 7l behind Monarch's Way (10-3) at Compiegne(FR) 1m 4f stk sft in Mar.
Bahamian Music (IRE) 4-1fav (9-4) Held up in rear, never dangerous, 7th of 10, 7l behind Beaumont's Party (8-11) at Chester 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in May.