led, headed over 3f out, weakened quickly
towards rear, 11 straight, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, 5th and weakening when hampered over 1f out
raced in 4th, 3rd straight, led over 2f out, headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, 9th straight, pushed along 3f out, stayed on from 2f out but never going pace to threaten leaders
chased leader to inside final 5f, 8th and weakening straight
mid-division, not handled downhill, 10th straight, headway over 2f out, went 3rd over 1f out, soon edged left, stayed on same pace final furlong
held up mid-division, 7th straight, smooth on headway on outside from 3f out, led 2f out, soon driven and in command and stayed on strongly
raced in 5th, 4th straight, every chance 2f out, hung left and found no extra over 1f out
mid-division, not handled downhill, 14th straight, effort and driven 2f out, soon edged left, no impression
raced in 3rd, went 2nd inside final 5f, led over 3f out, headed over 2f out, weakened 2f out
towards rear, 12th straight, good headway on outside 2f out, driven and went 2nd over 1f out, no impression on winner final furlong, stayed on for clear 2nd
slowly away, held up in rear, 16th and struggling straight
in rear, 15th straight, soon struggling, never a factor
behind, 13th straight, headway from 3f out, soon ridden, no impression final 2f
mid-division, 6th straight, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out
raced in 5th, 6th and weakening straight
Lush Lashes can justify favouritism by landing the Oaks whilst Adored, Chinese White and Katiyra should all be vying for places. With the exception of Eswarah, recent winners of this Classic have had three of four runs under their belts and the extra experience that Lush Lashes has should stand her in good stead. That statistic aside, she has the leading form claims following victory in the Musidora and can improve again for this longer trip. Cape Amber was five lengths adrift at York but looked in need of the run and can finish closer here. She's just about the pick of the home team although Clowance is held in high regard, Saphira's Fire has shown a smart turn of foot and Look Here did beat Dr Fremantle last year and will relish this longer trip. Michita looks to need faster ground and Miracle Seeker needs to improve but Sugar Mint reportedly had excuses when a half length second to Sail at Chester. Market vibes in recent days indicate that Adored may be the Ballydoyle first string and it would be folly to believe that she couldn't find the necessary improvement. Katiyra has been earmarked for this race for some time and her trainer's record is such that she must be feared whilst she could leave her form well behind now that she travels beyond a mile for the first time. Chinese White was in need of the run at Gowran in May but couldn't have been more impressive and should have no trouble staying this longer trip. She's a high class performer but the selection has achieved more to date, has the edge on experience and that may just give LUSH LASHES the edge in the finish.
Adored (IRE) 9-2 (8-10) Made all, ridden 2f out, kept on well final furlong, won at Naas 1m 2f fll stk Grp 3 gd in May beating Tiffany Diamond (8-9) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Cape Amber (IRE) 9-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, in rear, headway over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 5l behind Lush Lashes (8-12) at York 1m 2f 3yo fll Grp 3 (1) gf in May.
Chinese White (IRE) 5-4fav (8-9) Tracked leaders, challenged entering straight, led 2f out, clear over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Gowran Park 1m 1f lst fll stk (1) sft in May beating Zafayra (8-9) by 4 1/2l, 11 ran.
Clowance 11-8fav (8-12) Tracked leading pair, pushed along to lead over 1f out, stayed on well, pushed out, won at Newbury 1m 2f 3yo lst fll (1) gd in May beating Kotsi (8-12) by 2l, 7 ran.
Ice Queen (IRE) 13-8fav (8-12) Slowly into stride, soon pushed along, ridden over 2f out, not quicken, 4th of 6, 4 1/2l behind Miracle Seeker (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 3f 3yo lst fll (1) gf in May.
Katiyra (IRE) 5-4fav (9-0) Mid-division, 6th 2f out, ridden to go 4th over 1f out, 2nd inside final furlong, kept on without reaching winner, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Carribean Sunset (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m 3yo fll Grp 3 (1) gd in May.
Look Here 2-1 (8-12) Held up in rear, headway over 4f out, ran wide and lost place over 3f out, ran on inside final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 6, 3/4l behind Miracle Seeker (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 3f 3yo lst fll (1) gf in May.
Lush Lashes 2-1fav (8-12) Held up mid-division, smooth headway over 3f out, led over 1f out, pushed clear inside final furlong, won at York 1m 2f 3yo fll Grp 3 (1) gf in May beating Cape Amber (8-12) by 5l, 8 ran.
Michita (USA) 5-1 (9-0) Held up in touch, smooth headway over 2f out, soon led, quickened clear final furlong, impressive, won at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo lst fll (1) gd in May beating Annie Skates (9-0) by 4 1/2l, 9 ran.
Miracle Seeker 10-1 (8-12) Made all, ridden and quickened clear 2f out, ran on gamely under pressure final furlong, won at Lingfield 1m 3f 3yo lst fll (1) gf in May beating Look Here (8-12) by 3/4l, 6 ran.
Moonstone 5-2 (8-12) Chased leaders, headway over 4f out, soon ridden and one pace, 4th of 8, 7l behind Lush Lashes (8-12) at York 1m 2f 3yo fll Grp 3 (1) gf in May.
Sail (IRE) 9-4fav (8-12) Held up and keen, headway over 1f out, led well inside final furlong, ridden out, won at Chester 1m 3f 3yo lst fll (1) gd in May beating Sugar Mint (8-12) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Saphira's Fire (IRE) 7-1 (8-12) Steadied start, held up in rear, headway approaching 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, ran on, won at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo lst fll (1) gf in May beating Cruel Sea (8-12) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Savethisdanceforme (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, headway to 6th 2f out, ridden in 8th 1 1/2f out and no extra, kept on one pace, 6th of 13, 11l behind Halfway To Heaven (9-0) at Curragh 1m fll stks Grp 1 frm in May.
Sugar Mint (IRE) 5-2 (8-12) Held up in touch, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Sail (8-12) at Chester 1m 3f 3yo lst fll (1) gd in May.
Tiffany Diamond (IRE) 5-4fav (9-0) Tracked leaders, headway to 3rd entering straight, improved to 2nd under 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, won at Curragh 1m 2f mdn stk frm in May beating Matters At Hand (9-5) by 3l, 14 ran.
