tracked leaders, went 2nd over 1f out, switched left entering final furlong, soon led, ran on well
held up in rear, ridden over 3f out, never on terms, well held final furlong
pressed leader, led over 5f out, headed 4f out, driven and lost 2nd over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
led, headed over 5f out, led again 4f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no impression towards finish
tracked leaders, ridden to close when edged left then right over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
took keen hold and prominent, soon steadied, ridden over 3f out, well beaten over 1f out
held up in rear, headway over 2f out, edged right over 1f out, kept on same pace
Potential supporters of BEATRICE AURORE will be watching the previous race with interest as Askaud, who finished runner-up to her over a mile here last time, is engaged. John Dunlop's progressive filly, who had Metropolitain Miss a long way behind that day, will be well suited by the step up in trip here and is still entered in the Oaks. John Gosden is represented by recent winners Highest and Imperial Pippin, who are both in the Ribblesdale, and the latter is preferred while Poplin, who was a little disappointing on her reappearance but needed the run, can be expected to do much better this time. Date With Destiny looked as though a longer trip would suit when staying on behind Zain Al Bolden in the Oaks Trial over 1m3f at Lingfield.
Beatrice Aurore (IRE) 4-1 (8-13) Held up towards rear on inside, hanging right from 3f out, headway when not clear run on inside 2f out, stayed on to 2nd over 1f out, led and hung right inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Goodwood 1m 3yo fll hcp 0-85 (4) gf beating Askaud (8-13) by 2l, 11 ran.
Belle Royale (IRE) 11-1 (9-6) Dwelt in rear, outpaced 4f out, ran on through beaten horses final furlong, 6th of 9, 9l behind Crown Counsel (9-0) at Chester 1m 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Date With Destiny (IRE) 4-1 (8-12) In rear, headway 3f out, hampered over 2f out, ridden to chase leading pair over 1f out, no impression, 3rd of 9, 10l behind Zain Al Boldan (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 3f 3yo lst fll (1) gf.
Highest 1-3fav (8-7) Made all, pushed along over 1f out, kept up to work near finish, won at Newcastle 1m 4f mdn flls stks (5) gf in Apr beating Body Language (8-8) by 2l, 5 ran.
Imperial Pippin (USA) 7-1 (9-0) Slightly hampered start, tracked leader on inside, pushed up to challenge 2f out, led narrowly over 1f out, hard pressed, just holding 2nd close home, won at Newbury 1m 2f mdn fll stks (4) gf in Apr beating Caraboss (9-0) by nk, 11 ran.
Metropolitain Miss (IRE) 7-2fav (8-13) Raced wide in touch, headway 3f out, ridden to press leaders and hung badly right over 2f out, kept on to one pace 3rd towards finish, 3rd of 11, 9l behind Beatrice Aurore (8-13) at Goodwood 1m 3yo fll hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Poplin 6-1 (9-1) Keen, raced center, close up, ridden and edged left over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 8, 10l behind Art History (8-9) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Apr.
