took keen hold, headway to lead 10f out, ridden over 2f out, edegd left over 1f out, ran on gamely, edged right close home
mid-division, lost place 8f out, ridden over 2f out, some headway over 1f out, no impression
in touch, improved to press leaders from over 2f out, edged left and weakened inside final furlong
led after 1f, headed 10f out, tracked winner, ridden over 2f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong, kept on same pace, slightly checked close home
prominent, lost place over 8f out, headway on outside over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
dropped out start, held up in rear, switched left and headway over 3f out, ridden 2f out, chased winner inside final furlong, ran on, checked close home
held up, headway over 9f out, lost place over 3f out, weakend over 2f out
led 1f, tracked leaders, lost place when ridden over 2f out, soon beaten
held up in rear, pushed along 3f out, no headway, well beaten over 1f out
awkward start, held up towards rear, effort on inside over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
Nonrunner
Barshiba sprang a surprise last year however David Elsworth's mare looks to have plenty of competition for the lead and is reluctantly passed over in favour of CHAMPAGNELIFESTYLE and Clowance, with preference for the Barry Hills runner. Allegretto and Playful Act won this for the 'Classic Generation' in 2005 and 2006 and this Montjeu filly can emulate those fillies. She was nibbled at in the betting for the Oaks and wasn't disgraced despite finishing tenth. Her third to Gertrude Bell at Chester in May is perhaps a better indication of her ability and a repeat of that could be good enough to see her go very close. Tinaar is a progressive handicapper but may struggle in this grade, a comment that also applies to Najam who struggled to win an (admittedly decent) Leicester maiden last month. Rosika and Polly's Mark are held by the improving Les Fazzani on their run over course and distance in May and Kevin Ryan's filly is actually better off at the weights today, whilst Lady Jane Digby is a dual-Listed winner but might struggle in this tougher company. Grace O' Malley has a little to find on the ratings despite a Group Three win at Cork (small field, form perhaps underestimated), Clowance is classy but she is starting to look a little trip-less, whilst Barshiba has been there and done it all and this gallant mare is hugely respected as she chases her seventh career success. An open renewal then with nothing leaping off the page, and a chance is taken on Champagnelifestyle.
Barshiba (IRE) 18-1 (8-11) Edged left throughout, led until ridden and headed 2f out, chased winner, no chance when lost 2nd over 1f out, 3rd of 11, 10l behind Harbinger (9-0) at Royal Ascot 1m 4f Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun.
Cassique Lady (IRE) 18-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, headway 4f out, ridden over 1f out, chased winner final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Lady Jane Digby (8-12) at Warwick 1m 3f fll lst stks (1) gd in Jun.
Grace O'Malley (IRE) 7-2 (9-12) Made virtually all, joined and strongly pressed from over 2f out, kept on well final furlong, all out to lead again on line, won at Cork 1m 4f flls Group 3 stks (1) gf in Jun beating Karasiyra (8-10) by shd, 6 ran.
Lady Jane Digby 5-2 (9-9) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, not quicken, 2nd of 8, 2l behind Pachattack (9-5) at Newcastle 1m 2f fll lst stks (1) gf in Jun.
Les Fazzani (IRE) 9-2 (9-1) Made all, clear from 3f out, still 6 lengths ahead 2f out, weakened towards finish, just held on all out, gamely, won at Haydock 1m 4f fll lst stks (1) gs in May beating Polly's Mark (8-12) by hd, 9 ran.
Polly's Mark (IRE) 7-2fav (8-12) Held up in touch, pushed along halfway, soon looked in trouble, hampered over 4f out, soon switched right towards stand side, rallied and stayed on from 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, closed strongly towards finish, just failed, 2nd of 9, hd behind Les Fazzani (9-1) at Haydock 1m 4f fll lst stks (1) gs in May.
Rosika 13-2 (8-12) Held up in last pair, stayed on final 2f, went modest 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 5l behind Les Fazzani (9-1) at Haydock 1m 4f fll lst stks (1) gs in May.
Tinaar (USA) 11-8fav (8-10) Mid-division, ridden and no impression over 2f out until stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 4l behind Hillview Boy (8-11) at Hamilton 1m 4f listed hcp 0-110 (1) gd in May.
Champagnelifestyle 25-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 15, 17l behind Snow Fairy (9-0) at Epsom Downs 1m 4f 3yo Fll Grp 1 (1) gd in Jun.
Najam 20-1 (8-5) Mid-division, headway to track leaders over 2f out, driven and ran on to lead post, won at Leicester 1m 4f mdn stks (5) gf in Jun beating Fascination (8-5) by shd, 12 ran.
Clowance 9-2fav (8-9) Prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened final furlong, 11th of 15, 19l behind Harbinger (8-11) at Newbury 1m 4f Grp 3 (1) gd in Apr.
Flame Of Gibraltar (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Slowly away, held up in last pair, headway to 3rd, 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 9, 15l behind Les Fazzani (9-1) at Haydock 1m 4f fll lst stks (1) gs in May.
