steadied in rear, effort over 1f out, soon no impression
tracked winner, ridden to challenge over 2f out, soon under pressure and weakened
held up in rear, ridden well over 2f out, never dangerous
tracked winner, pushed along over 2f out, soon one pace
mid-division, lost place over 2f out
behind, headway over 3f out, chased leaders approaching final 2f, never able to challenge
made all, raced keenly, hard driven over 1f out, stayed on strongly
held up, never dangerous
in touch, ridden to challenge over 2f out, soon one pace
tracked leaders, effort 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, headway 2f out, soon hard driven, stayed on strongly, no chance with winner
tracked leaders, ridden well over 2f out, soon lost place
held up in touch, driven to challenge over 2f out, weakened entering final furlong
Red Dune and Filigree Lace are two of the more interesting runners in a fascinating opener to this marvellous meeting; the former getting the vote. The selection finished three-and-a-half lengths in front of Filigree Lace at Windsor on their penultimate starts so clearly has a little to do conceding 7lbs on a strict reading of the form but given that it was just the second outing for each filly, it would be pointless to stick rigidly to the facts and figures. At that stage of the season the selection had entries in several Group races including the Pretty Polly and the Coronation; the fact that she no longer does can be viewed in different lights; namely that she has failed to live up to expectations or - and I'm inclined to take this view - that she has taken longer to come to hand than expected. The Goodwood form is solid if not spectacular but the manner of her success indicated that she could still make her mark in Pattern company and she can take this valuable prize en-route to a step up in class. Sir Michael Stoute has won this race twice in the last four years and it is the fillies that he has won the race with that make the statistic of particular interest as both Peeress and Heaven Sent went on to make their mark in Group company. Filigree Lace isn't the biggest but she kept on bravely at Beverley, could prove to be leniently treated and the Freemason Lodge bandwagon has gathered some real momentum in recent weeks. Janina is useful but her mark reflects that and she lacks a run as does Sourire but she's bred to train on and is one to keep a close eye on in the market. Rain would make Insaaf of interest whilst there are a few likeable sorts in the line-up but the other runner of most interest is Badweia. The maiden that she won has only produced a couple of winners but the second home was backed as though defeat was out of the question (it wasn't) at the weekend from a mark of 80 but John Dunlop's filly is able to line-up here from just 78 despite winning with ease. She should handle fast ground but rain would definitely be in her favour and against the selection; however, as long as the rain misses headquarters, RED DUNE is preferred.
Janina 4-1 (8-12) Raced towards stand's side, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 20, 6l behind Nijoom Dubai (8-12) at Royal Ascot 6f 2yo Grp 3 (1) gf in Jun '07.
Highland Daughter (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Held up, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Clifton Dancer (8-12) at Warwick 7f 3yo lst fll (1) gf in Jun.
Gone Fast (USA) 16-1 (8-6) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 8, 8l behind Dixey (8-7) at Leicester 7f fll stk (2) gd in Jun.
Sourire 11-4 (9-7) Held up in touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on, won at Musselburgh 7f 2yo fll hcp (3) gf in Sept beating Serena's Storm (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Tathkaar 25-1 (8-11) Raced keenly, in touch, ridden 3f out, effort 2f out, no extra, one pace from over 1f out, 8th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Festivale (9-1) at Royal Ascot 1m 3yo lst fll (1) gf in Jun.
Insaaf 16-1 (8-9) Held up in rear, some modest late headway from over 1f out, never nearer, 10th of 16, 5l behind Festivale (9-1) at Royal Ascot 1m 3yo lst fll (1) gf in Jun.
Red Dune (IRE) 11-10fav (8-12) Made all, kept on well, pushed out, won at Goodwood 1m 3yo mdn fll (5) gd in Jun beating Lee Miller (8-12) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Cat Whistle 16-1 (9-4) Held up, outpaced over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 11, 6l behind Mango Music (9-10) at Pontefract 6f fll hcp (3) gd in Jun.
Badweia (USA) 9-2 (8-12) Prominent, headway to lead over 1f out, ran on well final furlong, pushed out, comfortably, won at Newbury 6f 3yo mdn (5) sft in May beating Muhajaar (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 15 ran.
Astrodonna 5-1jt-fav (9-1) Tracked leaders, headway over 1f out, ridden and stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Spirit of A Nation (9-7) at Doncaster 7f 3yo hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Just Like A Woman 7-4fav (8-7) Prominent and keen, ridden and every chance inside final furlong, joined for 2nd post, 2nd of 8, 3/4l behind Rydal Mount (9-12) at Goodwood 7f fll hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Filigree Lace (USA) 4-6fav (8-12) Led, headed after 1f, in touch, every chance approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Wikaala (9-3) at Beverley 1m 3yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Oceana Blue 16-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, keeping on when short of room inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 6l behind Relative Order (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jun.
