ridden over 1f out, headed final 100 yards, stayed on
held up towards rear, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten
held up, raced wide, improved to chase leaders 5f out, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
close up, switched left 2f out, soon ridden, one pace final furlong
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden 3f out, headway under pressure over 1f out, not trouble leaders
keen, in touch, ridden to challenge from 2f out, driven to lead final 100 yards, stayed on
tracked leader, ridden and every chance from over 1f out, stayed on, unable to quicken towards finish
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never nearer
keen, in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
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Dar Re Mi can call the tune here with Folk Opera, Arthur¿s Girl and Icon Project feared most. The selection shot to the head of the ante-post market for the Oaks following a hugely impressive maiden win in April where her nearest pursuer, Icon Project, was 7 lengths in arrears. She proved no match for Lush Lashes in the Musidora and duly missed Epsom but went very close in an Italian Group 2 last month and can reward her handler¿s patience by winning this contest before being stepped back up in class. It is a strong Listed race and Folk Opera will certainly be more effective here than she was in the Haydock mud when no match for Anna Pavlova. This quicker ground will suit and she¿s capable of making her mark at a higher level but that applies to a few of her opponents too and she has a penalty to carry. Icon Project has improved since chasing home Dar Re Mi on debut at Sandown and is better than the bare form of the Ribblesdale as she enjoyed little luck in running; this track will suit her better than Ascot did and she remains an exciting prospect. Arthur¿s Girl finished in front of her in the Ribblesdale and will be fancied to confirm the form as she didn¿t help her chance in that race by stumbling at the start; good ground is fine for her and she certainly won¿t be inconvenienced by any rain. That quartet are the pick but Luca Cumani¿s chosen representative, Pentatonic, isn¿t dismissed whilst Dancing Abbie and Presbyterian Nun may have enough improvement in them to get into the shake-up. They have a bit to find as things stand and Dar Re Mi rates the winner in our eye.
Folk Opera (IRE) 9-2 (9-5) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 9, 9l behind Anna Pavlova (9-8) at Haydock 1m 4f fll stk Grp 2 (1) sft.
Ronaldsay 8-1 (8-12) Chased leader, led over 1f out, soon edged left, just held on, won at Warwick 1m 3f lst fll stk (1) gf in Jun beating Cosmodrome (8-12) by a ns, 7 ran.
Generous Jem 20-1 (8-7) In touch, under pressure over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 11, 33l behind Ajaan (8-10) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in May.
Ragdollianna 12-1 (9-8) Held up, headway over 3f out, kept on to chase winner final furlong, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Green Wadi (8-13) at Bath 1m 4f mdn stk (5) gf in Jun.
Arthur's Girl 7-1 (8-12) Stumbled start, held up, 7th straight, headway on outside from 2f out, went 2nd entering final furlong, no chance with easy winner, 2nd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Michita (8-12) at Ascot 1m 4f fll stk Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun.
Dancing Abbie (USA) (8-11) Dwelt, well behind until strong late headway, 3rd of 19, 5l behind Goose Bay (8-11) at San Siro 1m 3f Grp 2 (1) hvy in Jun.
Dar Re Mi (8-9) Raced in last, pushed along over 2f out, soon ridden and stayed on down outside, every chance close home, ran on, 3rd of 5, nk behind Treat Gently (8-9) at Saint-Cloud 1m 4f Grp 2 (1) sft in Jun.
Icon Project (USA) 12-1 (8-12) Took keen hold early, held up, 8th straight, not clear run, bumped inside final 2f, stayed on inside final furlong to press for 3rd near finish, 4th of 9, 7l behind Michita (8-12) at Ascot 1m 4f fll stk Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun.
Presbyterian Nun (IRE) (8-11) Held up, 13th straight, headway 3f out, stayed on under pressure to take 4th on line, 4th of 19, 7l behind Goose Bay (8-11) at San Siro 1m 3f Grp 2 (1) hvy in Jun.
Try Me (UAE) (8-11) Always in rear, 12th of 19, 21l behind Goose Bay (8-11) at San Siro 1m 3f Grp 2 (1) hvy in Jun.
Les Fazzani (IRE) 12-1 (9-10) Reared up leaving stalls and unseated rider unseated rider in race won by Navajo Moon (9-10) at Curragh 1m 1f lst fll stk gs, 19 ran.
Pentatonic 12-1 (9-5) Led until over 1f out, kept on, 4th of 11, 2l behind Classic Remark (8-7) at Newcastle 1m 2f lst fll stk (1) gs in Jun.
Silver Mitzva (IRE) (8-8) Held up on inside, pushed along straight, headway 2f out, disputing 2nd final furlong, stayed on, 3rd of 17, 4l behind Alma Mater (9-0) at Fontainebleau 1m 4f in Nov.
