led 1f, tracked leader after, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
keen, in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
prominent, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, soon one pace
keen, held up in touch, headway to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra near finish
held up, pushed along 3f out, switched right over 1f out, ran on final furlong, gaining towards finish
held up towards rear, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 1f out
keen, led after 1f, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
keen, held up, in rear, outpaced over 2f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish
A tough one to call and Elusive Flash is only a tentative selection ahead of Medley and Chantilly Tiffany. There may also be more to come form Telltime and Andrew Balding's filly is one to monitor closely in the betting. Telltime has made steady progress and, having proved her stamina for the trip here last time out, she could be good value to at least make the frame. Chantilly Tiffany has been highly-tried and her form figures do not tell the whole story. This is more her grade and a bold show can be expected. Medley has only finished out of the place once in seven previous starts and has a consistent profile. The daughter of Danehill Dancer does not always find as much as expected, though. And Dane O'Neill will need to deliver her just right if the Queen's filly is to prevail. Therefore, we prefer to take a chance with Elusive Flash, who was a very expensive purchase as a two-year-old. Admittedly, she was well beaten in a Listed race at Warwick last month, so does need to show a bit more resolution. However, her previous third in the Group 2 Fred Darling Stakes sets the standard today and, even under top weight, Michael Jarvis' filly has to be given a solid chance to get back to winning ways.
Elusive Flash (USA) 6-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden and effort over 2f out, soon faded, 10th of 11, 21l behind Ponty Rossa (8-12) at Warwick 7f 3yo lst stk (1) sft in Jun.
Guarantia 20-1 (8-12) Took keen hold, tracked leaders until weakened quickly over 2f out, last of 9, 18l behind Selinka (9-1) at Sandown 1m 3yo lst fll (1) gs.
Medley 9-1 (9-7) Raced stands side, held up, headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong, not pace of winner, 3rd of 19, 2 1/2l behind Tarteel (9-5) at Newmarket 7f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Tagula Sunrise (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Held up mid-division, effort and headway over 2f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 11, 4l behind Countdown (8-10) at York 7f hcp 0-100 (2) hvy.
Chantilly Tiffany 16-1 (8-12) Prominent, ridden to challenge over 2f out, weakened under pressure over 1f out, 6th of 9, 5l behind Selinka (9-1) at Sandown 1m 3yo lst fll (1) gs.
Robema 9-2 (9-4) Prominent and raced keen, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 2nd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Pick A Nice Name (8-6) at Pontefract 6f fll hcp (3) sft.
World's Heroine (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, headway after 3f, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace, 7th of 17, 4 1/2l behind Blithe (8-12) at Newmarket 7f 2yo fll hcp (2) gs in Sept.
Damelza (IRE) 10-1 (9-11) Held up, headway 2f out, ridden to chase leaders, not much room over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 5th of 12, 10l behind Emperor's Well (8-9) at Ripon 1m hcp 0-90 (5) hvy.
Telltime (IRE) 16-1 (8-0) Raced stands side, tracked leaders, ridden and every chance 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 19, 2 1/2l behind Tarteel (9-5) at Newmarket 7f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
High 'n Dry (IRE) 5-2fav (8-12) Took keen hold, led, ridden over 1f out, soon headed, one pace final furlong, 4th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Cactus Rose (9-3) at Brighton 1m 3yo mdn (5) gf.
