raced freely, led after 1f and soon clear, ridden over 3f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
dwelt, in rear, pushed along 6f out, ridden 3f out, never nearer
chased leader, ridden 3f out, every chance 2f out, soon switched left, kept on one pace final furlong
broke well, led 1f, soon steadied to rear, ridden 3f out, no headway
held up mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, chased winner final furlong
tracked leaders, led and soon hung right over 1f out, ridden out
in rear, ridden 3f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
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AVE is preferred to Splashdown and Wadaat. The three year olds look to be significantly better than their elders and Sir Michael Stoute's charge gets the verdict. Second to High Heeled in a fair contest at York, a similar display will suffice here. Splashdown bombed out badly at Newmarket on her latest start but she had won a listed event in decent style at Newbury previously. Wadaat was predictably outclassed in the Oaks but it is worth noting that she had previously finished a nose away from taking the Italian version of the classic a couple of weeks earlier. Lady Deauville, Sweet Amber and Sweet Lily were first, second and third respectively in last year's contest. They would have been far better off were this race a handicap. The second mentioned is on a seasonal reappearance so a check of the market is advised after the layoff. The remainder appear to be there in hope rather than expectation. Ave can confirm the legitimacy of her York form today.
Cape Amber (IRE) 5-1fav (8-9) Made virtually all, pushed clear 7f out, kept on well, won at Yarmouth 1m 2f fll lst stks (1) gd in Sep beating Moon Sister (8-9) by 4l, 15 ran.
Cosmea 7-1 (9-6) Held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 4th of 6, 4l behind Shavansky (9-4) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Jun.
Sweet Lilly 9-1 (9-4) Held up and keen, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 6l behind High Heeled (8-8) at York 1m 2f fll lst stks (1) gd in Jul.
Syvilla 33-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, soon one pace, 6th of 8, 12l behind Barshiba (9-9) at Newmarket 1m 4f fll lst stks (1) gd in Jul.
Wymering File (IRE) (8-13) Tracked leaders, led 2f out, easily, won at Markopoulou(GR) 1m 1f 3yo stks in Jun, 6 ran.
Splashdown 5-2 (8-8) Held up in touch, effort 2f out, soon one pace, 5th of 8, 11l behind Barshiba (9-9) at Newmarket 1m 4f fll lst stks (1) gd in Jul.
Ave 3-1 (8-8) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, not quicken, 2nd of 8, 2 1/4l behind High Heeled (8-8) at York 1m 2f fll lst stks (1) gd in Jul.
Sterling Sound (USA) 7-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, challenged over 2f out, upsides when carried right to far rail soon after, led narrowly entering final furlong, kept on well, won at Ascot 1m 3yo mdn (4) gf in Jul beating Mezenah (9-0) by nk, 7 ran.
Lady Deauville (FR) 8-1 (9-12) Tracked leader in moderate 2nd, ridden from 2 1/2f out, no impression from 2f out, 6th of 8, 16l behind She's Our Mark (9-10) at Curragh 1m 1f fll lst stks hvy in Jul.
Perfect Star 7-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, headway final furlong, stayed on towards finished, but not pace to reach leading pair, 4th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Strawberrydaiquiri (8-11) at Ascot 1m fll lst stks (1) gd in Jul.
Wadaat 14-1 (8-4) Mid-division, ridden well over 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 8, 16l behind Barshiba (9-9) at Newmarket 1m 4f fll lst stks (1) gd in Jul.
