went right start, soon chased leaders, ridden 3f out, lost place and weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, headway over 2f out, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on same pace
towards rear, ridden 2f out never able to challenge
with leader, ridden and lost place over 2f out, soon weakened
led 2f chased leaders, headway 3f out, ridden and every chance 2f out, stayed on until no extra inside final furlong
held up, ridden over 2f out, never on terms
slightly hampered after start, behind, headway 3f out, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, stayed on final furlong, no impression
led after 2f, ridden over 2f out, hard pressed from over 1f out, stayed on gamely inside final furlong, just held on
mid-division, headway 3f out, ridden 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on just held
An interesting Ribbledale Stakes can go to Fashionable, with Something Exciting and Twyla Tharp possibly proving to be her biggest dangers. Unbeaten in two starts, the Barry Hills-trained selection has looked very promising indeed in winning those races, the latest at Listed level. She deserves to take her chance at this level and, from an in-form yard, can run a big race. It is slightly surprising to see the Oaks runner-up, Something Exciting, take her place but, given that connections are clearly happy with her, she warrants the utmost respect. Silk And Scarlet was four-and-a-half lengths behind her there, but Twyla Tharp created a very good impression when winning at Goodwood last time, and she is respected, even though this is a big step up in class. Thakafaat was beaten a length-and-a-half by Something Exciting in the Lupe Stakes in May, so also holds claims, while Sir Michael Stoute's Asawer, a well-bred filly, is sure to build on her Salisbury win, although she will need to. Desert Move has two lengths to find on Fashionable based on Newmarket form, and the Musidora Stakes winner, Secret History, holds place claims but will maybe find two or three too good for her today. Overall, then, the vote goes to Fashionable.
Anaamil (IRE) 11-10fav (8-9) Started slowly, headway after 2f, went 2nd 5f out, ridden over 2f out, led inside final furlong, pushed out, won at Haydock 1m 3f 3yo mdn (5) gs in May beating Evolution Ex (9-0) by 2l, 7 ran.
Asawer (IRE) 5-2fav (8-7) Prominent, ridden and chased leader 5f out, led over 2f out, driven clear final furlong, readily, won at Salisbury 1m 2f fll mdn (5) gf in May beating Love Always (8-7) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Desert Move (IRE) 25-1 (8-10) Steadied start, held up, headway on outside over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on, 4th of 7, 2 1/2l behind Fashionable (8-10) at Newmarket 1m 2f lst fll stk (1) gf in May.
Fashionable 11-10fav (8-10) Pulled hard early, held up, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead just inside final furlong, ran on, won at Newmarket 1m 2f lst fll stk (1) gf in May beating Hallowed Dream (8-10) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Secret History (USA) 7-1 (8-11) Led, joined approaching 2f out, soon headed, and outpaced over 1f out, stayed on again inside final furlong, last of 3, 3l behind Sundrop (9-6) at Epsom 1m 1f fll stk Grp 3 (1) gd.
Silk And Scarlet 25-1 (9-0) Settled well in rear, headway over 2f out, ridden and hung left, not pace to trouble leaders, 5th of 12, 5l behind Eswarah (9-0) at Epsom 1m 4f fll stks Grp 1 (1) gd.
Something Exciting 7-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, hampered and checked one mile out, steady headway to chase winner 2f out, stayed on well, no impression final furlong, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Eswarah (9-0) at Epsom 1m 4f fll stks Grp 1 (1) gd.
Thakafaat (IRE) 11-2 (8-11) Led after 1f, hard pressed from over 2f out, ran on under pressure, headed 1f out, kept on well, 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Something Exciting (8-11) at Goodwood 1m 2f lst fll stk (1) gf in May.
Twyla Tharp (IRE) 7-2 (8-11) Held up in mid-division, slightly hampered 5f out, smooth headway over 2f out, quickened to lead over 1f out, pushed clear final furlong, impressive, won at Goodwood 1m 1f 3yo mdn fll (5) gs in May beating Lady Diktat (8-11) by 5l, 11 ran.
