led, headed 3f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on and every chance until one pace final furlong
held up 4th, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on well under pressure final furlong
behind, outpaced over 3f out, never dangerous
tracked leader, led 3f out, soon ridden, headed over 1f out, kept on final furlong
held up, headway on outside 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, held towards finish
tracked leading pair, ridden over 3f out, soon lost place, no impression final 2f
SARISKA has proved to be the best middle distance filly in training this season by winning the English and Irish Oaks and gets the positive vote to add to her winning tally in the Yorkshire equivalent, while both Dar Re Mi and Barshiba will fight it out for the minor honours. The selection scored at this track back in May and was held in high regard by her trainer Michael Bell. She did not disappoint by winning the Oaks at Epsom and proved her versatility by bolting up in heavy conditions at the Curragh last time out. She is equally at home on a faster surface and should have no problems adding another Group 1 to her score sheet. Dar Re Mi finished second in this race last year behind Lush Lashes and proved she has lost none of her zest by winning the Pretty Polly Stakes at the Curragh last time out. She enters this race in great form and therefore warrants plenty of respect. Barshiba won the Lancashire Oaks at Haydock last month followed by a listed contest at Newmarket thereafter. She was however outclassed in the Nassau Stakes at Glorious Goodwood last time out and place prize money is the best she can hope for this time around. Sariska has already proved she is the best and another Group 1 prize is hers for the taking.
Barshiba (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Soon led, brought field across to stand rail in straight, headed 3f out, soon ridden, stayed well there until no extra final 1f, 4th of 10, 5l behind Midday (8-10) at Goodwood 1m 2f fll stks Grp 1 (1) sft.
Dar Re Mi 9-2 (9-9) Made all, ridden and challenged under 2f out, joined inside final furlong, kept on well and all out, won at Curragh 1m 2f gd in Jun beating Beach Bunny (9-9) by shd, 7 ran.
Saphira's Fire (IRE) 50-1 (9-5) Held up in last trio, last and struggling entering straight, 8th of 10, 17l behind Midday (8-10) at Goodwood 1m 2f fll stks Grp 1 (1) sft.
Roman Empress (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Led, ridden 1 1/2f out, challenged 1f out, headed last 100 yards and no extra, kept on same pace, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Chinese White (9-6) at Gowran Park 1m 1f fll lst stks gd.
Sariska Evensfav (9-0) Mid-division, 7th 5f out, 4th travelling strongly 3f out, led on bridle inside final furlong, not extended, won at Curragh 1m 4f 3yo fll stks G1 hvy in Jul beating Roses For The Lady (9-0) by 3l, 10 ran.
Tamarind (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden to lead 2f out, strongly pressed, kept on well from 1f out to assert final furlong, won at Cork 1m 4f fll stks G3 sft beating Perfect Truth (8-10) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
