tracked leader, pulled hard, led just over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, in command final furlong, ran on well
raced keenly, led until just over 2f out, weakened 1f out
not much room on inside after 1f, held up, headway over 3f out, switched right over 2f out, chased winner briefly inside final 2f, edged left entering final furlong, one pace
slowly into stride, held up in last, switched right over 3f out, switched left over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, gaining towards finish, went 3rd close home
mid-division, effort when tightened up just inside final 3f, headway 2f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, no impression
held up towards rear, switched left over 2f out, headway when not clear run over 1f out, staying on and disputing 3rd when entering final furlong, no impression
chased leaders, beaten when edged left well over 1f out, weakened final furlong
held up in 4th, pushed along over 3f out, edged right over 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, hung left when weakening inside final furlong
A good contest where HIGH HEELED is the one they all have to beat, while Flame Of Gibraltar looks a leading player. Barry Hills has his string in decent form and Investec Oaks third High Heeled has impressed in two of her three starts this season. Top-rated in this field, she receives the age allowance and acts well on this ground, and she will be a tough nut to crack. Flame Of Gibraltar ran second in the Ribblesdale, earning a 15lbs hike by the assessor as a result. That still gives her plenty to find with the selection, but she is open to plenty of improvement and Henry Cecil is no stranger to success in this race, so he will know what is needed. Take The Hint has a bit to find with Flame Of Gibraltar on their Royal Ascot running, but John Gosden's string have enjoyed better form since then and she may well be able to show a significant improvement, so is not dismissed. July Jasmine also reopposes that latter pair and should not be far away. Miracle Seeker looks the best of the older runners, but High Heeled looks the one to be on.
Barshiba (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Pulled hard, hung left throughout, led 10f out, clear halfway, reduced lead over 3f out, headed 2f out, lost 2nd over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 7l behind Bronze Cannon (9-3) at Royal Ascot 1m 4f Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun.
Miracle Seeker 6-1 (8-6) Took keen hold, mainly chased leading pair, ridden, outpaced over 2f out, one pace, no chance with front pair after, 3rd of 7, 4l behind Gravitation (8-6) at Goodwood 1m 6f fll stks G3 (1) gf in Jul '08.
Saphira's Fire (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Mid-division, improved to track leaders 3f out, ridden 2f out, no impression after, 3rd of 8, 2 3/4l behind Crystal Capella (8-10) at Newmarket 1m 4f fll stks G2 (1) gd in Oct.
Starfala 13-2 (8-12) Slowly into stride, soon mid-division on outer, stayed on from over 1f out, 4th of 9, 5l behind Suzi's Decision (8-12) at Haydock 1m 4f fll lst stks (1) gd in May.
Fallen In Love 7-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, pushed along, unable to quicken over 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, no chance with front pair, 3rd of 9, 2l behind Splashdown (8-12) at Newbury 1m 2f 3yo lst fll (1) gf in Jun.
High Heeled (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, 9th straight, headway on outside from over 2f out, chased winner 2f out, lost 2nd and ridden when slightly hampered over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 10, 2 3/4l behind Sariska (9-0) at Epsom Downs 1m 4f 3yo Fll Grp 1 (1) gd in Jun.
July Jasmine (USA) 8-1 (8-12) Raced keenly in 4th, chased leaders 2f out, no impression over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 5th of 10, 6l behind Flying Cloud (8-12) at Royal Ascot 1m 4f Group 2 fll stks (3yo) (1) gf in Jun.
Take The Hint 7-2 (8-12) Behind, kept on one pace final 2f, never troubled leaders, 6th of 10, 8l behind Flying Cloud (8-12) at Royal Ascot 1m 4f Group 2 fll stks (3yo) (1) gf in Jun.
Flame Of Gibraltar (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Mid-division, headway and chased leaders 2f out, took 2nd 1f out, no chance with winner final furlong, 2nd of 10, 4l behind Flying Cloud (8-12) at Royal Ascot 1m 4f Group 2 fll stks (3yo) (1) gf in Jun.
