Racecards
16:55 Ascot
Idol's Eye Diamond Ladies' Handicap (Class 3)
- 20 Runners
- Distance: 7f
- Going: Good to Firm, Good in places
- Surface: Turf
- Form 326701
- Age 6
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer N P Littmoden
- Jockey Mrs Emma Littmoden
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, soon beaten
- Form 0-40403
- Age 6
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 87
- Trainer J R Best
- Jockey Mrs S Bosley
chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
- Form 531-007
- Age 5
- Weight 10-5
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer R A Kvisla
- Jockey Mrs C Graberg
slowly into stride, towards rear, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on
- Form 9-54406
- Age 6
- Weight 10-5
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer W M Brisbourne
- Jockey Ms N Carberry
mid-division, headway 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on to go 3rd inside final furlong
- Form 018163
- Age 6
- Weight 10-3
- Official Rating 83
- Trainer D Nicholls
- Jockey Ms K Walsh
prominent, every chance 2f out, one pace final furlong
- Form 117240
- Age 5
- Weight 10-2
- Official Rating 82
- Trainer Stef Higgins
- Jockey Mrs S Liddiard
prominent for 5f
- Form 554150
- Age 7
- Weight 10-2
- Official Rating 82
- Trainer Miss Gay Kelleway
- Jockey Miss A Elsey
soon pushed along and never better than mid-division
- Form 4-09395
- Age 4
- Weight 10-1
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer E J Alston
- Jockey Miss Michelle Saunders
chased leaders, not clear run and switched left over 1f out, kept on
- Form 556662
- Age 9
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer Miss B Sanders
- Jockey Mrs C Bartley
went right start, soon chasing leaders, led 2f out until over 1f out, one pace final furlong
- Form 2-62630
- Age 9
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer B Ellison
- Jockey Miss L Ellison
never better than mid-division
- Form 991212
- Age 3
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer Miss V Haigh
- Jockey Miss Serena Brotherton
bumped start, behind, stayed on final furlong, never troubled leaders
- Form 90-2141
- Age 5
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 76
- Trainer H Morrison
- Jockey Miss F Cumani
chased leaders, led briefly over 1f out, weakened final furlong
- Form P-0237F
- Age 4
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 75
- Trainer C G Cox
- Jockey Miss J Ferguson
led until over 2f out, pressed leaders, kept on
- Form 866422
- Age 7
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 75
- Trainer J Akehurst
- Jockey Miss E J Jones
mid-division, headway over 2f out, led briefly over 1f out, kept on same pace
Divine River
15- Form 166
- Age 3
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 79
- Trainer A P Jarvis
- Jockey Miss Kelly Burke
slowly into stride, soon mid-division, weakened 2f out
- Form 010384
- Age 8
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 71
- Trainer P G Murphy
- Jockey Mrs S Moore
mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden and every chance 1f out, kept on close home
- Form 453643
- Age 6
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 70
- Trainer A M Balding
- Jockey Miss M Sowerby
went right and slowly away, towards rear, some late headway, never troubled leaders
- Form 544123
- Age 4
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 68
- Trainer Mrs N Macauley
- Jockey Mrs M Morris
held up behind, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on, driven out
- Form 086940
- Age 8
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 58
- Trainer J J Bridger
- Jockey Miss J Riding
prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten
- Form 664372
- Age 7
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 53
- Trainer B R Johnson
- Jockey Miss A Wallace
chased leaders for 4f, gradually faded
- Form 078831
- Age 6
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 70
- Trainer G & J Moore
- Jockey Miss Hayley Moore
Nonrunner
Verdict
The race for the diamond pendant can go to Royal Dignitary over a whole host of challengers including Blue Java, Logsdail, Paraguay and Katiypour to name but a few. Dandy Nicholls is a past-master at laying one out for a special event, and with a low draw to help in stall six, Royal Dignitary can prove the answer under Katy Walsh. Ruby's sister has been earning rave reviews for her style of riding, mainly in bumpers, and she sits on York third Royal Dignitary for the first time. The six-year-old remains well treated despite winning twice this season, and as long as the track is not hit by more rain, can go close. Blue Java has the assistance of the lovely Francesca Cumani, and he too lines up in a bit of form, having scrambled home at Goodwood, while Logsdail hails from the in-form Gary Moore yard and is partnered by the trainer's daughter Hayley. Serena Brotherton travels down to ride Paraguay for Vicky High, and the former Mick Channon inmate will have his supporters as well. He could have done with a kinder draw, but the going should now be perfect for him. Katiypour has one of the most experienced ladies on board in Carol Bartley though, and is massively better off at the weights with Paraguay for a length beating at Epsom. Many in with chances then, but we return to Royal Dignitary as the pick.
Formwatch
Kindlelight Debut 8-1 (9-7) Held up in touch, ridden well over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on well, won at W'hampton 7f fll hcp (3) pol beating Toffee Vodka (9-8) by 2 1/2l, 9 ran.
Mine Behind 16-1 (8-7) Mid-division, effort on inside over 2f out, kept on, not reach leading pair, 3rd of 15, 1/2l behind King's Caprice (9-6) at Chepstow 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Emilio 100-1 (9-11) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 13, 9l behind Paper Talk (9-13) at Newbury 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
Roman Maze 12-1 (9-6) Dwelt towards rear, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 7, 2l behind Wyatt Earp (9-4) at York 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Royal Dignitary (USA) 7-1 (9-11) Tracked leader and keen, led 3f out, ridden well over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Gallantry (9-13) at York 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Tyzack (IRE) 20-1 (9-11) Raced stands side, mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 19, 9l behind Smart Enough (9-8) at Newmarket 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Boundless Prospect (USA) 20-1 (9-11) Raced far side, held up in rear, switched right 2f out, ridden and no impression, 18th of 19, 22l behind Smart Enough (9-8) at Newmarket 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Looks Could Kill (USA) 8-1 (9-5) Held up, ridden over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Knot In Wood (8-11) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Katiypour (IRE) 7-2 (9-12) Held up towards rear in touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong to take 2nd post, 2nd of 7, 1l behind Paraguay (8-10) at Epsom 1m 1f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Everest (IRE) 14-1 (9-8) Raced stands side, held up, never troubled leaders, 11th of 19, 7l behind Smart Enough (9-8) at Newmarket 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Paraguay (USA) 6-1 (8-4) Held up, in rear, headway approaching final furlong, challenged winner inside final furlong, not quicken near finish, 2nd of 6, nk behind Multidimensional (9-7) at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp (2) gf.
Blue Java 11-4fav (8-8) Always prominent, led over 2f out, soon ridden, just held on, won at Goodwood 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jun beating Dr Synn (7-12) by a shd, 9 ran.
Surwaki (USA) 16-1 (8-9) Tracked leader, effort 2f out, every chance over 1f out, weakening when clipped heels inside final furlong and fell in race won by Paper Talk (9-13) at Newbury 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gd, 13 ran.
Grizedale (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) Settled in rear, headway 2f out, every chance entering final furlong, edged right, kept on, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Paper Talk (9-13) at Newbury 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
Divine River 33-1 (9-0) Pulled hard, soon tracked leading pair, ridden and weakened rapidly over 3f out, last of 6, 28l behind Grain of Truth (8-9) at Lingfield 1m 2f fll hcp (3) pol.
Greenwood 6-1co-fav (10-10) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway 3f out, one pace, 4th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Stagnite (9-4) at Salisbury 6f ldy rds hcp (5) gf.
Arctic Desert 6-1co-fav (10-4) Held up behind, ridden and rapid headway 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra close home, 3rd of 13, 3/4l behind Stagnite (9-4) at Salisbury 6f ldy rds hcp (5) gf.
Lincolneurocruiser 5-1jt-fav (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Le Chiffre (8-9) at Haydock 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Border Edge 16-1 (9-2) Always towards rear, last of 11, 14l behind Linda's Colin (8-13) at Newbury 7f app hcp (5) gf.
Treetops Hotel (IRE) 9-2 (8-9) Held up behind, headway over 1f out, ran on strongly inside final furlong to snatch 2nd post, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Siena Star (9-2) at Warwick 1m 3f hcap (6) gf in Jun.
Logsdail 9-4fav (9-10) Held up in rear, headway from 2f out, strong run on outer final furlong, led final strides, won at Kempton 1m hcp 0-70 (5) pol beating Takes Tutu (9-8) by a nk, 13 ran.
Royal Sailor (IRE) 66-1 (10-0) In touch, ridden 3f out, weakened, 13th of 15, 16l behind Start of Authority (9-4) at Brighton 1m hcp 0-60 (6) frm.
Renegade (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 10, 8l behind Envision (9-1) at Epsom 7f clm (5) gf.