held up in rear, ridden over 4f out, never dangerous
held up, ridden over 3f out, headway over 2f out, kept on final furlong
slowly into stride, held up, ridden over 3f out, headway over 2f out, led and edged right inside final furlong, ridden out
in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, in touch, ridden over 3f out, headway over 2f out, led briefly just inside final furlong, kept on
held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, hung left and led over 1f out, headed just inside final furlong, one pace
tracked leaders, weakened over 3f out
tracked leaders, led over 8f out, soon clear, ridden 3f out, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, led over 9f out, headed over 8f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
refused to race, took no part
led, headed over 9f out, ridden over 3f out, soon outpaced
Eswarah is back amongst her own sex now and can bounce back to form, with Playful Act, Punctilious and Dash To The Top seen as the main dangers. Eswarah fulfilled all expectations when landing the Vodafone Oaks in June and connections then thought long and hard before pitching her in against the big boys in the King George. She was allowed to take her chance after pleasing in a prep gallop, but on the day she got a bit upset beforehand and never managed to give of her best. Recent reports indicate that she is ready to run a big race, and she can pay to follow today. John Gosden has been in terrific form and has already nominated Playful Act as his best chance of a winner over the three days, so she should be on the premises as well. Second in the Irish Oaks, she should at least hold Dash To The Top on that form. With Godolphin back amongst the winners, it would be folly to rule out Punctilious entirely, but the ground was much softer when she scored in Listed company at Newbury, and she too appears held by Playful Act on Lancashire Oaks running. Iota was impressive in the German Oaks but this is tougher, and Shamdala has to make the leap from French Listed company, so Eswarah can make her class tell today.
Hazarista (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Pulled hard in mid-division, badly hampered approaching 3f out and dropped to rear, no chance after, 9th of 11, 11l behind Alexander Goldrun (9-3) at Goodwood 1m 2f fll stks Grp 1 (1) gs in Jul.
Lune D'or (FR) (8-13) Held up, good headway over 1f out, finished well, 3rd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Touch Of Land (9-2) at Vichy 1m 2f Grp 3 gd in Jul.
Punctilious 15-8fav (9-2) Held up, headway on outside from 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, pushed out, comfortably, won at Newbury 1m 4f lst fll stk (1) gs in Jul beating Natalie Jane (8-4) by 2l, 8 ran.
Aunt Julia 25-1 (8-4) Dwelt, held up, headway when not clear run 2f out, 3rd and held when not clear run briefly inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Punctilious (9-2) at Newbury 1m 4f lst fll stk (1) gs in Jul.
Dash To The Top 4-1fav (9-0) Held up, 8th and ridden straight, kept on same pace from 2f out, 5th of 13, 10l behind Shawanda (9-0) at Curragh 1m 4f fll stks Grp 1 (1) gf in Jul.
Eswarah 9-1 (8-6) Held up in touch, driven to press leaders over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 12, 18l behind Azamour (9-7) at Newbury 1m 4f Grp 1 (1) gf in Jul.
Favourita 6-1 (8-11) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 8, 8l behind Bon Nuit (8-11) at Sandown 1m 3yo lst fll (1) gf in Jul.
Iota (GER) (9-2) Made most, ran on strongly, won at Hamburg 1m 3f fll stks Grp 1 sft in Jun beating North Queen (9-2) by 4l, 12 ran.
Playful Act (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, progress early straight, moderate 2nd from 1 1/2f out, no impression, 2nd of 13, 5l behind Shawanda (9-0) at Curragh 1m 4f fll stks Grp 1 (1) gf in Jul.
Right Key (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Held up in touch, 9th and driven along entering straight, stayed on from over 1f out, 4th of 13, 8l behind Shawanda (9-0) at Curragh 1m 4f fll stks Grp 1 (1) gf in Jul.
Shamdala (IRE) (8-9) Ridden along in rear, strong headway over 1f out, led final furlong, won at Longchamp 1m 4f lst stk gd in Jul beating Fraloga (9-0) by 1l, 5 ran.
