dwelt, held up last and off the pace, headway centre 2f out, driven to go 2nd final 75 yards, no chance with winner
prominent, went 2nd 5f out, ridden to challenge over 2f out, weakened under pressure over 1f out
held up in touch, effort 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
in touch, effort and ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
took keen hold, tracked leaders until weakened quickly over 2f out
tracked leader to 5f out, stayed prominent until ridden and weakened 2f out
took keen hold, led, ridden 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, no impression on winner and lost 2nd final 75 yards
Selinka can get the better of Barshiba and Contentious in this Listed contest, and continue the rich vein of form of the Richard Hannon camp. Barshiba was a 16-1 winner of a Listed handicap at Royal Ascot, and this is a natural step forward. That win came on fast ground, and off a mark of 95, she wouldnt have to improve too much to play a part here, although she does have to concede weight to all but one of her rivals. After chasing home the talented Mythical Kid last season, Contentious was well backed to pick up a Goodwood maiden last time. The surface that day was good,but this more testing surface shouldn't hold any concerns. Selinka has a six pound turnaround for a one and a quarter length beating by Barshiba, and this dual juvenile winner left behind a dismal re-appearance effort, finishing last in the 1,000 Guineas. Selinka can open her account for the campaign in this intriguing affair.
Barshiba (IRE) 16-1 (8-8) Held up in rear, headway 3f out, not much room over 2f out and soon switched right, headway to lead final 150 yards, edged left, ran, won at Ascot 1m lst fll hcp (1) gf in Jun beating Selinka (8-11) by 1 1/2l, 19 ran.
Selinka 33-1 (8-11) Held up in rear, good headway over 2f out, led inside final 2f, soon hung right, headed and not quicken final 150 yards, 2nd of 19, 1 1/2l behind Barshiba (8-8) at Ascot 1m lst fll hcp (1) gf in Jun.
Chantilly Tiffany 16-1 (8-7) Hampered over 2f out, always behind, 16th of 19, 23l behind Barshiba (8-8) at Ascot 1m lst fll hcp (1) gf in Jun.
Cliche (IRE) 5-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, effort and ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 19, 9l behind Barshiba (8-8) at Ascot 1m lst fll hcp (1) gf in Jun.
Contentious (USA) 9-4fav (9-0) Mid-division, ridden and headway from 2f out, challenged inside 2f out, led 1f out, driven out final furlong, won at Goodwood 1m 3yo mdn fll (5) gd in Jun beating Apple Blossom (9-0) by 2l, 11 ran.
Guarantia 18-1 (8-12) Led, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 11, 2l behind Selinka (8-12) at Newmarket 7f 2yo lst fll (1) gs in Sept.
Mimisel 20-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden to challenge over 1f out, soon one pace, 3rd of 11, 2l behind Ponty Rossa (8-12) at Warwick 7f 3yo lst stk (1) sft in Jun.
Russian Rosie (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Mid-division, effort 2f out, stayed on to chase winner final furlong, always held, 2nd of 8, 3/4l behind Darrfonah (8-12) at Newbury 1m 2f 3yo lst fll (1) gf in Jun.
Treat 8-13fav (8-12) Towards rear, headway to dispute lead over 1f out, every chance, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Darrfonah (8-12) at Newbury 1m 2f 3yo lst fll (1) gf in Jun.
Nans Joy (IRE) 5-1 (8-12) Led, challenged and edged right from over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 11, nk behind Ponty Rossa (8-12) at Warwick 7f 3yo lst stk (1) sft in Jun.
