NEWMARKET (JULY) 15:35

All 7 ran.

Time: 1m 26.91s Closing Sectional: (3f): 35.75s (104.2%)

Overrounds: Industry SP 113%, Betfair SP 99.6%

In theory the winner had plenty in hand on form and didn't need to run quite to her best to come out on top, with her less highly tried opponents all seemingly improved, though in truth she did really well to come out on top in a steadily-run race, clearly better than the result and easily the most likely of these to make an impact at top level.

BLUE BAYOU over 1f longer trip, made most of good opportunity, not needing to improve in this lesser company, though she overcame a positional disadvantage in some style; held up, travelled well, good headway 2f out, led inside final 1f, ran on; remains open to improvement and worth her place in the Rockfel or something similar.

FIREGLOW ran well upped in grade, though she couldn't have been seen to any better advantage unless she had slipped the field completely; disputed lead, ridden over 2f out, every chance inside final 1f, not quicken close home.

MARENKO up in grade, showed much improved form, though she, along with the second, very much had the run of the race; led, travelled well, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final 1f, no extra final 50 yds; worth another try at 6f; may do better still.

OPAL TIARA (IRE) wasn't up to the task, in a better race still, though she ran well in form terms, even if she may be flattered by the steady pace; in touch, pushed along over 2f out, made no impression.

SQUASH after just 7 days off, seemed to excel herself, though there must be a chance a steadily-run race flatters her; soon steadied at back of field, effort 3f out, not quicken.

HAWKSMOOR (IRE) had created a really good impression when winning a maiden at Kempton, and though this form is broadly on a par with that, it was somewhat disappointing she didn't go on as promised; tracked pace, pushed along 3f out, not quicken after 2f out; may yet do better.

BINT AL REEM (IRE) appeared to run at least as well as when winning on debut, though in practice she promised more than she delivered, seeming to lose her action and allowed to come home in her own time; tracked pace, travelled well, effort over 2f out, faltered soon after, not persevered with once held; remains with potential.