Suroor happy with Hibaayeb

Royal Ascot heroine Hibaayeb is reported to be in the form of her life as she bids to give the Godolphin team their first taste of success in the Darley Irish Oaks.

The daughter of Singspiel was a hugely impressive winner of the Ribblesdale Stakes at Royal Ascot and tests the water in Classic company on Sunday.

Her trainer Saeed bin Suroor has been thrilled with his filly's subsequent progress and is confident of a bold show providing conditions at the Curragh do not become too testing.

"She ran a huge race last time and came out of the race really well," said bin Suroor.

"Her condition is very good and she looks better than ever at the moment.

"It's a very tough race but the filly is really happy and working very well.

"Good ground would be fine for her so I hope it is not too soft."

The Godolphin team are double-handed in the race with the Mahmood Al Zarooni-trained Miss Jean Brodie taking a big jump in class following success in a Doncaster maiden.