tracked leader in 2nd, driven along over 2f out, 3rd and no impression from over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
made all, ridden to lead and soon switched right over to rail, extended advantage to 4 lengths approaching straight, driven along from 2f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, kept on well, all out to hold on close home
chased leaders on outer, 6th early straight, went 3rd under pressure inside final furlong, kept on same pace without reaching principals
slowly away and always towards rear, eased when beaten over 1f out
never better than mid-division, never a factor
rear of mid-division, 12th over 2f out, soon hung left, kept on final furlong without threatening
tracked leaders on inner in 3rd, ridden entering straight, no extra from 2f out, weakened
tracked leaders on inner, 4th entering straight, went 2nd over 1f out, ridden to challenge inside final furlong, kept on well under pressure, just failed
mid-division on outer, 8th halfway, no impression from 2f out, kept on one pace
always behind
mid-division, 5th entering straight, driven along from 2f out, kept on one pace into 4th final furlong
held up in rear of mid-division, some headway early straight, 8th over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
never a factor
chased leaders, 4th halfway, driven along entering straight, no extra from over 2f out, weakened
never a factor, mid-division best, weakened from 2f out
always towards rear
Blackwitch Woman had John Veale and My St Clair close behind when making all at Tipperary. She's a little worse off at the weights here but the placed horses had every chance and the positions can be confirmed. Beauthea won at this meeting a year ago and though that was over 7f she is equally at home over this trip and has dropped to a very fair mark. TALKIN KATE was having just her fifth start when scoring at Naas under a claimer. She had a little more in hand than that narrow verdict suggests and though 7lbs higher this time she can progress again and take this. Captain Henry took advantage of a lenient mark at Dundalk last week and a 5lbs rise is by no means excessive.
John Veale (USA) 8-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, headway into 2nd entering straight, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 14, 3/4l behind Blackwitch Woman (9-5) at Tipperary 1m 1f hcp 50-75 gd.
Blackwitch Woman (IRE) 9-1 (9-5) Made all, ridden 2f out, kept on well from over 1f out, won at Tipperary 1m 1f hcp 50-75 gd beating John Veale (9-6) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
Beauthea (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Prominent, 5th entering straight, soon ridden, 3rd and kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 17, 1 1/2l behind Simla Sunset (9-3) at Leopardstown 1m fll hcp 60-90 gd.
Popspeed (IRE) 9-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out, soon no extra, eased final furlong, tailed off, last of 7, 29l behind Napa Starr (9-9) at Leopardstown 1m hcp 60-90 gf in Jul.
Peculiar Prince (IRE) 9-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, 2nd 3f out, ridden in 3rd 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 6th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Endless Expanse (9-2) at Leopardstown 1m 1f hcp 50-85 gf.
Sainglend 16-1 (9-9) Mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden in 8th 2f out, no impression and kept on one pace, 8th of 14, 6l behind Blackwitch Woman (9-5) at Tipperary 1m 1f hcp 50-75 gd.
My St Clair (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden into 4th 2f out, no impression in 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 14, 1 3/4l behind Blackwitch Woman (9-5) at Tipperary 1m 1f hcp 50-75 gd.
Talkin Kate (IRE) 11-2 (8-9) Chased leaders, 3rd 2f out, led under 1f out, kept on well, eased near line, just held on, won at Naas 1m app hcp 50-75 gf in Jul beating Appletreemagic (9-5) by hd, 12 ran.
The Mighty Atom (USA) 10-1 (9-11) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra in 6th 1f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 18, 8l behind Thats A Fret (9-5) at Curragh 6f hcp 50-80 gd in Jul.
Badge of Honour 33-1 (11-2) Mid-division racing keenly on outer, weakened approaching straight, tailed off, last of 13, well behind Paramount (11-8) at Tipperary 1m 6f Apprentice Handicap (50-75) (4yo+) fm in Jun.
Miss Cueta (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Mid-division, 10th halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out, kept on one pace, 11th of 17, 11l behind Gracchus (8-13) at Leopardstown 7f hcp 50-75 gd in Jul.
Cristal Island (IRE) 25-1 (9-7) Mid-division, dropped towards rear 3f out, ridden entering straight, stayed on into 9th 1f out, kept on final furlong, 5th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Bipasha (9-3) at Leopardstown 1m app hcp 50-70 gf.
Frenka (IRE) 14-1 (9-6) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 10th of 14, 11l behind Bipasha (9-3) at Leopardstown 1m app hcp 50-70 gf.
Al Khawarezmi 16-1 (9-6) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway under 2f out, 7th entering straight, 5th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 18, 6l behind Days Ahead (9-6) at Galway 1m 3yo hcp 50-70 gf in Jul.
Tradewinds 20-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 5th 2f out, 6th 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 13, 8l behind Gra Geal Mo Chroi (9-1) at Ballinrobe 1m 1f hcp 50-75 in Jul.
No Trimmings (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out, weakened, 14th of 17, 19l behind Gracchus (8-13) at Leopardstown 7f hcp 50-75 gd in Jul.
Captain Henry (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden 2f out, kept on in 5th 1f out, ran on well final furlong to lead close home, won at Dundalk 1m hcp 50-70 pol beating King Of Aran (9-3) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Silly Dancer (IRE) 9-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 7th 2f out, 4th over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 14, 2 3/4l behind Bipasha (9-3) at Leopardstown 1m app hcp 50-70 gf.
Silver Abby (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden in 6th 2f out, no extra and weakened over 1f out, last of 14, 20l behind Captain Henry (9-5) at Dundalk 1m hcp 50-70 pol.
Phantasy Rock (IRE) 9-2 (9-2) Chased leaders on inner, 6th entering straight, 4th 2f out, soon ridden, led 1f out, kept on well, won at Killarney 1m hcp 47-60 gf beating Master Of Light (9-1) by 3/4l, 15 ran.
Foxillian (IRE) 3-1fav (8-13) Prominent, led under pressure over 1f out, kept on final furlong, headed close home, 2nd of 15, 1l behind Ultra Cool (9-7) at Roscommon 7f 3yo hcp 47-65 gf.
