in rear, ridden in last 2f out, late progress final furlong, never a factor
mid-division, ridden 2f out, weakened
chased leaders, ridden in 6th 2f out, weakened
led and clear early, pushed along and reduced advantage 3f out, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, soon no impression on leaders
chased leaders, ridden in 4th 2f out, 4th 1f out, kept on in 3rd inside final furlong
rear of mid-division, pushed along 2f out, ridden in 9th 1f out, kept on without threatening
mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression, never a factor
mid-division, pushed along and went 5th 2f out, ridden in 5th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leader in 2nd, ridden under 2f out, dropped to 6th 1f out, no extra
chased leaders, 2nd 2f out, ridden in 2nd over 1f out, headway to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well under pressure close home, all out
dwelt, in rear, ridden 2f out, kept on without threatening final furlong
rear of mid-division, no impression from 2f out, weakened
always behind, never a factor
slowly into stride, always behind, never a factor
chased leaders, headway into close 3rd and ridden 1f out, close 2nd and edged right under pressure inside final furlong, kept on well close home, strongly pressed winner to line
Verhoyen has a tremendous record around here and arrives in fine form having finished a close second at Tipperary on Friday. Geological gained the 15th victory of his career at Down Royal but was pulled out of a race at Tipperary on Friday when the ground durned soft. Crystal Black led close home in a Ballinrobe maiden over an extended 1m1f so this looks sharp enough for his handicap debut. RAMIRO's two victories last summer came on heavy going and it was yielding when he scored at Limerick last month so the likely further rain would greatly enhance his claims. Pretty Boy Floyd loves it around here and though high enough in the weights has his rider's claim as a huge plus. Miss Molly T has been staying on over 7f but Independent Missy is best at this trip and would have to be a threat at her best. Tresorier and Resourceful Man were engaged in the 2.07 at Cork yesterday.
Crystal Black (IRE) 15-2 (9-7) Chased leaders in 5th, pushed along 2f out, headway on outer into 3rd and ridden 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on strongly close home, won at Ballinrobe 1m 1f mdn gd in Jul beating Witham River (9-7) by 3l, 9 ran.
Independent Missy (IRE) 5-1fav (9-6) Mid-division on stand's side, ridden and closer in 6th 1 1/2f out, no impression, 8th of 17, 3 3/4l behind Fastnet Crown (9-6) at Curragh 6f hcp gf in Jun.
Ramiro (IRE) 15-2 (10-0) Tracked leader, 3rd on inner halfway, 2nd early straight and pushed along to lead 1f out, soon ridden and 1 length advantage 100 yards out, held on well closing stages, won at Limerick 7f hcp Yielding in Jul beating Wee Pablo (9-9) by hd, 13 ran.
Pretty Boy Floyd (IRE) 25-1 (8-7) Always towards rear, never a factor, 14th of 17, 10 1/4l behind Urban Beat (10-0) at Curragh 5f hcp gf in Jun.
Mickey The Steel 4-1 (9-7) Soon prominent, pushed along over 2f out, no extra and one pace from over 1f out, 8th of 15, 9 1/2l behind Stag Night (9-7) at Navan 6f mdn gd in Jul.
Miss Molly T (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 15, 1 1/4l behind Sindhia (8-10) at Curragh 7f hcp fll gd in Jun.
Linda Barrett (IRE) 125-1 (9-0) Soon chased leaders, disputed 8th halfway, soon pushed along, no extra inside final furlong, 11th of 13, 9 1/4l behind Sonaiyla (9-8) at Curragh 6f Grp 3 fll stks (1) Yielding in Jun.
Trueba (IRE) 7-1 (10-2) Bumped leaving stalls and slowly into stride, rear of mid-division, ridden in 7th 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 5th of 10, 3l behind Dandyville (9-6) at Naas 6f hcp gd in Jul.
Mogwli (IRE) 11-1 (9-13) Disputed lead, ridden and headed 2f out, 4th over 1f out, no impression, 4th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Dandyville (9-6) at Naas 6f hcp gd in Jul.
Texas Rock (IRE) 28-1 (9-12) Mid-division early, towards rear halfway, pushed along early straight, ridden and no impression over 1f out, no extra, kept on one pace, last of 13, 4 1/2l behind Ramiro (10-0) at Limerick 7f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Tresorier 33-1 (8-8) Waited with, soon towards rear, 13th approaching straight where raced on outer, kept on same pace without threatening, 10th of 15, 7l behind Nebo (9-13) at Fairyhouse 7f hcp gd in Jul.
San Aer (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Chased leaders on inner, 6th halfway, ridden and headway entering straight, close 5th when not clear run on rail under 1f out, no extra, kept on one pace, 7th of 14, 5 3/4l behind Kaaranah (9-0) at Galway 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Majeski Man (IRE) 5-1 (10-2) Chased leaders, close up and disputed briefly after 3f, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out, under pressure in 2nd over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 10th of 16, 5 1/2l behind Cactus Tree (9-1) at Leopardstown 7f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Linus Larrabee (IRE) 15-2 (9-12) Slowly into stride and pushed along briefly, waited with, keen, 10th approaching halfway, headway straight, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 8th of 14, 7 3/4l behind Foreign Legion (9-7) at Dundalk 7f pol in Dec.
Dragons Call (IRE) 10-3fav (10-2) Prominent behind clear leader, took closer order and pushed along briefly after halfway, travelling smoothly and on terms from 2f out, soon pushed along again, headed over 1f out, one pace, 4th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Pretty Smart (9-10) at Cork 6f hcp gf in Jul.
Verhoyen 9-2 (9-6) Pushed along early, soon chased leaders on stands' side, pushed along in 5th 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on well under pressure inside final furlong, went 2nd close home, not reach winner, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Strong Johnson (9-6) at Tipperary 5f sft in Aug.
Geological (IRE) 6-1 (9-2) Pushed along early, soon tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along to challenge 2f out, ridden and disputed lead 1 1/2f out, soon edged right, led over 100 yards out, kept on well, won at Down Royal 7f hcp gf in Jul beating Sh Boom (10-0) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.
Goodnight Girl (IRE) 25-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, mid-division halfway, pushed along 2f out, 6th and ridden over 1f out, no impression and kept on one pace inside final furlong, 8th of 19, 3 3/4l behind Major Power (8-7) at Curragh 6f hcp gd in Jul.
Screen Siren (IRE) 10-1 (9-10) Soon switched to stands' side and raced in rear of mid-division, progress 1f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace closing stages, 8th of 15, 6 1/4l behind Provocateuse (9-7) at Curragh 5f hcp gd in Jul.
Resourceful Man (IRE) 6-1 (9-6) Held up towards rear, progress under 2f out, ridden into 4th 1 1/2f out, no impression 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 11, 1 1/4l behind Puerto De Vega (9-10) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Jul.
