mid-division, ridden and no impression early straight, went 5th 1f out, kept on same pace but no chance with easy winner
chased clear leaders, moderate 7th halfway, much closer 5f out, no impression in 7th over 1f out
chased clear leaders, 4th halfway, much closer 5f out, led 2f out, soon strongly pressed and headed 1f out, soon no chance with easy winner
led and soon clear with 2nd, reduced advantage after halfway and headed 5f out, soon no extra and weakened, tailed off
mid-division, moderate 9th halfway, much closer 5f out, 5th approaching straight, no extra from 1 1/2f out
always towards rear, never a factor
mid-division, moderate 10th halfway, much closer 5f out, no extra from early straight
held up in rear, headway on outer entering straight, 10th 2f out, ridden to go 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong but no chance with easy winner
held up in rear of mid-division, some headway into 9th entering straight, under pressure in 6th 1f out, kept on one pace but no chance with easy winner
rear of mid-division, never a factor, no threat in straight
chased clear leaders in 3rd, much closer 5f out, led entering straight, headed under pressure 2f out, no extra from 1f out
chased clear leaders, moderate 6th halfway, much closer from 5f out, 5th early straight, no extra from over 1f out, weakened
settled in mid-division, 11th halfway, good headway into 4th early straight, smooth progress to lead 1f out, stretched clear final furlong, very easily
towards rear, 16th early straight, kept on well inside final furlong without reaching leaders
chased clear leaders, moderate 5th halfway, much closer 5f out, 4th entering straight, soon no extra and weakened, eased when beaten final furlong
mid-division, never a factor, no threat from under 2f out, kept on one pace
chased clear leaders, moderate 8th halfway, much closer 5f out, ridden along in 6th entering straight, no extra over 1f out
always towards rear, never a factor
tracked leader in 2nd and clear of remainder, chasing group closed 5f out, soon led briefly, headed entering straight and soon no extra, weakened
Mark Johnston has a very good record in Irish handicaps so don't be surprised by a big run from English Summer despite moderate form figures. John Oxx has a very strong hand with the three-year-olds Minsk and DIMONA with preference for the latter, who is guaranteed to stay the trip and was having only the sixth race of her career when runner-up in a premier handicap at Killarney in August. John Morrison has worked wonders with Much Acclaimed, who gained his fourth success in five starts over timber at Listowel last month. He's very much on the upgrade and looks certain to go well as does the consistent Asiya, who wasn't far behind him over 1m6f here last time. The veteran Fosters Cross easily beat Cry For The Moon over the trip at the Galway Festival and though 11lb higher can't be dismissed.
Admiral Barry (IRE) 20-1 (11-10) Mid-division, 13th early, 10th under 4f out, no extra from 2f out, 16th of 20, 33l behind Fosters Cross (10-1) at Galway 2m am hcp 70-100 gd in Jul.
Deutschland (USA) 14-1 (9-7) Always towards rear, 14th of 18, 20l behind Gimli's Rock (9-3) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp gd in Jun.
Bremen 12-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride and towards rear, ridden straight, kept on without threatening from 2f out, 7th of 14, 5l behind Zaralabad (8-12) at Killarney 1m 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Fosters Cross (IRE) 10-1 (10-1) Led from early, still travelling well and clear over 2f out, stayed on well under pressure final furlong, won at Galway 2m am hcp 70-100 gd in Jul beating Cry For The Moon (10-6) by 4l, 20 ran.
Asiya (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Towards rear, closed into 6th under 3f out, 4th under 2f out, 2nd over 1f out, kept on without matching winner final furlong, 2nd of 14, 3/4l behind Much Acclaimed (9-3) at Curragh 1m 6f hcp sft in Sep.
Spinning Wings (IRE) 20-1 (9-11) Chased leaders early, no extra from 2f out, 14th of 15, 36l behind Solo Performer (8-13) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcp in Sep.
Eagle's Pass (IRE) 16-1 (10-8) Held up, keen hold, 10th after halfway, kept on without threatening under pressure from over 2f out, 4th of 20, 8l behind Fosters Cross (10-1) at Galway 2m am hcp 70-100 gd in Jul.
Cry For The Moon (USA) 12-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, 4th travelling well under 3f out, 3rd under 2f out, soon no impression under pressure and kept on same pace, 5th of 14, 8l behind Much Acclaimed (9-3) at Curragh 1m 6f hcp sft in Sep.
Much Acclaimed (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Towards rear, headway in 9th approaching straight, 5th under 3f out, 2nd and challenged under 2f out, led over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Curragh 1m 6f hcp sft in Sep beating Asiya (9-0) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
Dimona (IRE) 9-2 (8-7) Mid-division, progress entering straight, ridden in close 5th under 2f out, close 2nd over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 14, 1l behind Zaralabad (8-12) at Killarney 1m 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Kalann (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Soon mid-division, 7th approaching straight, ridden into 3rd over 1f out, kept on without matching 1st 2 final furlong, 3rd of 14, 2l behind Much Acclaimed (9-3) at Curragh 1m 6f hcp sft in Sep.
Capellanus (IRE) 5-1 (9-1) Rear of mid-division, closed to track leaders before straight, no impression and kept on same pace from 1f out, 5th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Solo Performer (8-13) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcp in Sep.
Minsk (IRE) 5-2fav (11-4) Mid-division, closed straight, 3rd under 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, soon clear and stayed on well, comfortably, won at Curragh 1m 4f gnt amt hcp 0-85 sft in Sep beating Baron De'L (11-5) by 3 1/2l, 26 ran.
Rising Wind (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Chased leaders on inner, ridden and weakened from 4f out, 15th of 20, 14l behind Goldplated (7-8) at Leopardstown 1m 4f fll hcp gd in Sep.
Star Power (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Prominent, ridden in 3rd approaching straight, soon weakened, 12th of 14, well behind Much Acclaimed (9-3) at Curragh 1m 6f hcp sft in Sep.
Tawaagg 16-1 (8-9) Held up towards rear, late headway straight, moderate 9th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 21, 18l behind Rite Of Passage (9-5) at Leopardstown 2m hcp hvy in Nov '09.
Concrete And Clay 6-1 (9-12) Rear of mid-division, some headway approaching straight, 6th 2f out, went 3rd 1f out, kept on without troubling winner, 3rd of 15, 2 1/4l behind Dusty Trail (9-12) at Roscommon 1m 4f app hcp 50-70 sft in Sep.
Mr Pianist (IRE) 12-1 (9-12) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, driven along approaching straight, soon no extra and weakened, last of 17, 32l behind Global Recovery (8-8) at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp 50-75 gf in Jun.
Mutiska (IRE) 11-2 (8-8) Always prominent, closed into 2nd into straight, challenged and on terms 1 1/2f out, soon led and looked in command, caught near finish, 2nd of 15, ns behind Run With The Wind (8-2) at Listowel 1m 6f hcp 50-80 in Sep.
English Summer 20-1 (9-6) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, never on terms, 6th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Lexington Bay (7-11) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gs in Sep.
