always behind, trailing over 4f out, eased straight, tailed off
towards rear, ridden early straight, kept on without threatening from under 2f out
towards rear, kept on same pace straight
tracked leaders, 6th into straight, ridden from 2f out, no impression, kept on same pace
mid-division on inner, 7th entering straight, 4th and ridden 1 1/2f out, led under 1f out, ran on strongly, comfortably
mid-division, 10th under 5f out, no extra early straight
tracked leaders in 6th, improved into 3rd enterin straight, ridden and no impression from 2f out, one pace
held up, 9th and headway entering straight, 5th when switched to inner 1 1/2f out, kept on
towards rear on outer, one pace straight
rear of mid-division on inner, kept on same pace straight
led, headed 5f out, 2nd entering straight, weakened under pressure from 2f out
always prominent, 3rd after halfway, 4th into straight, 3rd 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, 7th 5f out, weakened early straight
in touch, 6th 5f out, ridden and weakened quickly entering straight, eased over 1f out, tailed off
always towards rear
prominent, close 4th 5f out, 5th and ridden early straight, soon weakened
never a factor
held up towards rear, headway on inner 2f out, 8th 1f out, stayed on
mid-division, 11th halfway, ridden and no impression straight
mid-division, 9th over 4f out, weakened from 2f out
rear of mid-division, ridden straight, moderate 10th over 1f out, kept on same pace
always prominent, 3rd halfway, led 5f out, ridden and edged clear entering straight, headed under 1f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, weakened approaching straight
always towards rear
Most of Ireland's top amateurs are engaged here but one of the least experienced, Helen Mooney, should get a good ride from Swiftmarc. She was on board when Dessie Hughes' charge won easily at Tramore last month and would almost have followed up at Killarney but for his rider losing her whip in the closing stages. End Of The Affair is held on that form but NATURAL HIGH, sure to get a good ride from Robbie McNamara, looks well weighted after his third to St Leger hope Rajik at Galway where he didn't please everyone by swishing his tail in the closing stages. He looks capable of better while Fisher Bridge is sure to attract support under Nina Carberry despite only scrambling home from today's rival Admiral Barry over the C&D in June. Classy hurdler Ainama has the experienced Alan Berry in the plate and should get involved while the consistent Paramount can produce a big effort under Katie Walsh.
Grand Admiral (USA) 40-1 (9-9) Chased leader, no impression under pressure from 2 1/2f out, soon dropped to 3rd and kept on same pace, 3rd of 5, 5l behind Fame And Glory (9-12) at Curragh 1m 2f Grp 2 (1) in Aug.
Ainama (IRE) 2-1fav (10-0) Steadied start, held up, smooth headway over 2f out, led on bit over 1f out, hard held, won at Chester 2m hcap (4) gf in Aug '08 beating Dr Sharp (9-7) by 1l, 8 ran.
Celtic Dane (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, ridden in 12th 2f out, no extra entering straight, 14th of 18, 13l behind Rajik (8-11) at Galway 1m 4f hcap gf in Jul.
Natural High (IRE) 13-8fav (9-2) Chased leader in 2nd, improved to lead 3f out, ridden to assert entering straight, challenged and swished tail inside final furlong, headed close home, 3rd of 18, 2l behind Rajik (8-11) at Galway 1m 4f hcap gf in Jul.
Admiral Barry (IRE) 10-1 (8-8) Settled 3rd, 2nd halfway, led entering straight, strongly pressed from 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on under pressure, no extra near finish, 3rd of 14, 1l behind Top Spin (7-11) at Killarney 1m 6f hcap gf in Aug.
End Of The Affair (IRE) 5-2 (9-3) Led, disputed 3f out, ridden and challenged 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, no extra in 4th 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 6, 4l behind Zaralabad (9-7) at Bellewstown 1m 6f stks gd in Aug.
Fisher Bridge (IRE) 7-1 (8-11) Always prominent, on terms before straight, soon led, joined over 1f out, gained narrow lead again and stayed on best inside final furlong, won at Curragh 2m hcp 60-100 gf in Jun beating Admiral Barry (8-4) by shd, 15 ran.
Tovaria 20-1 (9-2) Chased leaders in 6th, 5th and ridden approaching straight, soon weakened, 11th of 14, 12l behind Vivacious Vivienne (9-1) at Leopardstown 1m 4f fll hcp gf.
The Last Don (IRE) 18-1 (11-4) In touch, lost place 6f out, 13th of 15, 13l behind Maybe I Wont (9-13) at Epsom Downs 1m 4f am hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Aug.
Fantasy King 3-1 (10-7) Rear of mid-division, headway into 3rd 5f out, improved to challenge 2f out, ridden to dispute inside final furlong, led close home, won at Leopardstown 1m 6f mdn stks gf in Jun beating Swiftmarc (10-7) by shd, 14 ran.
Star Wood (IRE) 16-1 (10-1) Mid-division, ridden in moderate 9th before straight, kept on without threatening final furlong, 4th of 20, 8l behind Admiral Barry (10-1) at Galway 2m am hcp 70-100 in Jul.
Swiftmarc (IRE) 6-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders in 4th, headway entering straight, led 2f out, soon ridden and strongly pressed, rider lost whip entering final furlong, narrowly headed 100 yards from finish, kept on, 2nd of 9, nk behind Endless Intrigue (11-11) at Killarney 2m 1f am stks (4yo+) gf in Aug.
Lucky At Last (IRE) 10-1 (10-5) Mid-division, ridden into moderate 10th before straight, kept on without threatening final furlong, 6th of 20, 10l behind Admiral Barry (10-1) at Galway 2m am hcp 70-100 in Jul.
Mon Champion (IRE) 11-1 (9-3) Led and disputed early, headed after 1f, 3rd halfway, ridden and weakened over 3f out, last of 16, 41l behind Knight Eagle (8-6) at Bellewstown 1m 6f hcp 60-90 gd in Aug.
Quench The Flame 3-1fav (9-3) Mid-division on inner, headway entering straight, ridden in 4th under 2f out, carried slightly wide 1f out, soon 2nd, stayed on well to lead close home, won at Killarney 1m 3f hcp 50-80 gf in Aug beating Faoileanda (9-3) by hd, 15 ran.
Taralga (IRE) 11-4 (9-6) Soon led, headed from 3f out, soon no impression, 6th of 9, 15l behind Clare Glen (9-0) at Sligo 1m 4f hcp 60-90 in Aug.
Jawad (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Slowly into stride and behind, trailing throughout, 8th of 9, 30l behind Endless Intrigue (11-11) at Killarney 2m 1f am stks (4yo+) gf in Aug.
Paramount (FR) 10-1 (9-2) Held up in touch, 7th entering straight, progress into moderate 4th under 2f out, stayed on, 3rd of 12, 5l behind My Blue Heaven (8-5) at Leopardstown 2m hcp 50-90 gd in Aug.
Peacock's Pride 25-1 (8-1) Rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace straight, 10th of 18, 8l behind Rajik (8-11) at Galway 1m 4f hcap gf in Jul.
Kaladena (IRE) 3-1 (9-8) Led, headed after 2f, regained lead over 3f out, strongly pressed, ridden and headed over 2f out, no extra in 4th 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 11, 10l behind Bright Horizon (8-10) at Curragh 1m 4f 3yo hcp 60-90 gf in Jun.
Faoileanda (IRE) 5-1 (9-3) Prominent, ridden to lead under 2f out, jinked right and strongly pressed 1f out, headed and no extra close home, placed 2nd, demoted to 3rd, in a race won by Quench The Flame (9-3) at Killarney 1m 3f hcp 50-80 gf in Aug, 15 ran.
Shamiran (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and weakened over 3f out, last of 12, 28l behind Tin Town Boy (9-0) at Sligo 1m 2f hcp 0-90 gd in Sep '09.
Alamanda (IRE) 7-2 (9-7) Chased leaders, 5th over 4f out, 4th before straight, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 7th of 10, 14l behind Notalossonya (9-1) at Galway 1m 4f 3yo hcp 60-90 in Jul.
Fammi Sognare (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Prominent, led 4f out, ridden and headed 2 1/2f out, soon weakened quickly, eased straight, tailed off, last of 14, well behind Alajan (9-10) at Galway 1m 4f app hcp 50-75 gf in Aug.
