tracked leaders, ran freely early, 5th halfway, switched left in 3rd 2f out and headway to lead over 1f out, under pressure and kept on well, headed on line
mid-division, 6th halfway, pushed along and hampered under 2f out, soon no impression, kept on one pace inside final furlong
led, pushed along 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and lost place 2f out, soon no extra
mid-division, pushed along halfway and dropped to rear over 2f out, no extra
held up in rear, ridden and some headway 2f out, no impression over 1f out and no extra inside final furlong
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, ridden under 2f out and 4th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along over 2f out and no impression in 7th over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
mid-division, not clear run 2f out, headway to go 2nd 1f out, under pressure and kept on well inside final furlong to lead on line
towards rear, some headway on inner 2f out, 6th and ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
towards rear, pushed along on outer halfway, ridden 2f out and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, some headway on inner 2f out, 5th and not clear run over 1f out, headway between horses inside final furlong to go moderate 3rd close home
Michael Halford won this last year and has two entries with chances here. SURROUNDING's saddle slipped in this a year ago but she's been thriving in Listed company having won twice at that level. She's just handed the vote despite being joined by the improving Sonaiyla, who battled on strongly to score over 6f here last month and could be even better over the extra. Crotchet has been narrowly beaten in three strong handicaps since arriving from Richard Fahey's yard so looks certain to run well but Bungee Jump, the flag-bearer for the UK's youngest trainer Grace Harris, will find this tougher than the two Class 4 handicaps she's won at Chepstow though she'll enjoy the conditions. Innamorare had Crotchet behind when runner-up to Aussie Valentine over a mile here last time but is probably better at that trip at this level. I Remember You has been running in better company though keeps going up in the weights without winning but Crafty Madam ran a fine race on her debut for Ken Condon at Leopardstown and looks a threat to all.
Surrounding (IRE) 7-2 (9-7) Settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, improved to challenge 2f out, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, headed 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, lost 2nd last strides, 3rd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Flight Risk (9-9) at Leopardstown 1m lst stks (1) gd in Jun.
Crotchet 4-1fav (9-12) Mid-division and pushed along in 6th from halfway, ridden in closer 3rd from 2f out and kept on into 2nd inside final furlong, no impression and dropped to 3rd close home, 3rd of 11, 1l behind Aussie Valentine (9-4) at Curragh 1m hcp gf in May.
Bungee Jump (IRE) 11-2 (9-11) Made all, driven clear over 2f out, ran on strongly, won at Chepstow 7f hcp (4) gs in Jun beating Rock of Estonia (9-7) by 3 1/2l, 8 ran.
Shekiba (IRE) 20-1 (9-13) Broke well, tracked leaders, 5th halfway, some headway in 4th early straight, ridden under 2f out and no impression inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 6 1/4l behind Onlyhuman (9-8) at Limerick 1m hcp Yielding in Jun.
Solar Wave (IRE) 10-1 (9-6) Completely missed break and reminders in detached rear, closed up on field after 2f, ridden over 2f out, no impression, never a factor, 6th of 7, 8 1/4l behind Black Magic Woman (8-13) at Fairyhouse 7f Good - Yielding in Jun.
Thiswaycadeaux (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Dwelt, waited with in rear of mid-division, raced on outer straight, no extra approaching final furlong, last of 12, 19 1/2l behind Annie Fior (9-1) at Gowran Park 1m hcp fll Yielding in May.
Mia Mento (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Prominent, closed in 2nd 2f out, soon pushed along, under pressure and weakened over 1f out, 6th of 10, 6l behind So Perfect (9-0) at Naas 6f Grp 3 stks (1) gf in May.
Innamorare (IRE) 13-2 (8-9) Towards rear early, closer in 8th from halfway, pushed along from 2f out and soon ridden, 4th from 1f out and kept on well inside final furlong without reaching winner, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Aussie Valentine (9-4) at Curragh 1m hcp gf in May.
Crafty Madam (IRE) 16-1 (9-12) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, not clear run 1 1/2f out, 8th over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong to go 2nd close home, 2nd of 18, 1/2l behind Beckwith Place (9-11) at Leopardstown 1m hcp gd in Jun.
I Remember You (IRE) 33-1 (8-10) In rear, not much room briefly under 2f out, soon pushed along and one pace, 6th of 7, 5 3/4l behind Flight Risk (9-9) at Leopardstown 7f Grp 3 stks (1) gd in Jun.
Silver Service (IRE) 11-1 (9-3) A little slowly into stride and pushed along, chased leaders, 6th approaching halfway, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 5 1/4l behind Cityman (8-12) at Tipperary 5f hcp gd in Jun.
Sonaiyla (IRE) 4-1 (9-0) Chased leaders in near side group, improved to challenge 2f out, ridden to dispute 1 1/2f out, narrow lead 1f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, disputed closing stages, just prevailed at line, won at Curragh 6f mdn gf in May beating Independent Missy (9-0) by shd, 13 ran.
Zodiacus (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Mid-division in centre, pushed along 2f out and no extra over 1f out, weakened, last of 14, 15 1/2l behind Lethal Promise (9-0) at Cork 5f lst fll stks (1) gd in May.
