tracked leaders, 5th halfway, closer 4 out and headway to lead briefly approaching 2 out, ridden and soon no impression, no extra from before last
mid-division, pushed along 4 out, no extra and dropped to rear approaching 2 out, weakened
held up towards rear, headway after 3 out and 8th next, progress between horses to challenge last and led briefly early run-in, kept on under pressure, no impression on winner closing stages
always towards rear, never a factor, reminders early, pushed along and some headway after 3 out, no extra after next and soon eased
held up in rear, some headway on outer 2 out, pushed along and progress entering straight, went 5th when fell last
tracked leaders, switched right and hit rail after 2nd, 8th halfway, pushed along before 2 out, no impression when slight hampered last, no extra run-in
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, headway to lead after 2 out, pushed along before last and headed briefly early run-in, ridden and kept on well to assert closing stages
held up in rear of mid-division on outer, some headway when brought down 3 out
mid-division, pushed along approaching 2 out, some headway approaching last where left 7th, no extra run-in
mid-division, pushed along and no impression 2 out, ridden entering straight and slightly hampered last, no extra run-in
rear of mid-division, never a factor, pushed along and no impression after 3 out, no extra next, weakened
rear of mid-division, headway on inner halfway, in touch 2 out, soon no extra and eased entering straight
tracked leaders on outer, 6th halfway, headway 3 out and pushed along in 3rd next, ridden and no impression approaching last, no extra run-in
prominent and led before 3rd, headed 4 out, ridden and no extra after next, weakened
tracked leaders, 7th halfway, pushed along and headway after 2 out, ridden to go 3rd early run-in, soon no impression, no extra closing stages
rear of mid-division, badly hampered 3 out and soon pulled up
towards rear, detached after 8th and pulled up before next
mid-division, some headway to track leaders when fell 3 out
soon led, headed before 3rd, 2nd halfway and led again 4 out, pushed along and headed approaching 2 out, soon no extra
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, headway to lead briefly after 2 out, ridden and no impression before last, no extra run-in
Willie Mullins has been in unstoppable form all week and runs no less than eight here. Jockey bookings offer few clues and it's difficult to ignore the claims of most of them with the unbeaten Shanning looking particularly attractive on her handicap debut. Meri Devie has run twice on the Flat at Royal Ascot since landing a Grade B handicap over hurdles at the Punchestown Festival and will have her ground though the stable pick may be URADEL, a lightly-raced dual winner over hurdles who won on the Flat here on Monday and looks well treated on a mark of 132. Harry Fry sends Minella Awards from the UK and he's looked a very smart handicapper on his day with a Punchestown victory to his credit while Art Of Security bounced back to his best at Ballinrobe, though an 11lb rise looks harsh. Supreme Vinnie has been in good form over fences and reverts to hurdles on an 8lb lower mark while Benkei could go well at a big price.
Meri Devie (FR) 20-1 (8-11) Pulled hard early tracking leaders, headway tracking leader and keen 10f out, led 5f out until 3f out, chased leaders, weakened over 2f out, 12th of 16, dist behind Pallasator (9-2) at Ascot 2m 6f stks (2) gf in Jun.
Jer's Girl (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Mid-division, pushed along and no impression in rear of mid-division after 3 out, no extra, 15th of 20, 26 3/4l behind Sharjah (11-7) at Galway 2m hcp sft in Aug.
Minella Awards (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) In rear, headway 3 out, 12th next and soon ridden, 7th at last, kept on same pace run-in, 7th of 25, 5 1/4l behind A Great View (11-1) at Punchestown 3m hcp Yielding - Soft in Apr.
Plinth (IRE) 33-1 (10-10) Tracked leaders, headway to lead 3rd, 5 lengths clear when mistake 4 out, pushed along and headed before 2 out, no extra approaching last, 10th of 20, 13 1/4l behind Sharjah (11-7) at Galway 2m hcp sft in Aug.
Bargy Lady (IRE) 5-2fav (11-1) Towards rear, improved into closer 5th from 5 out and slightly short of room after next, further progress to challenge on outer 3 out and led before next, 3 lengths clear when mistake last, kept on well run-in, easily, won at Killarney 2m 6f hcp gd in Jul beating Lizzies Champ (10-1) by 2 3/4l, 9 ran.
Benkei (IRE) 8-1 (11-3) Held up, headway towards outer 5f out, disputed 3rd 2f out, soon no impression, 7th of 20, 22 3/4l behind Uradel (10-9) at Galway 2m 1f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Low Sun 10-3fav (9-6) Disputed lead early, soon led, headed approaching halfway, remained prominent until led again under 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, won at Curragh 2m hcp gf in Jun beating Laws Of Spin (10-0) by 2 1/2l, 14 ran.
Uradel (GER) 12-1 (10-9) Towards rear, headway on outer still travelling smoothly 3f out, disputed 8th over 2f out, improved to challenge 1f out, led inside final furlong and stayed on well, won at Galway 2m 1f hcp Yielding in Jul beating Limini (11-3) by 1 1/2l, 20 ran.
Art Of Security (IRE) 7-1 (10-9) Tracked leaders on inner, 3rd halfway, headway to lead 2 out, travelled well and asserted before last, stayed on well run-in, easily, won at Ballinrobe 2m 4f hcp gd in May beating Bargy Lady (10-10) by 11l, 16 ran.
Oscar Knight (IRE) 7-1 (10-4) Raced in 9th early, improved into 4th approaching straight, kept on without matching front pair from before last, 3rd of 18, 8 1/4l behind Patricks Park (10-1) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Apr.
She's A Star (IRE) 4-1 (9-12) Mid-division on outer, ridden in 6th 2f out, no impression, 8th of 19, 26 1/4l behind Great Trango (9-9) at Galway 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Aug.
Timi Roli (FR) 10-3 (11-5) Tracked leaders in 5th, jumped well, headway into 2nd travelling well entering straight, led before last, stayed on strongly run-in, not extended, very easily, won at Wexford 3m gd in Jun beating Last Encounter (11-5) by 8 1/2l, 8 ran.
Court Artist (IRE) 33-1 (10-2) Held up, soon towards rear, not always fluent jumping, no impression 8th, pulled up before 3 out, at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Apr.
Kilcarry Bridge (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Led, not fluent at times, briefly headed from 4th, regained lead after next, headed and dropped to 2nd from 6 out, lost place after 4 out and no extra from next, 7th of 14, 31 1/4l behind Timiyan (10-5) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Shanning (FR) 3-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, 5th from 3rd, closed up travelling smoothly approaching straight, soon led, slight mistake last, stayed on well run-in, won at Galway 2m 1f sft in Oct beating Mischievious Max (11-8) by 3l, 8 ran.
Gran Geste (FR) 10-1 (10-5) Towards rear, some headway from before 3 out, no extra from next, 12th of 19, dist behind Low Sun (10-2) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp sft in Apr.
Supreme Vinnie (IRE) 10-1 (11-2) Towards rear, 9th at 6th, headway on outer after 3 out, travelled well and closed 2 out, led after 2 out, kept on well run-in, driven out, reduced advantage close home, won at Limerick 2m 6f hcp gd in Jul beating Miss Sassie (10-8) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Cook Islands (IRE) 9-1 (11-5) Soon raced in 5th, effort straight, kept on same pace from before 2 out, 8th of 15, 11 1/4l behind Benkei (11-5) at Killarney 2m 6f hcp gd in May.
Killiney Court (IRE) 8-1 (10-8) Made all, mistake 2 out, went a few lengths clear before next and kept on well under pressure run-in, easily, won at Downpatrick 2m 3f hcp gd in Jun beating You Can't Catch Me (10-10) by 10l, 12 ran.
Lareena (FR) 8-1 (10-5) Rear of mid-division, 6th after 5th, progress to 4th 2 out where not fluent, pushed along in 3rd before last, improved to 2nd run-in, strongly challenged leader final 100 yards, kept on well, not match winner final strides, 2nd of 12, shd behind Treasure Chest (10-3) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f hcp gd in Jun.
The Mulcare Rover (IRE) 6-1 (10-5) Rear of mid-division, badly hampered 5 out, no impression from 3 out, at Gowran Park 3m hcp gd in Jun.
Whatsforuwontgobyu (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Mid-division and 9th from halfway, ridden and some progress from 3f out, no impression in 5th from 1f out and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 4 3/4l behind Emperor Waltz (10-2) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Blast Of Koeman (IRE) 6-1 (9-10) Raced in 12th early, headway on inner approaching 4 out, 5th approaching straight, travelling smoothly 2 out, challenged in 2nd when jinked about at last, rider rode finish without irons after, kept on well without quite matching winner, 2nd of 18, nk behind Patricks Park (10-1) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Apr.
