soon mid-division, no impression from 2f out
towards rear early, never better than mid-division
soon mid-division, moderate 7th under 2f out, soon no impression under pressure, chased winner and kept on inside final furlong
soon mid-division, no impression from 2f out
soon mid-division, ridden into moderate 4th under 2f out, soon chased winner and no impression, kept on same pace inside final furlong
soon mid-division, kept on without threatening under pressure from under 2f out
soon led, narrow leader before straight, went on under 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong
towards rear, kept on without threatening under pressure straight
towards rear for most, never a factor
towards rear early, soon chased leaders, moderate 5th under 2f out, soon no impression and kept on same pace
rear of mid-division for most, no impression from 2f out
soon mid-division, no impression from 2f out
soon close up, pushed along before straight, no impression and kept on same pace from under 2f out
tracked leaders, moderate 3rd under 2f out, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, moderate 6th under 2f out, soon no impression and kept on same pace
towards rear, kept on without threatening under pressure on outer straight
Joseph O'Brien has been snapped up to ride Royal Intruder who was tackling better company at the Curragh after his two earlier victories. His mount can go well and should again take care of Footprint, who was behind him at Sligo and is no better off. Beauty Express found 6f too short at Listowel and this is her trip so she's on the short-list and should have the beating of Smoky Cloud, who was behind her last time. Manaaqeb hasn't run since May when she made all over a mile at Leopardstown though a 12lb rise looks harsh, but BALLADIENE returned to action after a break with a very good effort on heavy ground at Roscommon and is taken to go one better with her rider's claim a big help.
Royal Intruder 12-1 (9-9) Mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 10th of 17, 9l behind Jills Ballet (9-6) at Curragh 7f Apprentice Handicap (50-80) (3yo+).
Feis Ceoil (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Led, joined 3f out, headed from 2f out, no extra final furlong, last of 11, 8l behind Marvada (8-8) at Limerick 1m fll hcp 60-90 gd in Jun.
Footprint (IRE) 5-2fav (11-9) Chased leaders, ridden and no impression from 3f out, 7th of 10, 12l behind Romeo's On Fire (11-12) at Laytown 7f am hcp 50-80.
Happy Anniversary (IRE) 25-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no extra over 2f out, weakened, 13th of 17, 11l behind Jills Ballet (9-6) at Curragh 7f Apprentice Handicap (50-80) (3yo+).
Beauty Express (IRE) 5-1fav (9-8) Always prominent, 3rd halfway, soon ridden along and no impression on winner in 2nd well over 1f out, kept on one pace under pressure final furlong, 4th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Kateeva (8-1) at Listowel 6f hcp 50-80 sft.
Kardyls Hope (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) Never a factor, kept on one pace in straight, 7th of 14, 9l behind Kateeva (8-1) at Listowel 6f hcp 50-80 sft.
Smoky Cloud (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) Led, strongly pressed and headed approaching straight, no extra from well over 1f out, 6th of 14, 9l behind Kateeva (8-1) at Listowel 6f hcp 50-80 sft.
Balladiene (IRE) 14-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, 6th before straight, 5th over 2f out, challenged from over 1f out, no impression and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Darasal Wane (9-10) at Roscommon 7f stks hvy.
Mac Tiernan (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 11th of 15, 14l behind Cul A Dun (8-10) at Killarney 1m hcp 50-85 gd in Aug.
Manaaqeb 8-1 (8-12) Soon led and clear, stayed on well under pressure from over 1f out, won at Leopardstown 1m app hcp 50-70 gf in May beating Rock On Ciara (9-9) by 3 1/2l, 13 ran.
Cat Fire (IRE) 10-1 (9-8) Towards rear for most, no impression under pressure straight, 7th of 8, 15l behind Darasal Wane (9-3) at Listowel 7f 3yo hcp 50-80.
Phoebe Van Gelder (IRE) 7-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, ridden after halfway, moderate 5th 2f out, no impression, 5th of 8, 7l behind Curl Cat (11-11) at Laytown 7f amt stk.
Jouster (IRE) 7-2 (9-5) Led, narrowly headed into straight, remained close up and every chance, no extra and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 1 1/2l behind Aris (9-0) at Listowel 7f 3yo mdn aut.
Jumbo Steps (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Unseated rider leaving stalls, in a race won by Kateeva (8-1) at Listowel 6f hcp 50-80 sft, 14 ran.
Warrior Song (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Soon mid-division, no extra from under 3f out, last of 15, 23l behind Cul A Dun (8-10) at Killarney 1m hcp 50-85 gd in Aug.
Biting Back (IRE) 14-1 (8-4) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression straight, 9th of 11, 8l behind Natalisa (8-1) at Dundalk 5f 2yo hcp pol in Sep '10.
Measured Approval (IRE) 7-2 (9-3) Soon tracked leaders in 3rd, niggled along approaching straight, soon 2nd and challenged, no extra and kept on same pace close home, 3rd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Darasal Wane (9-3) at Listowel 7f 3yo hcp 50-80.
Velesgo (IRE) 9-2 (9-10) Mid-division, 9th early, no impression from 1f out, 9th of 12, 10l behind Darasal Wane (9-10) at Roscommon 7f stks hvy.
The Educator (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Mid-division, 7th halfway, no impression in straight, 7th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Snap Alam (9-11) at Wexford 1m hcp 50-75 gf in Aug.
