settled behind leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along 3f out, ridden to challenge 2f out, disputed inside final furlong, edged ahead final 100 yards, kept on well close home
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra over 2f out
led, ridden over 2f out, strongly pressed from 2f out, kept on under pressure, disputed inside final furlong, headed final 100 yards, no extra close home
dwelt slightly and rear, ridden into 4th 2f out, stayed on into 3rd over 1f out, no impression on leaders, kept on one pace
soon chased leader, disputed briefly after 1 1/2f, 2nd halfway, ridden under 3f out, under pressure in 3rd 2f out, no extra over 1f out
Dermot Weld won this with an odds-on chance last year and CREME DE LA looks likely to repeat the process. She made her debut in what looked a strong maiden at the Curragh won by How High The Moon and though not troubling the winner kept on nicely at the finish and will have benefited enormously from the experience. Hot To The Touch attempted to make all on soft ground at Galway but didn't look suited and should do better. Emily Square also ran at the Festival where she missed the break but ran on well over 7f so she's another who should make progress while Golden Malt got no sort of run when last of six over the course and distance. Orotaveo is a half-sister to several useful winners and the market should provide a good guide to her chances.
Emily Square (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Dwelt and towards rear, ridden in rear over 2f out, moderate 7th 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 5th of 10, 12 3/4l behind Now Or Never (9-0) at Galway 7f mdn fll Yielding in Jul.
Golden Malt 5-1 (8-12) Settled 3rd, pushed along in 4th under 3f out, soon driven, short of room approaching final furlong, dropped to 6th under 1f out, kept on same pace, last of 6, 7 1/4l behind Foxtrot Charlie (9-3) at Killarney 1m gd in Jul.
Hot To The Touch 16-1 (9-0) Led or disputed lead, headed 2f out, no impression in 3rd 1f out, no extra, 5th of 10, 7 1/4l behind Whiskey Sour (9-5) at Galway 7f mdn sft in Jul.
Orotaveo (IRE) Frozen Power filly out of Gala Style.
Palmones (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Slowly away, soon rear of mid-division, no impression from 3f out, never a factor, 9th of 10, 13 3/4l behind How High The Moon (8-11) at Curragh 7f fll Good - Yielding in Aug.
Crafted Jewel (IRE) Mastercraftsman filly out of Adoring.
Creme De La (USA) 10-1 (8-11) Chased leaders on inner, pushed along in 5th from 3f out, 4th 1f out, kept on without threatening to go 3rd close home, 3rd of 10, 3 1/4l behind How High The Moon (8-11) at Curragh 7f fll Good - Yielding in Aug.
