settled 3rd,ran freely in 4th after 5f, 5th over 5f out, ridden and headway to 3rd under 1f out, kept on well to 2nd, not trouble winner
held up 4th, 3rd after 5f, dropped to 4th and pushed along 3f out, ridden over 2f out, dropped to 5th under 1f out, kept on to 4th, no threat
tracked leader in 2nd, almost on terms 1 1/2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on best final furlong
broke well to lead, ridden and headed over 1f out, dropped to 5th final 100 yards, no extra, eased
slowly into stride, raced in rear, 4th over 5f out, progress to 3rd 3f out, driven entering straight, ridden 1 1/2f out, dropped to 4th under 1f out, soon 3rd, kept on without threatening winner
ARYA TARA has helped Joseph O'Brien make a fine start to his training career though the first of his three victories came under the care of his father. The filly is up 8lb for her comfortable victory at Roscommon but she looks the type to be suited by this longer trip and a four-timer beckons. Alveena has already proved herself over the trip with a close third in a Group 2 at the Curragh. She would prefer a bit of cut in the ground but can still provide a real threat. Avenante won a very strong handicap over 1m4f at the Curragh where she stormed clear in the closing stages so she's another certain to enjoy the extra. None of the remaining trio can be dismissed though only the jumper Gambling Girl can be guaranteed to stay the trip.
Avenante 6-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 4th 2f out, stayed on to challenge 1f out, soon led, kept on well final furlong, won at Curragh 1m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Jun beating Intisari (10-0) by 2 1/2l, 13 ran.
Gambling Girl (IRE) 9-10fav (11-0) Tracked leaders in 4th, 3rd from 5th, headway travelling well disputing 3rd entering straight, disputed lead on inner 2 out, soon ridden, headed at last, kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 5, 3 1/4l behind Xsquared (11-3) at Wexford 2m gd in Jul.
Arya Tara (IRE) 9-4 (9-8) Chased leader in 2nd, pushed along and led 2f out, ridden and stayed on well under pressure final furlong, won at Roscommon 1m 4f hcp hvy in Jul beating Immortal Bridge (9-2) by 2l, 4 ran.
Etched (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Led and disputed, ridden and headed from 1f out, no extra and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 1 3/4l behind Cirin Toinne (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m 2f mdn fll gd in Jul.
Glenmayne (IRE) 20-1 (8-8) Pushed along briefly early, towards rear, pushed along again under 4f out, soon headway, raced on wide outside 2f out, progress to chase leaders 1f out, kept on without troubling winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Simannka (9-0) at Down Royal 1m 2f hcp fll gd in Jun.
Alveena (IRE) 9-4 (9-8) Held up in last, went 3rd and pushed along over 2f out, soon ridden, dropped to 3rd 1f out, no extra final furlong, 3rd of 4, 3 3/4l behind Sword Fighter (8-10) at Curragh 1m 6f Grp 2 gd in Jun.
