soon led, ran freely, ridden over 1f out, headed under 150 yards out, no extra
broke well, tracked leader in 2nd, pushed along over 2f out, under pressure and challenged inside final furlong, no impression final 100 yards
ran 3rd, pushed along 2f out, ridden and progress over 1f out, led under 150 yards out, kept on well
held up in rear, pushed along and no impression over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, nearest at finish
Zulu Alpha hasn't raced since beaten a short-head by Mandarin Monarch at Gowran in October. The winner hasn't boosted the form and his trainer runs SIAMSAIOCHT here. She's been running in strong company including when a close fourth in a Listed contest here early last month and can add to her lone success at Tipperary. Marshall Jennings has been in good form over a mile and should have no problems staying the extra in this small field nor should Toccata Blue, who is having his first start beyond a mile on his 43rd outing.
Marshall Jennings (IRE) 7-1 (9-6) Ran freely in 4th, 3rd under 3f out, ridden in 2nd over 1f out, 3rd 1f out, kept on final furlong, not match winner, 3rd of 8, 1l behind Elusive Heights (9-5) at Navan 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Toccata Blue (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along over 2f out and no impression in 7th 1f out, no extra, 7th of 9, 16 1/4l behind Wexford Opera (9-2) at Gowran Park 7f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Siamsaiocht (IRE) 8-1 (9-8) Raced 3rd on inner, 4th halfway, driven 2 1/2f out, switched right in 5th 1 1/2f out, kept on well final furlong to 3rd on line, not trouble winner, 3rd of 8, 3l behind Rose De Pierre (9-8) at Curragh 1m hcp fll gd in Jul.
Zulu Alpha (USA) 13-8fav (9-5) Chased leaders and pushed along early, progress to dispute lead and ridden 2f out, led narrowly 1f out, soon strongly pressed and joined inside final furlong, headed on line, 2nd of 10, shd behind Mandarin Monarch (9-5) at Gowran Park 1m mdn gd in Oct.
