close up and soon disputed lead, 2nd over 1f out, soon no impression under pressure and kept on same pace
ponied to start, mid-division, kept on without threatening under pressure from over 1f out
tracked leaders, 4th under pressure over 1f out, no impression and kept on same pace inside final furlong
burst out of stalls before start, soon disputed lead, headed and weakened from under 2f out
slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden into 6th over 1f out, soon no impression and kept on same pace
mid-division, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from over 1f out
towards rear, no impression and kept on same pace under pressure from 2f out
dwelt, towards rear, kept on without threatening under pressure from over 1f out
slowly into stride, towards rear, kept on without threatening under pressure from over 1f out
close up until no extra from under 2f out
mid-division, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, pressed and stayed on well final furlong
prominent, no extra from over 1f out
a little reluctant to leave parade ring after other runners, soon chased leaders on outer, ridden into 3rd over 1f out, soon every chance in 2nd, kept on same pace close home
dwelt, always towards rear
mid-division, no impression from 2f out
chased leaders on outer, no extra from under 2f out
Ben Curtis shares the lead in the apprentice title race with Joseph O'Brien and his supporters will be expecting a big run from Zaralanta. The John Oxx-trained filly ran another fine race when a close second to Thats A Fret in a huge field at the Curragh last time but this is the first time she has raced over the minimum trip and CHEVIOT, who was just behind in third, gets the vote to reverse the form and take this. He was having his first start for new connections that day and was only caught in the final furlong of that 6f event. Cosmic Breeze wasn't far behind in sixth and, as a C&D winner, is entitled to respect as is Calm Bay, who has pace to burn and will get a good ride from Daryl Byrne. He's 15lbs higher than when last successful but looks capable of playing his part. Statue Of Dreams beat a big field here earlier this month and has run well in subsequent starts at Dundalk and Cork.
Calm Bay (IRE) 6-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders in 3rd, improved into 2nd travelling well over 2f out, ridden and no impression from over 1f out, 3rd of 11, 4l behind Tweedy (9-2) at Dundalk 6f 3yo stks pol.
Zaralanta (IRE) 11-2fav (8-11) Tracked leaders on stand's side, ridden 2f out, no impression, 5th 1f out, ran on well close home, 2nd of 26, nk behind Thats A Fret (8-4) at Curragh 6f hcap in Sep.
Cheviot (USA) 20-1 (8-6) Led, ridden and strongly pressed from 2f out, headed 100 yards from finish, kept on under pressure, 3rd of 26, 1/2l behind Thats A Fret (8-4) at Curragh 6f hcap in Sep.
Lough Mist (IRE) 12-1 (9-10) Close up, 2nd approaching halfway, ridden and weakened from over 2f out, last of 15, 11l behind Good To Follow (8-13) at Curragh 5f hcp in Sep.
Empirico (FR) 14-1 (9-5) Close up far side, weakened over 1f out, 22nd of 27, 13l behind Cheveton (9-1) at Ayr 6f hcap (2) gd in Sep.
Daring Man (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden in moderate 3rd 2f out, no impression, 6th of 14, 6l behind Hawkhill (9-5) at Gowran Park 1m hcp 60-90 in Sep.
Romeo's On Fire (IRE) 8-1 (8-5) Held up on inner, 8th 2f out, kept on same pace on inner without threatening, 5th of 11, 5l behind Tweedy (9-2) at Dundalk 6f 3yo stks pol.
Cosmic Breeze (IRE) 22-1 (7-8) Close up on stand's rail, 2nd halfway, ridden 2f out, 3rd inside final furlong, no extra when checked close home, 6th of 26, 1 3/4l behind Thats A Fret (8-4) at Curragh 6f hcap in Sep.
Just For Mary 9-1 (9-4) Hampered start, in rear, kept on final furlong, never nearer, 7th of 16, 6l behind Humidor (9-5) at Ascot 5f app hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Cape Vintage (IRE) 10-1 (8-8) Prominent, 2nd into straight, soon ridden and weakened, 12th of 18, 12l behind Anam Chara (9-7) at Cork 1m fll hcp 60-90 gd.
Notgonnagiveup (IRE) 5-1 (9-4) Soon prominent, 3rd halfway, 2nd and challenged 1 1/2f out, no extra well inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 1 1/2l behind White Daffodil (8-10) at Cork 6f Apprentice Handicap (55-75) (3yo+) gd.
Mini Chou (IRE) 8-1 (10-1) Mid-division, headway to chase leaders 2f out, soon no impression under pressure, 2nd 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 23, 2 3/4l behind Statue Of Dreams (9-5) at Navan 5f app hcp 47-65.
Newpark Rio (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Chased leaders to halfway, soon weakened, 12th of 14, 12l behind Kardyls Hope (9-7) at Cork 6f Apprentice Handicap (55-75) (3yo+) gd.
Statue Of Dreams (IRE) 9-1 (9-2) Prominent in centre, 5th halfway, 3rd and challenged from over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 3/4l behind White Daffodil (8-10) at Cork 6f Apprentice Handicap (55-75) (3yo+) gd.
Cheeky Chilli 20-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened from 3f out, last of 13, 34l behind Solent Ridge (10-2) at Sligo 6f hcp 47-65 gf in Jun.
Kateeva (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, no impression under pressure from 2f out, kept on same pace from 1f out, 4th of 23, 5l behind Statue Of Dreams (9-5) at Navan 5f app hcp 47-65.
Tough Regime (IRE) 16-1 (8-5) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, no extra in 3rd 1 1/2f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 14, 13l behind Bipasha (9-3) at Leopardstown 1m app hcp 50-70 gf in Aug.
Lovestoned (IRE) 12-1 (8-5) Close up on stand's rail, 2nd halfway, weakened from 2f out, 9th of 14, 10l behind Kardyls Hope (9-7) at Cork 6f Apprentice Handicap (55-75) (3yo+) gd.
