Jim Bolger won this last year so the newcomer Wexford Voice, whose dam has produced winners with her first four foals to race, must be respected. GOSSIP CENTRAL couldn't handle the filly Rathbride Raven over the course and distance in June but that was a big step up from his debut and, with further progress likely, he looks the one to beat. Nothing Sinister should improve from her run at Leopardstown while Outlaw Blues showed promise in a strong maiden at the Curragh.
Panus 9-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride and 5th early, ridden and dropped to rear from 3f out, no impression from over 1f out, last of 7, 30l behind Lady Allegra (9-0) at Navan 5f mdn gf in Jul.
Gossip Central (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Raced 3rd on outer, 2nd 3f out, pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, not trouble winner, 2nd of 8, 2l behind Rathbride Raven (8-9) at Sligo 7f mdn gd in Jun.
Wexford Voice (IRE) Vocalised colt out of Have A Heart.
Bonfire Bank (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Settled behind leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 3f out, no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 5, 7 1/4l behind Optimism And Hope (9-0) at Bellewstown 1m mdn gf in Jul.
Set To Fire (IRE) 9-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out, no impression in 5th 1 1/2f out, soon no extra, 5th of 9, 12 1/4l behind Roibeard (9-2) at Down Royal 7f mdn gf in Jul.
Outlaw Blues (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Took keen hold early, soon raced in 5th, pushed along from halfway towards outer, dropped to moderate 9th 1f out and no impression, 7th of 13, 6 1/4l behind Shogun (9-5) at Curragh 7f mdn gd in Jul.
Camile (IRE) Captain Rio filly out of Heroic Performer.
An Droichead (IRE) 20-1 (8-7) Mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, soon no extra, 8th of 9, 22 3/4l behind Roibeard (9-2) at Down Royal 7f mdn gf in Jul.
Charms Bracelet (IRE) 20-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 3rd of 9, 6 1/4l behind Roibeard (9-2) at Down Royal 7f mdn gf in Jul.
Jingle Jangle 33-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, pushed along from 2f out and short of room, switched to outer and ridden, slightly bumped 1f out and no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 9, 7l behind Leafy Shade (9-0) at Curragh 6f mdn fll Good - Yielding in Jul.
Nothing Sinister (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Towards rear, 8th halfway, pushed along under 2f out, kept on final furlong, never a factor, 8th of 9, 6 3/4l behind Miss Gossip (9-0) at Leopardstown 7f mdn Good - Yielding in Jul.
Roc Of Gold (IRE) Roderic O'connor filly out of Jeunesse Doree.
