slightly slow into stride, towards rear and 10th from halfway, closer on inner from 3f out, ridden from 2f out, no impression over 1f out and eased inside final furlong
slow into stride, settled towards rear and 11th from halfway, pushed along from 3f out, hampered and dropped over 2f out, soon eased
led and disputed early, improved to lead after 1f, pressed and ridden from 2f out, soon headed, no extra and weakened inside final furlong
led and disputed early, headed and dropped to 2nd after 1f, pushed along to challenge from 2f out and soon led, ridden and 2 lengths clear from 1f out, reduced advantage and pressed inside final furlong, headed on line
mid-division and 5th from halfway, pushed along from 2f out and soon ridden, no impression in 5th from 1f out and kept on same pace into 4th inside final furlong
slightly slow into stride, soon settled in mid-division and 7th from halfway, some progress on outer from 3f out, soon slipped up on bend over 2f out
towards rear and 9th from halfway, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on into 6th inside final furlong
mid-division and 6th from halfway, pushed along and progress on outer over 2f out, ridden in 2nd from 1f out and kept on best inside final furlong to lead on line
mid-division and 8th from halfway, pushed along from 3f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on into 5th inside final furlong
chased leaders and 4th from halfway, pushed along from 3f out, ridden and weakened under 2f out
chased leaders on inner and 3rd from halfway, pushed along from 3f out and ridden in 4th over 1f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, no impression on principals and kept on same pace
towards rear and 12th from halfway, pushed along from 3f out, soon lost footing and almost slipped up on bend over 2 out, eventually unseated rider
reared up in stalls and settled towards rear, in rear from halfway, pushed along and some progress on inner from 3f out, soon slightly short of room, ridden and no impression over 1f , kept on same pace inside final furlong
Joseph O'Brien won this last year and though Dream Point is still a maiden she has been racing over further and not quite getting home. Faughill was staying on over a mile at Killarney and though she's only raced on soft ground tonight's quicker going may see her in a better light. Burning Question makes her handicap debut after reappearing over 7f on testing ground at Cork in May where she led for a long way while Stormy Tale disappointed when favourite at Navan after scoring from 7lb lower at Tipperary. Danehill Quest looked a certain future winner when staying on strongly over a mile at Leopardstown so it was a surprise to see him drop down in trip next time and this looks more suitable. A FEW BOB SHORT twice finished placed behind the in-form Rockfish and was well supported over this track and trip next time but didn't quite get the run of the race and can gain compensation.
Verhoyen 9-1 (10-1) Held up towards rear, ridden 2f out, 4th and no impression on leaders 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 7, 2 1/4l behind Waitingfortheday (9-12) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Jul.
Daubney's Dream (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Dwelt, towards rear, no impression straight, never a factor, 10th of 14, 24 3/4l behind Spinning Memories (9-0) at Naas 7f mdn gf in Jun.
Faughill (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Soon towards rear, effort on outer straight, chased leaders and kept on without threatening from over 1f out, 3rd of 12, 4l behind Lisard Lady (9-6) at Killarney 1m hcp sft in May.
Burning Question (IRE) 11-1 (9-0) Led, pushed along over 2f out and strongly pressed 1f out, soon headed and no impression final 100 yards, kept on one pace, 3rd of 10, 1l behind Jewel Maker (9-5) at Cork 7f mdn Soft - Heavy in May.
Big Bad Sal (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Held up, niggled along in 6th halfway, 5th under 3f out, under pressure approaching straight, ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 5th of 6, 6l behind Krispen (9-7) at Sligo 7f Good - Yielding in Jun.
Dream Point (IRE) 2-1jfav (8-13) Chased leader in 2nd, improved to dispute halfway, ridden and headed 2f out, no extra in 4th over 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 6, 7 1/2l behind Christopher Robin (9-7) at Limerick 1m 3f gd in Jun.
Divine Approach (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, pushed along and no impression under 2f out, edged left 1f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 15, 10 1/4l behind True To Herself (9-0) at Listowel 1m mdn fll gd in Jun.
Stormy Tale (IRE) 7-2jfav (9-3) Chased leader, 8th halfway, ridden over 2f out, no impression in 7th 1f out, one paced, 10th of 15, 9 1/2l behind Coach Bombay (8-11) at Navan 1m 2f hcp gf in Jul.
Danehill Quest (IRE) 7-2 (8-12) Towards rear and pushed along briefly early, improved into mid-division in 5th halfway, ridden in 6th 2f out, no impression in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 9, 6l behind La Novia (8-5) at Fairyhouse 7f hcp gf in Jul.
Amor Fati (IRE) 9-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, ridden entering straight, soon weakened, last of 8, 14 1/4l behind Baroness (9-9) at Leopardstown 1m hcp sft in Oct.
A Few Bob Short (IRE) 9-4fav (8-11) Held up towards rear, closer in mid-division halfway, ridden into 6th 2f out, under pressure in 5th 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 1 3/4l behind Liffeydale Dreamer (9-5) at Ballinrobe 1m 2f hcp gd in Jun.
Brass Button (IRE) 20-1 (8-8) Mid-division early, 7th approaching halfway, no impression when hampered inside final furlong, 10th of 14, 8 3/4l behind Paparazzi (9-6) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec.
Rip Rocks Paddy Ok (IRE) 20-1 (8-4) Rear of mid-division on inner, towards rear halfway, pushed along early straight, soon short of room and switched right, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 9, 7 1/2l behind Stormy Tale (9-0) at Tipperary 1m 1f hcp gf in Jul.
Fiannaiocht (IRE) 5-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, took keen hold, 5th 3f out, soon ridden and weakened, 10th of 11, 25 3/4l behind Bronagh's Belle (8-7) at Leopardstown 1m 5f hcp gf in Jun.
