towards rear, no impression halfway, 11th 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, never a factor
in rear, pushed along and no impression before halfway, kept on one pace from over 1f out, never a factor
tracked leaders, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression in 5th 1f out, went 2nd inside final 100 yards, kept on, no impression on winner
mid-division, not clear run 1 1/2f out, 7th and pushed along 1f out, no impression and kept on one pace inside final furlong
mid-division, pushed along 2f out and 6th 1f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong to go 4th close home
prominent and disputed lead, headed over 2f out and soon no impression, no extra from over 1f out, weakened
tracked leaders, ridden on inner 2f out, soon switched right and progress between horses 1f out, kept on one pace, no impression final 100 yards
always prominent, travelled well on outer to challenge 2f out and soon led, kept on well inside final furlong, edged left closing stages
rear of mid-division, pushed along 2f out and ridden in 10th 1f out, kept on well on outer to go 3rd close home
prominent, ridden 2f out and 2nd 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, weakened
prominent and pushed along early, disputed lead, ridden and headed under 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
always towards rear, never a factor, no extra under 2f out
mid-division, pushed along under 2f out and no impression 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
rear of mid-division, pushed along 2f out and no impression over 1f out, no extra, never a factor
GOPSIES DAUGHTER hasn't come close to rediscovering last year's superb form but ran her best race for a long time when a close third behind stable companion Bahlwan at Down Royal last month. She's much better drawn than the winner this time and can make a belated return to the winner's enclosure. Both Ken's Sam's and Tie A Yellow Ribbon are well drawn and worthy of respect but Guiding Star and Associate Rock will need to do something special to win from stalls 2 and 5 respectively on this dog-legged sprint track.
Ken's Sam's (IRE) 5-1fav (9-12) Rear of mid-division, pushed along and lost place 1 1/2f out, soon weakened, never a factor, 17th of 19, 22 3/4l behind She's My Dream (9-9) at Naas 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Tie A Yellowribbon 5-1 (9-2) Chased clear leader, ridden over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 3rd of 8, 2 1/4l behind Timetodock (9-3) at Catterick 5f hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Ty Rock Brandy (IRE) 15-2 (9-11) Held up in mid-division, ran freely, dropped towards rear before halfway, not clear run over 1f out, kept on one pace, 11th of 12, 5 1/2l behind Bahlwan (9-2) at Down Royal 5f hcp gd in Jul.
Bahlwan 12-1 (8-12) Waited with, 14th before halfway, soon pushed along, headway and slightly impeded under 2f out, kept on same pace without threatening inside final furlong, 4th of 17, 2l behind Master Matt (9-9) at Curragh 5f hcp sft in Aug.
Gopsies Daughter (IRE) 9-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, closer on outer in 2nd halfway and disputed 1 1/2f out, ridden and headed over 100 yards out, no impression on winner and kept on one pace, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Bahlwan (9-2) at Down Royal 5f hcp gd in Jul.
Emma's Girl (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Soon led, pushed along 2f out, joined over 1f out, soon headed, no extra and one pace inside final furlong, 9th of 14, 5 3/4l behind Hiella (9-0) at Curragh 5f mdn Yielding - Soft in Aug.
Guiding Star 10-1 (8-11) In touch, under pressure over 2f out, weakened 1 1/2f out, eased under 1f out, last of 20, 25 1/2l behind Coffeemeanscoffee (8-8) at Naas 6f hcp gd in Aug.
My Good Brother (IRE) 33-1 (9-1) Slowly away and went right from stalls, soon detached and always rear, eased inside final furlong, last of 22, 25 1/2l behind Takeachancejimmy (9-3) at Navan 6f hcp Good - Yielding in Jun.
Pillar 25-1 (8-13) Raced far side group, close up and effort over 2f out, no extra final furlong, 21st of 24, 12 1/4l behind Noirvento (9-3) at Cork 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Associate Rock (IRE) 5-1 (8-4) Led on rail, ridden over 2f out, pressed inside final furlong, headed final 100 yards, lost 2nd close home, 3rd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Powersville (9-9) at Naas 5f hcp gd in Jul.
Rag Tatter 14-1 (8-10) Raced near side group, in touch, pushed along after halfway, no extra final furlong, last of 24, 15 3/4l behind Noirvento (9-3) at Cork 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Ancient Astronaut 9-2 (8-11) Held up in rear, switched left over 2f out, no impression, 6th of 8, 7 3/4l behind Mr Shelby (9-6) at Ayr 6f hcp (6) hvy in Aug.
Gillabbey Rock (IRE) 66-1 (8-8) A little awkward leaving stalls, raced near side group, in touch, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 8th of 24, 4 1/4l behind Noirvento (9-3) at Cork 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Red All Star (IRE) 14-1 (8-8) Disputed lead early, soon led, pressed straight, joined over 1f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong, one pace, 5th of 12, 4l behind Peddlers Pass (9-1) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in May.
Amaretto Stone (IRE) 25-1 (9-1) Always towards rear, no impression straight, 9th of 14, 10 1/4l behind Tintoretto (9-5) at Dundalk 6f mdn pol in Oct.
Mi Esperanza (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Waited with, raced on outer, kept on same pace without threatening from over 1f out, 10th of 22, 10 3/4l behind Levee Breaks (9-5) at Navan 5f mdn gd in Mar.
Blastofmagic 10-1 (9-9) Mid-division on outer, ridden and no impression 2f out, soon no extra, weakened, 15th of 16, 18 1/4l behind Face Off (9-2) at Navan 5f hcp Good - Yielding in Jun.
Cactus Tree (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders towards outer, headway under 2f out and pushed along in 3rd 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 7th of 16, 2 3/4l behind Count D'Orsay (9-5) at Naas 5f mdn gd in Jun.
