led and disputed, narrow lead 1 1/2f out, ridden and narrowly headed 1f out, kept on without matching winner inside final furlong
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge 1 1/2f out, under pressure in 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, hampered after 1f, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression on outer 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace
always towards rear, ridden and no extra over 2f out, weakened
soon disputed, ridden in 2nd 1 1/2f out, no extra in 6th 1f out, kept on one pace
dwelt, always towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out
chased leaders, edged right after 1f, 7th halfway, ridden and no impression 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
held up behind leaders, closer 2f out, ridden in 7th 1 1/2f out, 5th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 5th 1 1/2f out, 4th 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace
always towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, switched to inner and challenged over 1f out, ridden to narrow lead 1f out, kept on well under pressure final furlong
dwelt, always towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out
A quick start is essential on this sharp track and NITRO BOOST has a nice inside berth. Willie McCreery's filly, a half-sister to Norfolk Stakes winner Prince Of Lir, made a very promising start over this trip at the Curragh and can go one better. Darkash is an obvious threat though his best form has been over 6f and he found this trip on the short side at Tipperary last time. Arabic Channel drops to the minimum for the first time but has been showing good pace and should get involved along with Backpfeifengesicht, who hasn't been beaten far in any of his races and looks certain to win soon. Dottie Vallens finished last of six on her debut at the Curragh but ran better than the finishing place indicates and will improve for the experience.
Arabic Channel (USA) 5-2 (9-5) Tracked leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 11, 4l behind Hello Youmzain (9-5) at Carlisle 6f mdn stks (5) gs in Aug.
Compton's Finale 20-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, 7th approaching halfway, soon effort, kept on without threatening inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 3 1/4l behind Tenax (9-5) at Tipperary 5f mdn gd in Aug.
Darkash (IRE) 5-1 (9-6) Waited with, soon raced in 5th, effort on outer 2f out, kept on without threatening winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 6, 1 1/4l behind Silver Service (9-4) at Tipperary 5f hcp gd in Aug.
Irregardless (IRE) Requinto gelding out of Bonkers.
Montalvan (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Led, joined before halfway, headed over 2f out, no extra from over 1f out, 8th of 10, 7 1/4l behind Viadera (9-0) at Curragh 6f mdn gf in Jun.
Stay In (IRE) Canford Cliffs colt out of Under Your Thumb.
Sunset Nova (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Dwelt and slightly impeded start, behind in rear, some headway but no impression when switched right towards outer final furlong, ran on without threatening, 8th of 14, 5 1/2l behind Tenax (9-5) at Tipperary 5f mdn gd in Aug.
Betty's Heart (IRE) Camacho filly out of Sheer Delight.
Dottie Vallens (USA) 25-1 (8-9) Ran freely in rear, 5th halfway, no impression in 6th 1f out, weakened under 1f out, last of 6, 6 1/2l behind Chicas Amigas (8-13) at Curragh 6f gf in Aug.
Frischs Joy (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Mid-division best, ridden halfway, no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 14, 11 1/4l behind Burmese Waltz (9-2) at Dundalk 6f mdn fll pol in Aug.
Mrs Browne's Girl (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Dwelt, soon raced towards rear, no impression, never a factor, last of 14, 22l behind Invincible Karma (9-5) at Roscommon 7f mdn sft in Aug.
Nitro Boost (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Mid-division in centre of course, ridden and headway in 4th over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 10, nk behind Mid Winster (9-0) at Curragh 5f mdn gf in Aug.
Tessiesee (IRE) 33-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 14, 8 3/4l behind Burmese Waltz (9-2) at Dundalk 6f mdn fll pol in Aug.
Ebony Belle (IRE) Tough As Nails filly out of Ebonywood.
Backpfeifengesicht 4-1 (8-13) Bumped slightly early, soon led, kept on well under pressure final furlong, headed near line, 2nd of 14, hd behind Tenax (9-5) at Tipperary 5f mdn gd in Aug.
