led, joined and disputed after 1 1/2f, led 2 1/2f out, ridden and pressed 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, no extra in 3rd close home
mid-division, progress on outer 2 1/2f out, ridden into close 4th 2f out, led over 1f out, kept on well under pressure final furlong, joined close home and headed last strides
chased leaders and ran freely, 4th halfway, ridden in 5th 2f out, kept on under pressure, no extra inside final furlong, kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden and no impression 2f out, dropped towards rear over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong
dwelt and towards rear, ridden 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong to go 4th at line
settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, ridden to challenge 2f out, under pressure in 3rd 1 1/2f out, 4th 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge 2f out, under pressure in 4th 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong, kept on one pace
chased leaders, improved to lead and dispute after 1 1/2f, ridden and headed 2 1/2f out, no extra over 1f out
mid-division, ridden into 6th 1 1/2f out, 3rd 1f out, stayed on to challenge inside final furlong, disputed close home and led last strides
towards rear, ridden 3f out, no impression 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong
Stormy Belle won this last year from a 10lb higher mark and showed a bit more dash at Galway so has to be respected, especially if there was more rain. Honor Oak was very impressive when storming home over an extended mile at Galway last week, making all and going further away as the race unfolded. She's been hit with a massive 12lb rise and is another who would prefer some cut in the ground. My Silver Nails has been in excellent form and she ran a fine race at the Festival on ground softer than she would have preferred so she's one with a definite chance. Soffia and True To Herself, 1-2 over 6f at Naas are others to respect though the vote goes to KAILEE (NAP), whose neck second to Ice Cold In Alex over this trip at the Curragh has subsequently been boosted by the winner.
Honor Oak (IRE) 11-2 (9-0) Soon led, asserted approaching straight and 5 lengths clear over 2f out, ridden 1f out and stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Galway 1m hcp sft in Aug beating Prosecution (8-12) by 8l, 13 ran.
Soffia 9-2 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden in 8th 2f out, soon no impression, 8th of 13, 2 3/4l behind Sometimesadiamond (9-0) at Naas 6f lst fll stks (1) gf in Jul.
True To Herself (IRE) 10-1 (9-6) Chased leader in 2nd, pushed along from 2f out and ridden to challenge over 1f out, almost on terms inside final furlong, no impression and kept on same pace close home, 2nd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Soffia (9-6) at Naas 6f hcp fll gf in Jul.
Dream Ascot 6-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, in rear, pushed along and headway on outer 2f out, stayed on well final furlong to lead close home, won at Killarney 1m mdn gd in Jul beating Tremendous Leap (9-5) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Gasta (IRE) 13-2 (9-10) Slowly away, raced in rear, 6th halfway, progress to 4th 2f out, no impression and ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no danger, 4th of 6, 3 3/4l behind Betsey Trotter (9-8) at Leopardstown 6f hcp gf in Aug.
Kailee (IRE) 9-4fav (8-4) Soon tracked leaders, 4th over 3f out, challenged and on terms from 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong, headed near line, 2nd of 8, nk behind Ice Cold In Alex (8-4) at Curragh 7f hcp gd in Jul.
My Silver Nails (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, improved to dispute lead 2 1/2f out, led 2f out, soon ridden, headed inside final furlong, no extra in 3rd close home, 3rd of 13, 3l behind Espere (9-11) at Galway 1m 1f hcp sft in Aug.
My Snowdrop (IRE) 7-1 (9-9) Edged left start, close up and a little keen, soon raced in 4th, effort straight, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 6th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Check Your Pockets (9-6) at Gowran Park 1m hcp fll Good - Yielding in Jul.
Stormy Belle (IRE) 10-1 (10-0) Held up towards rear, switched left 1f out, ridden and kept on well outer to go 4th close home, nearest at finish, 4th of 14, 8l behind Truffles (9-13) at Galway 7f hcp Yielding - Soft in Aug.
Gentil J (IRE) 20-1 (9-9) Towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace straight, 10th of 15, 12l behind Truffles (9-3) at Galway 7f hcp sft in Jul.
Waitaki (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Slightly slow away and raced in rear, ridden on outer over 2f out, progress into 4th from 1f out, no impression and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 3 1/4l behind My Silver Nails (9-6) at Roscommon 7f hcp fll gf in Jul.
