chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 7th 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
dwelt slightly and towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 5th 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
towards rear, ridden and no impression 3f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
dwelt slightly and towards rear, ridden and no impression 3f out
dwelt slightly and towards rear, ridden 2f out, stayed on into 9th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden to challenge 2f out, led 1 1/2f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, headed last 50 yards and dropped to 3rd close home
dwelt slightly, always towards rear, ridden and no impression 3f out, no extra 2f out
settled behind leaders, 8th halfway, ridden and no impression 3f out, no extra 2f out
mid-division, ridden 2f out, under pressure in 8th 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden into 4th 2f out, under pressure over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong to go 2nd close home
mid-division best, ridden and no impression 3f out, soon no extra
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden over 2f out, stayed on into 2nd over 1f out, challenged inside final furlong, led last 50 yards
mid-division, ridden into 6th 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
soon led, ridden and pressed 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, under pressure in 3rd 1f out, no extra final furlong
settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden in 8th 3f out, no impression 2f out, no extra over 1f out
dwelt slightly, always towards rear, ridden and no impression 3f out, soon no extra
A tough finale to unravel as many are making their handicap debuts. They include Roman Gal, who has shown plenty of potential over 6f and will have needed last month's run at Naas. IDALIA has been steadily improving and looked ready to gain her first success when runner-up to Stamp Of Authority, who runs in the previous race, at Gowran and is only 2lb higher. She holds Button Popper on that run but Very Smart is another on the upgrade and came with a strong late run to land a surprise victory over this trip at Down Royal, for which she's up 5lb. Goneinsixtyseconds has shown potential and doesn't look badly treated on her handicap bow while Beau Rocko hasn't been beaten far in some decent handicaps and Colin Keane's presence suggests he can get into contention.
Roman Gal (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, mid-division on inner, closer in 3rd and pushed along 2f out, moderate 3rd and ridden 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, dropped to 4th near line, 4th of 11, 6 1/4l behind National Glory (9-5) at Naas 6f mdn gf in Jul.
Phoenix Lightning (IRE) 12-1 (9-6) Rear, 9th halfway, ridden over 1f out, no impression, kept on same pace final furlong, 8th of 11, 8l behind Innamorare (9-1) at Leopardstown 1m hcp gf in Jul.
Piper Bomb (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Slow into stride and raced in rear, ridden from 3f out, no impression over 1f out and kept on into 4th inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 7 1/4l behind Triple Sec (9-9) at Bellewstown 1m hcp gf in Jul.
Realtin Geal (USA) 16-1 (9-8) Tracked leaders, 3rd approaching halfway, pushed along before straight, one pace final furlong, 4th of 14, 2 1/4l behind Paparazzi (9-6) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec.
Patrick Joseph 25-1 (9-3) Towards rear, never a factor, no impression entering straight, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 9th of 17, 5 3/4l behind Dani's Boy (9-7) at Galway 1m hcp sft in Aug.
Bercasa (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Towards rear, 7th halfway, progress on inner 1 1/2f out, no impression on leaders in 4th 1f out, kept on without threatening, 4th of 8, 9 3/4l behind Waikuku (9-5) at Leopardstown 7f mdn gf in Jul.
Idalia (IRE) 6-1 (8-11) Raced in 3rd early, effort to chase winner from 2f out, kept on without getting there inside final furlong, 2nd of 15, 1 1/2l behind Stamp Of Authority (9-6) at Gowran Park 7f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Very Smart (IRE) 25-1 (8-4) Towards rear, ridden 3f out, stayed on into 6th 1 1/2f out, ran on well inside final furlong to lead close home, won at Down Royal 7f hcp gf in Jul beating Caesar's Comet (9-11) by nk, 13 ran.
Lady Sandy (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Bumped at start and slowly into stride, chased leaders far side, no extra after halfway and towards rear 2f out, 19th of 20, 17 1/4l behind Landline (9-2) at Naas 6f hcp gf in Jun.
Ar Saoirse 25-1 (8-4) Completely missed break, raced in rear, slightly detached halfway, closed up on field 2f out, good headway 1f out, ridden and kept on well final 100 yards, never on terms (disqualified and placed last, rider failed to weigh in), 6th of 15, 2 1/2l behind Secret Memories (8-10) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gf in Jul.
Finvarra (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Ran freely in rear, 12th over 4f out, headway on inner 2f out, hampered over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 13, 8 3/4l behind Rockfish (9-13) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp gf in Jun.
Goneinsixtyseconds 16-1 (9-0) Rear of mid-division, closer in 5th 2f out, soon ridden, moderate 4th 1f out, no impression, 5th of 11, 6 1/2l behind National Glory (9-5) at Naas 6f mdn gf in Jul.
Lady Sonia (IRE) 9-2jfav (8-12) Soon tracked leaders in 4th, closed on outer approaching straight, no impression and one pace from 1 1/2f out, 5th of 9, 7l behind Iron Blue (9-11) at Gowran Park 7f hcp gf in Jun.
Beau Rocko (IRE) 9-2 (8-11) Held up, 10th halfway, ridden over 2f out, ran on final furlong, never nearer, 6th of 16, 5 1/4l behind Focus Of Attention (10-0) at Fairyhouse 6f hcp gf in Jul.
Button Popper 9-1 (8-6) Bumped slightly start, mid-division early, switched left 1 1/2f out, kept on without threatening inside final furlong, 5th of 15, 5 3/4l behind Stamp Of Authority (9-6) at Gowran Park 7f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Nancy D'Alton (IRE) 25-1 (8-6) Raced in 3rd early, 5th approaching straight, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 8th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Waitingfortheday (8-13) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gf in Jun.
Dandy Sue (IRE) 12-1 (8-6) Towards rear, ridden 1 1/2f out, no impression in rear 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 8th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Haqeeba (10-0) at Down Royal 5f hcp gf in Jul.
Louve Island (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) Mid-division and 5th from halfway, ridden from 2f out and soon dropped to rear, no extra and eased from 1f out, last of 7, 18 1/2l behind Hypnotic Force (9-0) at Roscommon 1m 2f mdn fll gf in Jul.
My Lark (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) Prominent, lost position approaching straight, soon no impression, 9th of 17, 13 3/4l behind Erin (9-0) at Gowran Park 1m 1f mdn fll Good - Yielding in Jul.
La Novia (IRE) 4-1fav (8-4) Raced in 5th early, effort straight, no extra from over 1f out, 10th of 15, 9 1/4l behind Stamp Of Authority (9-6) at Gowran Park 7f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Mr Whoppit (IRE) 100-1 (9-5) Rear of mid-division, some headway on inner approaching straight, pushed along and no impression over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 10th of 18, 15 1/4l behind Astronomer (9-5) at Galway 1m mdn Yielding - Soft in Aug.