a little slow into stride, raced near side group, waited with, closed up and effort under 2f out, kept on same pace without threatening inside final furlong
raced far side group, in touch, switched left over 2f out, soon one pace
raced near side group, in touch, challenged over 1f out, kept on without matching front pair inside final furlong
a little slow into stride and pushed along, raced far side group, soon towards rear, closed up and effort from 2f out, no extra and one pace final furlong
raced far side group, close up, effort over 2f out, no extra final furlong
raced near side group, in touch, pushed along after halfway, one pace from under 2f out
edged left and came close with rival start, raced far side group, in touch, pushed along halfway, no extra final furlong
a little slow into stride, raced near side group, waited with, some headway over 1f out, kept on same pace without threatening inside final furlong
raced far side group, soon towards rear, pushed along after halfway, one pace from under 2f out
raced near side group, in touch, on terms over 1f out, led and stayed on best closing stages
bumped slightly start, raced far side group, close up, effort over 2f out, no extra final furlong
raced far side group, in touch, pushed along after halfway, no extra final furlong
a little awkward leaving stalls and pushed along, raced up centre, soon towards rear, pushed along from halfway, some headway and one pace from under 2f out
raced far side group, close up and effort over 2f out, no extra final furlong
raced near side group, in touch, some headway and slightly impeded 1f out, one pace after
raced near side group, waited with, some headway over 1f out, kept on without threatening inside final furlong
raced far side group, pushed along and close up and effort over 2f out, no extra final furlong
raced near side group and soon chased leaders, close up and effort from 2f out, on terms over 1f out, soon edged slightly right, headed and kept on without matching winner closing stages
raced near side group, in touch, pushed along after halfway, no extra final furlong
soon led and raced in near side group, pushed along after halfway, headed under 2f out, soon no impression
a little awkward leaving stalls, raced near side group, in touch, kept on same pace from over 1f out
a little slow into stride, raced near side group, soon towards rear, some headway over 1f out, kept on without threatening inside final furlong
a little awkward leaving stalls, raced far side group, close up and effort over 2f out, no extra and one pace final furlong
raced near side group, waited with, some headway and kept on same pace from under 2f out
An almost impenetrable handicap sprint to unpick but if FACE OFF can reproduce the level of a strong third place finish behind Master Matt at the Curragh, then she should at least prove competitive in this huge field, especially as she's proven on soft ground. Scream appreciated the move down to spring distances at Naas this month and looks a player on that evidence, along with the admirably consistent Little Camacho who has already provided her 7lb claimer with a victory at Gowran Park on her penultimate start. Bahlwan was only a place behind the selection last time and therefore makes the shortlist too along with Tai Sing Yeh who seems to be reserving his best for Ayr this term.
Blacklooks (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never on terms, weakened final furlong, 9th of 11, 12 1/2l behind Autretot (9-10) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp (5) pol in Jun.
Scream (IRE) 12-1 (10-0) Rear, ridden and progress on outer over 1f out, ran on well final furlong to 3rd close home, nearest finish, 3rd of 20, 3l behind Coffeemeanscoffee (8-8) at Naas 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Tai Sing Yeh (IRE) 10-3fav (9-8) In touch far side, driven over 2f out, ridden to lead overall over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, won at Ayr 6f hcp (6) gs in Jul beating Jacob's Pillow (9-3) by 1l, 17 ran.
Caesar's Comet (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Bumped early and raced in 11th, pushed along and headway from under 3f out, kept on without threatening inside final furlong, 4th of 15, 3 3/4l behind Make A Challenge (10-4) at Galway 7f hcp gd in Aug.
Face Off (CAN) 7-1cfav (8-13) Mid-division early, 8th before halfway, switched right under 2f out and headway, kept on same pace without threatening inside final furlong, 3rd of 17, 1 1/2l behind Master Matt (9-9) at Curragh 5f hcp sft in Aug.
Rego Park Lady (IRE) 3-1 (9-7) In touch, headway over 1f out, soon every chance, ran on to lead inside final furlong, all out, just held on, won at Hamilton 5f hcp (6) gd in Jul beating Picks Pinta (8-12) by hd, 12 ran.
Vinnie's Wish (IRE) 20-1 (9-6) Broke well, tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along under 2f out and no impression when short of room 150 yards out, no extra, 13th of 14, 7 1/4l behind Canford Art (9-0) at Limerick 7f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Little Camacho (IRE) 6-1 (9-1) Rear of mid-division, headway 2f out, soon switched left, ridden and closed over 1f out, strongly challenged leader under 1f out, kept on, not match winner close home, 2nd of 20, 3/4l behind Coffeemeanscoffee (8-8) at Naas 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Amazing One 25-1 (9-6) Rear, progress under 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 11th of 20, 9 1/2l behind Coffeemeanscoffee (8-8) at Naas 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Noirvento (IRE) 11-1 (8-4) Dwelt, soon raced in 14th, 12th 3f out, headway and effort final furlong, kept on without matching winner, 2nd at line, 2nd of 18, 3/4l behind Miss Jabeam (9-3) at Curragh 6f hcp gf in Jul.
Sestriere (IRE) 25-1 (9-4) Towards rear, progress under 2f out, switched right 1 1/2f out, ridden and ran on under 1f out to 6th on line, never nearer, 6th of 20, 5 1/2l behind Coffeemeanscoffee (8-8) at Naas 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Sunday Scholar (IRE) 4-1jfav (9-6) Held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous, 9th of 10, 6 1/2l behind Hanakotoba (9-7) at Kempton 6f (6) pol in Oct.
Coffeemeanscoffee (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Mid-division early, chased leaders after 1 1/2f, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, soon no extra, 10th of 14, 11 1/2l behind Cracking Name (9-6) at Tipperary 1m hcp Soft - Heavy in Aug.
Pillar 16-1 (9-1) Prominent, pushed along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, eased final 150 yards, 13th of 20, 12 1/4l behind Coffeemeanscoffee (8-8) at Naas 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Zathura (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Rear, ridden and good headway over 1f out, kept on well final furlong to 2nd close home, not trouble winner, 2nd of 19, 1 1/2l behind She's My Dream (9-9) at Naas 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Count Of Carabass (IRE) 11-1 (9-1) Very slowly into stride and behind and ridden, never a factor, last of 14, 11 3/4l behind Little Camacho (9-2) at Gowran Park 7f hcp gd in Jul.
A Likely Story (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, effort straight, kept on same pace final furlong, 8th of 18, 4 3/4l behind Reeking Havoc (9-7) at Fairyhouse 6f hcp gd in Jul.
Bellick 9-1 (8-13) Mid-division, pushed along and took closer order 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace in 6th under 1f out, 6th of 19, 4 3/4l behind She's My Dream (9-9) at Naas 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Rag Tatter 16-1 (8-9) Tracked leader on stands' side, ridden in 2nd 1 1/2f out, switched left over 1f out, kept on, dropped to 3rd close home, 3rd of 19, 1 1/2l behind She's My Dream (9-9) at Naas 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Clonville (IRE) 8-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to challenge 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed final 150 yards, lost 2nd at line, 3rd of 18, 4l behind Travelwise (8-13) at Naas 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Gillabbey Rock (IRE) 33-1 (8-5) Impeded early, soon chased leaders, 8th approaching halfway, soon pushed along, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 9th of 15, 4 1/4l behind Sweetest Taboo (8-5) at Tipperary 5f hcp gd in Jun.
Mimic's Memory 25-1 (8-11) Bumped early, soon rear of mid-division, headway and effort straight, kept on without threatening inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 1l behind Little Camacho (9-2) at Gowran Park 7f hcp gd in Jul.
Straffan (IRE) 7-1 (8-5) Edged left and bumped early, soon chased leaders, 5th approaching halfway, soon pushed along, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 15, 2 1/2l behind Sweetest Taboo (8-5) at Tipperary 5f hcp gd in Jun.
Oh Rosie (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Hampered leaving stalls, held up on far side, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 12, 23 1/2l behind Highland Dress (9-5) at Cork 7f mdn gf in May.
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.
Feather Step (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Towards rear, some headway entering straight and ridden in 4th under 2f out, no impression over 1f out, no extra, 6th of 9, 10l behind Killourney (9-5) at Gowran Park 1m 1f mdn gf in May.
Conversant (IRE) 9-1 (9-7) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden in 3rd 2f out, soon no impression, 5th of 14, 4l behind Noirvento (8-11) at Sligo 6f hcp gd in Jun.
