led early, headed after 1f, progress to lead over 2f out, ridden and headed 2f out, no impression on leader 1f out, dropped to 3rd final 100 yards, kept on same pace
towards rear, 11th halfway, pushed along in 10th over 2f out, ridden under 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
ran freely in 5th, 6th halfway, ridden over 2f out, progress to 4th over 1f out, weakened final furlong
prominent, 3rd halfway, dropped to 5th over 2f out, ridden into 3rd 1 1/2f out, improved to 2nd final 100 yards, kept on, no impression on easy winner
in rear, 14th halfway, detached 2 1/2f out, weakened, eased under 1f out
mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, 10th halfway, dropped to 13th over 2f out, weakened, eased under 1f out
ran 6th, 5th halfway, improved to 3rd over 2f out, travelled well to lead 2f out, ridden and asserted 1f out, kept on strongly, easily
prominent, led after 1f, headed over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened under 2f out
completely missed break, raced in rear, 13th halfway, 12th over 2f out, bit short of room under 2f out and switched left, stayed on well final furlong, never on terms
rear of mid-division, 8th halfway, pushed along to 7th 1 1/2f out, 6th 1f out, soon 4th, kept on same pace, dropped to 6th close home
settled 4th on inner, dropped to 6th and ridden 2f out, no impression, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, 9th halfway, slightly hampered over 2f out, no impression, kept on one pace final furlong
rear, 12th halfway, 11th over 2f out, ridden and headway to 6th 1f out, kept on well final furlong to 4th close home, nearest finish
NEW DIRECTION (NAP) had been in excellent form at Dundalk before returning to Turf and winning comfortably at Gowran last weekend. He's up 7lb but still looks on a fair mark and can complete a double. Aussie Valentine hasn't won for over two years but he's run some cracking races at this level and has to be respected. Song Of Namibia looked progressive when scoring at Limerick but couldn't handle a 9lb rise on his next start here. Shinghari is improving fast judging on his victory at Killarney though this is tougher with a 5lb rise to contend with.
Aussie Valentine (IRE) 6-1 (9-6) Led early, raced in 2nd, on terms over 1f out, soon headed and one pace, 3rd of 13, 2 3/4l behind Katiymann (8-10) at Leopardstown 1m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Brokopondo (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 3f out, last of 11, 19 1/2l behind Whiteout (8-10) at Curragh 2m hcp Yielding in May.
Nanabad (IRE) 5-1 (10-0) Towards rear, ran freely early, 5th halfway, ridden entering straight and some progress on outer over 1f out, kept on well final 100 yards, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Zamira (9-6) at Tipperary 1m 4f hcp fll gf in May.
My Direction 11-1 (9-3) Towards rear, pushed along 4f out, no extra 2f out, 10th of 12, 21l behind Glamorous Approach (9-13) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp Yielding in May.
Xinbama (IRE) 20-1 (9-6) Held up towards rear, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Osipova (8-8) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp (3) pol in Nov.
Stormingin (IRE) 18-1 (9-4) Soon tracked leaders, pushed along from 3f out, lost place and no impression 1f out, 10th of 13, 5 1/4l behind Have A Nice Day (9-7) at Naas 7f hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Pushaq (IRE) 7-1 (9-1) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, went 2nd narrowly inside final furlong, no impression on winner, kept on, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Shargiah (9-7) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp (4) pol in May.
Dragon Fei (IRE) 16-1 (9-12) Towards rear, 10th halfway, good headway to 3rd under 2f out, soon ridden, no impression in 4th under 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 17, 4 3/4l behind New Direction (9-1) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp Soft - Heavy in Jun.
Shinghari (IRE) 7-1 (9-7) Chased leader, 7th 4f out, 5th 2f out, soon ridden, good headway to lead narrowly over 1f out, kept on best, won at Killarney 1m 3f hcp Yielding in May beating Beau Et Sublime (9-6) by 1l, 11 ran.
Total Demolition (IRE) 20-1 (9-8) Slowly into stride and in rear, effort when short of room 2f out, headway over 1f out, closing in 7th when badly hampered inside final furlong, not recover, 10th of 16, 7 1/4l behind Secret Wizard (9-8) at Gowran Park 1m hcp Yielding - Soft in May.
Whatsforuwontgobyu (IRE) 25-1 (10-7) Held up, last at 2nd and reminder, pushed along next, no impression after 6th, pulled up before 4 out, at Killarney 2m 1f hcp gd in May.
From Eden (USA) 16-1 (11-7) Prominent early, soon chased leader in 2nd, slight mistake 1st, ridden after 2 out, no impression from last, disputed 2nd closing stages and 3rd close home, 3rd of 8, 5 1/2l behind Dandy Mag (11-7) at Ballinrobe 2m gd in May.
New Direction (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) Broke well to lead early, soon settled 5th, progress to 2nd over 2f out, improved to lead under 2f out, soon ridden, pressed under 1f out, kept on well, won at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp Soft - Heavy in Jun beating Light That (8-10) by 1 3/4l, 17 ran.
Zeftan (IRE) 7-2 (11-1) Always behind, pushed along halfway, no impression from 3f out, never a factor, 7th of 8, dist behind Melanna (10-8) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp gd in Aug.
Song Of Namibia (IRE) 6-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, 2nd early, on terms from 5f out, close 2nd 3f out, 3rd 2f out, no extra from 1f out, 7th of 12, 8 1/4l behind Glamorous Approach (9-13) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp Yielding in May.
Castle Guest (IRE) 9-1 (9-13) Mid-division, pushed along and no impression over 2f out, no extra, 15th of 18, 9 1/4l behind Not A Whisper (9-4) at Curragh 1m hcp gd in May.
Crafted Jewel (IRE) 4-1 (9-8) Bit slowly away, soon raced in rear of mid-division, 6th halfway, no impression 2 1/2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 9, 15l behind Gentil J (9-4) at Cork 1m hcp fll sft in Oct.
