led, edged right after 1f, ridden 1 1/2f out, soon pressed, joined inside final furlong, headed last 100 yards, kept on same pace
held up, 6th halfway, ridden 1 1/2f out, no impression in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace
prominent briefly, 2nd and slightly hampered after 1f, chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out
held up behind leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 1 1/2f out, 4th and no impression on leaders 1f out, kept on same pace
always towards rear, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out
chased leaders, ran freely early, soon 2nd, ridden to press leader over 1f out, challenged inside final furlong, disputed 2nd closing stages, 2nd at line
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 3rd 1 1/2f out, closer on outer 1f out, soon challenged, led last 100 yards, kept on well
held up towards rear, ridden 2f out, kept on well closing stages of final furlong
Some choicely-bred newcomers are entered here but the experience of TALACRE should stand him in good stead. He looked in need of the run when runner-up to Pretty Gorgeous at Bellewstown then just failed to concede 5lb to Nicest at Leopardstown with some smart fillies behind. John Murphy has booked Shane Foley for Connia, who will stay further in time, while Shahaada cost €130,000 and is the first foal of a winning miler. Shandra, a daughter of Sea The Stars, is a half-sister to four winners, two of them at Group level, while Ubuntu is out of a 1m3f winner. The selection's stable companion Rugadh Realta cost 150,000gns and is related to a winner over this trip in the USA.
Talacre (USA) 9-4 (9-2) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, progress to lead over 1f out, ridden and strongly pressed inside final furlong, headed final 50 yards, kept on, 2nd of 10, hd behind Nicest (9-2) at Leopardstown 1m mdn fll gd in Jul.
Connla (IRE) The Gurkha filly out of Moruadh.
Nepali (IRE) The Gurkha filly out of Misskinta.
Rosscarbery (GER) Sea The Stars filly out of Rose Rized.
Rugadh Realta Showcasing filly out of Rainbow Springs.
Shahaada (IRE) Awtaad filly out of Lolwah.
Shandra (IRE) Sea The Stars filly out of Shareen.
Ubuntu (IRE) Fastnet Rock filly out of On A Pedestal.
