These races are usually uncompetitive but not this one. Johnny Murtagh has entered two, including a reserve, with Richard Hughes on board Finding Nero, three times a winner already this year including at Gowran last time. The trainer will be riding Red Striker for Ger Lyons but the son of Sea The Stars has struggled since making a successful return at Cork in May. Ted Durcan gets the leg-up on KATTANI, a very easy maiden winner here before a fair run in a huge field of handicappers on a return visit and Frankel's rider can take this unique event. Joseph O'Brien rides his own stable's The Game Of Life, twice a winner from three starts at Dundalk last winter.
Quizical (IRE) 14-1 (9-6) Soon disputed lead, headed over 1f out, no extra and one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 15, 4 1/4l behind Cyrus Dallin (8-7) at Listowel 7f hcp sft in Sep.
Yuften 16-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, ridden 2f out and no impression 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 7th of 25, 4 1/4l behind Jassaar (8-13) at Curragh 1m hcp Good - Yielding in Aug.
Aussie Valentine (IRE) 33-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders on far side, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out and soon no impression, no extra final furlong, 18th of 25, 7 3/4l behind Jassaar (8-13) at Curragh 1m hcp Good - Yielding in Aug.
Katiymann (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Towards rear, some headway under 2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, never a factor, 14th of 25, 6 3/4l behind Jassaar (8-13) at Curragh 1m hcp Good - Yielding in Aug.
The Game Of Life 13-8fav (9-3) Chased leaders early, slightly impeded and dropped to 9th halfway, progress to challenge 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Feb beating Sevenleft (8-13) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Kattani (IRE) 8-1 (8-4) Towards rear, pushed along over 2f out and rear of mid-division towards far side 1f out, no impression and kept on one pace, 17th of 25, 7 3/4l behind Jassaar (8-13) at Curragh 1m hcp Good - Yielding in Aug.
Red Striker (IRE) 8-1 (9-10) Prominent, closed up halfway, pushed along over 2f out, effort over 1f out, no extra and one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 5 1/2l behind High Altitude (8-8) at Killarney 1m hcp sft in Aug.
Finding Nero (IRE) 5-1fav (9-6) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, headway early straight and ridden to lead 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, won at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp Yielding in Sep beating Major Reward (9-8) by nk, 14 ran.
Recent Revelations (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden to challenge between horses 2f out and slightly short of room, close 2nd 1f out, kept on to dispute inside final furlong, headed close home and no extra, 3rd of 13, nk behind De Name Escapes Me (10-4) at Roscommon 1m 2f mdn sft in Jun.
Thiswaycadeaux (IRE) 20-1 (9-8) Soon towards rear, kept on same pace without threatening straight, 10th of 15, 10l behind Cyrus Dallin (8-7) at Listowel 7f hcp sft in Sep.
Tony The Gent (IRE) 7-1 (9-5) Held up in touch, 7th halfway, headway and effort straight, 5th 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 5 1/2l behind National Guard (8-12) at Killarney 1m Good - Yielding in Aug.
Insane Bolt (IRE) 10-3fav (9-5) Dwelt and pushed along briefly early, towards rear, pushed along over 2f out and headway, effort over 1f out, no extra and one pace inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 9 1/4l behind High Altitude (8-8) at Killarney 1m hcp sft in Aug.
