rear of mid-division, headway approaching straight, went 2nd travelling well 2f out, led 1f out, pushed out and kept on well
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along entering straight, soon ridden and 3rd 2f out, 4th and no impression over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, soon ridden and detached, weakened and eased, tailed off
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along entering straight, 6th and ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, no extra
mid-division, 5th halfway, pushed along and no impression entering straight, no extra under 2f out, weakened
tracked leaders early, soon settled back to rear of mid-division, pushed along and some headway on outer early straight, 5th and ridden 2f out, no impression 1f out, no extra
always towards rear, pushed along and detached entering straight, soon no extra, eased, tailed off
tracked leaders on inner, ran freely, 4th halfway, pushed along and lost place approaching straight, soon no extra and weakened, eased, tailed off
tracked leaders, mid-division halfway, pushed along and some headway early straight, 4th and ridden 2f out, 3rd and switched left 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
led, pushed along and 3 lengths clear early straight, ridden under 2f out and headed 1f out, no impression on winner inside final furlong, kept on one pace
mid-division, took keen hold early, pushed along and no impression on outer entering straight, ridden and no extra 2f out, weakened
This looks competitive and is further complicated by both Place Des Vosges and Ela Katrina looking to have real chances in the 4.10 at Killarney yesterday. Mother Vincent and Mighty Blue finished almost upsides in a Listed contest at Gowran though face tough tasks against progressive rivals. ROYAL FREE HOTEL could hardly have been more impressive at Tramore, coming home eleven lengths clear of Lady Dahlia. If she handles the conditions she'll be difficult to beat though there are several other last-time winners in opposition with Thunder Kiss, who had plenty in hand on ground with some give at Killarney, possibly the pick of them.
Mighty Blue (FR) 11-2 (9-2) Edged slightly left away from stalls, soon led, joined under 4f out, headed over 1 1/2f out, soon no extra and one pace, 6th of 8, 7 1/4l behind Kastasa (9-7) at Gowran Park 1m 6f lst fll stks (1) Yielding in Jul.
Mother Vincent (IRE) 40-1 (9-2) A little slow into stride and pushed along briefly, waited with, soon rear of mid-division, pushed along again before straight, soon some progress, kept on same pace without threatening from 1 1/2f out, 5th of 8, 7 1/4l behind Kastasa (9-7) at Gowran Park 1m 6f lst fll stks (1) Yielding in Jul.
Houesville (FR) (9-5) 9th of 13, 3 1/4l behind King Of Twist (8-10) at Deauville 1m 1f hcp hvy in Oct.
Royal Free Hotel (IRE) 4-1 (9-2) Prominent, 3rd halfway, 2nd 5f out, improved to lead over 2f out, asserted 1f out, ran on well, eased closing stages, easily, won at Tramore 1m 4f mdn fll gd in Aug beating Lady Dahlia (9-2) by 11l, 9 ran.
Red Line Alexander (IRE) 6-4fav (9-2) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, led travelling well over 2f out, ridden and 3 lengths clear 1f out, kept on well, reduced lead close home, won at Ballinrobe 1m 1f mdn fll gd in Jul beating St Clerans (9-2) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Thunder Kiss (IRE) 8-15fav (9-2) Tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, led early straight, pushed along to assert 1 1/2f out, kept on well inside final furlong, reduced advantage close home, won at Killarney 1m 3f mdn fll Yielding in Jul beating Toora Loora (9-2) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Laggata 9-4fav (9-2) Mid-division, travelled well and progress on outer entering straight, 4th 2f out, challenged 1 1/2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, won at Gowran Park 1m 1f mdn fll gd in Aug beating Orchid Gardens (9-2) by 1 3/4l, 15 ran.
Ela Katrina 2-1fav (9-0) Soon tracked leaders, headway and effort straight, led over 1f out, stayed on well to assert inside final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn pol in Jan beating Longbourn (9-5) by 2 1/2l, 12 ran.
Haparanda (IRE) 16-5fav (9-8) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden to challenge 2f out, led 1 1/2f out, kept on strongly final furlong, won at Killarney 1m 3f hcp gd in Jul beating Celtic Crown (9-7) by 2 1/2l, 13 ran.
Effernock Fizz (IRE) 11-1 (9-1) Led, headed after 1 1/2f, led after 5f, 2 lengths clear halfway, reduced advantage 4f out, came wide off bend and headed over 2f out, ridden and kept on well under 1f out, not match winner, 2nd of 8, nk behind Itsalonglongroad (9-0) at Tramore 1m 4f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Romantically (IRE) 18-1 (9-13) Mid-division, 8th halfway, pushed along over 2f out, 7th entering straight, ridden and no impression inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 12 1/2l behind Eight And Bob (9-11) at Galway 1m 6f hcp sft in Aug.
Blissful Beauty (FR) 33-1 (9-10) Held up, moderate 7th haflway, ridden towards rear 3f out, soon no extra, 9th of 10, 20l behind Laburnum (9-2) at Gowran Park 1m 1f lst stks (1) gd in Aug.
Place Des Vosges (IRE) 9-2 (11-8) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, headway to lead entering straight, ridden and kept on, joined briefly 100 yards out, kept on well closing stages, won at Tipperary 1m 5f hcp Yielding - Soft in Aug beating Rock On Seamie (11-0) by hd, 14 ran.
