mid-division in far side group, switched left 2f out, closer 1 1/2f out, ridden to challenge 1f out, disputed inside final furlong and just failed at line
mid-division in stand's side group, ridden 2f out, 9th 1f out, kept on final furlong
mid-division in stand's side group, ridden halfway, weakened over 2f out
broke through stalls before start, dwelt slightly, towards rear in far side group, ridden 2f out, no impression and kept on one pace from over 1f out
mid-division in far side group, ridden and no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders in far side group, led and disputed approaching halfway, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra and kept on same pace
chased leaders in far side group, ridden 2f out, stayed on to dispute over 1f out, no extra in 3rd inside final furlong, kept on same pace
chased leaders in stand's side group, 5th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out, eased inside final furlong
mid-division in stand's side group, ridden halfway, weakened over 2f out
mid-division in stand's side group, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out
chased leaders on stand's side group, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
mid-division in far side group, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on final furlong
towards rear in stand's side group, ridden halfway, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders in stand's group, ridden to challenge 1 1/2f out, disputed over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, just prevailed at line
chased leaders in far side group, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
mid-division best in far side group, ridden and no impression 2f out
led on far side, disputed approaching halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out
There are half-a-dozen course and distance winners engaged in a tricky race here, including the top pair In Salutem and Russian Soul who fought out a finish at Navan last time with the former coming out on top. That was on fast going though and Michael Halford's veteran should get closer on the revised terms. Togoville finished fourth and looks held while it will be difficult for the progressive Captain Power to win this after a break since September. Your Pal Tal hails from a yard going well and beat I Will Excel just over a length here earlier this month, though the runner-up ran well at Naas on Wednesday and has a nice pull in the weights. AN SAIGHDIUR last won over the track and trip in August and he's 3lb lower so he's handed the vote in a wide-open race.
In Salutem 10-3fav (9-3) Settled 6th, pushed along in 5th over 2f out, driven and good headway to close 3rd 1f out, ridden to lead final 200 yards, soon asserted, kept on well, won at Navan 6f hcp gf in Jun beating Russian Soul (9-6) by 2l, 9 ran.
Russian Soul (IRE) 7-1 (9-6) Rear, pushed along in 7th 2 1/2f out, ridden and progress to 4th 1f out, kept on well to 2nd closing stages, not trouble winner, 2nd of 9, 2l behind In Salutem (9-3) at Navan 6f hcp gf in Jun.
Togoville (IRE) 16-1 (9-10) Ran 3rd, 4th 3f out, pushed along and dropped to 5th 2f out, 6th 1f out, ridden and kept on to 4th close home, no threat, 4th of 9, 4 3/4l behind In Salutem (9-3) at Navan 6f hcp gf in Jun.
Captain Power (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden 1 1/2f out, no impression 1f out, kept on final furlong, 7th of 14, 3 1/4l behind Tylery Wonder (8-12) at Curragh 5f hcp Good - Yielding in Sep.
Anonymous Lady (IRE) 9-2 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden and no impression in 7th over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 4 1/4l behind Ostatnia (8-12) at Tipperary 5f hcp gf in May.
An Saighdiur (IRE) 11-2 (9-9) Driven along early to lead after 1f, pushed along and headed 1f out, ridden and no impression in 3rd final 150 yards, 3rd of 8, 3 1/4l behind Ishebayorgrey (9-4) at Limerick 7f gf in Jun.
St Brelades Bay (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Soon disputed lead, headed over 2f out, dropped to 7th 1f out, no extra, 7th of 12, 9 3/4l behind Downforce (9-0) at Curragh 6f hcp Yielding - Soft in May.
Fainleog (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, soon pushed along, ridden and no impression in 4th over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 5, 4 3/4l behind Spirit Quartz (9-9) at Cork 5f lst stks (1) Yielding - Soft in Jun.
Red Ivy (IRE) 14-1 (10-0) Held up, under pressure towards rear from halfway, soon no impression in last, kept on inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 10 1/2l behind Bluesbreaker (8-13) at Cork 6f hcp hvy in Mar.
Kimbay (IRE) 25-1 (9-4) Broke well and led early, tracked leaders, 4th halfway, not clear run and 6th 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 5 1/4l behind Ishebayorgrey (9-4) at Limerick 7f gf in Jun.
Your Pal Tal 8-1 (9-2) Soon led, pushed along and 2 lengths clear 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, won at Curragh 6f hcp gf in Jun beating I Will Excel (9-2) by 1 1/2l, 19 ran.
Fast In The Wind (IRE) 12-1 (9-11) Tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd 2f out and soon no extra, eased inside final furlong, 14th of 19, 15 1/2l behind Your Pal Tal (9-2) at Curragh 6f hcp gf in Jun.
More Than Munny (USA) 7-1 (9-10) Dwelt and pushed along briefly, in touch towards rear, pushed along again from halfway, no impression from 2f out, 8th over 1f out and no extra, 8th of 9, 9 1/4l behind Lady Mega (9-12) at Down Royal 5f hcp gd in Jun.
Rattling Jewel 7-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride and pushed along briefly, in touch towards rear, pushed along again and some headway on inner 2f out, 4th over 1f out, one pace, 4th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Lady Mega (9-12) at Down Royal 5f hcp gd in Jun.
I Will Excel (IRE) 5-2fav (9-11) Mid-division, pushed along in 6th 2f out, ridden in 4th 1f out, no extra, 4th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Aspar (9-5) at Naas 5f mdn Yielding - Soft in Jun.
Strategic Force (IRE) 20-1 (8-4) Tracked leader on outer, disputed 2nd 1f out, soon no impression, 6th of 12, 7l behind Downforce (9-0) at Curragh 6f hcp Yielding - Soft in May.
Battleroftheboyne (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, pushed along 2f out, soon no impression on outer, 7th over 1f out, ran on without threatening final furlong, 5th of 9, 5l behind Lady Mega (9-12) at Down Royal 5f hcp gd in Jun.
