mid-division on outer, 9th and no impression when eased entering final furlong
led, strongly pressed from 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on
mid-division, no impression from 2f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 7th halfway, no impression from 2f out
tracked leaders, 8th over 2f out, progress 1 1/2f out, 4th and stayed on inside final furlong
prominent, 4th halfway, 5th under 2f out, soon ridden and no impression, no extra final furlong
held up towards rear, kept on one pace from 2f out
prominent on outer, 3rd halfway, challenged from 2f out, close 2nd inside final furlong, kept on well to lead close home
mid-division, weakened from over 2f out
mid-division on stands rail, 7th and headway 1f out, kept on well closing stages
soon close up in 2nd, ridden to challenge from 2f out, led over 1f out, kept on under pressure, headed close home
rear of mid-division, no impression from under 2f out
chased leaders on stands rail, 5th halfway, 4th and ridden under 2f out, no impression from over 1f out
always behind, trailing when eased 1 1/2f out, tailed off
settled towards rear, kept on under stands rail from over 1f out
rear of mid-division, no impression from 2f out
Oracle looked a nice prospect on his first two starts on ground with some give in the spring and probably just needed the run at the Curragh last week. He can do better but Johnny Murtagh has chosen the once-raced Park Avenue, who is presumably the stable pick despite a moderate opening run back in May. Expire showed good pace when just touched off by Truly Genius at Dundalk and looks certain to get involved from the start, especially with Kieren Fallon booked, but Anam Allta has a stayers' pedigree and was going on at the finish over 7f at Naas. There are some interesting newcomers engaged including Jim Bolger's filly Lisa Gherardini, a half-sister to the useful Rakaan, and David Wachman's LARGHETTO, a daughter of Giant's Causeway out of a mare from a very high-class USA family. The Goolds Cross handler won the race last year and this one may be good enough to make a winning start.
Baby Jock (USA) Congrats colt out of My Special K's.
Expire (IRE) 7-1 (8-11) Chased leader in 2nd, improved to lead under 2f out, ridden and strongly pressed 1f out, kept on, headed final 50 yards and no extra, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Truly Genius (8-11) at Dundalk 6f 2yo mdn stks pol.
Jolly Joker (IRE) 66-1 (8-11) Mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden into 4th 1 1/2f out, 3rd 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 8l behind Fred Archer (9-0) at Leopardstown 7f 2yo mdn gf.
Madeira Classic (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Led on stands side, 2nd after halfway, driven along in 3rd 2f out, no extra over 1f out, weakened, 12th of 22, 12l behind Whipless (9-3) at Curragh 6f 2yo mdn gf.
Oracle (IRE) 7-2 (8-12) Mid-division, switched right in 10th under 2f out, no extra and kept on same pace final furlong, 9th of 22, 9l behind Whipless (9-3) at Curragh 6f 2yo mdn gf.
Park Avenue (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) In touch towards rear, carried a little wide and no impression under pressure from 1 1/2f out, 8th of 11, 11l behind Clondinnery (9-3) at Curragh 6f 2yo mdn in May.
Reasons Unknown (IRE) Camacho colt out of Locorotondo.
Anam Allta (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Dwelt, towards rear, ridden into 11th 2f out, kept on final furlong, 5th of 16, 9l behind Lake Ontario (9-3) at Naas 7f 2yo mdn gd.
Aris (IRE) Danroad filly out of Cumbres.
Baby Boomer (IRE) Big Bad Bob filly out of Soviet Belle.
Beau Bunny (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Mid-division best, weakened 2f out, 17th of 19, 17l behind Seeharn (9-0) at Curragh 6f 2yo fll mdn gf in Jun.
Brazilian Breeze (IRE) Invincible Spirit filly out of Brazilian Bride.
Extra Steps (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 12th of 18, 11l behind Misty For Me (9-0) at Curragh 6f 2yo fll mdn gd in Jul.
Independent Girl (IRE) 50-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace without threatening, 6th of 22, 8l behind Whipless (9-3) at Curragh 6f 2yo mdn gf.
Larghetto (USA) Giant's Causeway filly out of Marquetessa.
Lisa Gherardini (IRE) Barathea filly out of Petite Spectre.
Oakwood Princess (IRE) Antonius Pius filly out of Lucky Oakwood.
Regal Times (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) Very slowly away, trailing before halfway, kept on one pace from 2f out, 10th of 12, 14l behind Declan's Warrior (9-3) at Cork 5f 2yo mdn gd.
Roman Flame Bertolini filly out of Dakhla Oasis.
Saint Piran (IRE) Mujadil filly out of Perle D'irlande.
Screen Legend (IRE) 7-4fav (9-4) Pulled hard and soon close up, 2nd before straight, no extra under pressure from 1f out, 5th of 8, 6l behind Thegondolier (8-13) at Sligo 6f 2yo clm.
