Verdict

Shark Hanlon and Rachel Blackmore won this a year ago and Luso's Way, who made a promising debut at Roscommon, takes a big drop in grade after her subsequent run at Galway. JABUS was having his first start for over two years when a close second to Roisin Dubh at Kilbeggan earlier this month and with that under his belt looks the one to beat. Kilbrew Lady and Waylander have run well enough to be considered, especially the latter, who wasn't far behind Railway Zira at Killarney.

Formwatch

Fictionandfriction (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Mid-division early, 4th halfway, weakened 6f out, completely tailed off, last of 8, well behind Celtic Abbey (11-7) at Ballinrobe 2m N H flat hvy in Jul.

Jabus (IRE) 16-1 (11-9) Mid-division, 8th halfway, some headway into 5th entering straight, soon ridden and edged right to go 2nd inside final furlong, kept on same pace without troubling winner, 2nd of 15, 1 3/4l behind Roisin Dubh (11-7) at Kilbeggan 2m N H flat gd.

Balboni (IRE) 7-1 (11-0) Mid-division, 9th halfway, 6th 5f out, ridden before straight, under pressure in 4th 2f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 16, 16l behind Gallant Tipp (11-2) at Roscommon 2m 4yo nhf sft.

Waylander (IRE) 8-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, ridden in 5th entering straight, kept on one paced from 2f out, 4th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Railway Zira (10-8) at Killarney 2m 1f N H flat in Jul.

Kilbrew Lady (IRE) 6-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, ridden in 7th 3f out, no extra, 6th of 16, 18l behind Cheyenne Girl (11-0) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f N H flat in Jul.

Swansita (IRE) 18-1 (11-0) In rear, headway into 4th 4f out, soon ridden, kept on one paced in 3rd from 2f out, 3rd of 8, 37l behind Return Spring (11-7) at Downpatrick 2m 2f N H flat gf.

Lady Gogo (IRE) Golan filly out of Lady Toulon.

Luso's Way (IRE) 33-1 (10-8) Mid-division, no impression from 4f out, 10th of 20, 35l behind Cul Baire (11-8) at Galway 2m N H flat gd in Jul.