led or disputed lead, narrowly headed but travelling well over 2f out, ridden to lead briefly 1 1/2f out, headed under pressure inside final furlong, kept on same pace
tracked leaders racing keenly, close 4th 2f out, soon ridden, 5th and no impression from 1f out
disputed lead, hung entering straight, ridden to lead narrowly over 2f out, soon challenged and headed, rallied under pressure to lead again inside final furlong, kept on well
chased leaders, no extra from over 2f out
chased leaders, 6th 2f out, soon no extra and kept on same pace
mid-division best, kept on one pace
tracked leaders on inner, 3rd 2f out, soon ridden, 4th and no impression from 1f out
unseated rider and ran loose going to start, always towards rear
tracked leaders, close 5th on outer 2f out, went 3rd over 1f out, stayed on well under pressure without reaching winner
chased leaders, 7th halfway, no extra from 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace
Whip Mark looks sure to go well after his run over 7f at Sligo where he led at the furlong pole before being headed by eventual winner Like Magic but NIDIAN is given another chance. Michael Halford's charge has been a costly failure on his two latest starts but softer going could provide the answer and he has Johnny Murtagh on board. Prayer Boat has had no less than 22 attempts to get off the mark but just can't get his head in front despite some fair runs. Phoebe Van Gelder was having her first start since October when third over the minimum trip at Tipperary last month and will have come on for the run.
A Hit Is A Hit (FR) 10-1 (11-2) Never a factor, kept on one pace from 2f out, 7th of 10, 8l behind Dunne Grand (11-6) at Laytown 7f amt stk.
Prayer Boat (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Chased leaders on inner, ridden straight, kept on one paced, 6th of 14, 9l behind Sean Og Coulston (9-13) at Listowel 6f hcp 50-80.
Nidian (IRE) 5-4fav (9-5) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon no extra, dropped to 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 4, 3 1/2l behind Celerina (9-0) at Tipperary 5f mdn stks gd in Jul.
Not My Idea (IRE) Tomba gelding out of Minnie Kc.
Ventura Sunset (USA) Forest Camp colt out of Ventura Hotel.
Whip Mark (IRE) 12-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, headway to dispute 2f out, led entering straight, ridden and headed under 1f out, no extra final furlong and kept on same pace, 2nd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Like Magic (9-4) at Sligo 6f clm stks in Aug.
Belleini (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, 4th from 2f out, soon no impression under pressure, 10th of 14, 16l behind Maybe Grace (9-0) at Dundalk 7f stks pol in May '09.
Bridle Beauty (IRE) 40-1 (8-7) Mid-division, progress into 5th halfway, weakened early straight, 9th of 14, 21l behind Knights Templar (9-3) at Dundalk 7f 2yo mdn auc stks pol in Nov.
Dashing Duchess (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Towards rear, some progress over 4f out, moderate 8th over 1f out, no extra, 8th of 15, 26l behind Dibella (9-0) at Roscommon 1m 4f fll mdn stks gf.
Finalstar (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Mid-division, weakened from 3f out, 12th of 16, 14l behind Beauthea (9-8) at Tipperary 7f hcp 50-80 gf in Aug.
Lady Antebellum (IRE) 50-1 (8-4) Always behind, 9th of 12, 14l behind Della'alba (8-11) at Tipperary 5f mdn stks gf in Aug.
Little Luxury (IRE) Tagula filly out of Erne Project.
Peace Of Iona (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Dwelt, always towards rear, 10th of 13, 28l behind Lastofthemohicans (9-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f 3yo mdn stks pol in Aug.
Phoebe Van Gelder (IRE) 11-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, 4th 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace in 3rd final furlong, 3rd of 12, 6l behind Della'alba (8-11) at Tipperary 5f mdn stks gf in Aug.
Stones Peak (IRE) Rock Of Gibraltar filly out of Slupia.
Take Her Home (IRE) Staute Of Liberty filly out of Ruby Cairo.
Private Ryan (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Always towards rear, 11th of 14, 15l behind Move (9-0) at Dundalk 1m mdn stks pol.
Shemovedthuthefair (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Led, ridden and headed 1f out, kept on under pressure, weakened close home, 6th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Marina Of Venice (9-0) at Curragh 7f 2yo stks gd in Jun '08.
Shirley Schmidt (IRE) Invincible Spirit filly out of Luisa Miller.
Haveahaarth (IRE) 40-1 (9-0) Always towards rear, 13th of 14, 22l behind Move (9-0) at Dundalk 1m mdn stks pol.
Hong Kong's Loss (USA) 25-1 (9-0) Mid-division, 8th halfway, no extra from early straight, weakened, last of 14, 29l behind Move (9-0) at Dundalk 1m mdn stks pol.
