prominent, soon 3rd, pushed along approaching straight, kept on without matching principals inside final furlong
slowly into stride, towards rear, no impression 2f out, kept on without threatening
disputed lead early, took keen hold, soon prominent in 5th, 6th into straight, soon challenged, no extra in 7th 1f out
dwelt, towards rear, closed into straight, soon effort, no extra over 1f out
slowly into stride, towards rear, closed into straight, no impression and one pace from over 1f out
soon towards rear, never a factor
mid-division early, 8th into straight, soon headway to challenge, kept on same pace inside final furlong
mid-division early, 7th into straight and closed, no extra from over 1f out
dwelt, towards rear, closed and effort straight, no impression and one pace from over 1f out
soon chased leaders, 5th into straight, soon challenged, kept on without matching winner inside final furlong
soon mid-division, effort straight, no impression and one pace from over 1f out
prominent, soon gained narrow lead, pressed from over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong
disputed lead early, tracked leaders, soon 4th, challenged straight, kept on same pace inside final furlong
dwelt and pushed along, checked briefly early, soon towards rear and no impression 2f out
dwelt, soon mid-division, effort straight, no impression and one pace from over 1f out
loaded without rider, soon close up, challenged and every chance straight, kept on without matching 1st 2 inside final furlong
dwelt, soon mid-division, effort straight, no impression and one pace from over 1f out
The four-year-old BALANCED APPROACH (NAP) was having his first start since April of last year when a good fourth on heavy ground at Gowran a fortnight ago. He wouldn't have been kept in training by Jim Bolger unless thought capable of winning races and can see off his younger rivals. Covetous hasn't been beaten far in her two recent races at the Curragh though both were on quicker ground than she'll face here while Bay Of Skaill, who was just in front of her in the first of those races, has had enough chances. At Your Service looks best of the remainder in a race that shouldn't take much winning despite the big field.
Balanced Approach (IRE) 8-1 (9-11) Raced in 13th early, pushed along halfway, progress to chase leaders but no impression from over 1f out, kept on without threatening, 4th of 16, 6 1/2l behind Upgraded (9-0) at Gowran Park 1m 1f mdn hvy in Sep.
Wat Tyler 66-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride, in rear, no impression from over 4f out, eased straight, completely tailed off, last of 13, dist behind Iolani (9-7) at Gowran Park 1m 6f mdn hvy in Sep.
At Your Service 11-2 (9-5) Tracked leaders, 3rd approaching straight, pushed along 2f out and ridden in 6th 1f out, no impression final furlong, 8th of 14, 4 3/4l behind Betty Loch (9-0) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Aug.
Could Be Gold (IRE) Delegator colt out of Outshine.
Fashionable Man (IRE) Dandy Man gelding out of Easter Girl.
Honour And Glory (IRE) 50-1 (9-5) Held up and soon raced towards outer, pushed along towards rear approaching halfway, behind over 2f out, last of 15, 33 1/4l behind Knowing You (9-0) at Roscommon 7f mdn hvy in Aug.
Massa Lubrense (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Towards rear, progress on inner early straight, slightly hampered 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, under pressure and no impression inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 4l behind Thunder Speed (9-5) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Dec.
Solomons Seal (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Settled behind leaders, ridden in 9th 2f out, no impression 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 20, 16l behind Alphabet (9-0) at Naas 6f mdn Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Dame Rochford (IRE) 66-1 (9-7) Dwelt, towards rear for most, pushed along before straight, soon no danger, 11th of 12, 33 1/2l behind Giorni Felice (9-5) at Roscommon 1m 2f mdn hvy in Aug.
Bay Of Skaill 8-1 (9-0) Led, headed after 1 1/2f, 2nd halfway, pushed along 2f out and no impression in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 2 1/4l behind Betty Loch (9-0) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Aug.
Clonville (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Tracked leader in 2nd, lost place over 2f out, weakened 1 1/2f out, last of 11, 36 1/4l behind Music Box (9-0) at Gowran Park 7f mdn fll hvy in Jun.
Covetous 9-4fav (9-0) Chased leader on inner, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out, progress to 2nd 1f out, strongly challenged leader under 1f out, kept on, dropped to 3rd close home, 3rd of 8, 1/2l behind Kailee (9-0) at Curragh 7f mdn fll gd in Aug.
Ice Storm (IRE) 4-1 (9-0) Chased leaders on outer, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression 2 1/2f out, no extra 2f out, 8th of 13, 27l behind Intense Stylist (9-5) at Listowel 1m mdn fll hvy in Sep.
Lady Kimberley (IRE) Cape Cross filly out of Spice It Up.
Lunastar (IRE) Vale Of York filly out of Stargem.
Sally Gap (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Went right leaving stalls, soon disputed lead, ridden 3f out, headed 2f out, weakened quickly, 11th of 18, 8 1/4l behind Goldrush (9-0) at Navan 1m mdn Yielding in Sep.
Benson Dubois (IRE) 100-1 (9-5) Dwelt slightly, soon mid-division, ridden and weakened 3f out, tailed off, last of 14, 37 3/4l behind Thomas O'Malley (9-5) at Ballinrobe 1m 2f mdn gd in Jul.
Hit The Silk (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to lead 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, pressed 1f out, headed inside final 150 yards, kept on same pace, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Accladora (8-9) at Bellewstown 1m mdn gd in Aug.
Teagan Angel (IRE) 14-1 (8-9) A little keen, soon prominent in 2nd, pushed along before straight, soon no impression and no extra from over 1f out, last of 10, 18 1/2l behind Panstarr (9-2) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp fll sft in Aug.
Teenage Kiss (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Dwelt, soon mid-division, pushed along in 8th halfway, ridden and no impression 3f out, 12th of 17, 21 1/4l behind Two For Tea (9-0) at Gowran Park 1m 1f mdn fll Yielding in Jul.
Peace Officer (USA) 8-1 (9-9) Mid-division, pushed along in 6th before halfway, ridden in 7th 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace, 8th of 11, 4 1/4l behind Comhghairdeas (9-5) at Curragh 6f mdn gd in Aug.
