soon mid-division on inner, tight for room from 2f out, 6th into straight, 3rd inside final furlong, kept on well without getting to winner
a little uneasy in stalls, chased leaders, 4th into straight, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden and lost place 1f out, soon no impression until kept on well again without threatening closing stages
tracked leaders, 6th under 3f out, struggling into straight, kept on same pace
soon mid-division, no impression and kept on same pace from before straight
tracked leader, challenged in 2nd from before straight, led and stayed on well from 1f out
soon led, pressed from over 2f out, headed and kept on same pace from 1f out
towards rear, headway into 7th into straight, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace
upset in stalls, towards rear, closer in 8th under 3f out, kept on same pace from before straight
prominent, 3rd before straight, soon no impression under pressure
very slow away, always towards rear
towards rear on outer, no impression from 2f out
INDIAN LANDING's three maiden runs over longer trips hinted at nothing so it was a surprise when he attracted strong support on his handicap debut at Sligo. His supporters never had a moment's concern, however, and he came home with his head in his chest. A 12lb rise was his reward but Ricky Whelan's claim reduces the burden and a follow-up looks likely. Joe Eile is very consistent and not badly treated on the balance of his form but it's Measured Approval who looks the main threat. He's won over 5f and 6f this season but was staying on over the latter trip when a very good fourth in a huge field at the Curragh last time. Eagle Canyon has had a dozen races without managing a victory but he's run well on several occasions and would have found 5f too short last time.
Truly Genius (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) Towards rear, headway into 6th 2f out, ridden and no extra entering straight, 8th of 13, 9l behind Iron Major (9-9) at Sligo 6f hcp 60-90 gd.
Joe Eile (IRE) 5-2fav (9-5) Waited with, sent in pursuit of winner 1 1/2f out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 2nd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Brown Butterfly (9-2) at Tipperary 1m 1f stks gd.
Golden Shoe (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden to challenge 2f out, no extra in 3rd entering straight, kept on one pace, 6th of 9, 10l behind Dodging Bullets (8-11) at Galway 1m hcp 60-95 3yo gd in Jul.
Compelling (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, never a factor, 9th 2f out, no impression from over 1f out, 9th of 11, 5l behind Sharisse (10-0) at Curragh 6f fll hcp 60-90 gd.
Eagle Canyon (IRE) 9-10fav (9-2) Close up, 4th over 1f out, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace, 4th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Olfa (9-0) at Tipperary 5f mdn stks gd.
Indian Landing (IRE) 7-2 (9-7) Soon tracked leaders, improved to lead 2 1/2f out, ridden clear final furlong, stayed on well, comfortably, won at Sligo 6f 3yo hcp 47-65 beating Missile Command (9-5) by 7l, 8 ran.
Independent Girl (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Prominent on stands' side until after halfway, no extra from under 2f out, weakened, last of 19, 34l behind Lake George (8-11) at Curragh 7f hcp 50-85 gd.
Glanusk 6-1 (9-2) Rear of mid-division, no impression early straight, kept on one pace, 7th of 10, 6l behind Colour Of Love (9-3) at Naas 7f 3yo hcp 60-90 gf in Jul.
Measured Approval (IRE) 18-1 (8-9) Upset in stalls, chased leaders, headway to go 5th 1f out, kept on same pace under pressure without troubling leaders, 4th of 26, 4 1/2l behind Eur Elusive (8-4) at Curragh 6f hcp 50-85 gd.
Cash Or Casualty (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) Led, strongly pressed from 2f out, headed early final furlong, soon no extra, 5th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Jills Ballet (9-7) at Cork 1m stks 0-70 gf.
Brookley Lady (IRE) 20-1 (8-5) Mid-division, 7th halfway, no threat from under 2f out, 10th of 14, 12l behind No Trimmings (8-10) at Dundalk 1m hcp 50-70 pol.
Thistle Thunder (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Prominent, 6th before straight, soon no extra, 11th of 12, 26l behind Parkers Mill (9-5) at Tipperary 1m 1f mdn stks gf in Apr.
See You In Rio (IRE) 28-1 (9-0) Always behind, driven along approaching straight, eased when beaten final furlong, 13th of 14, 40l behind His Excellency (9-10) at Leopardstown 1m 2f 3yo hcp 47-70 gd in Jun.
