prominent, dropped to 9th into straight, soon no extra
soon chased leaders, 7th into straight, no impression under pressure inside final furlong, kept on same pace
towards rear for most, never a factor
chased leaders, 4th into straight, no impression under pressure final furlong
rear of mid-division, ridden into 10th into straight, kept on well final furlong, not quite get there
dwelt, always towards rear
towards rear, ridden into 11th into straight, switched to outside and ran on well final furlong, not quite reach winner
rear of mid-division, headway in 6th into straight, chased winner over 1f out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace inside final furlong
soon prominent, moderate 2nd over 2f out, closed under pressure final furlong, no extra and kept on same pace closing stages
upset in stalls, reared up as stalls opened and unseated rider
tracked leaders, 3rd into straight, soon no impression under pressure
chased leaders, 5th into straight, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace
soon led, ridden clear from over 2f out, reduced lead and stayed on well inside final furlong, all out
towards rear for most, never a factor
rear of mid-division, ridden into 8th into straight, closed final furlong, kept on without getting there
Dermot Weld has had yet another magnificent Festival and he hasn't finished yet. EL TOREROS looks a typical entry for the meeting from the yard having had just one run over the trip when making his handicap debut at Gowran in May. He showed enough promise to suggest a race of this nature is within his compass and Leigh Roche's claim will be a help. Indicative was last seen on the Flat beating Eighteen Summers at Listowel in September. She hasn't done so well over timber recently but looks quite well treated back on the level. Winning bumper and hurdler Some Slam has only had six runs on the Flat but ran well behind Rock On Ciara at Kilbeggan and looks capable of a big effort as does the improving Beauty Express, who looks on a fair handicap mark on her progressive recent form.
Beauty Express (IRE) 4-1fav (9-9) Soon tracked leaders in 3rd, 2nd 2f out, ridden to challenge and lead over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Wexford 1m stks gd beating Curl Cat (9-10) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Miranda's Girl (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Prominent, ridden to challenge and almost on terms into straight, no impression under pressure inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 4th of 8, 2 3/4l behind Anam Allta (9-6) at Galway 7f fll hcp gd.
Swing Pattern (USA) 11-1 (10-4) Soon rear of mid-division, 9th 4f out, kept on same pace in moderate 8th from under 2f out, 6th of 12, 13l behind Adiynara (9-0) at Ballinrobe 1m 1f mdn auc stks in May.
Rock On Ciara (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Rear of mid-division, kept on same pace from 3f out, 7th of 16, 3l behind Iron Major (9-10) at Galway 7f hcp 55-80 gd.
Ultra Cool (IRE) 7-1 (8-8) Towards rear, ridden into 5th over 1f out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 6th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Sean Og Coulston (9-5) at Tipperary 7f hcp.
Indicative (IRE) 10-3 (9-0) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, kept on well under pressure final furlong, won at Listowel 7f 3yo mdn aut in Sep beating Eighteen Summers (9-5) by nk, 13 ran.
Badger Or Bust (IRE) 9-1 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden into 5th 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 4th of 17, 6l behind Maunsells Duke (9-4) at Galway 1m hcp 50-70 gd.
Some Slam (IRE) 4-1fav (9-11) Very slowly away, towards rear, switched to outer and ridden from 2f out, 6th over 1f out, kept on without threatening and tended to hang left inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Rock On Ciara (9-8) at Killarney 1m hcp 50-70 gd.
An Saighdiur (IRE) 9-1 (9-1) Soon chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 7th 2f out, soon no extra, kept on one pace, 9th of 17, 11l behind Lake George (8-4) at Curragh 6f hcp 50-80.
Emily Jane (IRE) 40-1 (9-1) Settled in mid-division on inner, 7th entering straight, no extra final furlong, 11th of 13, 11l behind Akasaka (9-3) at Leopardstown 1m hcp 50-80 gf.
Knights Templar (IRE) 8-1 (9-8) Towards rear, 10th approaching straight, no impression under pressure and kept on from under 2f out, 7th of 15, 9l behind Sunset Beauty (9-6) at Gowran Park 7f hcp 50-75 gf.
Haaf Ok 28-1 (9-3) Disputed early, soon chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden into 2nd 2f out, no extra entering straight, 9th of 17, 14l behind Maunsells Duke (9-4) at Galway 1m hcp 50-70 gd.
Independent Girl (IRE) 9-1 (9-10) Soon disputed lead at fast pace, led over 2f out, soon headed and no extra straight, 8th of 15, 9l behind Good Shot Noreen (9-6) at Galway 7f 3yo hcp 50-75 gd.
El Toreros (USA) 4-1fav (9-8) Always prominent, challenged under pressure and on terms over 1f out, headed and kept on without matching winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 16, 1l behind Orafinitis (9-1) at Gowran Park 7f 3yo hcp 47-65 gd in May.
Orpens Peach (IRE) 8-1 (9-11) Tracked leaders, progress to challenge and on terms from 2f out, headed and kept on same pace from over 1f out, 5th of 16, 11l behind Acushladear (8-10) at Tipperary 7f hcp 47-65.
Kardyls Hope (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, 3rd approaching straight, challenged 2f out, no impression in moderate 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 15, 6l behind Sunset Beauty (9-6) at Gowran Park 7f hcp 50-75 gf.
Mamma Rosa (IRE) 9-1 (9-11) Soon mid-division, 9th early, kept on same pace under pressure from under 2f out, 7th of 13, 6l behind Six Silver Lane (9-6) at Wexford 1m 3yo hcp 47-70 gd.
Sassaway (IRE) 12-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, no impression from over 1f out, 9th of 16, 6l behind Jamesie (9-6) at Fairyhouse 6f hcp 60-90 gd.
Petit Roque (FR) (9-4) won at Cavaillon(FR) 1m stk in Sep '07 beating Spider Flash (8-13) by shd, 12 ran.
