mid-division best, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
dwelt, towards rear for most, ridden and no impression 2f out
rear of mid-division, ridden in 9th 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
pushed along to chase leaders early, soon mid-division, closer on rail in 6th halfway, ridden 2f out, stayed on in 4th 1f out, kept on final furlong to edge 2nd close home
settled behind leaders, pushed along in 7th halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out
mid-division, ridden and no extra over 2f out, weakened
dwelt, towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace straight
towards rear for most, ridden and no impression 2f out
mid-division, ridden in 7th 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
made all, ridden to assert entering straight, kept on well final furlong
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra 1f out
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th 2f out, kept on into 2nd 1f out, no impression on winner, kept on same pace final furlong, lost 2nd close home
dwelt, always towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out
mid-division best, ridden and no extra over 2f out
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 3rd 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on same pace
Plenty of entries but few with realistic chances. WOULD BE KING has a fine opportunity to lose his maiden tag as he's come up against much stronger opposition and though beaten when long odds-on at Dundalk came up against a Ballydoyle improver. Iiex Excelsa, disqualified after finishing first past the post at Cork in March, then ran in two Group 3 races before failing to hold another Ballydoyle inmate, Conclusion, at Limerick. She looks the main threat though Burning Question just failed to concede 16lb to Stormy Tale in a Ballinrobe handicap and has form on ground with plenty of give. Dermot Weld's Dabiyr has a middle-distance pedigree and will probably need further in time.
Dolly Levi (IRE) Clodovil filly out of Fine Day.
Bahlwan Bahamian Bounty gelding out of Vive Les Rouges.
Caldbeck 8-1 (9-0) Settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden into 4th 2f out, 3rd and no impression on leaders 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 10, 6 1/4l behind Shelannga (8-9) at Fairyhouse 7f mdn gf in Jul.
Dabiyr (IRE) Redoute's Choice gelding out of Dabista.
Groovy Jazz (IRE) 9-2 (9-12) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out, under pressure in 3rd over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 1l behind La Novia (8-5) at Fairyhouse 7f hcp gf in Jul.
Multan (IRE) Invincible Spirit gelding out of Silk Trail.
Ollie Bang (IRE) Elnadim gelding out of Beau Cheval.
War Ensign (IRE) 7-2 (9-5) Tracked leaders, pushed along in 5th halfway, no extra 1f out, 5th of 11, 11 3/4l behind Treasuring (9-0) at Navan 5f mdn gd in Jun.
Would Be King (IRE) 1-4fav (9-5) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, improved to lead under 3f out, narrowly headed 2f out and soon ridden, kept on final furlong without matching winner, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Indianapolis (9-5) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Jul.
Burning Question (IRE) 6-1 (9-11) Led and disputed early, headed and dropped to 2nd after 1f, pushed along to challenge from 2f out and soon led, ridden and 2 lengths clear from 1f out, reduced advantage and pressed inside final furlong, headed on line, 2nd of 13, hd behind Stormy Tale (9-2) at Ballinrobe 1m 2f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Chillala (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, went 2nd and pushed along 2f out, soon ridden, no impression on winner 1f out, swished tail inside final furlong, stayed on well close home, 2nd of 11, 2l behind National Glory (9-5) at Naas 6f mdn gf in Jul.
Hot Stone (IRE) 10-3 (9-0) Stumbled early and pushed along in 4th from 3f out, ridden from 2f out, no impression from 1f out and dropped to 4th inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 17 1/4l behind Mm Sixsevei (9-0) at Tipperary 5f mdn Soft - Heavy in May.
Iiex Excelsa (IRE) 2-1fav (9-0) Disputed briefly, soon chased leader in 2nd, challenged 3f out, ridden in 2nd 2f out, no impression on winner final furlong and kept on same pace, 2nd of 11, 4l behind Conclusion (9-5) at Limerick 1m mdn gd in Jun.
Malenka Suka (IRE) Soviet Star filly out of Holly Hawk.
Raeseeya 8-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 3rd 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on same pace, lost 3rd closing stages, 4th of 11, 6 1/4l behind Conclusion (9-5) at Limerick 1m mdn gd in Jun.
Uluru Park (IRE) 125-1 (9-0) Dwelt, always in rear, ridden halfway, never a factor, last of 13, 34 1/4l behind Alpha Centauri (9-0) at Curragh 1m Grp 1 fll (1) gd in May.
Scarlet Seymour (IRE) 7-2 (9-0) Pushed along from stalls and soon led, pressed from 2f out, soon ridden and headed, weakened and no extra from over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 9 3/4l behind Great Grey (9-5) at Tipperary 7f mdn gf in Jun.
Emperor Of Fashion (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Soon led, ridden early straight and headed under 2f out, no impression in 6th 1f out, no extra final furlong, 7th of 8, 8 3/4l behind Georgie Hyphen (9-5) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in May.
Not Now Bernard (IRE) 66-1 (9-9) Slowly into stride, soon towards rear, never a factor, 14th of 16, dist behind World War (9-5) at Gowran Park 1m 1f mdn hvy in Oct.
