mid-division, took keen hold, ridden in 6th over 2f out, 4th and no impression on winner 1f out, no extra final furlong
tracked leaders, 2nd 4f out, led travelling well over 2f out, pushed along and went clear 2f out, ridden 1f out, stayed on strongly final furlong, eased close home, easily
tracked leader in 2nd, pushed along in 3rd 4f out, ridden and dropped to moderate 7th 2f out, no impression
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, 2nd and no impression on winner 1 1/2f out, 3rd 1f out, dropped to 4th near line
tracked leaders, ridden entering straight, 8th 2f out, no impression
slowly into stride, in rear, pushed along 3f out, ridden and headway into 4th 2f out, soon no impression on winner, moderate 2nd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, dropped to rear of mid-division 6f out ridden in 9th entering straight, no impression
tracked leaders, ridden in moderate 5th 2f out, soon no impression
slowly into stride and always trailing, completely tailed off 3f out, pulled up 1f out
rear of mid-division, ridden entering straight, headway into moderate 3rd and no impression on winner 2f out, moderate 5th 1f out, no impression
towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, ridden in moderate 10th entering straight, still moderate 8th and under pressure 1f out, kept on well final furlong, went moderate 3rd near line
NonRunner
Irish Lullaby had Star Image, Blazing Skies, Joupe and Icykel behind when runner-up in a similar race over 1m4f at Cork though it wouldn't be a surprise to see a form reversal over this trip. Final Gesture has strong form on ground with give in France and has joined Paddy Twomey while Mellow Magic made a winning start for Jessica Harrington in a handicap here last month and deserves a crack at this level. WHITE CAVIAR has only had four runs, completing a late-summer double with a convincing success in a 1m4f handicap here. She's the type to carry on improving and can defy a long absence.
Blazing Skies (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders and 4th halfway, took closer order from 2f out, ridden and every chance from over 1f out, no extra and weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 3l behind Moracana (9-2) at Cork 1m 4f lst fll stks (1) Good - Yielding in Apr.
Final Gesture (IRE) (8-11) 4th of 18, 2 1/4l behind Flyingbeauty (9-1) at Fontainebleau 1m 2f lst stks hvy in Nov.
Grecian Slipper (IRE) 9-4fav (9-13) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along on inner over 2f out, soon ridden and kept on, no impression on winner, 3rd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Mellow Magic (9-4) at Gowran Park 1m 6f hcp sft in Apr.
Icykel (IRE) 40-1 (9-2) Mid-division and 5th halfway, pushed along in 4th from 3f out and ridden on inner from 2f out, no extra and weakened from over 1f out, 9th of 11, 5 1/4l behind Moracana (9-2) at Cork 1m 4f lst fll stks (1) Good - Yielding in Apr.
Irish Lullaby 16-1 (9-2) Prominent early, soon tracked leaders in 3rd, took closer order from 3f out and improved to lead from 2f out, ridden over 1f out and soon strongly pressed, headed and no extra inside final 100 yards, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Moracana (9-2) at Cork 1m 4f lst fll stks (1) Good - Yielding in Apr.
Joupe (IRE) 80-1 (9-2) Slow into stride and raced in rear, took closer order from 3f out, not clear run from 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never nearer, 8th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Moracana (9-2) at Cork 1m 4f lst fll stks (1) Good - Yielding in Apr.
Mellow Magic 4-1 (9-4) Chased leader, led after 4f, pushed along when challenged over 2f out, soon ridden and kept on well from over 1f out, easily, won at Gowran Park 1m 6f hcp sft in Apr beating Kingswear (9-8) by 2 1/2l, 9 ran.
Moon Daisy (IRE) 11-1 (9-6) Slowly into stride, in rear and soon slightly detached, in touch after halfway and headway to 3rd 4f out, ridden and no impression on principals from over 2f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 6, 7 1/2l behind Raise You (9-9) at Curragh 1m 6f Grp 3 stks (1) gd in Aug.
Scenic Look (IRE) 9-2fav (12-2) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, headway after 2 out and pushed along to dispute lead entering straight, ridden and led briefly early run-in, no impression and dropped to 4th closing stages, 4th of 16, 2 1/4l behind Presenting Doyen (11-2) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Star Image 25-1 (9-2) Mid-division and 8th halfway, pushed along on outer from 3f out, ridden and some progress from 2f out, kept on well without threatening from 1f out, never nearer, 4th of 11, 2l behind Moracana (9-2) at Cork 1m 4f lst fll stks (1) Good - Yielding in Apr.
White Caviar (FR) 5-2fav (9-10) Rear of mid-division, progress into 5th on outer 2f out, soon ridden, 4th 1f out, improved to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Gowran Park 1m 4f hcp sft in Oct beating Active Duty (9-6) by 2 1/4l, 15 ran.
Powerful Aggie (FR) 16-1 (9-1) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along over 2f out, soon ridden and no extra over 1f out, eased inside final furlong, last of 5, dist behind Emily Dickinson (9-3) at Navan 1m 6f lst stks (1) hvy in Apr.
