Scorpion Black went up 5lb for a comfortable course and distance victory in June and appeared to find the extended 1m1f trip too far on a return visit last month. Heir of Excitement has been claimed out of Joseph O'Brien's yard after a close second at Sligo while Eyeoweyou caught the eye on his first start for new connections at Leopardstown. LITTLE CAMACHO (NAP) scored over 7f here in July when finishing strongly and his two subsequent runs have been over 6f. He stays this trip and can get back on the winning trail. Havana Breeze has never won but has been getting closer and only just failed to catch Sharp Focus at Killarney last time.
Scorpion Black (IRE) 10-1 (10-0) Mid-division and 8th from halfway, ridden in closer 5th from 2f out, no impression from 1f out and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 6th of 16, 6 1/4l behind Pillmakers Hill (9-8) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp Yielding - Soft in Aug.
Avalanche 25-1 (9-3) Held up in mid-division, ridden into 6th 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 8th of 15, 8 3/4l behind Franklyn (9-7) at Listowel 1m hcp sft in Sep.
Heir of Excitement (IRE) 33-1 (9-7) Dwelt, held up towards rear, last 4f out, pushed along and headway between horses into 7th entering straight, 4th 1f out, stayed on well to go 2nd inside final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Grove Hill (9-7) at Sligo 1m 2f gd in Aug.
Nakakande (IRE) 33-1 (9-4) Mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression over 1f out, no extra, kept on one pace, 6th of 10, 8l behind Never Rains (9-2) at Gowran Park 1m fll Yielding in Sep.
Eyeoweyou (IRE) 10-1 (8-13) A little slow into stride, towards rear, slightly impeded over 2f out and headway, kept on without threatening inside final furlong, 5th of 19, 3 1/2l behind Airgead (8-11) at Leopardstown 1m hcp gf in Aug.
Jungle Jungle (IRE) 7-1 (9-1) Soon led, joined before halfway, headed under 2f out, no extra and one pace 1f out, 5th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Travelwise (9-4) at Gowran Park 7f hcp gd in Jul.
Little Camacho (IRE) 7-1jfav (9-4) A little slow into stride, raced near side group, waited with, some headway over 1f out, kept on same pace without threatening inside final furlong, 7th of 24, 3 1/2l behind Noirvento (9-3) at Cork 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Havana Breeze (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) Chased leaders and 4th from halfway, pushed along from 2f out and soon ridden, every chance from 1f out and kept on inside final furlong without matching winner, 2nd of 15, 3/4l behind Sharp Focus (9-9) at Killarney 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Lady In Lavender (IRE) 9-2 (10-12) Held up towards rear, progress into 6th 2 out, pushed along in 3rd after 2 out, challenged last, no extra run-in, kept on same pace, 3rd of 10, 7 1/4l behind Bothar Dubh (10-10) at Ballinrobe 2m 2f hcp sft in Aug.
Small Town Boy (IRE) 20-1 (9-4) Dwelt, towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, soon no impression, last of 18, 29 1/2l behind The Lady's Bid (8-4) at Navan 1m 2f hcp gf in Sep.
Very Smart (IRE) 6-1jfav (9-8) Towards rear of far side group, progress and switched right 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, no impression, kept on one pace, 10th of 25, 11 1/2l behind Chagall (8-9) at Cork 7f hcp gd in Sep.
Out On Friday (IRE) 25-1 (8-4) Mid-division, some headway when stumbled badly 2f out, 13th over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 9th of 23, 4 1/4l behind Massa Lubrense (9-11) at Curragh 7f hcp Good - Yielding in Aug.
Clonville (IRE) 10-1 (8-8) Rear of mid-division, pushed along over 2f out and 8th 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 6th of 15, 5 3/4l behind High Altitude (10-11) at Bellewstown 1m hcp gd in Aug.
Wedding Photo (USA) 20-1 (8-12) In rear, 16th halfway, niggled along approaching straight, ridden over 2f out, kept on well final furlong, never on terms, 10th of 18, 7 1/4l behind Roses Queen (8-11) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Jun.
Dingle Bay (IRE) 50-1 (8-10) Mid-division early, 7th approaching halfway, no extra over 1f out, 12th of 16, 13 1/4l behind Magi Gal (8-4) at Navan 1m 2f hcp gf in Sep.
Tuamhain 11-1 (10-0) Chased leaders early, 8th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 11th of 14, 17 1/4l behind Procurator (9-3) at Roscommon 7f hcp gd in Jul.
Noble Intention (IRE) 20-1 (9-10) Waited with, moderate 7th from 6th, soon headway, pushed along approaching 2 out, soon no impression and weakened, 7th of 10, 27 1/2l behind Zoffalee (11-0) at Tramore 2m hcp gd in Aug.
Sally Gap (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra over 2f out, weakened, last of 16, 36 1/4l behind Solomons Seal (9-5) at Gowran Park 7f hcp Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Mixed Media (IRE) (9-1) 7th of 12, 7 1/2l behind Persepolis (9-4) at Le Mans 7f in Sep.
