chased leaders early before soon dropping to mid-division, 5th on inner from halfway, pushed along under 2f out and ridden to lead inside final 200 yards, soon strongly pressed and headed, no extra and dropped to 4th close home
slightly slow into stride and pushed along from stalls, raced towards rear and in rear from halfway, pushed along from 2f out and no impression from 1f out, kept on without threatening inside final furlong
chased leaders early before soon dropping to mid-division, 7th from halfway, pushed along and took closer order from 2f out, soon ridden and kept on best inside final furlong to lead close home
mid-division and 10th from halfway, pushed along on outer from 2f out and soon ridden, no impression and kept on same pace inside final furlong
soon led, pushed along from 2f out and soon ridden, headed inside final 200 yards, no extra and weakened
towards rear, some progress into 9th from halfway, ridden under 2f out and kept on well without threatening inside final furlong, never nearer
mid-division on outer and 8th from halfway, pushed along and ridden over 2f out, soon no extra and weakened
mid-division on outer and 12th from halfway, ridden from 2f out, no impression and kept on same pace from over 1f out
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
mid-division and 6th from halfway, pushed along and ridden from 2f out, no impression and weakened from over 1f out
soon chased leader in close 2nd, pushed along and ridden from 2f out, no extra and weakened from 1f out
chased leaders and 3rd from halfway, ridden over 2f out and soon lost place, no extra and kept on same pace from over 1f out
towards rear and 13th from halfway, good progress from 2f out and ridden to challenge inside final furlong, kept on close home without matching principals
mid-division and 11th from halfway, ridden on inner over 2f out and soon some progress, no impression and kept on same pace inside final furlong
Voyageofdiscovery deserves a change of fortune having been placed in his last six races at around this mark. Wayne Lordan knows him well and he looks certain to get into contention again though Lady Scathach has won three of her last five and her good form doesn't look like ending any time soon after she overcame trouble in-running to score at Bellewstown. Nam is up to this class at his best and was only caught close home when fourth at Naas but the vote goes to BALLETTO (NAP). She showed little in three maidens last season and changed stables but caught the eye on her reappearance in a Leopardstown maiden when staying on strongly over 7f. She has a nice mark for her handicap debut and Gavin Ryan's claim is another bonus so gets the nod.
High Altitude (IRE) 20-1 (9-12) Slowly into stride, towards rear, some headway on outer into straight, soon one pace, 13th of 20, 9 1/4l behind Treble Cone (9-8) at Leopardstown 1m hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Nam (IRE) 5-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, ran freely, 3rd halfway, headway on inner to lead 1 1/2f out, soon ridden and kept on inside final furlong, headed and no extra final 50 yards, 4th of 10, 1/2l behind Frosty Beach (8-5) at Naas 1m hcp gd in Jun.
Coolbawn Magic (IRE) 25-1 (9-13) Towards rear, pushed along and some headway on inner 2f out, ridden over 1f out and kept on one pace, 7th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Miss O Connor (9-13) at Gowran Park 1m mdn fll Yielding - Soft in May.
Sharp Focus 12-1 (9-8) A little keen, raced in 11th early, headway on outer straight, chased winner final furlong and kept on without threatening, 2nd of 17, 2 1/4l behind Galeola (9-13) at Tipperary 1m 4f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Voyageofdiscovery (USA) 10-1 (9-12) Mid-division and 11th from halfway, progress on inner from 3f out and ridden in 4th from 2f out, went 2nd 1f out and kept on well inside final furlong, not threatening winner, 2nd of 18, 2 3/4l behind Ideal Pal (8-8) at Cork 1m hcp Good - Yielding in Jun.
Zayriyan (IRE) 12-1 (10-1) Mid-division, slight mistake 2nd, 6th halfway, ridden in 5th 3 out, no impression when slight mistake next, kept on one pace, 5th of 12, 9 1/2l behind Smiling Eliza (11-5) at Cork 2m hcp gd in Jul.
Balletto (IRE) 66-1 (9-9) Slowly into stride, in rear, some progress on outer entering straight, reminders over 1f out, went 7th 1f out, kept on without threatening under hands and heels final furlong, never nearer, 5th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Memsie (9-5) at Leopardstown 7f mdn gd in Jun.
Mijul Trail (IRE) 33-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra 3f out, 10th of 14, 26 1/4l behind Cj Cregg (9-8) at Roscommon 1m 4f hcp sft in Jun.
Lady Scathach (IRE) 15-2 (8-5) Mid-division, 6th halfway, pushed along in 5th and switched left under 2f out, ridden and headway on inner to challenge inside final furlong, kept on well to lead on line, won at Bellewstown 1m hcp fll gd in Jul beating Passing Trade (9-6) by shd, 9 ran.
Havana Breeze (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Mid-division, pushed along 2f out and soon slightly hampered, ridden and some headway 1f out, kept on one pace under pressure inside final furlong, 5th of 16, 3l behind Fancy Footings (9-4) at Limerick 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Belle Free (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Held up, rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace, 14th of 22, 13 1/2l behind Trump Card (9-10) at Navan 1m 6f hcp gd in Oct.
Doogan's Warren (IRE) 11-2 (8-12) Mid-division, took keen hold, no impression straight, never a factor, 9th of 16, 12l behind Whatharm (9-5) at Gowran Park 1m hcp gd in Jun.
Feeling Easy (IRE) 33-1 (9-1) Always towards rear, no impression on outer straight, never a factor, last of 13, 37 1/4l behind Scorpion Black (9-8) at Gowran Park 1m hcp gd in Jun.
Button Popper 12-1 (8-10) Led, joined halfway, ridden in lead 2f out, pressed 1f out, headed final 150 yards, no extra, 4th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Talk Now (8-10) at Roscommon 7f hcp sft in Jun.
My Lark (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Mid-division, ridden into 5th 2 1/2f out, no impression on leaders in 3rd 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 3rd of 14, 5 1/4l behind Highly Approved (9-11) at Bellewstown 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Texas Radio (IRE) 11-1 (9-0) Towards rear for most, ridden and no extra 3f out, 12th of 14, 33 3/4l behind Highly Approved (9-11) at Bellewstown 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Caesar's Comet (IRE) 10-1 (10-0) Mid-division, ridden into 6th 1 1/2f out, no impression 1f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 14, 6 3/4l behind Procurator (9-3) at Roscommon 7f hcp gd in Jul.
Ocean Air (FR) 9-4fav (9-0) Held up towards rear, smooth headway on outside over 2f out, ridden to challenge inside final furlong, stayed on well, led near finish, won at Hamilton 1m hcp (6) gd in Jul beating Be Proud (8-8) by nk, 10 ran.