mid-division, 5th halfway, ridden 3f out, 5th over 1f out, no impression
chased leaders, 3rd 2f out, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, kept on well final furlong, all out close home
prominent, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th 2f out, 3rd when checked under 1f out, kept on same pace
held up in rear, ridden in 5th 2f out, headway into 2nd when edged left under 1f out, kept on well close home
led after 2f, ridden entering straight, headed 2f out, soon weakened
led early, headed after 2f, ridden to lead again 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, no impression final furlong
held up in touch, ridden in 5th entering straight, no impression
held up in rear, no impression from 3f out
Potential punters of Saoi should keep an eye on the result of the opening race as Gonebeyondthemoon, who finished fifth to Jim Bolger's colt when both made their debuts at Gowran, could give the form a boost. Palm Ridge appeared to enjoy some cut in the ground when losing his maiden tag at Cork and some rain would help his cause but Indus Valley has dropped to a very fair mark and was staying on strongly behind Collingwood over 7f at Leopardstown last week. Prince Jock had a neck to spare over KIMS DREAM at Ballinrobe last week but the runner-up appeared unlucky and on slightly better terms can reverse the form and take this. Ladytown, who finished fifth, looks held while Irish Reel was behind Kims Dream over the C&D last month and Coastal Waters disappointed at Leopardstown last time.
Palm Ridge (IRE) 6-4fav (9-5) Tracked leader in moderate 2nd, took closer order entering straight, challenged on outer 2f out, soon led, clear when swerved left inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Cork 7f mdn stks gd beating Slade (9-5) by 1 3/4l, 18 ran.
Prince Jock (USA) 9-1 (9-10) Led early, close up, on terms from 3f out, led again under 2f out, stayed on well under pressure final furlong, won at Ballinrobe 1m 1f 3yo hcp 60-90 gd beating Kims Dream (8-7) by nk, 7 ran.
Saoi (USA) 20-1 (9-5) Always prominent, 3rd halfway, challenged on inner 2f out, led over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Gowran Park 7f mdn stks gf in Jul beating Yes Missus (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Indus Valley (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, late headway from 1 1/2f out, 5th 1f out, kept on well final furlong into 2nd, not reach winner, 2nd of 13, 1l behind Collingwood (9-11) at Leopardstown 7f hcp 50-85 gf.
Coastal Waters 12-1 (8-5) Led, headed entering straight, weakened quickly, 15th of 17, 16l behind Simla Sunset (9-3) at Leopardstown 1m fll hcp 60-90 gd.
Ladytown (IRE) 4-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, 4th over 2f out, no impression and kept on same pace from over 1f out, 5th of 7, 2 1/2l behind Prince Jock (9-10) at Ballinrobe 1m 1f 3yo hcp 60-90 gd.
Kims Dream (IRE) 9-2 (8-7) In rear, headway from 2f out, stayed on to challenge final furlong, hung right briefly, not get to winner, 2nd of 7, nk behind Prince Jock (9-10) at Ballinrobe 1m 1f 3yo hcp 60-90 gd.
Irish Reel (IRE) 9-1 (9-1) Rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 9th of 17, 9l behind Gracchus (8-13) at Leopardstown 7f hcp 50-75 gd in Jul.
