tracked leaders on inner in 4th, pushed along in 5th 2f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, not quite reach principals
always prominent, close 2nd entering straight, challenged over 1f out, every chance under pressure inside final furlong, no extra when headed by winner final 100 yards
tracked leaders on outer, 3rd halfway, ridden in 5th over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
always behind, reminders before halfway, kept on one pace in straight
soon led, strongly pressed from well over 1f out, headed under pressure well inside final furlong, no extra
settled towards rear, 6th halfway, headway between horses to go 3rd over 1f out, challenged final furlong and led 100 yards out
chased leaders on outer mainly 5th, driven along early straight, 6th over 1f out, kept on one pace
Fairylike finally got off the mark at Ballinrobe earlier this month but this looks a stronger contest and she's 16lb higher in the weights today. Ger Lyons' stable is going well and Printmaker could be interesting back over a shorter trip, while Betrothed and Extra Steps come here off the back of wins at Naas and Dundalk respectively and can't be ignored. WORDS OF WISDOM also arrive here in good form, however, and is still on the upgrade. He can win his first race away from Leopardstown.
Alnashmy (FR) 25-1 (9-1) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, hung left and weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 10l behind Rave (9-3) at Ascot 1m 3yo hcp (2) gs in Jul.
Printmaker (IRE) 9-2 (8-5) Towards rear, never a factor, no impression early straight, kept on one pace, 9th of 14, 9l behind Jackaroo (9-3) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol.
Betrothed (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden to lead under 2f out, kept on well from over 1f out, won at Naas 1m 3yo fll stks gf beating Ariyfa (9-0) by 1 3/4l, 16 ran.
Anderiego (IRE) 7-1 (9-8) Mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden 2f out, stayed on into 6th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 13, 5l behind Iron Major (9-9) at Sligo 6f hcp 60-90 gd.
Fairylike (IRE) 9-2 (9-9) Always prominent, led 6f out, travelling strongly 3f out, soon ridden clear, stayed on well final furlong, easily, won at Ballinrobe 1m 1f 3yo hcp 47-65 gf beating El Toreros (9-12) by 6l, 15 ran.
Words Of Wisdom (IRE) 3-1fav (9-6) Mid-division, headway entering straight, good progress to lead early final furlong, kept on under pressure, won at Leopardstown 1m 1f stks gd beating Alpha And Omega (8-11) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Extra Steps (IRE) 5-1 (9-5) Always prominent, 3rd halfway, ridden to lead over 1f out, edged left under pressure inside final furlong, kept on, won at Dundalk 1m hcp 50-70 pol beating Funatfuntasia (9-6) by 1l, 14 ran.
