settled 2nd, led over 3f out, soon ridden and strongly pressed, headed early straight, no extra from over 1f out
tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden 3f out, improved into 2nd over 1f out, kept on under pressure without threatening winner
held up, 10th 6f out, kept on under pressure straight
led, stumbled approaching halfway, headed over 3f out, weakened quickly, eased under 2f out, tailed off
prominent, 5th 4f out, 7th under pressure early straight, one pace
always behind, tailed off
towards rear, some prgress over 4f out, no extra approaching straight
rear of mid-division, weakened from 4f out, tailed off straight
prominent, 4th halfway, ridden approaching straight, 3rd and kept on inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 7th halfway, 6th and smooth headway 4f out, 2nd 3f out, led early straight, stayed on well from over 1f out
mid-division, 8th 5f out, no extra from over 3f out, pulled up and dismounted inside final furlong
towards rear, progress into mid-division 3f out, no impression straight
towards rear, headway on outer 3f out, 5th 2f out, soon no extra
towards rear, headway when not clear run early straight, 10th over 1f out, ran on well
chased leaders in 6th, weakened from 5f out, tailed off
A tight looking finale but BE MY SUNSHINE has had his form boosted on several fronts and looks a nice prospect. Both The Real Article and Moi Desire, who beat him at Cork and Wexford respectively, have scored again and he will be unfortunate to come up against their like here. Jewel In The Sun and winning pointer Duty Dance ran well last time and have progress in them while Har Will showed a good attitude behind Greenbelt Star at Roscommon and loves fast ground. Tanned Bob made his debut in a hot bumper at Leopardstown and performed with credit while Never Before has the pedigree to be successful at this game and is an interesting newcomer.
Be My Sunshine (IRE) 12-1 (11-11) Tracked leaders, led 6f out, ridden and headed under 3f out, soon no impression on winner, dropped to 3rd final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 20, 7l behind The Real Article (11-9) at Cork 2m N H flat gf in May.
Jewel In The Sun (IRE) 6-1 (11-7) Mid-division, 10th halfway, ridden into 6th 3f out, no impression in 5th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 11, 6l behind Tus Nua (10-11) at Down Royal 2m N H flat fm in Jun.
Dancing Bird (IRE) 17-2 (10-11) Rear of mid-division, no impression from over 4f out, 6th of 13, 36l behind Miss Mary Mac (11-6) at Cork 2m mrs N H flat sft in Aug.
Duty Dance (IRE) 13-2 (11-2) Attempted to make all, strongly pressed 1 1/2f out, headed 1f out, soon one pace in 3rd, 3rd of 14, 2 1/2l behind The Grey Express (10-9) at Ballinrobe 2m nhf gd in Jun.
Littletown Lass (IRE) 8-1 (11-2) Mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden into 6th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 7l behind All For Free (11-7) at Kilbeggan 2m nhf fm in Jun.
Madlin River (IRE) Darnay mare out of Traigh An Fhiona.
Mother Doran (IRE) 25-1 (10-7) Held up in rear, headway over 4f out, weakened over 2f out, 9th of 12, 30l behind Cresswell Pride (11-0) at Ffos Las 2m mdn NH flat (6) gd in Oct.
Spring Crystal (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Held up early, headway to 7th halfway, ridden and no extra over 5f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 17, 47l behind Andlau (11-11) at Gowran Park 2m N H flat in Mar.
Battling Boru (IRE) 10-1 (11-3) Prominent, 2nd over 4f out, soon lost place and no extra, 12th of 15, 19l behind Caesar's Song (11-7) at Limerick 2m nhf gd in May.
Har Will (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Mid-division, progress 4f out, 2nd and challenged early straight, 3rd 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 17, 8l behind Greenbelt Star (11-2) at Roscommon 2m N H flat gf in Jun.
Malt Star (IRE) 20-1 (10-6) Always towards rear, 10th of 13, 50l behind Steps To Freedom (11-0) at Tipperary 2m 4yo nhf gf in Jun.
Never Before (IRE) Imperial Ballet filly out of No Precedent.
Skiing In Tune (IRE) Tomba filly out of Harmonic.
Spirit Diamond (IRE) Sunshine Street filly out of Fallon.
Mercury Rising (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Held up, hung badly left after halfway, pulled up 4f out, in a race won by Down In Neworleans (11-9) at Clonmel 2m N H flat gd in Jun, 12 ran.
Needle Rep Needle Gun gelding out of Rich Pickings.
Raise The Rafters (IRE) 14-1 (11-6) Chased leaders, weakened from over 4f out, completely tailed off, 14th of 15, well behind Bubbly Bruce (11-7) at Thurles 2m N H flat sft in Feb.
Resusatation (IRE) 5-2 (11-9) Mid-division, 7th 6f out, progress into 4th 4f out, 3rd under 3f out, soon no extra, 5th of 16, 23l behind Timisvar (11-7) at Down Royal 2m 4yo nhf gd in Sep '07.
Inch Lady (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Mid-division, weakened approaching straight, tailed off, last of 18, well behind He'llberemembered (11-7) at Navan 2m N H flat gf in Sep.
Tanned Bob (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Held up in rear, ridden and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 8th of 12, 14l behind Double Double (10-13) at Leopardstown 2m N H flat gf in May.
Allez Vic (IRE) Old Vic gelding out of Newgate Fairy.
