mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden and no impression straight
driven along start, rear of mid-division throughout
always towards rear
towards rear, kept on straight
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, 3rd and headway approaching straight, led over 1f out, soon clear, easily
ridden start, prominent to halfway, soon weakened
tracked leaders on inner, led approaching halfway, strongly pressed straight, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace
close 3rd on outer, 2nd approaching straight, soon ridden and one pace
held up, 10th and ridden 3f out, stayed on inside final furlong
towards rear, headway 3f out, 8th early straight, 5th under 1f out, kept on
rear of mid-division throughout, no impression straight
tracked leaders, progress into 4th halfway, 5th approaching straight, kept on same pace under pressure
always towards rear
chased leaders in 5th, 7th approaching straight, soon no extra and weakened
led, headed approaching halfway, 4th before straight, soon no extra
mid-division, headway into 6th 3f out, moderate 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace
Elusive Art ran well enough when fourth to Beauty Express in the 2.25 here yesterday to suggest she can again get competitive from her lowly spot in the handicap. Gagnant has gone off the boil since scoring at Roscommon in June while Kokoro's victory at Cork was gained over 1m4f. After beating Days Ahead on soft ground at Killarney, Kims Dream has twice run reasonably well behind Prince Jock on faster going and should be suited by today's easier conditions. She's A Staker hasn't had much experience but there was plenty to like about her run behind Enjoy Your Life at Galway and further progress will see her go close in this but CLOUD FIRE gets the nod under Sam James, who was seen to very good effect on Maundy Money here on Wednesday and is excellent value for his claim. Captain Henry made a winning all-weather debut at Dundalk last month but had previously been in moderate form on turf.
My St Clair (IRE) 6-1 (9-8) Tracked leaders on inner in 3rd, ridden entering straight, no extra from 2f out, weakened, 9th of 16, 8l behind Blackwitch Woman (9-13) at Cork 1m hcp 50-75 gd in Aug.
Captain Henry (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden 2f out, kept on in 5th 1f out, ran on well final furlong to lead close home, won at Dundalk 1m hcp 50-70 pol in Aug beating King Of Aran (9-3) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Sainglend 7-1 (9-9) Rear of mid-division, 12th over 2f out, soon hung left, kept on final furlong without threatening, 8th of 16, 7l behind Blackwitch Woman (9-13) at Cork 1m hcp 50-75 gd in Aug.
Appetizer (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden into straight, soon no impression, eased inside final furlong, 9th of 13, 20l behind If Per Chance (10-0) at Killarney 1m hcp 50-80 gf in Jul.
Cloud Fire (IRE) 7-1 (9-10) Chased leaders on inner, 4th halfway, ridden over 3f out, 6th 2f out, no impression and kept on same pace, 6th of 16, 4l behind Phantasy Rock (9-6) at Wexford 1m 4f app hcp 47-65 gf in Aug.
Global Recovery (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Dwelt, pushed along from halfway, no threat and kept on one pace from 2f out, 8th of 10, 19l behind Cristal Island (8-1) at Wexford 1m hcp 50-75 gf in Aug.
Kokoro (IRE) 12-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, led 2 1/2f out, soon ridden, headed entering straight, 3rd 1f out, no extra and soon 4th, 4th of 14, 8l behind Alajan (9-10) at Galway 1m 4f app hcp 50-75 gf in Aug.
Badger Or Bust (IRE) 14-1 (8-9) Chased leaders in centre, 8th 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace, 7th of 22, 4l behind Kammaan (8-12) at Curragh 7f app hcp 0-80 sft.
Fortuna's Blade (IRE) 25-1 (8-4) Always behind, weakened straight, last of 11, 24l behind Bob Le Beau (9-0) at Curragh 1m 2f 3yo hcp 60-100 gd in Jun.
Kims Dream (IRE) 9-2 (8-2) Held up in touch, ridden in 5th entering straight, no impression, 6th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Prince Jock (9-8) at Killarney 1m 3yo hcp 60-90 gf in Aug.
She's A Staker (IRE) 25-1 (9-6) Rear of mid-division, progress into moderate 7th before straight, kept on without threatening under pressure, 4th of 14, 2l behind Enjoy Your Life (9-7) at Galway 7f 3yo hcp 50-75 in Jul.
Gagnant (IRE) 12-1 (8-7) Held up on far side, kept on same pace from 2f out, 11th of 22, 10l behind Kammaan (8-12) at Curragh 7f app hcp 0-80 sft.
Lily Of Laguna (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden and weakened straight, last of 13, 36l behind College Scholar (9-3) at Naas 7f hcp 50-75 gf in Jul.
Luddenmore (IRE) 14-1 (8-3) Always towards rear, 9th of 10, 23l behind Cul A Dun (9-0) at Killarney 1m hcp 50-85 in Aug.
Andantino (USA) 11-1 (8-12) Chased leaders to halfway, no extra straight, 11th of 14, 21l behind Kims Dream (9-1) at Killarney 1m 3yo hcp 47-70 gf in Jul.
Elusive Art (IRE) 9-2 (9-12) Chased leaders early, 7th halfway, ridden in 9th 2f out, 8th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 15, 8l behind Foxillian (9-3) at Bellewstown 1m hcp 47-60 gd in Aug.
Balladiene (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Always towards rear, 12th of 14, 10l behind Blackwitch Woman (9-5) at Tipperary 1m 1f hcp 50-75 gd in Aug.
Johnnys Legacy (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) Held up towards rear, ridden int 12th 1 1/f out, kept on well final furlong, 5th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Captain Henry (9-5) at Dundalk 1m hcp 50-70 pol in Aug.
Islanmore (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Towards rear, ridden in 7th 2f out, soon no extra, eased from over 1f out, 9th of 12, 30l behind Dusty Trail (9-7) at Tramore 1m 4f hcp 50-75 fm in Aug.
