mid division, 6th halfway, pushed along on inner entering straight, switched to outer and ridden to go 3rd over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong to go 2nd over 50 yards out, no impression on winner
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along over 3f out, ridden entering straight, soon no extra and weakened from over 1f out
rear of mid division, 7th halfway, went 5th entering straight, ridden and hung badly right over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along in 7th entering straight, soon ridden and no extra from over 1f out
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, headway to go 2nd entering straight, ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, dropped to 3rd close home
rear of mid division, 9th halfway, pushed along over 2f out, soon ridden and kept on from over 1f out
chased leader, 2nd halfway, headway to lead over 3f out, travelling well entering straight, ridden and clear from over 1f out, easily
towards rear, kept on one pace from over 1f out
towards rear, 8th halfway, ridden on inner over 2f out, soon no impression
soon led, pushed along and headed over 3f out, dropped to 4th entering straight, soon ridden and no extra from over 1f out, kept on one pace
towards rear, no impression from over 3f out
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Brave Troop couldn't quite get up when beaten in a four-way photo over 7f here on Tuesday and he's just as happy over this longer trip. Like most of her stablemates, Simply Sideways has been in top form though a 7lb rise for her Clonmel victory makes this tougher. Lady Arwen is up the same amount after beating Rock Etoile, who goes in the previous race, at Gowran. SEA GARDENS has only had four starts and led in the straight when tackling an extended mile at Galway on his handicap debut. There should be more to come and he can get off the mark though there are plenty of dangers including Dazzling Spirit, a convincing winner at Clonmel though 8lb higher. La Tulipe Noire has been running well though her only victory came at Dundalk.
Independent Expert (IRE) 14-1 (9-6) Towards rear, ridden 2 1/2f out, no impression 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 8th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Star Galaxy (9-6) at Punchestown 1m 1f hcp fll Good - Yielding in Sep.
Comfort Line (IRE) 10-3 (9-11) Soon tracked leaders and 4th halfway, pushed along over 3f out and soon ridden, 3rd from 2f out, no extra and weakened from over 1f out, 6th of 11, 8 3/4l behind Khafaaq (9-4) at Roscommon 1m 2f Yielding - Soft in Aug.
Sea Gardens (FR) 7-1 (9-7) Hampered from stalls, tracked leader and 2nd halfway, pushed along and led briefly approaching straight, 2nd and ridden over 1f out, 3rd and no impression 100 yards out, no extra, 4th of 6, 2 1/2l behind Lan Cinnte (9-10) at Galway 1m 1f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Bridge Of Dawn (IRE) 15-2 (9-5) Mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden 2f out and no extra from over 1f out, 9th of 14, 8 3/4l behind Soaring Monarch (10-1) at Roscommon 1m 2f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Eloquent Arthur 14-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden into 3rd 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Simply Sideways (8-13) at Clonmel 1m 2f hcp gd in Sep.
Yokkell (IRE) 13-2 (9-7) Rear, pushed along halfway, ridden and some progress on outer 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 5th of 12, 7l behind Simply Sideways (8-13) at Clonmel 1m 2f hcp gd in Sep.
Simply Sideways (IRE) 9-2 (8-13) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, travelled well to lead over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, hung slightly left, kept on well final furlong, won at Clonmel 1m 2f hcp gd in Sep beating Eclat De Lumiere (10-0) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Ayrton (FR) 150-1 (9-10) Towards rear, ridden towards outer 2 1/2f out, no impression 2f out, soon no extra, 11th of 12, 12 1/4l behind Simply Sideways (8-13) at Clonmel 1m 2f hcp gd in Sep.
Dazzling Spirit (IRE) 13-2 (9-13) Held up towards rear, swift progress 4f out, led 3 1/2f out, asserted 3f out, 4-length advantage 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, drifted left from over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, won at Clonmel 1m 2f hcp gd in Sep beating Special Protector (8-12) by 3l, 13 ran.
Duke Of Leggagh (IRE) 3-1 (9-1) Soon led, pushed along from 3f out and headed over 2f out, dropped to 3rd and ridden over 1f out, no extra and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 5, 5 1/2l behind Laughifuwant (9-12) at Galway 1m 1f sft in Sep.
Anycity (IRE) 25-1 (9-7) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression 2f out, soon no extra, weakened, tailed off, 10th of 13, dist behind Final Orders (9-12) at Bellewstown 1m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Brave Troop (IRE) 4-1 (10-2) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on into 6th over 1f out, kept on well between horses inside final furlong, just denied, 3rd of 13, shd behind Dragon Of Malta (9-12) at Listowel 7f hcp sft in Sep.
Lady Arwen 9-1 (10-2) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden on inner 2f out, switched left 1 1/2f out, kept on well final furlong, led last 50 yards, won at Gowran Park 1m hcp gd in Sep beating Rock Etoile (9-12) by 1 1/2l, 16 ran.
La Tulipe Noire (IRE) 9-2 (10-1) Dwelt, soon tracked leaders, pushed along chasing clear leader in 2nd 2f out, ridden entering straight, moderate 4th 1f out, no impression, 5th of 9, 5 3/4l behind Malbay Madness (10-0) at Galway 1m hcp Yielding - Soft in Aug.
Alhaajeb (IRE) 20-1 (12-0) Towards rear, some headway after 4 out and 7th next, pushed along and no impression before next, no extra, 10th of 13, dist behind Applejack Poet (11-8) at Bellewstown 2m 1f hcp gd in Aug.
