soon led, headed inside first 2f, prominent, challenged over 2f out, one pace from 1f out
soon tracked leaders in 5th, one pace under pressure from over 1f out
soon raced in 11th, not much room early straight, one pace from over 1f out
soon tracked leaders in 4th, one pace under pressure from over 1f out
pushed along to lead inside first 2f, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, one pace
slowly into stride, soon raced in 12th, raced on outer straight, ridden to chase leaders 1f out, got on terms briefly inside final furlong, soon edged left and headed, one pace
towards rear, raced towards outer straight, no impression 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong
soon tracked leaders in 3rd, pushed along early straight, one pace from over 1f out
chased leaders, soon 6th, pushed along early straight, one pace from over 1f out
slowly into stride, pushed along in rear, some headway on inner 1f out, soon one pace
soon raced in 8th, pushed along approaching straight on outer, one pace from over 1f out
soon raced in 9th, dropped to rear 1 1/2f out, soon no extra
soon raced in 10th, ridden to chase leaders on outer 1f out, led inside final 100yds, stayed on well
soon chased leaders in 7th, switched left 2f out, kept on without threatening inside final furlong
dwelt, held up, soon 13th, switched right under 3f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out
Tagg's Island and Caroline Murtagh were only beaten a head over a mile here 12 days ago and are just 2lb higher. The Fairy could go well back over her best trip while Benjalina has been running a little better than her form figures suggest. Pat Smullen takes over the reins on BEECHMOUNT WHISPER and Patrick Prendergast's gelding can reverse running with Tagg's Island on slightly more favourable terms and finally end a frustrating sequence of placed efforts.
Tagg's Island (IRE) 11-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, soon 4th, 2nd 1f out, kept on closing stages, not quite get to winner, 2nd of 18, hd behind Regal Power (9-4) at Naas 1m hcp gf in Jul.
Benjalina (IRE) 4-1fav (9-12) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden into 3rd 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 10, 6 3/4l behind Easy Boy (8-10) at Bellewstown 1m hcp gf in Jul.
In The Dark (IRE) 25-1 (9-7) Towards rear, 9th and pushed along approaching straight, ridden under 2f out, bit short of room 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace, never a factor, 8th of 10, 10 1/4l behind Ishebayorgrey (9-9) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Jul.
The Fairy (IRE) 4-1fav (9-8) Rear of mid-division, ridden in 8th 2f out, no impression, 8th of 12, 9 3/4l behind Three Bells (10-0) at Fairyhouse 6f hcp gf in Jul.
Beechmount Whisper (IRE) 9-2fav (9-4) Tracked leaders, soon 3rd, challenged straight, led from 2f out, headed from 100yds out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 18, 1/4l behind Regal Power (9-4) at Naas 1m hcp gf in Jul.
Pretty Famous (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Mid-division on inner, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 15th of 16, 12 1/4l behind Words (9-0) at Curragh 7f mdn fll gf in Jun.
Baunaniska (IRE) 33-1 (9-1) Held up, no impression 1f out, one pace, 14th of 18, 10l behind Regal Power (9-4) at Naas 1m hcp gf in Jul.
Brutally Honest (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, 13th of 14, 22 1/4l behind Plough Boy (9-7) at Down Royal 7f hcp gf in Jul.
Athloman Cottage (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) Settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 14, 4 3/4l behind Wonder Holy (10-2) at Killarney 1m hcp Yielding in Jul.
Double Fast (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Pushed along in last early and always behind, trailing halfway, ridden 5f out, no impression, eased final furlong, 8th of 10, 18 1/4l behind Duke Of Medina (9-6) at Wexford 1m 3f hcp sft in Jul.
Mixin N Scratchin (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Towards rear, 8th halfway, driven approaching straight, no impression 2f out, never a factor, 9th of 10, 28 3/4l behind Chenega Bay (9-5) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Jul.
Standinthesunlight (IRE) 25-1 (8-4) Chased leader, driven over 2f out in mid-division, no impression 1 1/2f out, no extra under 1f out, 15th of 16, 17 1/2l behind Ishebayorgrey (9-5) at Fairyhouse 6f hcp gf in Jun.
William Ashford (IRE) 25-1 (8-4) Dwelt, held up, 18th early, no extra and eased 1 1/2f out, last of 20, 37l behind Ask Dad (9-13) at Naas 6f hcp gf in Jun.
Volt (IRE) 14-1 (8-6) Led, pushed along entering straight, ridden over 1f out, headed 1f out, weakened final furlong, no extra, 7th of 9, 7 1/4l behind Korbous (9-10) at Leopardstown 7f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jul.
Staccato Wolf (IRE) 13-2 (8-8) Dwelt, soon mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden 1 1/2f out, no impression 1f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 9, 4 1/4l behind Boughtforasong (9-5) at Down Royal 5f hcp gf in Jul.
Lipstick Lass (USA) 20-1 (8-12) Always towards rear, never a factor, no impression under 2f out, no extra, 8th of 10, 29 1/2l behind Ecoeye (8-12) at Listowel 7f hcp hvy in May.
Harcimc (IRE) 100-1 (9-5) Edged left out of stalls and bumped rival, chased leaders, 8th approaching straight, soon pushed along, no extra from under 2f out, 11th of 12, 14 1/2l behind Dawn Mirage (9-5) at Gowran Park 1m mdn gd in Jun.
Beatitude (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) Rear, 11th halfway, pushed along entering straight, no impression, never a factor, last of 11, 24 1/2l behind Frozen Lake (9-5) at Fairyhouse 7f mdn gf in Jul.
Royal County Boy (IRE) 20-1 (8-5) Tracked leaders, 7th early, under pressure halfway, soon no impression, no extra and eased inside final furlong, 17th of 20, 23 3/4l behind Ask Dad (9-13) at Naas 6f hcp gf in Jun.
