went slightly right out of stalls, took keen hold, led after 3f, headed over 2f out where dropped to 4th, no extra when soon briefly short of room, no danger after
slightly impeded start, in rear, pushed along after 4f, soon behind and no danger
led, headed after 3f, pushed along in 2nd approaching 3f out, led again over 2f out, pressed and stayed on best inside final furlong
dwelt, took keen hold, soon raced in 4th, closed up under 5f out, pushed along approaching 3f out, 2nd 2f out, soon edging right towards rail and got slight bump, not match winner and kept on same pace inside final furlong
prominent, 3rd after 3f, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace straight
TRUTHWILLSETUFREE is likely to start a short price for this. He won over track and trip as a three-year-old and his latest third at Listowel, albeit over an extra half-mile, is the best recent form on offer. Queen Of Alba's only victory so far came in a maiden in Abu Dhabi but she will probably try and make the running here and can follow home Dermot Weld's charge at a respectful distance. Smoker did finish ahead of the selection at the Curragh last month but is now 12lb worse off for half-a-length and tried in blinkers after disappointing twice since.
Smoker 16-1 (9-9) Chased leader, improved to lead 3f out, ridden over 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra, 7th of 14, 7l behind Money Spider (8-11) at Tipperary 1m 4f hcp gf.
Whisky Galore 16-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders and 3rd halfway, ridden and dropped to 8th 4f out, no extra and weakened, eased when beaten final furlong, 12th of 14, 49l behind Wyoyo (8-10) at Down Royal 1m 5f app hcp 47-65 gf in Sep.
Queen Of Alba (IRE) 12-1 (8-8) Led, 4 lengths clear halfway, pushed along and reduced advantage entering straight, under pressure and headed 1f out, no extra, 4th of 6, 5l behind Maggie Dalton (9-3) at Limerick 1m fll hcp gf.
Truthwillsetufree (IRE) 5-2 (10-2) Led, ridden under 2f out, jockey dropped whip 200 yards out, strongly pressed and headed 150 yards out, no extra, 3rd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Mm Dazzler (10-7) at Listowel 1m 6f am stks (4yo+) gd.
Wholelotofrosie (IRE) 28-1 (9-5) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden 2f out, soon challenged, no extra in 4th under 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 8, 7l behind Killourney Empress (8-10) at Ballinrobe 1m 1f hcp sft in May.
