tracked leaders, challenged over 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong
mid-division, smooth headway over 2f out, shaken up to lead over 1f out, driven out final furlong, kept on well
led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra and lost place inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden to chase leaders on outside 2f out, kept on same pace, never on terms
slowly into stride, in rear, outpaced over 2f out, never a threat
dwelt, headway under pressure over 2f out, chased leaders when switched left over 1f out, soon ridden, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, always held
mid-division, driven over 3f out, never reached leaders, weakened final 2f
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, never on terms, lost place inside final furlong
tracked leader, lost place when ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, headway over 2f out, soon chased leaders on inside, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
John Feane and Jonny Levins place their horses exceptionally well in Ireland and both have representatives here. The former runs Curly Girl, who had her first start for the yard at Killarney last month and wouldn't be running here without good reason. The latter runs Jan Steen, who has been out of form but has dropped to such a lowly mark that it would be no surprise to see him bounce back. Another Irish raider, Rising Eagle, looks to have a more realistic chance after his close second at Navan in June. ACADIAN ANGEL came here a fortnight ago and very nearly carried her big weight to victory, just failing to catch Redarna. She's been left on the same mark and doesn't look to have any more to do. Be Bold attempted to make all that day but had no answer when the front pair went past but Stardrifter scored over the course and distance last month and missed the break on a return visit.
Acadian Angel (IRE) 4-1fav (9-11) Held up mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Redarna (9-9) at Ayr 7f hcp (6) gd in Jul.
Curly Girl (IRE) 20-1 (9-11) Raced in 9th early, headway and effort straight, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 9th of 15, 5 1/4l behind Emperor Bob (8-10) at Killarney 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Be Bold 10-1 (9-8) Led, headed entering final furlong, no extra and lost 2nd place towards finish, 3rd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Redarna (9-9) at Ayr 7f hcp (6) gd in Jul.
Rising Eagle 8-1 (9-8) Went right from stalls, always towards rear, never a factor, no extra in rear 2f out, eased final furlong, last of 20, 28 1/4l behind Landline (9-2) at Naas 6f hcp gf in Jun.
Stardrifter 12-1 (8-12) Slowly away in rear, ridden over 2f out, never near leaders, 7th of 11, 8 1/4l behind Reinforced (10-0) at Ayr 7f hcp (6) gd in Jul.
My Valentino (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on and no impression, 6th of 13, 6 1/4l behind Naples Bay (9-11) at Ayr 7f hcp (6) gd in Jul.
Rioja Day (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) Held up in touch, lost place on inside over 3f out, well beaten final 2f, last of 9, 10 1/4l behind Coviglia (10-7) at Ayr 1m hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Jan Steen (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, no impression 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 7th of 13, 15 3/4l behind Goodnite Irina (9-12) at Down Royal 7f hcp gf in Jun.
Barney Bullet (IRE) 40-1 (8-5) Outpaced, last of 9, 17l behind Daffy Jane (9-5) at Ripon 6f hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Retirement Beckons 33-1 (8-3) Behind, soon ridden along, headway 1f out, kept on, went 3rd close home, unable to challenge, 3rd of 12, 1 3/4l behind Yes You (10-1) at Ayr 6f hcp (6) gf in Aug.
