soon prominent, improved to dispute lead before halfway, soon led, ridden 4f out, headed over 3f out, soon no impression and kept on same pace
chased leaders, closed into 3rd from 3f out, struggling over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong to go 2nd closing stages without getting to winner
towards rear, closer in 7th from 3f out, soon no impression and kept on same pace
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon 5th and no extra under pressure
soon close up, led over 3f out, strongly pressed over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, soon dropped to 3rd
towards rear, 8th from 3f out, ridden into moderate 4th over 1f out, soon no impression and kept on same pace
soon mid-division, ridden 6f out, 9th from 3f out, soon no impression and kept on without threatening
soon chased leaders, closed into 2nd and ridden from under 3f out, led well inside final furlong and stayed on well
soon led, joined before halfway, soon headed, dropped to 6th over 3f out, soon no impression
soon towards rear, ridden over 6f out, dropped behind over 3f out, soon no extra and eased, tailed off
Mister Music Man, a winning bumper at Downpatrick in May, makes his handicap debut under Joseph O'Brien and must be considered. King's Road landed a similar event under a strong Ben Curtis ride at KIllarney but an 8lb rise looks harsh and NEWMARKET STORY looks the one to be on. The veteran ran very well behind Whatever It Takes at Tipperary last time on what was only her second start since October. Playdate is running well enough to be in the shake-up while Second Glance has been in good form on the Flat and over hurdles. Hassanali wasn't beaten far over a trip too short at Fairyhouse last week and has the benefit of Danny Mullins in the saddle.
Kirbybroguelantern (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Prominent, on terms 7f out, ridden and weakened from 5f out, last of 17, well behind Asiya (9-4) at Tipperary 1m 6f hcp 50-75 in Jun.
Second Glance (IRE) 11-1 (9-11) Soon mid-division, 9th over 4f out, kept on without threatening under pressure from before straight, 4th of 14, 11l behind Norah Starr (8-12) at Sligo 1m 2f hcp 50-70 sft in Jun.
Hassanali (IRE) 10-1 (9-10) Held up in rear, headway from over 2f out, went 4th 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 5th of 18, 5l behind Prince Of Fashion (9-9) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f hcp 47-65 gd.
King Of Tara (USA) 14-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, 9th 4f out, soon no extra, tailed off, last of 16, well behind Bondage (9-10) at Ballinrobe 1m 6f Handicap (47-70) (4yo+) in May.
Mister Music Man (IRE) 25-1 (9-12) Held up towards rear, ridden in moderate 7th and no impression 2f out, 6th 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 10, 15l behind Kastania (9-0) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f mdn stks gd in Jun.
King's Road 12-1 (9-2) Soon tracked leaders, led 3f out, stayed on well under pressure from over 1f out, won at Killarney 1m 3f app hcp 47-65 gd beating Sun Disc (8-10) by 2l, 12 ran.
Long Wait (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Soon led, headed 5f out, soon ridden in 4th and no impression, kept on same pace, 7th of 15, 8l behind Grand Cru (9-1) at Wexford 1m 6f hcp 47-65 gf in May.
Newmarket Story (IRE) 14-1 (8-10) Towards rear, headway under pressure from before straight, chance from 1f out, kept on same pace well inside final furlong, 3rd of 18, 1 1/2l behind Whatever It Takes (8-4) at Tipperary 1m 4f hcp 47-65 in Jun.
Playdate 25-1 (8-10) Led and clear for much, reduced lead but still travelling well over 2f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Dorset Square (9-1) at Ballinrobe 1m 6f hcp 47-65 in Jun.
Qudraat (IRE) 11-1 (8-10) Soon towards rear, no impression from under 4f out, kept on well without threatening under pressure from 2f out, 6th of 15, 10l behind Appraise (9-1) at Ballinrobe 1m 1f hcp 47-65 in Sep '09.
