led, joined 2f out, narrowly headed over 1f out, no impression when carried slightly right at roadway inside final furlong, kept on same pace and joined for 2nd on line
soon tracked leader, on terms 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, went a little right at roadway inside final furlong, stayed on well
soon tracked leaders in 3rd, kept on well under pressure without really threatening winner inside final furlong, gained a share of 2nd on the line
tracked leaders, 4th and niggled along before halfway, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from over 1f out
soon raced last of the 5, niggled along before halfway, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from over 1f out
Connor King has been on board for all of SIGN FROM HEAVEN's three runs and his claim will be invaluable. David Wachman's charge had the well-regarded and subsequent winner Hurryupharriet behind at Naas and that form should prove good enough for this. Candy Apples has come up against some smart performers and competed with distinction. In receipt of 11lb from the selection he looks certain to make his presence felt while Hilltown Gal has followed her Down Royal maiden victory, when Ealian Aibrean was well beaten, with two very good efforts in tough nurseries so is another to consider. The remaining pair have a bit to find.
Sign From Heaven (IRE) 11-8fav (8-7) Broke well and made all, travelling well 2f out, pushed clear final furlong, easily, won at Naas 5f 2yo mdn gf in Jul beating Hurryupharriet (9-0) by 3 1/2l, 8 ran.
Candy Apples (IRE) 2-1 (9-0) Led or disputed lead, ridden and strongly pressed over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, no extra and headed final 50 yards, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Come To Heel (9-0) at Cork 6f 2yo mdn gd.
Ealain Aibrean (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Led and disputed, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 4th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Princess Aloof (8-8) at Sligo 6f 2yo mdn aut sft in Jun.
Caso Do Lago (IRE) 50-1 (9-5) Prominent, dropped to 4th and no impression into straight, kept on same pace, 4th of 7, 17l behind Mustajeeb (9-5) at Galway 7f 2yo mdn in Jul.
Cilicia (IRE) 33-1 (8-7) Chased leaders in 5th, ridden and no impression under 2f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 12, 12l behind Celtic Man (9-5) at Bellewstown 5f 2yo mdn gf in Jul.
Hilltown Gal (IRE) 5-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden in 4th 2f out, 2nd 1f out, kept on well close home without reaching winner, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Focussed (9-12) at Sligo 6f 2yo hcp.