chased leaders, 4th 3f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace from 1 1/2f out
chased leaders, 2nd 3f out, soon ridden, dropped to 3rd and kept on same pace from 2f out
chased leaders, ridden along in 3rd 3f out, close 2nd 2f out, disputed lead final furlong, edged ahead at line
took keen hold in rear of mid-division, 7th 3f out, soon ridden and no impression
in rear, pushed along from 2f out, 6th 1f out, no extra
chased leaders, 5th 3f out, soon ridden and no impression
mid-division, no impression from 3f out
soon led, ridden and strongly pressed under 2f out, joined final furlong, stayed on well, headed at line
Abbey Vale looked as though he would be suited by a test of stamina after his first two starts but weakened over 7f at Naas last time. Caged Lightning also faded over that trip at Down Royal but had handled softer ground well earlier and any rain will aid his cause. Approval Given never really got involved in that latter race but showed improved form in a much better event at Leopardstown and looks a threat to ELLEVAL, who gets the nod. David Marnane's colt made a bright start behind Hard Yards at Roscommon but looked ill at ease in very testing ground at Galway on his next start. Providing the going doesn't turn soft he can confirm the good impression given on his debut.
Abbey Vale (IRE) 6-1 (9-5) Prominent, 2nd halfway, ridden and no extra in 3rd 1f out, weakened, 8th of 13, 8l behind Designs On Rome (9-5) at Naas 7f 2yo mdn.
Caged Lightning (IRE) 9-1 (9-2) Mid-division, headway into 5th 2f out, ridden in 6th and no extra 1f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 14, 5l behind Washboard Sam (9-2) at Down Royal 7f 2yo mdn aut gd in Jul.
Maximal Crazy 20-1 (9-5) Dwelt, always towards rear, 10th of 12, 19l behind Galileo Rock (9-5) at Leopardstown 1m 2yo mdn gs.
Wyoyo (IRE) 28-1 (9-2) Always towards rear, 11th of 12, 25l behind Galileo Rock (9-5) at Leopardstown 1m 2yo mdn gs.
Approval Given 33-1 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden in 6th 3f out, 4th 1f out, kept on, 4th of 15, 4l behind Dont Bother Me (9-5) at Leopardstown 7f 2yo mdn gs.
Elleval (IRE) 9-2 (9-5) Soon raced in 5th, ridden in 4th and wide into straight, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 4th of 7, 9l behind Muaanid (9-5) at Galway 7f 2yo mdn aut sft.
Toberton (IRE) Chevalier gelding out of Earth Charter.
Traps Army (IRE) Clodovil gelding out of Quelle Celtique.
Penny Serenade (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Very slowly away and always behind, 14th of 15, 20l behind Dont Bother Me (9-5) at Leopardstown 7f 2yo mdn gs.
Longdock Thousand Words filly out of Ocean Class.
Wholelotofrosie (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, pushed along in moderate 5th after a couple of furlongs, closer in 6th but no extra from over 2f out, 6th of 9, 10l behind Private Alexander (9-0) at Limerick 7f 2yo flls mdn auc stks gd in Jun.