waited with, ridden approaching straight, soon no extra, eased when beaten
waited with, some headway approaching straight, soon no impression under pressure
led, headed over 7f out, lost place and no extra from 5f out
waited with, closed straight, challenged and led 1 1/2f out, headed and kept on without matching winner inside final furlong
soon chased leaders in 6th, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from 1 1/2f out
soon mid-division, closed to challenge in 3rd 1 1/2f out, no extra and kept on same pace inside final furlong
chased leaders, closed approaching straight, challenged 1 1/2f out, led and stayed on best inside final furlong
tracked leaders, dropped to 6th and kept on same pace under pressure from 1 1/2f out
waited with, closed to challenge in 4th 1 1/2f out, no impression and kept on same pace inside final furlong
prominent, on terms 5f out, 2nd 3f out, no extra and kept on same pace from 1 1/2f out
prominent, in front over 7f out, joined 5f out, went on again 3f out, headed from 1 1/2f out and kept on same pace
The veteran Akram was a clear-cut winner over 1m2f at Fairyhouse last month and, though hit with a 10lb rise, is likely to remain competitive. Little Green is better known as a hurdler but made a fair handicap debut on the Flat behind the in-form Inis Meain at Killarney and shouldn't be long winning on the level. SHEILAS WISH was also behind Inis Meain last time at Leopardstown but had anything but a clear run. She had earlier produced an improved effort at Sligo and, as she's mainly consistent and on a fair mark, can gain her first ever victory. Peinora created a surprise when scoring at Tipperary as she'd shown virtually nothing previously. The assessor certainly hasn't overreacted with just a 5lb rise and she looks the main threat. Argentinian Tango and All About Alfie are others to consider in an open contest.
Akram (IRE) 4-1fav (9-4) Settled in mid-division, went 5th 2f out, headway to lead 1f out, kept on well to draw clear inside final furlong, won at Fairyhouse 1m 2f hcp 47-65 sft in Jul beating Curl Cat (9-9) by 4 1/2l, 15 ran.
Disco Dave (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Disputed early, soon chased leader, 3rd halfway, ridden in 5th 2f out, soon no extra, 8th of 9, 14l behind Waltzing Cat (9-2) at Leopardstown 1m 2f App hcp gd in Jul.
She's A Queen (IRE) 33-1 (9-4) Prominent, lost place from over 2f out, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace, 9th of 12, 11l behind The Fox Tully (9-8) at Sligo 1m 2f hcp 50-70 gs in Jun.
Sheilas Wish (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, 6th entering straight, ridden and no impression in 5th 1f out, no extra final furlong, 7th of 9, 13l behind Inis Meain (8-3) at Leopardstown 1m 2f App hcp sft in Jul.
Peinora (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Held up in rear, good headway on outer approaching straight, soon close 3rd and ridden to challenge 1f out, kept on best under pressure to lead final 50 yards, won at Tipperary 1m 4f hcp 47-65 sft in Jul beating Jigalo (8-12) by nk, 12 ran.
Hangar Five (IRE) 5-1 (8-12) Soon tracked leaders, 4th into straight, 3rd and no impression from over 1f out, kept on same pace, 7th of 14, 12l behind Citizenship (9-1) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp in Jul.
All About Alfie (IRE) 9-2 (8-6) Tracked leaders on outer, 4th halfway, headway to dispute entering straight and soon led, strongly pressed and headed 1f out, no extra in 3rd final furlong, 3rd of 15, 5l behind Akram (9-4) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f hcp 47-65 sft in Jul.
Cannot Give (USA) 20-1 (9-0) Settled in rear of mid-division on outer, good headway into 4th 5f out, 3rd approaching straight, no extra from 2f out, 4th of 12, 13l behind Peinora (8-10) at Tipperary 1m 4f hcp 47-65 sft in Jul.
Crying Aloud (USA) 28-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, rear, ridden in 10th 2f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 14, 9l behind Windsor Pride (8-9) at Down Royal 1m 2f hcp 47-65 gs in Jul.
Mooretown Boy (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Soon under pressure in rear, ran on without threatening straight, 8th of 16, 7l behind Mctaggart (9-6) at Limerick 1m app hcp 47-65 gd in Jun.
Surf's Up (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and lost place 3f out, no impression in 7th 2f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 13, 11l behind Our Nana Rose (9-1) at Ballinrobe 1m 6f app hcp 47-65 gd in Jul.
Walter De La Mare (IRE) 5-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, 2nd entering straight, soon ridden, weakened from 2f out, 6th of 9, 13l behind Inis Meain (8-11) at Killarney 1m 3f app hcp 47-65 in Jul.
Little Green (IRE) 3-1fav (9-4) Slowly away, soon mid-division on inner, ridden in 4th entering straight, no impression in 4th 1 1/2f out, went moderate 2nd under 1f out, kept on but no impression on easy winner, 2nd of 9, 5l behind Inis Meain (8-11) at Killarney 1m 3f app hcp 47-65 in Jul.
Noverre Princess (IRE) 16-1 (9-9) Always towards rear, completely tailed off, last of 13, well behind Our Nana Rose (9-1) at Ballinrobe 1m 6f app hcp 47-65 gd in Jul.
Argentinian Tango (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Mid-division, headway into 7th 3f out, ridden in 5th and no impression 2f out, 4th 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 13, 2 3/4l behind Our Nana Rose (9-1) at Ballinrobe 1m 6f app hcp 47-65 gd in Jul.
Annie Go (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Mid-division, headway entering straight and 3rd 2f out, 4th under pressure 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Hawkswood (9-1) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 47-65 pol in Apr.
Crowned Supreme (IRE) 33-1 (8-5) Soon tracked leaders, struggling halfway, no extra approaching 2f out, 9th of 13, 12l behind Big Bad Billy Bob (9-0) at Killarney 1m hcp in Jul.
