mid-division, 5th halfway, pushed along and no impression early straight, 6th and ridden under 2f out, no extra
always towards rear, never a factor, ridden and no impression over 2f out, no extra
mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression over 2f out, 5th 1 1/2f out, 4th and kept on one pace final 100 yards
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, switched left and pushed along over 2f out, headway to lead over 1f out, ridden and edged right final 100 yards, kept on well
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ran freely and led entering straight, pushed along and headed 1 1/2f out, soon dropped to 4th, no extra final furlong
led, headed entering straight, 3rd and ridden over 2f out, rallied on rail to go close 2nd 150 yards out, kept on well
in rear, pushed along early straight, soon ridden and no impression under 3f out, went 6th over 1f out, kept on well
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, headway between horses entering straight, ridden and disputed lead briefly under 2f out, dropped to 3rd inside final 150 yards, no impression closing stages
THUNDER KISS (NAP) won this last season and has subsequently won twice in Listed company. Beaten when dropped back to 1m2f in a York Group 2 last time, where she had Forbearance behind, she’s better over this trip and can repeat last year’s success. Colin Keane picks her over Yaxeni while Dundalk maiden winner Lily Pond was put in her place by Tranquil Lady when stepped up to Group 3 company at Naas but has plenty of scope for further progress. Rosscarbery’s three victories have been in maiden and handicap company but she’s still progressing and is no forlorn hope.
Forbearance (IRE) 15-2 (9-2) Tracked leaders, pushed along 2f out, weakened final furlong, last of 6, 7 3/4l behind Lilac Road (9-2) at York 1m 2f Grp 2 fll stks (1) gd in May.
Annerville (IRE) 5-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression over 2f out, 7th 1f out, kept on one pace without threatening inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 11l behind Yaxeni (9-2) at Gowran Park 1m 6f lst fll stks (1) Yielding in May.
Pineapple Express (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Raced in last throughout, ridden over 3f out, soon no impression, behind straight, last of 4, 25 3/4l behind Kyprios (9-5) at Leopardstown 1m 6f Grp 3 stks (1) gd in May.
Rosscarbery (GER) 6-5fav (10-0) Soon tracked leader in 2nd, travelled strongly to lead 2f out, pushed along and a few lengths clear from 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, won at Roscommon 1m 2f hcp fll sft in May beating Pachmena (8-9) by 2 3/4l, 13 ran.
Thunder Kiss (IRE) 15-8fav (9-2) Raced wide close up, headway over 2f out, ridden and kept on one pace, 3rd of 6, 2 3/4l behind Lilac Road (9-2) at York 1m 2f Grp 2 fll stks (1) gd in May.
Yaxeni (FR) 7-2jfav (9-2) Tracked leaders, soon 2nd, led after 3f and made rest, travelling well entering straight, ridden 2f out, came to stands' side and 2 lengths lead 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, won at Gowran Park 1m 6f lst fll stks (1) Yielding in May beating Pita Pinta (9-2) by 1 1/4l, 11 ran.
Kiss You Later (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, pushed along in 5th over 3f out, closer 4th and ridden over 1f out, stayed on well to lead close home, won at Curragh 1m 2f mdn fll gd in May beating Star Angel (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 15 ran.
Lily Pond (IRE) 11-4fav (9-2) Tracked leader in 2nd, closed halfway, travelled well to lead over 3f out, headed over 2f out, ridden and no impression on leader 1f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 6, 4l behind Tranquil Lady (9-2) at Naas 1m 2f Grp 3 fll stks (1) Yielding - Soft in May.
Federica Sophia (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, 6th 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 11, 10 3/4l behind Yaxeni (9-2) at Gowran Park 1m 6f lst fll stks (1) Yielding in May.
Startedwithakiss (IRE) 5-2jfav (9-8) Prominent, soon tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, closed in 2nd approaching straight, led 2f out, soon pushed along and asserted, ridden and 4 lengths clear 1f out, kept on well, eased close home, won at Leopardstown 1m 5f hcp gd in Jun beating Arctic Blaze (8-7) by 1 3/4l, 14 ran.
