LIKE A STAR is by Galileo out of a Listed winner who has produced winners with her first four foals to run. She made her debut on very heavy ground behind stable companion Somehow at Leopardstown last month where she looked a certain future winner. Palavicini Run almost made all over slightly shorter on her handicap debut at Wexford while Karalara showed real promise over a trip much too short at the Curragh in July. Tommy Stack tries Balcony in blinkers and they will need to have an effect if she's to get involved but An Cailin Orga makes a quick reappearance after a fair debut at Naas last week and she's expected to leave that form behind.
An Cailin Orga (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden in 8th on outer 2f out, soon no impression, 7th of 15, 6 1/2l behind Planchart (9-0) at Naas 1m mdn fll Yielding - Soft in May.
Balcony (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Mid-division early, chased leaders after 2f, 4th halfway, ridden in 5th 2f out, kept on same pace in 4th inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 4l behind Shamreen (9-0) at Gowran Park 1m 1f mdn fll gd in Apr.
Close To My Heart (IRE) Fastnet Rock filly out of Rafina.
Fly By 12-1 (9-0) Slowly away, ran 5th, pushed along and no impression 2f out, kept on inside final furlong to go 4th close home, 4th of 6, 7 1/2l behind Invincible Lia (9-0) at Clonmel 1m 2f mdn fll gf in May.
Gabardine 16-1 (9-0) Mid-division, 7th 3f out, soon ridden, no impression from 2f out, 6th of 15, 6 1/4l behind Planchart (9-0) at Naas 1m mdn fll Yielding - Soft in May.
Karalara (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Soon disputed, ridden under 2f out and soon headed, no impression and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 3 3/4l behind Leafy Shade (9-0) at Curragh 6f mdn fll Good - Yielding in Jul.
Like A Star (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Led and disputed, headed after 1 1/2f, soon chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden 2f out, kept on into 3rd inside final furlong, no impression on leaders, 3rd of 12, 6 1/4l behind Somehow (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m 2f mdn fll hvy in Apr.
Palavicini Run (IRE) 10-1 (8-13) Led, ridden entering straight, strongly pressed 1f out, headed and no extra close home, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Credit The Giver (9-13) at Wexford 1m 1f hcp Yielding in May.
