chased leaders, 5th 3f out, soon ridden and no impression
rear of mid-division, ridden in 10th 2f out, no impression over 1f out
chased leader in 2nd, ridden 2f out, dropped to 5th 1f out, no impression
led, ridden 2f out, soon strongly pressed, headed 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division on outer, pushed along on outer 3f out, no impression
rear of mid-division, ridden and went 8th 2f out, kept on without threatening final furlong
dwelt, always behind, no impression from 2f out, never a factor
chased leaders, ridden in 4th 2f out, soon no impression, eased final furlong
mid-division on inner, 8th 3f out, soon ridden, 6th 1f out, kept on without threatening to go 4th inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden in 5th 2f out, 4th 1f out, no extra final furlong
mid-division, pushed along 4f out, ridden in 6th 2f out, headway to lead 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong
always towards rear, no impression from 2f out, never a factor
dwelt, towards rear, no impression from 2f out, never a factor
mid-division, closer in 3rd 3f out, ridden in 3rd 2f out, kept on same pace in 3rd final furlong
BREATHE EASY (NAP) landed a similar handicap to this over a mile at the fixture a year ago and Gavin Cromwell's charge, who was beaten a head in another major handicap over the track and trip in September, is a sporting choice in a very tough contest. Zabalan makes his handicap debut after a very easy maiden victory at Naas while Zeftan won again on the track last month though prefers a longer trip. The Last Marju is up a massive 13lb for landing a Cork handicap in convincing style while Hamley has a penalty for her victory at Tipperary on Friday though she is a threat with her stable in outstanding form. Beau Et Sublime has been going well over jumps and can make the frame.
Round Two (IRE) 14-1 (9-12) Rear of mid-division, ridden in 8th on inner 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 20, 3l behind Sea Wolf (10-1) at Curragh 1m hcp Yielding in May.
Flirt (IRE) 50-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, 8th halfway, ridden in 7th under 2f out, headway to 5th 1f out, 4th final 150 yards, kept on, never nearer, 4th of 8, 6l behind Glamorous Approach (9-4) at Curragh 1m 2f lst stks (1) Yielding in Jun.
Elm Grove (IRE) 11-1 (9-0) Tracked leader until over 2f out, weakened final furlong, last of 5, 5 1/4l behind Nezwaah (9-0) at Ayr 1m 2f lst stks (1) gd in May.
Breathe Easy (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden in 3rd 2f out, no impression final furlong, 7th of 20, 3 1/4l behind Sea Wolf (10-1) at Curragh 1m hcp Yielding in May.
Storm Rising (IRE) 11-2 (9-7) Took keen hold, tracked leading pair, weakened entering final furlong, last of 7, 6 1/2l behind Hornsby (9-3) at Doncaster 1m hcp (3) gs in Jun.
Castle Guest (IRE) 9-1 (9-13) Mid-division, pushed along and no impression over 2f out, no extra, 15th of 18, 9 1/4l behind Not A Whisper (9-4) at Curragh 1m hcp gd in May.
Our Channel (USA) 25-1 (10-0) Towards rear, pushed along over 3f out in last, soon no impression, last of 7, 19l behind New Direction (8-12) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp gf in Jun.
Zabalan (IRE) 4-9fav (9-7) Prominent, soon 2nd, closed up from before straight, soon on terms, led over 3f out, quickly asserted, eased from over 100yds out, easily, won at Naas 1m 2f mdn gf in Jun beating Costa (9-7) by 4 1/2l, 8 ran.
Sister Blandina (IRE) 5-2 (9-12) Ran 4th, pushed along and progress entering straight, challenged under 2f out, under pressure and no impression inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Zamira (9-6) at Tipperary 1m 4f hcp fll gf in May.
Clonard Street 50-1 (8-9) Dwelt, in rear, short of room 2f out, soon no impression, never a factor, 13th of 20, 8 1/4l behind Sea Wolf (10-1) at Curragh 1m hcp Yielding in May.
Hamley (FR) 11-4 (9-2) Held up, 5th halfway, pushed along to progress 2f out, ridden into 3rd 1 1/2f out, 2nd 1f out, challenged inside final furlong and led last 50 yards, won at Tipperary 1m 1f hcp fll gd in Jun beating The Tulip (9-11) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
The Last Marju (IRE) 11-2jfav (10-0) Tracked leaders, travelled well and switched left in 4th 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, soon drew clear and kept on well, easily, won at Cork 1m 2f hcp gd in May beating Crafty Codger (8-8) by 4 1/2l, 18 ran.
Beau Et Sublime (FR) 8-1 (9-6) In rear, improved to 6th 4f out, progress to 3rd under 2f out, ridden to lead briefly 1 1/2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on, not match winner, 2nd of 11, 1l behind Shinghari (9-7) at Killarney 1m 3f hcp Yielding in May.
Zeftan (IRE) 5-1 (9-6) Mid-division, 7th 3f out, ridden to lead under 2f out, stayed on well under pressure inside final furlong, won at Curragh 1m 4f gd in Jun beating Slaney Street (8-9) by 1 1/2l, 19 ran.
Western Boy (IRE) 14-1 (11-3) Held up, 9th after 1st, closed up on outer travelling smoothly 2 out, 4th before straight, led at last, ridden and kept on well run-in, won at Punchestown 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr beating Light That (11-0) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Jeremy's Girl (IRE) 12-1 (9-8) Made all, pushed along and clear 2f out, eased inside final furlong, easily, won at Roscommon 1m 2f hcp sft in Jun beating No Way Jack (8-4) by 1 1/4l, 14 ran.
