mid-division, closed before halfway, led over 1f out, asserted final 150 yards, kept on well
towards rear, progress to 7th halfway, effort and progress 2f out, 3rd inside final furlong, kept on in 2nd final 150 yards, not trouble winner
dwelt, soon raced towards rear, pushed along in 12th halfway, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong to 4th close home, never nearer
broke well to lead narrowly, headed before halfway, lost place and under pressure after halfway, weakened 1 1/2f out
dwelt slightly, soon in touch, closed before halfway, under pressure over 1f out, dropped to 4th and no impression inside final furlong, weakened closing stages
tracked leader in close 2nd, under pressure and lost place 2 1/2f out, weakened over 1f out
dwelt, soon raced towards rear, 11th halfway, headway to mid-division over 1f out, ran on well final furlong to 3rd closing stages, nearest at finish
prominent, led narrowly before halfway, headed over 1f out, dropped to 3rd final 150 yards, weakened closing stages
awkward leaving stalls, soon rear of mid-division, 8th halfway, effort over 2f out, weakened 1 1/2f out
prominent, dropped to 5th and no impression on principals 1 1/2f out, kept on final furlong, switched right final 100 yards, no extra closing stages
completely missed break, raced in rear, 10th halfway, headway 1 1/2f out, no extra closing stages
rear of mid-division, 9th halfway, dropped to rear and no impression 1 1/2f out, weakened
This lucrative event went to the UK last year and Richard Fahey will be hoping NATIVE AMERICAN can follow suit. He looks to have been saved for this after an easy victory in a York maiden back in May and though having to concede weight all round looks the one to beat. Lively Set will be receiving 11lb and she caught the eye on her debut at Navan last weekend. Nikki Swango has been making good progress and ran well when last seen here in July while Eve Johnson Houghton sent out the winner a year ago and Brighton winner Revenue won't be travelling without hope.
Native American (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Mid-division, ridden and briefly outpaced 2f out, headway near side final furlong, soon led and bounded clear, comfortably, won at York 6f stks (3) gf in May beating Ticktyboo (9-7) by 5 1/2l, 9 ran.
Mercian Warrior (IRE) 11-2 (9-4) Mid-division, pushed along 2f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 3 1/4l behind Trefor (9-4) at Windsor 6f stks (5) gf in Aug.
Vestigia (IRE) 17-2 (9-8) Dwelt slightly and slight bump leaving stalls, towards rear for most, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 14th of 23, 8 1/2l behind Megarry (9-6) at Curragh 6f mdn gd in Aug.
Courageous Strike 4-1 (9-12) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, ridden and dropped to 6th 2f out, weakened, 8th of 10, 10 1/2l behind Nika Pika (9-12) at Navan 1m mdn Good - Yielding in Aug.
Revenue (IRE) 9-1 (9-7) Off the pace in mid-division, headway 2f out, plugged on in 3rd final furlong, 3rd of 9, 4 3/4l behind Toca Madera (9-5) at Bath 6f stks (3) fm in Jun.
St Laurence's Gate (IRE) 66-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden and no extra over 2f out, 9th of 11, 14 1/4l behind Duplantis (8-7) at Curragh 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Clarita (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Mid-division on stand side, ridden and towards rear 1 1/2f out, no extra, 13th of 16, 16 3/4l behind Navassa Island (8-11) at Curragh 6f mdn gd in Aug.
Nikki Swango (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Tracked leader and close up, challenged travelling well 2f out, ridden to dispute 1f out, headed last 100 yards, kept on same pace, 2nd of 16, 2l behind A Lilac Rolla (9-0) at Cork 6f mdn gd in Jul.
Platino Bianco (IRE) 50-1 (9-2) Rear, no impression over 1f out, modest late headway, never a factor, 13th of 18, 17 1/4l behind Caught U Looking (9-0) at Leopardstown 7f mdn Yielding - Soft in Jul.
Lively Set (IRE) 13-2 (9-4) Tracked leaders, 6th and switched right 1 1/2f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, nearest at finish, 4th of 8, 3/4l behind Kiki Roberts (8-10) at Navan 6f mdn fll Yielding in Sep.
Anvika (IRE) Dandy Man filly out of Desert Way.
Pearl Jewel (IRE) Free Eagle filly out of Princess Pearlita.
