tracked leader, led after 1f, 1 length clear 3f out, asserted and ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on well final furlong, all out close home
slowly away, raced in rear, 11th over 3f out, no impression on outer 2f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
soon in touch on outer, disputed 2nd 3f out, under pressure in 3rd 2f out, ridden and lost place 1f out, weakened final furlong
prominent early, soon rear of mid-division, 9th over 3f out, progress on inner and ridden 1 1/2f out, one paced final furlong
dwelt, soon rear of mid-division, 10th over 3f out, under pressure 2f out, weakened and short of room 1 1/2f out, eased final furlong
rear, 15th over 3f out, pushed along and progress over 1f out, ran on well final furlong, never nearer
dwelt, soon rear of mid-division, dropped to 14th over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, progress on inner over 1f out, ridden and kept on under 1f out, never on terms
broke well to lead, headed after 1f, disputed 2nd 3f out, ridden in 2nd over 2f out, ridden in 2nd 2f out, no impression on leader over 1f out, lost place and weakened under 1f out
dwelt and slightly hampered leaving stalls, raced in rear, last halfway, switched left 3f out, good headway on outer over 1f out, ridden and ran on strongly under 1f out, held
towards rear, 13th over 3f out, short of room behind horses over 1f out and switched right, kept on final furlong, no danger
mid-division, 8th over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, lost place 1 1/2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leader on outer, 6th over 3f out, ridden into 3rd 1f out, soon 4th, kept on well in 3rd final 100 yards, not trouble principals
dwelt, soon prominent, under pressure in 4th 3f out, lost place and ridden over 2f out, weakened 1 1/2f out
mid-division, 7th over 3f out, no impression 1 1/2f out, soon ridden, one paced under 1f out
chased leader on inner, 5th over 3f out, ridden 2 1/2f out, progress to 2nd behind clear leader 1f out, soon 3rd, dropped to 4th and kept on same pace final 100 yards
edged right leaving stalls, soon rear of mid-division, under pressure in 12th over 3f out, dropped to rear over 2f out, slightly detached 1 1/2f out, modest late headway
Three-year-olds have a decent record in this so MUSIC TO MY EARS, who burst through to lead on the line over a mile here last time, can defy a drop in trip and 6lb rise to go in again. French Rain made a winning debut here a year ago and has competed at Pattern race level subsequently. She-finished mid-division in a Leopardstown Group 3 last time and an opening handicap mark of 89 doesn't look excessive. Sonaiyla, a handicap winner over this trip on testing ground at Leopardstown in October, showed her quality with a victory in Listed company at Cork and should make a bold bid to defy a big weight. Royal Highness didn't get the best of runs at Bellewstown but was behind Titanium Sky in a similar race to this here earlier and the latter can get into the frame.
Sonaiyla (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Broke well to lead stands' side group, overall leader halfway, ridden and strongly pressed 1 1/2f out, kept on best under pressure final furlong, won at Cork 6f lst fll stks (1) gd in Jul beating Back To Brussels (9-1) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Titanium Sky (IRE) 33-1 (9-4) Mid-division early, 9th over 3f out, pushed along over 2f out and progress, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 18, 5 1/4l behind Big Baby Bull (8-13) at Curragh 7f hcp gd in Jun.
Independent Missy (IRE) 16-1 (10-2) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, 8th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 14, 3 3/4l behind Mokhalad (9-11) at Naas 6f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Between Hills (IRE) 22-1 (9-6) Waited with towards rear, some headway and pushed along over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out, 6th of 8, 10 3/4l behind Meaningful Vote (8-6) at Naas 1m hcp Yielding - Soft in Jul.
Faire Croire (IRE) 66-1 (9-2) Waited with, last approaching halfway, switched right under 2f out and pushed along, ran on without threatening inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 5 1/4l behind Know It All (9-2) at Leopardstown 1m Grp 3 fll stks (1) gd in Jul.
French Rain (IRE) 50-1 (9-2) Mid-division on inner, ridden entering straight, kept on same pace, 7th of 15, 4l behind Love Locket (9-2) at Leopardstown 7f Grp 3 fll stks (1) gf in Jun.
Memyselfandmoi (IRE) 25-1 (9-12) Held up in rear, pushed along early straight and no extra under 2f out, never a factor, 12th of 14, 6 1/2l behind Bucky Larson (10-0) at Gowran Park 7f hcp gd in Jun.
Stormy Belle (IRE) 13-2 (9-13) Rear of mid-division, pushed along in straight and mid-division 1f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 16, 4 1/4l behind Turbine (9-10) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gd in Jun.
Music To My Ears (IRE) 16-1 (8-8) Dwelt and edged left leaving stalls, raced towards rear, 12th 3f out, pushed along and good headway on outer 1f out, ridden and ran on strongly final 100 yards to lead close home, won at Curragh 1m hcp fll gd in Jun beating Siamese (9-1) by hd, 13 ran.
Royal Highness (IRE) 10-3fav (9-9) Mid-division, 6th over 2f out, soon ridden, moderate 6th 1f out, no impression, 6th of 14, 7 1/4l behind Lord Rapscallion (10-2) at Bellewstown 1m hcp Yielding in Jul.
She's A Babe (IRE) 28-1 (9-7) Rear of mid-division, headway on outer into 6th 2f out, soon ridden, moderate 5th 1f out, headway to dispute 2nd inside final furlong, 3rd and no extra close home, 3rd of 14, 1 1/4l behind Lord Rapscallion (10-2) at Bellewstown 1m hcp Yielding in Jul.
Galtee Mist (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, travelling smoothly behind horses from halfway, not clear run under 2f out, kept on well without threatening inside final furlong, 6th of 18, 3 1/4l behind Nordic Passage (9-9) at Curragh 6f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Cool Vixen (IRE) 20-1 (9-12) A little slow into stride, towards rear and raced near side group, pushed along halfway, switched right 2f out, no extra final furlong, 15th of 17, 14 1/2l behind Big Gossey (9-6) at Curragh 6f hcp gd in Jun.
Arletta Star 16-1 (10-0) Mid-division, ridden and progress towards inner 1 1/2f out, 5th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 16, 4 1/4l behind Prisoner's Dilemma (9-13) at Naas 7f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Orchid Gardens (IRE) 18-1 (8-6) Mid-division, dropped to 11th 3f out, ridden and ran on well final furlong to 4th close home, never nearer, 4th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Music To My Ears (8-8) at Curragh 1m hcp fll gd in Jun.
Point Reyes (IRE) 22-1 (8-6) Completely missed break and reluctant to race, raced in detached rear, almost closed up on field 3f out, ridden under 2f out, ran on well final furlong, never on terms, 7th of 13, 5 1/4l behind Music To My Ears (8-8) at Curragh 1m hcp fll gd in Jun.
