prominent on outer, on terms after 2f, gained narrow lead over 3f out, headed from 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
soon tracked leaders, 3rd over 3f out, challenged and on terms from 2f out, headed and kept on same pace closing stages
held up in touch, 6th over 3f out, ridden behind horses 2f out, kept on without matching principals inside final furlong
disputed lead early, soon tracked leaders, 5th over 3f out, tight for room under 1f out, kept on well without threatening after
soon tracked leaders, 4th over 3f out, challenged and on terms from 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong, headed near line
disputed lead early, soon led, joined after 2f, narrowly headed over 3f out, soon back on terms, headed again inside final furlong, weakened closing stages
held up in touch, 7th over 3f out, ridden behind horses 2f out, no impression when switched right inside final furlong and kept on without matching principals after
held up, in touch in rear over 3f out, ridden to chase leaders on outer from 2f out, stayed on well final furlong to lead near line
Red Avenger went up 5lb for his short-head victory over Kailee over track and trip earlier this month and couldn't quite cope over a mile at Leopardstown. He's won from higher marks than this in the past so has to be considered as does the runner-up, who was having her first start since October. Ambassadorial is steadily making his way back after a long absence and performed with credit in a Listed contest here three weeks ago while Casimiro didn't appreciate dropping down to 6f after beating Ice Cold In Alex here in May. The three-year-old MAYAADEEN still looked in need of experience when landing a Naas maiden last month and though taking on older rivals on his handicap debut can complete a double.
Ambassadorial (USA) 16-1 (9-9) Dwelt, in rear, pushed along from 3f out, progress and switched left 2f out, soon chased leaders and one pace, 4th of 6, 5l behind I'm So Fancy (9-7) at Curragh 1m lst stks (1) gf in Jun.
Casimiro (IRE) 11-4fav (10-0) Raced in 6th early, still travelling smoothly 2f out, pushed along and effort over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, last of 8, 4 1/2l behind Shore Step (8-6) at Curragh 6f hcp gf in Jun.
Georgian Bay (IRE) 13-2 (9-1) Soon raced in remote 3rd, switched left early straight, soon no impression, 6th of 9, 5 3/4l behind Beach Bar (9-5) at Killarney 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Gibeno (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Raced alone centre and well on terms, every chance well over 2f out, soon weakened, eased final furlong, 5th of 6, 17 1/4l behind Bint Dandy (9-3) at Yarmouth 1m hcp (4) fm in May.
Kailee (IRE) 14-1 (8-9) Waited with, 8th over 3f out, progress to challenge when bumped and impeded from under 2f out, on terms well inside final furlong, kept on well, just denied, 2nd of 13, shd behind Red Avenger (8-7) at Curragh 7f hcp gf in Jul.
Mayaadeen (IRE) 6-5fav (9-5) Mid-division, 5th halfway, ridden in 3rd 2f out, under pressure in 2nd over 1f out, kept on well to lead inside final 100 yards, won at Naas 7f mdn gf in Jun beating Freiheit (9-0) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.
Procurator (IRE) 33-1 (8-9) Soon raced in remote 7th, some headway and effort straight, kept on same pace from 2f out, 8th of 9, 7 1/2l behind Beach Bar (9-5) at Killarney 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Ice Cold In Alex (IRE) 5-1 (8-11) Waited with, 10th over 3f out, progress to challenge when bumped and impeded from under 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 2l behind Red Avenger (8-7) at Curragh 7f hcp gf in Jul.
Red Avenger (USA) 10-1 (9-9) Mid-division and 5th on outer from halfway, ridden from 2f out, no impression and weakened from 1f out, 8th of 9, 5 1/4l behind Signing Off (8-4) at Leopardstown 1m hcp gf in Jul.
