tracked leaders, took keen hold, ridden 2f out, no impression
mid-division, ridden at halfway, weakened
in rear, pushed along 2f out, some late progress final furlong, never a factor
tracked leaders, 5th 2f out, soon ridden, 4th 1f out, kept on in 3rd and edged left inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression
rear of mid-division, ridden in 10th 2f out, no impression
mid-division, ridden in 9th 2f out, no impression
tracked leaders, ridden in 3rd under 2f out, 3rd 1f out, no extra final furlong
towards rear, no impression from 2f out, never a factor
rear of mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression
prominent, ridden in 2nd 2f out, soon no impression, weakened final furlong
mid-division, ridden in 10th 2f out, 8th 1f out, no extra
tracked leaders, 4th travelling well 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, kept on well under pressure final furlong
led, ridden 2f out, soon strongly pressed, headed 1f out, no extra final furlong
always behind, never a factor
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, 5th 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on well close home, not reach winner
mid-division, ridden 2f out, 6th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong
always behind, under pressure halfway, never a factor
Three-times course winner Verhoyen won here on Friday night and will make a quick reappearance if the going is deemed to be soft enough. Rough Diamond appears to have improved significantly this year and beat a huge field at Naas though has an 8lb rise to contend with. Midnight Fire has really found his form, following a good run over 7f at Leopardstown by beating Elanora, who runs earlier, over this track and trip. Additional ran well in decent company in the UK and on his debut for new connections at Naas where he didn't get the run of the race but LUSTOWN BABA is best over this trip with some cut in the ground. He's been racing at Group 3 level and isn't badly treated on his best form so gets the vote, though Shelly Banks went clear over the minimum at Tipperary and has also won here.
Laugh A Minute 25-1 (9-9) Towards rear, pushed along and no impression 1 1/2f out, soon switched right, kept on one pace, 21st of 25, 9 1/2l behind Lord Dudley (8-12) at Cork 7f hcp gd in May.
Lustown Baba (IRE) 14-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders in centre group, ridden over 2f out, disputed 3rd over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 4l behind Twilight Spinner (9-9) at Curragh 7f fll stks (1) Yielding in May.
Downforce (IRE) 66-1 (10-0) Slowly into stride, soon mid-division, ridden 2f out, edged left 1f out, no impression, 11th of 22, 4 1/4l behind Stag Night (9-6) at Curragh 6f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Erosandpsyche (IRE) 12-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, pushed along in 4th 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 6th of 7, 4 3/4l behind Strong Johnson (9-6) at Tipperary 5f sft in Aug.
Dream Today (IRE) 50-1 (9-5) Mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 16th of 25, 7l behind Lord Dudley (8-12) at Cork 7f hcp gd in May.
Riot (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Always towards rear, never a factor, ridden and no impression under 2f out, no extra, 22nd of 25, 13 1/4l behind Lord Dudley (8-12) at Cork 7f hcp gd in May.
Moss Tucker (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, travelled well and 4th over 2f out, soon ridden and 6th 1f out, no extra inside final 150 yards, 10th of 25, 4l behind Lord Dudley (8-12) at Cork 7f hcp gd in May.
Big Gossey (IRE) 11-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden into 2nd under 2f out, no impression in 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 13, 2 3/4l behind Blairmayne (9-8) at Naas 6f hcp gd in Apr.
Hightimeyouwon 14-1 (9-0) Always towards rear, never a factor, ridden and no impression under 2f out, no extra, last of 25, 19 1/2l behind Lord Dudley (8-12) at Cork 7f hcp gd in May.
Shelly Banks (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) In touch in far side group, progress 1 1/2f out, ridden over 1f out, headway to lead final 150 yards, ran on well, won at Tipperary 5f hcp sft in Apr beating Blind Beggar (9-1) by 1 1/4l, 11 ran.
Pretty Boy Floyd (IRE) 18-1 (10-3) Tracked leader of far side group, led after 2f, headed 1 1/2f out, soon lost place and bumped, weakened quickly final furlong, 13th of 22, 8 3/4l behind Rough Diamond (9-7) at Naas 6f hcp Yielding - Soft in May.
Rough Diamond (IRE) 6-1 (9-7) In touch in stands' side group, improved to lead 1 1/2f out, ridden under 1f out, kept on strongly, won at Naas 6f hcp Yielding - Soft in May beating Earls (9-6) by 2 1/4l, 22 ran.
Additional (IRE) 14-1 (9-6) Dwelt, soon settled behind leaders on rail, ridden to press leader 1f out, no extra and held closing stages, 2nd of 13, 1 1/4l behind Blairmayne (9-8) at Naas 6f hcp gd in Apr.
Verhoyen 17-2 (9-9) Broke well and led, made all and clear throughout, ridden 2f out, stayed on strongly final furlong, won at Curragh 7f hcp Yielding in May beating Heavenly Power (9-0) by 6 1/2l, 18 ran.
Carlton Banks (IRE) 5-2fav (9-4) Held up towards rear, ridden on outer 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 12th of 13, 7 3/4l behind Blairmayne (9-8) at Naas 6f hcp gd in Apr.
Mickey The Steel 8-1 (9-7) In touch in stands' side group, closed 1 1/2f out, soon ridden, no impression on leader in 3rd under 1f out, dropped to 4th close home, 4th of 22, 3 1/4l behind Rough Diamond (9-7) at Naas 6f hcp Yielding - Soft in May.
Midnight Fire (IRE) 10-3fav (9-12) Tracked leaders, 8th halfway, ridden into 3rd 2f out, stayed on into 2nd 1f out, pressed leader final furlong, led last 50 yards, kept on well, won at Curragh 6f hcp Yielding in May beating Elanora (10-0) by 3/4l, 23 ran.
Dixie Bluebell (IRE) 9-2fav (9-13) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 17, 7 1/4l behind Ginsburg (9-3) at Curragh 7f hcp Yielding in May.
