chased leaders in 4th on inner, pushed along over 2f out, ridden in 3rd 1f out, 2nd inside final furlong, disputed lead close home, stayed on well to lear near line
in touch in rear, no impression from over 2f out, never a factor
chased leaders in 5th, ridden over 2f out, 7th 1f out, no impression
chased leader in 2nd, pushed along and led 2f out, soon ridden, headed 1f out, no impression final furlong
chased leaders in 3rd on outer, progress travelling well 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, joined close home, headed and no extra near line
mid-division, ridden in 7th 2f out, 6th 1f out, kept on without threatening in 4th inside final furlong
dwelt, rear of mid-division, ridden in 6th 2f out, went 4th 1f out, kept on without threatening in 3rd inside final furlong
in rear, no impression over 2f out, soon no impression, went 6th close home
led, ridden and headed 2f out, soon no impression
A fillies’ Group 2 which has proved a benefit for Ballydoyle in recent year. The stable is mob-handed as it bids for a sixth win in 10 years with Love setting the standard on her victory inn a Group 3 at Leopardstown when So Wonderful was beaten more than four lengths in third and Windracer finished last. Tango was only sixth in this grade over 6f here last time and Anglesey Stakes third Soul Search also steps up a furlong. Know It All has won a soft-ground maiden over track and trip and Petite Mustique has improved with experience with French Rain impressing over 6f here on debut. ALPINE STAR was given a very gentle introduction behind Love and Soul Search at Leopardstown and recorded a fast time when winning later at Galway. She has Group 1 entries and looks well up to this standard.
Alpine Star (IRE) 7-4fav (9-0) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along and progress to lead 1f out, soon asserted and kept on well, won at Galway 7f mdn gd in Aug beating Santiago (9-5) by 3 1/4l, 11 ran.
French Rain (IRE) 3-1fav (9-0) Soon raced in 4th, 3rd halfway, soon closed travelling smoothly, pushed along under 2f out, led over 100yds out, stayed on well to quickly assert, won at Curragh 6f mdn fll gf in Jul beating Blissful (9-0) by 1 3/4l, 8 ran.
Know It All 13-2 (9-0) A little keen, soon raced in 3rd, closed up travelling smoothly over 2f out, pushed along to challenge over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Curragh 7f fll sft in Aug beating Alla Luna (8-11) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Love (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Broke well to lead, made all, 1 length clear halfway, travelled well 2f out, asserted over 1f out, kept on well, comfortably, won at Leopardstown 7f Grp 3 fll stks (1) gd in Jul beating Unforgetable (9-0) by 3 1/4l, 8 ran.
Petite Mustique (IRE) 3-1 (9-0) Soon led, pushed along and pressed approaching straight, asserted and stayed on well closing stages, eased near finish, won at Galway 7f mdn fll gd in Jul beating Chasing The Dawn (9-0) by 2 3/4l, 10 ran.
So Wonderful (USA) 14-1 (9-0) Mid-division, 5th halfway, niggled along approaching straight, progress on inner over 1f out, ridden 1f out, ran on in 3rd final 100 yards, not trouble winner, 3rd of 8, 4 1/4l behind Love (9-0) at Leopardstown 7f Grp 3 fll stks (1) gd in Jul.
Soul Search (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along and no impression towards rear over 1f out, kept on well on outer inside final furlong to go 3rd close home, 3rd of 7, 3/4l behind Roman Turbo (9-3) at Curragh 6f Grp 3 stks (1) gd in Jul.
Tango (IRE) 4-1 (9-0) Mid-division, dropped to rear halfway, soon pushed along and 8th over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 6 3/4l behind Albigna (9-0) at Curragh 6f Grp 2 stks (1) gd in Jun.
Windracer (IRE) 11-4 (9-0) Edged right leaving stalls, raced in rear and niggled along early, pushed along in 8th 3f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, no headway, never a factor, last of 8, 12l behind Love (9-0) at Leopardstown 7f Grp 3 fll stks (1) gd in Jul.
