rear of mid-division, no impression straight, never a factor
dwelt, soon mid-division on inner, weakened from 3f out
dwelt, soon mid-division, headway 3f out, improved to dispute lead and pushed along under 2f out, soon ridden, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace in 2nd close home
mid-division, headway into 3rd travelling well under 2f out, short of room in close 3rd 1 1/2f out, pushed along and improved to lead between horses inside final furlong, stayed on strongly close home
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened
chased leader, pushed along to led briefly 2f out, ridden and joined under 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra in 3rd close home
always behind, carried wide on bend after 1f, never a factor
disputed lead, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened
in rear, no impression from 3f out, never a factor
dwelt and ridden along in rear early, rear of mid-division on inner at halfway, ridden in 8th 2f out, no impression
always towards rear, never a factor
chased leaders on outer, ridden in 5th 2f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders on inner, pushed along and dropped to 7th 2f out, soon ridden, went 4th 1f out, kept on same pace
rear of mid-division, closer in 9th and pushed along 2f out, soon ridden, kept on one pace
disputed lead, ridden and headed 2f out, soon no impression
Emporio was an odds-on chance when beaten a head at Listowel then ran in the Britannia Stakes. His overall form gives him an outstanding chance though he's become disappointing. NOTRE BELLE BETE also went to Ascot finishing last in the Group 3 Hampton Court Stakes . His debut close fourth behind Poetic Flare at Leopardstown is the stand-out form here and he can get off the mark. Offiah made most before outpaced by Exuma at Limerick but should make a bold bid along with Skilled Warrior, who would have a chance if the ground turns soft. Twice-raced Punakha has more scope than most of these and wouldn't need to improve much on her head defeat at Gowran to take a hand.
Camino Mission (IRE) 28-1 (9-7) Held up in touch, 8th halfway, ridden and no impression over 2f out, 8th of 12, 17 1/2l behind Metaphorical (9-7) at Listowel 1m mdn Good - Yielding in Jun.
Cormac (IRE) 22-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along and no impression in 5th under 2f out, no extra final furlong, weakened, 8th of 15, 10 3/4l behind Exuma (9-7) at Limerick 1m mdn gd in Jun.
Diamil (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and no impression on principals over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 1 3/4l behind Metaphorical (9-7) at Listowel 1m mdn Good - Yielding in Jun.
Emporio (IRE) 66-1 (9-7) Towards rear far side, effort over 2f out, no impression, 17th of 29, 13 1/4l behind Perotto (9-4) at Ascot 1m hcp stks (2) gf in Jun.
Kaaranah (IRE) 80-1 (9-7) Soon chased leaders, pushed along before straight, soon no impression, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 6th of 12, 5 3/4l behind Malaysian (9-2) at Cork 1m mdn gd in Sep.
Notre Belle Bete 40-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, raced keenly, switched right 2f out, no impression, last of 9, 17 1/2l behind Mohaafeth (9-0) at Ascot 1m 2f Grp 3 stks (1) gf in Jun.
Numidia (IRE) 150-1 (9-7) Waited with towards rear, 9th over 4f out and pushed along, no impression under 3f out, one pace, 6th of 12, 20 1/4l behind Silaiyli (9-7) at Down Royal 1m 2f mdn gd in Jun.
Offiah (IRE) 9-4fav (9-7) Led, headed briefly after 1f, pushed along 2f out and headed over 1f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, no impression on winner closing stages, 2nd of 15, 3/4l behind Exuma (9-7) at Limerick 1m mdn gd in Jun.
Old Tom Higgins (IRE) 50-1 (9-7) Soon chased leaders in 5th, pushed along and some headway from before straight, soon challenged, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 11, 3 1/4l behind Zola Sakura (9-2) at Gowran Park 1m 1f mdn gd in Jun.
Valleyoftheeagles (IRE) Free Eagle gelding out of Dabawiyah.
We're On The Way (IRE) 50-1 (9-7) Waited with in rear, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, never a factor, last of 6, 5 3/4l behind Tashgheel (9-7) at Listowel 6f mdn sft in Jun.
Yermanthere (IRE) 40-1 (9-7) Mid-division, ridden and some progress on inner 2f out, keeping on behind leaders when short of room inside final furlong, switched left and kept on same pace, never nearer, 7th of 16, 4 1/4l behind Bellagio Man (9-7) at Gowran Park 7f mdn sft in May.
Encore Une Fois (IRE) Make Believe filly out of Sinduda.
Lolly Yeats (IRE) Lawman filly out of Pop Art.
Saran (IRE) 17-2 (9-2) Held up towards rear, ridden 2f out, stayed on into 7th 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 6th of 14, 5 1/4l behind Privilege (9-7) at Tipperary 7f mdn Yielding in Jun.
Shabaya (IRE) Teofilo filly out of Shebella.
Turbulence (IRE) 28-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, soon 4th, headed and effort straight, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 3rd of 12, 6 1/4l behind Menagerie (9-2) at Curragh 1m 1f mdn hvy in Nov.
Burj Malinka (IRE) 15-2 (9-7) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and slight bump 2f out, no impression in 6th over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 5th of 14, 5 1/4l behind Privilege (9-7) at Tipperary 7f mdn Yielding in Jun.
Dragon Gem (IRE) Dragon Pulse gelding out of Acres Of Diamonds.
Skilled Warrior (IRE) 7-2 (9-7) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out, 2nd 1 1/2f out, no impression on leader 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 14, 4 1/2l behind Grid (9-7) at Cork 1m mdn Yielding - Soft in May.
Beagnach Sasta (IRE) 11-4 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ran freely, mid-division halfway, 5th and pushed along 2f out, no impression 1f out, kept on one pace to go 3rd closing stages, 3rd of 14, 4 1/4l behind Mother Country (9-2) at Naas 1m mdn fll gd in Jun.
Disco Boots (IRE) 9-2 (9-2) Close up, 3rd from 3f out, weakened final furlong, 14th of 16, 11 1/2l behind Cecelia Clementine (9-2) at Curragh 1m mdn fll hvy in Nov.
Punakha (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Close up, 3rd halfway, progress to 2nd 1 1/2f out, strongly challenged leader over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on well final furlong, just held, 2nd of 15, hd behind Frill (9-2) at Gowran Park 7f mdn gd in Jun.
