tracked leaders, 8th halfway, no impression in 7th over 1f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 10th halfway, ridden in 5th 2f out, no extra final furlong
chased leaders, 6th on far side halfway, no threat from 2f out
always prominent, 4th halfway, headway to lead 1 1/2f out, kept on well under pressure, no extra and headed closing stages
tracked leaders, close 5th halfway, headway to go 2nd well over 1f out, no impression under pressure inside final furlong, kept on one pace
prominent, 2nd halfway, led 3f out, strongly pressed and headed 1 1/2f out, soon no extra and weakened
never a factor
never a factor, trailing from 2f out
tracked leaders, 7th halfway, no extra from well over 1f out, weakened
chased leaders on far side, 11th halfway, no impression in 9th over 1f out, no extra
chased leaders, no impression in 6th over 1f out, no extra final furlong
towards rear, 18th 3f out, soon driven along on stands side, headway to go 7th early final furlong, kept on well under pressure to lead closing stages
never a factor
rear of mid-division, 17th 3f out, driven along and headway from over 1f out, went 5th inside final furlong and kept on under pressure
mid-division, headway 2f out, went 4th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
towards rear, never a factor, kept on one pace from over 1f out
chased leaders, 9th halfway, no extra from 2f out, weakened
towards rear, never a factor, kept on one pace
led, headed 3f out, soon no extra and weakened
mid-division, no impression in 10th over 1f out, kept on one pace
prominent, 3rd halfway, 2nd and challenged from 3f out, no extra 1 1/2f out, soon weakened
Hujaylea won this a year ago but is now a massive 15lb higher. No favourite has won in 10 years and this renewal looks as open as ever. FUTURE GENERATION has only run in two handicaps previously and won them both. She stepped into Group 3 company successfully at Leopardstown last time and can continue her progress and take this. Moran Gra, who finished a couple of lengths away in third, should get much closer on these terms and looks a threat but it's difficult to imagine Rock Critic defying a 14lb rise in such a competitive affair, especially as he looks held by Sean Og Coulston on these terms after their recent run at Galway. Pires is certain to come in for support but his recent easy victory at Bellewstown was over 1m4f and a bigger threat looks to be Napa Starr as Charles Byrnes' charge was a close fifth in the race a year ago and looks to have been laid out for the race by the master planner.
Rock Critic (IRE) 10-11fav (8-13) Close up, disputed lead after 3f, ridden to be definte leader from over 1f out, stayed on well, all out at the finish, won at Galway 7f hcp gd in Jul beating Jamesie (8-7) by nk, 16 ran.
Hujaylea (IRE) 13-2 (9-8) Towards rear, 5th on inner halfway, niggled along entering straight, kept on one pace without threatening, 4th of 6, 5l behind Future Generation (8-12) at Leopardstown 1m Grp 3 (1) gd.
Kargali (IRE) 33-1 (10-2) Chased leaders, 8th halfway, no extra from 2f out, 12th of 14, 20l behind Below Zero (8-11) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol.
Moran Gra (USA) 8-1 (9-8) Always prominent, tracked leader in 2nd, ridden to challenge early straight, no impression under pressure inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Future Generation (8-12) at Leopardstown 1m Grp 3 (1) gd.
Future Generation (IRE) 3-1 (8-12) Soon led and made virtually all, strongly pressed early straight, swished tail but kept on gamely under pressure from over 1f out, won at Leopardstown 1m Grp 3 (1) gd beating Emiyna (9-1) by 3/4l, 6 ran.
Simla Sunset (IRE) 7-4 (8-11) Tracked leader in 2nd, challenged and every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 4, 4l behind Face Reality (8-12) at Tipperary 7f fll stks gf.
Northgate (IRE) 8-1 (9-12) Tracked leaders on inner, 6th halfway, 4th early straight, headway to challenge and led briefly early final furlong, headed 100 yards out and kept on same pace under pressure, 2nd of 14, hd behind Jackaroo (9-3) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol.
Stephen's Green (USA) 8-1 (9-7) Tracked leader in 2nd, ridden entering straight, no impression under pressure in 4th 1f out, no extra, 8th of 14, 8l behind Jackaroo (9-3) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol.
Sean Og Coulston (IRE) 14-1 (8-10) Soon chased leaders, 5th 2f out, ridden to close and stayed on well final furlong, not quite get to 1st 2, 3rd of 16, 1/2l behind Rock Critic (8-13) at Galway 7f hcp gd in Jul.
Toraidhe (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Dwelt and in rear on outer, no impression from 3f out, 12th of 17, 16l behind Stunning View (9-5) at Galway 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Asheerah 16-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 6th 3f out, no extra and weakened 2f out, 9th of 11, 13l behind Manieree (8-12) at Curragh 1m 1f flls Group 3 stks (1) in Jul.
Castle Bar Sling (USA) 16-1 (8-11) Towards rear, kept on without threatening under pressure from 2f out, 9th of 16, 4l behind Rock Critic (8-13) at Galway 7f hcp gd in Jul.
Pires 5-4fav (11-0) Settled 4th, headway in 3rd 2f out, led over 1 1/2f out, ridden clear final furlong, comfortably, won at Bellewstown 1m 4f am stks (4yo+) gd beating Paddy The Celeb (10-4) by 4 1/2l, 7 ran.
Napa Starr (FR) 10-1 (9-12) Slowly into stride and held up, 6th 3f out, soon ridden, 3rd 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace without threatening, 3rd of 8, 7l behind Dubawi Star (9-10) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp gf.
Elusive Award (USA) 10-1 (9-12) Soon well off pace towards rear, ridden to chase leaders from 1f out, kept on without threatening, 3rd of 13, 1 3/4l behind Ultra Cool (9-4) at Tipperary 1m 1f hcp 60-90 gd.
Spirit of Xaar (IRE) 9-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride and towards rear, headway into 7th 2f out, ridden into 2nd 1f out, no impression winner final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 14, 4l behind Star Links (9-5) at Naas 1m app hcp 50-85 gf.
Printmaker (IRE) 3-1fav (9-9) Always prominent, close 2nd entering straight, challenged over 1f out, every chance under pressure inside final furlong, no extra when headed by winner final 100 yards, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Words Of Wisdom (8-11) at Killarney 1m 3yo hcp 60-90 gd.
Still Point (IRE) 3-1fav (8-11) Tracked leaders on outer, took keen hold, 2nd approaching straight, ridden and led briefly under 2f out, no impression on winner from early final furlong, kept on one pace under pressure, 3rd of 8, 2 1/4l behind Seeharn (9-8) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gd.
Miranda's Girl (IRE) 4-1fav (8-1) Made most, led after 1 1/2f, clear approaching straight, kept on well from over 1f out, won at Roscommon 7f hcp 60-90 sft beating Burn The Floor (8-5) by 3 1/2l, 12 ran.
Ted Dolly (IRE) 3-1 (9-1) Mid-division, improved on outer to track leaders over 2f out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from 1f out, 3rd of 18, 6l behind Rock Critic (9-11) at Galway 1m hcp 60-90 gd in Jul.
Lake George (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders in centre, headway to lead narrowly 2f out, soon ridden, kept on well under pressure final furlong, won at Curragh 7f hcp 50-85 gd beating Casela Park (9-9) by 1l, 19 ran.
Defining Year (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, 3rd 3f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace in 3rd straight, 3rd of 17, 3 1/2l behind Stunning View (9-5) at Galway 1m hcp gd in Jul.
