prominent in centre of course and disputed lead, pushed along in 3rd 1f out, ridden and no extra final 100 yards
towards rear, pushed along and some headway over 1f out, ridden to challenge over 100 yards out, no impression closing stages
tracked leaders, headway to challenge under 2f out, ridden and no impression inside final furlong
led or disputed lead, ran freely, headed under 2f out and no extra 1f out, eased inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden in 4th 1f out, kept on well final furlong and led briefly inside final 50 yards, headed on line
towards rear, pushed along and some headway over 1f out, progress between horses inside final furlong, ridden and kept on well to lead on line
tracked leaders, headway to lead under 2f out, ridden 1f out, under pressure and kept on inside final furlong, headed close home
tracked leaders, dropped to rear and ridden 2f out, soon no extra
Snowstar is 3lb out of the handicap and though progressing nicely this is very competitive. Abstraction doesn't win often but has looked as good as ever in two recent starts following a long break but MISS POWER (NAP) will take some beating. Three times a winner over the minimum, she missed the break when tackling 6f at Naas but still got close to Music Box, who was receiving 6lb and has since finished close up in two Listed contests. Enter The Red is in the form of his life and scored off his highest ever mark here a month ago though he's up another 4lb. Magic Bear returned from a long break to beat a big field on her handicap debut at Navan but couldn't handle a 10lb rise at Cork.
Abstraction (IRE) 5-1 (9-8) Prominent early, soon chased leader in 2nd, challenged 2f out, ridden and disputed 1 1/2f out, headed under 1f out, kept on same pace in 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 3 1/4l behind Moviesta (10-7) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Jul.
Miss Power (IRE) 7-2cfav (10-0) Dwelt, towards rear, pushed along from halfway, 6th 1f out, kept on well final furlong, 2nd closing stages, not reach winner, 2nd of 8, 3/4l behind Music Box (9-5) at Naas 6f hcp fll gd in Jul.
Patrick (IRE) 50-1 (8-10) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, went 4th 1f out, kept on well final furlong, 3rd of 19, 1/2l behind Tithonus (8-8) at Curragh 5f hcp gd in Jul.
Chiclet (IRE) 7-1 (9-10) Soon led, ridden and disputed 1 1/2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra and kept on one pace, 5th of 7, 5 3/4l behind Moviesta (10-7) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Jul.
Enter The Red (IRE) 9-1 (8-6) Chased leader in 2nd, pushed along 1 1/2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, won at Curragh 6f hcp Yielding in Jun beating Sahreej (8-11) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Ice Cold In Alex (IRE) 12-1 (9-10) Towards rear, 13th halfway, 11th over 1f out, bit short of room 1f out, switched right and ran on strongly to 7th close home, never on terms, 7th of 19, 2 1/4l behind Polly Douglas (9-0) at Navan 5f hcp gf in Jul.
Snowstar (IRE) 5-6fav (9-0) Tracked leader in 2nd, progress to lead narrowly under 2f out, ridden over 1f out, pressed final furlong, kept on best, won at Tipperary 5f mdn gf in Jul beating Comhghairdeas (9-5) by nk, 8 ran.
Sammyjade (IRE) 5-2 (9-0) Raced 3rd, 4th halfway, pushed along under 2f out, ridden in 3rd over 1f out, no impression on leaders, dropped to 4th final 100 yards, kept on same pace, 4th of 8, 4 3/4l behind He's Complete (9-10) at Navan 6f mdn gf in Jul.
Magic Bear (IRE) 9-4fav (9-10) Held up on stands' side, ridden to go 4th 1f out, no impression and kept on one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Oneoveryou (9-0) at Cork 5f hcp fll gf in Jun.
