chased leader in 2nd, led over 3f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, drifted left under pressure inside final furlong, strongly pressed close home and just held on
chased leaders early, soon mid-division, ridden and dropped towards rear entering entering straight, no impression on outer 2f out, kept on one pace
towards rear, ridden into 6th on outer 2f out, stayed on into 2nd 1f out, kept on to press winner inside final furlong, just held close home
mid-division, ridden 3f out, stayed on into 4th 2f out, 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, ridden and dropped towards rear 3f out, no impression straight
towards rear, ridden on outer 2f out, stayed on into 8th 1f out, no impression final furlong, kept on one pace
towards rear early, rear of mid-division halfway, ridden 3f out, stayed on into 7th 1f out, no impression final furlong, kept on one pace
mid-division early, soon chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden into 2nd 2f out, no extra over 1f out
mid-division, ridden into 6th on inner 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, ridden in 3rd halfway, no extra over 2f out
dwelt and towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out
led, ridden and headed over 3f out, soon no extra and weakened entering straight
chased leaders on inner, 5th halfway, ridden into 3rd 2f out, no extra in 4th 1f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 7th 2f out, stayed on into 5th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
This has been run eight times and no favourite has won. Terracotta is likely to come in for support given connections though she hasn't shown enough on Turf to merit consideration. Kodiac's Back has only had three runs on the surface and shown nothing though he's won twice on fast going on Turf. Rockview Emperor prefers further these days though he failed to stay 1m4f at Tramore while Gun Shoot found his level in a Sligo claimer and this is much tougher. Jackie Ellis has won once in 23 starts and never on the all-weather so a chance is taken with PRINCESS TAMAY, who showed a bit more dash at Bellewstown last time and is 7lb lower than her only victory on this track.
Kodiac's Back (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out and no impression in 5th over 1f out, under pressure and kept on one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 2 3/4l behind Plough Boy (9-6) at Killarney 1m hcp gd in Aug.
Norville (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Dwelt keen towards rear, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 11, 9l behind Jay Kay (9-11) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Aug.
Pretty Famous (IRE) 16-1 (9-8) Slowly away and in rear, some modest progress into moderate 7th 3f out, soon ridden and no impression, 8th of 10, 12l behind Cash Or Casualty (9-5) at Bellewstown 1m hcp 47-65 sft in Aug.
Gun Shoot (IRE) 5-1 (8-10) Mid-division, pushed along into 4th 3f out, progress to 2nd 2f out, ridden to lead entering straight, asserted 1f out, kept on strongly, comfortably, won at Sligo 1m 2f clm stks gd in Jun beating Elusive Gent (8-4) by 6l, 11 ran.
Terracotta (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Held up, reminder before halfway, no impression and kept on same pace in moderate 9th 1f out,, 8th of 15, 9l behind Dancing Noretta (9-12) at Killarney 1m 3f 3yo hcp in Jul.
Walkingonmoonbeams (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Chased leader, 4th after 2f, driven approaching straight, 5th 2f out, no impression 1 1/2f out, eased closing stages, last of 7, 11l behind Jolyne (9-0) at Leopardstown 7f 3yo fll stks gf in Aug.
Skerray Rules (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Rear of mid-division, 10th halfway, no impression in moderate 9th over 1f out, no extra, 9th of 12, 14l behind Enchanteresse (9-0) at Fairyhouse 7f mdn auc stks gd in May.
Hammermann (USA) 11-1 (8-12) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden entering straight, led 1 1/2f out, headed 1f out, no extra final furlong, 7th of 15, 7l behind Caridadi (9-0) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f hcp 47-65 gf in Jul.
Princess Tamay (IRE) 25-1 (8-0) In rear, ridden 3f out, went moderate 7th 2f out, some progress into 4th 1f out, no impression, 4th of 10, 6l behind Cash Or Casualty (9-5) at Bellewstown 1m hcp 47-65 sft in Aug.
Dolly Rose (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Led, ridden and headed over 3f out, soon weakened quickly, 9th of 10, 19l behind Duke Of Medina (9-6) at Wexford 1m 3f 3yo hcp 47-65 sft in Jul.
Millennium Dancer (IRE) 25-1 (8-4) Held up, ran freely, 6th halfway, progress outer approaching straight, no extra under 2f out, eased inside final furlong, last of 8, 20l behind Nice Vintage (8-6) at Clonmel 1m 2f 3yo hcp 47-70 sft in May.
Royal County Boy (IRE) 25-1 (8-6) Chased leaders early, mid-division in 7th halfway, ridden and no extra before straight, eased 1 1/2f out, 14th of 16, well behind Apache Gold (9-1) at Tipperary 7f hcp 47-65 sft in Aug.
Wild Flower (IRE) 25-1 (7-11) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, 8th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 16, 4l behind High Focus (9-6) at Tipperary 7f hcp 47-65 sft in Aug.
Jackie Ellis (IRE) 13-2 (9-12) Chased leaders on inner, ridden in 4th 2f out, 5th 1f out, no impression, 5th of 15, 2 1/2l behind Double Fast (8-7) at Gowran Park 7f app hcp 47-65 gd.
Rockview Emperor (IRE) 9-2fav (9-9) Slowly into stride and held up in rear, ridden and some progress 3f out, almost unseated rider on bend 2 1/2f out, went moderate 6th on outer 1f out, never nearer, 6th of 12, 6l behind Mademoiselle Penny (8-5) at Tramore 1m 4f hcp 47-65 gd in Aug.
Tithonus (IRE) 20-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, 6th 3f out, soon ridden, 6th 2f out, no impression, 6th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Double Fast (8-7) at Gowran Park 7f app hcp 47-65 gd.
Ravenmad Sam (IRE) 25-1 (8-4) Slowly into stride and always behind, no impression straight, never a factor, 14th of 15, 14l behind Rigid Rock (8-12) at Gowran Park 7f app hcp 47-65 gd.
