chased leaders, disputed briefly after 1f, 3rd halfway, ridden into 2nd 2f out, challenged 1 1/2f out, led 1f out, drifted right inside final furlong, kept on well closing stages
settled behind leaders and ran freely, 8th halfway, progress into 4th 2f out, ridden in 5th 1 1/2f out, kept on final furlong, just held for places at line
chased leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd 2f out, kept on under pressure, no extra inside final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
led early, headed after 1f, chased leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along in 8th 3f out, stayed on into 5th 2f out, 4th 1f out, kept on final furlong, just held for 2nd at line
mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden 2f out, kept on well final furlong
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 3f out, under pressure in 6th 2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
dwelt slightly, progress to chase leaders after 1f, ridden in 4th 3f out, no extra 2f out
held up towards rear, ridden 3f out, no impression 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
ran freely, led after 1f, ridden and pressed 1 1/2f out, drifted right and headed 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, just held 2nd at line
held up towards rear, ridden and no impression 3f out
held up towards rear, ridden and no impression 3f out
Dinky Inty had shown nothing before scrambling home in a Naas claimer, when the odds-on Magnification was beaten over three lengths, but defied a massive climb in the ratings to land a Fairyhouse nursery on testing ground. She has her first start on this surface but is obviously on the upgrade. Taj Mahal just failed to hold stable companion Yucatan over a mile at the Curragh but didn't perform as well as expected when sent to Newmarket for a maiden. He's now been a beaten favourite in all five starts but is still expected to get involved. Thomas O'malley didn't get the run of the race here last time and makes his handicap debut from what could prove a fair mark while Rock In Peace ran very well on his nursery debut here and Colin Keane takes over from an apprentice. Breath Of Truth kept on over 6f here last time but this can go to TWIST OF MAGIC. Jonny Feane's filly made all to beat Joyce Compton in a soft-ground nursery over this trip at Down Royal then went to Naas for a similar contest over a mile where she was well clear for most of the race before weakening inside the final furlong.
Taj Mahal (IRE) 9-4fav (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, held when hampered and short of room over 1f out, snatched up and eased, 7th of 11, 13 1/4l behind Eminent (9-0) at Newmarket 1m mdn stks (4) gf in Sep.
Rock In Peace (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Settled 5th, ridden to lead over 1f out, under pressure and headed final 100 yards, kept on same pace, 2nd of 9, 1l behind Istan (9-7) at Curragh 6f hcp gd in Jul.
Breath Of Truth (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Rear of mid-division, 9th on outer halfway, progress under 2f out and ridden in 3rd over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, no impression on winner closing stages, 2nd of 13, 2l behind Hunaina (9-0) at Dundalk 6f mdn pol in Sep.
Thomas O'Malley (IRE) 7-4 (9-5) Rear of mid-division, short of room under 2f out, ridden in 6th 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 5l behind Hunaina (9-0) at Dundalk 6f mdn pol in Sep.
Noble Intention (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, disputed 4th halfway, soon pushed along, no impression and kept on same pace from under 2f out, 6th of 9, 8 3/4l behind Khukri (9-5) at Curragh 6f mdn sft in Sep.
Lady Derrynane (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Mid-division, 10th halfway, driven approaching straight, ridden into 6th over 2f out, 5th 1f out, no impression on leader, kept on to dead-heat for 4th on line, never nearer, 4th of 15, 10 1/4l behind Queen Anne's Lace (9-0) at Gowran Park 1m mdn fll sft in Sep.
Dinky Inty (IRE) 6-1 (9-4) Tracked leader, pushed along on outer into straight, soon challenged, on terms over 1 1/2f out, soon carried slightly left, gained narrow lead and stayed on best from 50yds out, won at Fairyhouse 6f hcp Soft - Heavy in Sep beating Catch A Wave (9-10) by nk, 6 ran.
Sheisdiesel 16-1 (8-8) Chased leader in 6th, driven over 3f out, progress to 2nd 1 1/2f out, soon led narrowly, ridden and headed over 1f out, dropped to 3rd inside final 150 yards, kept on same pace, 3rd of 14, 4 1/2l behind Glastonbury Song (9-3) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Sep.
Magnification (IRE) 9-10fav (9-4) Led and pushed along throughout, ridden and headed 2f out, dropped to 4th under 1f out, no impression, 4th of 5, 3 1/2l behind Dinky Inty (8-10) at Naas 6f Yielding in Sep.
Twist Of Magic (IRE) 11-2 (9-10) Led, travelling well and clear 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, headed inside final furlong, soon no impression and dropped to 5th, 5th of 18, 3 1/4l behind Olympic Legend (9-8) at Naas 1m hcp Yielding in Sep.
Fluorescent Rock (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) In rear, ridden early straight, no impression 2f out, moderate 5th and one pace inside final furlong, 5th of 6, 11l behind Dinky Inty (9-4) at Fairyhouse 6f hcp Soft - Heavy in Sep.
Tanksalot (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) Mid-division on outer, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 9th of 13, 13l behind Hunaina (9-0) at Dundalk 6f mdn pol in Sep.
Joyce Compton (IRE) 5-2fav (9-0) Chased leaders in 4th, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, 5th of 8, 3 1/4l behind Grecian Divine (9-4) at Naas 5f hcp Yielding in Sep.
