held up in touch in last, ridden and progress on inner from 2f out, led 1f out, stayed on well final furlong
led, ridden and pressed 2f out, headed 1f out, soon no extra, dropped to 3rd close home
chased leader in 2nd, ridden entering straight, dropped to 4th under 2f out, no impression
chased leaders in 4th, pushed along entering straight, ridden in last under 2f out, no impression
chased leaders in 3rd, went 2nd 2f out, soon ridden, 3rd 1f out, soon disputed 2nd, kept on without threatening winner to go 2nd close home
Maontri was magnificently placed to complete a four-timer on this track early this year and is now rated 39lb higher than when her run began in January. She has a very long break to overcome and may have to give best to CRISTAL FASHION. Ger Lyons' filly has had a break since moderate performances in Group 3 company but her her earlier close second to Dazzling at Navan gives her the edge here. Slipper Orchid was well beaten in a Group 3 at Tipperary on Sunday but wasn't beaten far in Listed company at Galway in July. But she has a 10lb claimer on board and Michael Halford looks to have a better chance with the consistent Sea Coast, though she has a bit to find on official ratings. Caliso Bay looks outclassed.
Slipper Orchid (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression in 7th over 1f out, 7th of 8, 8l behind Big Break (9-2) at Tipperary 7f Grp 3 (1) gf.
Maontri (IRE) 4-5fav (8-11) Broke well and made all, ridden and pressed 1 1/2f out, stayed on well under pressure final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m 4yo stk pol in Feb beating Akasaka (9-5) by 1 3/4l, 4 ran.
Caliso Bay (IRE) 20-1 (8-0) Towards rear, 8th halfway, niggled along under 3f out, ridden over 2f out, no impression under 2f out, last of 9, 7l behind Kanes Pass (9-1) at Listowel 1m fll hcp gd in Sep.
Cristal Fashion (IRE) 8-1 (8-9) Tracked leader, disputed after 3f, headed halfway, pushed along entering straight and soon dropped to rear, no extra, weakened, last of 7, 24l behind Venus de Milo (9-12) at Cork 1m 4f flls Group 3 stks (1) gf in Jun.
Sea Coast (IRE) 7-2 (8-12) Fly leapt leaving stalls, held up last, ridden 1 1/2f out, switched right and stayed on well to 2nd 100 yards out, not reach winner, 2nd of 6, 3/4l behind Massinga (9-7) at Leopardstown 1m 1f fll hcp sft in Aug.