chased leader in 2nd, improved to lead 2f out, ridden and pressed 1 1/2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace
dwelt slightly, soon mid-division, ridden and progress 2f out, 3rd 1 1/2f out, no impression on leaders over 1f out, kept on same pace
mid-division early, soon held up, ridden towards rear 3f out, no extra 2f out, weakened
chased leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along 3f out, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, ridden into 7th 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, improved into 2nd 2f out, challenged 1 1/2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on strongly final furlong
slowly into stride and rear, ridden and no impression 3f out, weakened over 2f out, tailed off
led, ridden and headed 2f out, soon no extra
The hugely expensive Barca has been a major disappointment though did show a bit more dash at Fairyhouse a week ago and all may not be lost just yet. Bowden has run really well in his two starts though on both occasions has looked as though a stiffer test would suit. DILMUN was having her first start since September when a very good fourth at Leopardstown last month where she only faded in the closing stages. The runner-up has won easily subsequently so the form looks strong enough for this. With his yard still firing them in, Gloves On can go well after staying on steadily over this trip at the Curragh.
Barca (USA) 9-2 (9-5) Prominent, soon 2nd, challenged and every chance straight, no extra and one pace inside final furlong, dropped to 3rd close home, 3rd of 12, 4l behind New Terms (9-0) at Fairyhouse 7f mdn gd in Jul.
Bowden (USA) 4-1 (9-5) Dwelt, in rear, pushed along over 3f out, ridden in moderate 8th 2f out, 6th 1f out, kept on without threatening to go 3rd close home, 3rd of 10, 4 3/4l behind Casla (9-0) at Curragh 1m mdn Yielding in Jun.
Creggs Lad (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Slowly away and always behind, ridden entering straight, never a factor, last of 7, 23 1/4l behind Ma Fee Heela (9-5) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in May.
Glenmoore 100-1 (9-5) Soon tracked leaders, 4th approaching straight, soon pushed along and one pace from over 1f out, 7th of 12, 7 1/4l behind New Terms (9-0) at Fairyhouse 7f mdn gd in Jul.
Gloves On (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, dropped to mid-division and pushed along halfway, moderate 6th 2f out, reminder and swished tail close home, kept on, 4th of 10, 5 1/4l behind Casla (9-0) at Curragh 1m mdn Yielding in Jun.
Tynamite (IRE) Elnadim gelding out of Madam Macie.
Dilmun (USA) 7-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and some progress over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 4 1/4l behind Petticoat (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m mdn fll gd in Jun.
Mystical Affair (IRE) Byron filly out of Brief Affair.
Soft Kiss (USA) 20-1 (9-0) A little keen on outer, tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, dropped to last and no impression 1f out, no extra and eased inside final furlong, last of 5, 7l behind Hydrangea (9-0) at Curragh 7f fll gf in Aug.