chased leaders, 4th halfway, travelled well behind horses 2f out, switched to rail and led 1f out, ridden and kept on well under pressure final furlong
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
led, ridden and disputed 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra and kept on same pace final furlong
slowly into stride, always towards rear
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out, 4th 1f out, stayed on to press winner inside final furlong, no extra close home
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden in 7th 2f out, 5th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leader, disputed 2f out, ridden and no extra over 1f out
mid-division, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden 2f out, 8th 1f out, kept on final furlong to 3rd close home
Howdoyoufindthered missed a simpler opportunity when Tipperary was abandoned earlier this week and King Of The Romans wears cheekpieces for the first time after disappointing on soft ground at Roscommon. Seven Samurai hasn't been seen since a promising debut at Gowran in May while Fulminata looks the best of Jim Bolger's pair being related to several winners including a Listed two-year-old winner. TIGER STRIPES had only shown decent form before sent into Grade 2 company at the Curragh last time where he produced a fine run behind Probably. That would be good enough for this and he looks the one to be on.
Carpathia (IRE) Holy Roman Emperor gelding out of Night Cam.
Gallic Spat (USA) Cuvee colt out of Azarina.
King Of The Romans (IRE) 4-6fav (9-5) Mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden into 4th 2f out, no impression 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 10, 13l behind Spinacre (9-0) at Roscommon 7f 2yo mdn aut in Aug.
Mordanmijobsworth (IRE) 13-2 (9-5) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 11, 3 1/2l behind Mouteab (9-5) at Dundalk 7f 2yo mdn stks pol in Sep.
Seven Samurai (USA) 14-1 (9-5) In touch in 5th, asked for effort when carried badly left 1 1/2f out, never threatened but kept on final furlong, 5th of 6, 4 1/2l behind Imperial Concorde (9-5) at Gowran Park 7f 2yo mdn gs in May.
Tiger Stripes 25-1 (9-3) Led, driven along 2f out and headed 1f out, no extra in 3rd final furlong, kept on one pace, 3rd of 6, 4l behind Probably (9-3) at Curragh 6f 2yo Grp 2 (1) sft in Jun.
Adela (IRE) Dr Fong filly out of Adelfia.
Fulminata (IRE) Holy Roman Emperor filly out of Rain Dancer.
Howdoyoufindthered (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Dwelt, keen hold towards rear, looking for a clear passage from over 2f out, 6th over 1f out, soon no impression under pressure, kept on, 4th of 10, 4l behind Snow Queen (9-0) at Curragh 7f 2yo fll sft in Aug.
Monakova (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) Waited with, 7th halfway, progress between horses into moderate 3rd over 1f out, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 4l behind Awakened Spirit (9-4) at Curragh 6f 2yo hcp sft in Aug.
Nabat Ali 8-1 (9-0) Towards rear, headway under 2f out, ridden into 9th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 18, 6l behind Roseraie (9-0) at Fairyhouse 6f 2yo fll mdn gf in Jun.
Veronica Falls 10-1 (9-0) Towards rear, ridden 2f out, no impression, some late headway, 10th of 14, 10l behind Tarana (9-0) at Curragh 1m 2yo fll mdn gd in Sep.
Yourwishismine Sky Mesa filly out of Wagtail.
Miller Beach 33-1 (9-5) Disputed early, soon chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd 2f out, under pressure in 4th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 13, 4l behind High Octane (9-5) at Gowran Park 7f 2yo mdn aut gs in Sep.
Better Value (IRE) 50-1 (9-2) Mid-division, no impression from 3f out, 10th of 13, 18l behind Fighter Squadron (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 2yo mdn stks pol in Sep.
Blistering Dancer (IRE) 50-1 (9-5) Mid-division and took keen hold early, weakened from halfway, 14th of 16, well behind Trading Leather (9-5) at Gowran Park 1m 2yo mdn gd in Sep.
Minister Of Mayhem 20-1 (9-5) Reluctant to enter stalls, never a factor, 14th of 16, 20l behind Mooqtar (9-5) at Leopardstown 7f 2yo mdn gd in Sep.
