towards rear and ridden along early, no impression from 3f out, never a factor
mid-division, 9th on inner 2f out, soon short of room, 9th when short of room again 1f out, kept on under hands and heels close home
mid-division, ridden in 7th 2f out, 6th 1f out, no impression
always towards rear, ridden entering straight, no impression, never a factor
slowly into stride and rear of mid-division, no impression from 3f out, never a factor
chased leaders, ridden in 3rd 2f out, 3rd 1f out, no extra final furlong
soon chased leaders on outer, ridden in 4th 2f out, soon no impression
led, ridden and strongly pressed 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on in 2nd final furlong
chased leaders, ridden in 5th 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden in 2nd 2f out, improved to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home
towards rear, 10th on inner 2f out, soon ridden, checked 1 1/2f out, soon ridden, some progress inside final furlong until short of room close home
chased leaders, ridden in 6th 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden entering straight, soon weakened, never a factor
chased leaders, 8th and ridden 2f out, headway into 5th on outer 1f out, improved to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well
The Black Devil won this a year ago but hasn't scored since and is still 5lb higher. The lightly raced Carla's Princess ran very well here last time and with further progress likely is expected to go close. The Dancing Lord is only 4lb higher than when beating Oor Jock at Leopardstown so has to be on the shortlist though the vote goes to MOONMEISTER. Gordon Elliott's charge went up 9lb for winning at Bellewstown then found an extra two furlongs taxing his stamina at Fairyhouse and this is his trip. Princess Aloof is on a lower mark than when last successful so she's another to consider.
The Black Devil (IRE) 16-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and no extra over 2f out, 11th of 18, 17l behind Cairdiuil (9-9) at Galway 1m hcp 50-70 gd in Jul.
Victor's Beach (IRE) 16-1 (9-8) Rear of mid-division, some progress on outer 2f out, no impression and kept on one pace final furlong, 7th of 15, 5l behind Captains Dilemma (9-10) at Tipperary 7f app hcp 47-65 gf.
Danseur De Feu (IRE) 20-1 (9-13) Mid-division, ridden and no impression over 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 12th of 18, 22l behind Cairdiuil (9-9) at Galway 1m hcp 50-70 gd in Jul.
Shabra Emperor (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Towards rear, pushed along straight and not clear run inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 9th of 15, 6l behind Captains Dilemma (9-10) at Tipperary 7f app hcp 47-65 gf.
Bursledon (IRE) 20-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, 4th 3f out, ridden 2f out, every chance from 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 2 3/4l behind General Bunching (9-3) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 50-70 pol in Jul.
Captains Dilemma (IRE) 25-1 (9-10) Soon led, ridden and 2 lengths lead under 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong, won at Tipperary 7f app hcp 47-65 gf beating Art Scene (8-12) by 3/4l, 15 ran.
Togoville (IRE) 10-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, 7th over 2f out, soon no impression, no extra and eased inside final furlong,, 9th of 13, 20l behind Beau Satchel (9-3) at Galway 7f hcp 50-75.
Cash Or Casualty (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, led after 3f, ridden and headed 2 1/2f out, no extra 2f out, 10th of 12, 12l behind Strait Of Zanzibar (9-5) at Bellewstown 1m hcp 60-90 gd in Jul.
Princess Aloof (IRE) 10-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, soon 3rd, chased leader in 2nd over 1f out, no impression and kept on same pace under pressure inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Expensive Taste (9-6) at Galway 7f 3yo hcp 50-80 gd in Jul.
Carla's Princess (IRE) 10-1 (10-0) Took keen hold and soon lead and disputed, ridden from 2f out, headed inside final furlong and kept on same pace close home, 3rd of 14, 2l behind Hazel Blue (8-5) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol in Jul.
The Dancing Lord 8-1 (8-2) Held up in 8th, travelling well halfway, improved into 3rd 1 1/2f out, stayed on strongly between horses to lead close home, won at Leopardstown 7f hcp gf in Jul beating Oor Jock (9-12) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
Postillion (IRE) 50-1 (9-3) Towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace straight, 9th of 18, 13l behind Cairdiuil (9-9) at Galway 1m hcp 50-70 gd in Jul.
Muck 'N' Brass (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Lead, dropped to 2nd over 6f out, improved to dispute from 3f out and ridden over 2f out, headed just inside final furlong and no extra closing stages, 8th of 10, 3l behind General Bunching (9-3) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 50-70 pol in Jul.
Moonmeister (IRE) 2-1fav (8-13) In rear, ridden on outer and progress entering straight, 8th 2f out, soon no impression, 7th of 14, 6l behind Gun Shoot (9-8) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f hcp 47-65 gf in Jul.
Stoichkhov (IRE) 12-1 (9-9) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd 2f out, no extra in 4th 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 12, 9l behind Carraroe Flyer (9-1) at Wexford 1m 4f app hcp 47-65 gd in Jul.
Beatabout The Bush (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, no impression in 5th approaching straight, kept on one pace, 6th of 11, 9l behind Falkirk (9-5) at Ballinrobe 1m 2f mdn stks.
Hoppsan (IRE) 11-1 (9-8) Rear, driven and progress into rear of mid-division 2 1/2f out, stayed on well 1 1/2f out, never nearer, 6th of 15, 6l behind Amazing Star (9-12) at Leopardstown 1m 1f stks.
