always behind, ridden entering straight, no impression, never a factor
mid-division on inner, ridden in 7th 2f out, closer in 4th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 8th 2f out, no impression
always towards rear, ridden entering straight, no impression, never a factor
mid-division, ridden in 9th 2f out, soon no impression
mid-division, ridden entering straight, soon no impression
led, ridden and headed entering straight, weakening when checked under 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, improved to lead entering straight, ridden 2f out, stayed on well under pressure final furlong
rear of mid-division on outer, ridden and no impression entering straight, never a factor
chased leaders, ridden in 4th 2f out, soon no extra
chased leaders, ridden in 3rd 2f out, 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, progress into 5th and ridden 2f out, went 2nd 1f out, kept on final furlong
chased leaders, ridden in 2nd 2f out, soon no impression
towards rear on inner, jumped shadow early, ridden in moderate 10th 2f out, kept on one paced final furlong
THE BLACK CAT looked a potentially nice prospect when landing a Navan maiden and though this is obviously very much tougher he could be on a lenient mark and is given a tentative vote. Panama Hat is going for a five-timer and won't be easy to keep out of the frame despite his huge rise in the ratings while Vastonea's 7lb rise for his Galway success is wiped out by Gary Halpin's claim. Akasaka may be better over shorter but Azurite has climbed the weights since winning here in November and making a successful reappearance at the Curragh.
Cardinal Palace (IRE) 20-1 (9-8) Chased leaders, pushed along 4f out, weakened, last of 8, well behind Timiyan (8-11) at Gowran Park 1m 4f hcp.
Vastonea (IRE) 12-1 (8-5) Mid-division, ridden in 10th entering straight, headway into 5th 1f out, stayed on well to lead close home, won at Galway 1m hcp gd in Jul beating Piri Wango (9-11) by 3/4l, 18 ran.
Akasaka (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden and disputed lead 2f out, led over 1f out, soon strongly pressed, headed and no extra near finish, 2nd of 12, nk behind Hi Emperor (9-6) at Curragh 7f hcp gf in Jul.
Egyptian Warrior (IRE) 13-2 (8-11) Held up in touch in rear, ridden in moderate 7th entering straight, no impression from 1 1/2f out, 6th of 8, 17l behind Timiyan (8-11) at Gowran Park 1m 4f hcp.
General Brook (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) Chased leaders on inner, ridden in 5th entering straight, soon no impression, 7th of 18, 5l behind Vastonea (8-5) at Galway 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Honourable Emperor (IRE) 16-1 (9-13) Soon close up, ridden to challenge 2f out, dropped to rear and no extra 1f out, last of 8, 14l behind Waver (9-2) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Oct.
Long Journey Home (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Soon 2nd, 3rd over 6f out, 3rd over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened, no impression, 8th of 9, 5l behind Chance To Dance (9-12) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp gf in Jul.
Panama Hat 5-4fav (9-8) Pushed along early and soon led, ridden to assert over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, comfortably, won at Naas 1m 2f hcp gf in Jul beating Stronger Than Me (9-13) by 3 1/2l, 8 ran.
Captain Cullen (IRE) 8-1 (9-13) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden entering straight and no extra final furlong, 8th of 16, 9l behind Hasanour (8-12) at Galway 1m hcp 60-90 gd in Jul.
Azurite (IRE) 3-1 (9-3) Raced in 2nd, challenged on inner from over 2f out and soon led, headed 1 1/2f out and soon dropped to 3rd, no impression and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 4, 5l behind News At Six (10-0) at Leopardstown 1m 2f stks in Jul.
Ned's Indian (IRE) 12-1 (8-3) Led, disputed halfway, ridden over 3f out, headed 2f out, under pressure in 3rd entering straight, no extra final furlong, 8th of 11, 19l behind Artful Artist (7-11) at Galway 1m 4f hcp gd.
Hes Our Music (IRE) 9-2fav (10-0) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, progress into 2nd over 4f out, challenged 3f out, ridden over 2f out, disputed 2f out, narrow lead 1 1/2f out, kept on under pressure, headed final 100 yards, dropped to 3rd close home, 3rd of 9, 3l behind Cin Cin (9-3) at Wexford 1m 4f hcp 50-80 gd in Jul.
Zarib (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden in 2nd 2f out, dropped to 3rd 1f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 6, 1 3/4l behind Breathe Easy (8-13) at Curragh 1m 1f hcp gf in Jul.
The Big Cat (IRE) 11-2 (9-5) Ran 6th, progress into 3rd 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out and kept on well inside final furlong, won at Navan 1m 2f mdn stks gf in Jul beating Sindarban (9-5) by 1 1/4l, 10 ran.
Shalaman (IRE) 10-1 (8-9) Rear of mid-division, 11th halfway, progress on far rail early straight and 6th 2f out, no impression 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 5th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Chance To Dance (9-3) at Cork 1m 4f pren hcp gf in Jun.
Hasanour (USA) 9-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, 7th halfway, progress and switched left to challenge entering straight, led 150 yards out and kept on well under pressure, won at Galway 1m hcp 60-90 gd in Jul beating Sretaw (9-0) by hd, 16 ran.
Shalamzar (FR) 3-1fav (9-1) Held up towards rear, ridden 3f out, no impression in 7th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 14, 7l behind No Dominion (9-1) at Curragh 1m hcp sft.
