towards rear and 8th 3f out, ridden from 2f out and soon no impression
towards rear early and in rear 3f out, pushed along over 2f out and some progress into mid-division, ridden in 7th over 1f out, no impression and kept on same pace inside final furlong
went slightly right from stalls, tracked leader in 2nd, ridden to challenge on outer from 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, dropped to 3rd close home
broke well to lead, ridden and pressed under 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong, headed close home
went left from stalls and slowly into stride, 7th 3f out, ridden under 2f out and soon no impression
chased leaders on outer, 5th 3f out, pushed along from 2f out and no impression from 1f out
slightly squeezed for room at start and tracked leaders early, dropped back to 6th 3f out, ridden under 2f out and 4th 1f out, kept on well to challenge between horses inside final furlong, lead close home
towards rear and 9th 3f out, soon pushed along and no impression from 2f out
tracked leaders, 3rd 3f out, ridden on inner from 2f out, challenged from 1f out, no impression and kept on same pace close home
tracked leaders, 4th 3f out, ridden on outer from 1f out, no impression and dropped to 5th inside final furlong
A LIKELY STORY made a very encouraging debut on this track in September but subsequently has only raced on ground with plenty of give. He hasn't done much wrong and showed he had the pace for this when beaten just a head over the minimum on heavy going at Tipperary last week. Aspar would have been expected to have won by now after a very promising debut at the Curragh in June. He hasn't been beaten far in decent maidens and if ready after a break would be an obvious threat. The remainder of the three-year-olds look to have it all to do so it's the former Richard Hannon-trained Miracle Ninetynine who may provide a bigger threat. He's only raced at 7f and a mile so he must having been showing good pace at home to be dropping back to the minimum trip.
Miracle Ninetynine (IRE) 5-2 (9-5) Tracked leaders, came towards stands side rail and ridden 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 4th of 6, 1 1/4l behind Khareer (9-5) at Salisbury 7f mdn stks (5) gd in Aug.
Sharafat (IRE) 100-1 (10-4) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression 2f out, no extra, tailed off, 21st of 22, dist behind Rose De Pierre (9-0) at Curragh 1m mdn sft in May.
A Likely Story (IRE) 3-1 (9-5) Led, ridden and 2 lengths clear 1f out, under pressure and kept on one pace, headed 50 yards out, kept on, 2nd of 9, hd behind Fainleog (9-9) at Tipperary 5f mdn hvy in May.
Aspar (IRE) 5-4fav (9-5) Edged left out of stalls and brushed off rival, soon disputed lead, pushed along 2f out, soon narrowly headed, close 3rd from 1f out, rallied and kept on well without quite matching winner closing stages, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Burning Bullet (9-5) at Navan 5f mdn gd in Oct.
Dorset Beach (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and detached 2f out, tailed off, last of 18, dist behind Mizaah (9-5) at Curragh 6f mdn sft in May.
Kalasadi (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, pushed along in rear halfway, some progress in 6th over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 7th of 9, 11 1/2l behind Fainleog (9-9) at Tipperary 5f mdn hvy in May.
Arcara (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Mid-division, 5th 4f out, squeezed for room under 3f out, ridden over 2f out, soon no impression and kept on same pace from over 1f out, 9th of 12, 8 3/4l behind Strada Di Carsoli (9-5) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in May.
Fast Candy (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, no extra under 2f out, 8th of 9, 14 3/4l behind Fainleog (9-9) at Tipperary 5f mdn hvy in May.
Idlers Dream (IRE) 20-1 (8-4) Slowly into stride, in rear, no impression halfway, 16th of 20, 25 1/4l behind Charlies Missile (9-1) at Navan 6f hcp Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Rossie (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression in 9th 1f out, no extra, 10th of 18, 18l behind Mizaah (9-5) at Curragh 6f mdn sft in May.
Arrendale King (IRE) Approve colt out of Sugars For Nanny.
