prominent, ridden to lead under 2f out, soon strongly pressed, headed 1f out, no extra
mid-division, 10th halfway, no impression straight
mid-division on outer, no impression from 3f out
led, ridden and headed under 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden on inner 2f out, kept on final furlong
chased leaders, 4th halfway, progress on inner and ridden under 2f out, close 2nd final furlong, stayed on, just failed
rear of mid-division, 11th halfway, ridden and no impression straight
prominent, ridden entering straight, soon weakened
mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden in 7th entering straight, kept on from 1 1/2f out,
very slowly away and always behind
chased leaders, 5th halfway, no impression from 3f out
in rear, no impression from 3f out
Another tough handicap to finish the day but three-year-olds have been successful in all but one of the four renewals and can continue the trend. Brendan Brackan made a winning debut at Down Royal before an encouraging run on very testing ground at Naas. He'll progress further and should be in the frame though may find SUEHAIL too strong. David Marnane's colt showed his battling qualities to score here a month ago and a 4lb rise shouldn't be enough to prevent him going in again. Sindjara has been handed a 10lb rise for her convincing success at Down Royal and John Oxx' progressive filly is expected to defy the extra with a big run. Mark Johnston has a good strike-rate on the track so the presence of Colour Guard, with Joseph O'Brien on board, has to be a pointer.
Back Burner (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, headway in straight to lead 1f out, kept on well final furlong, won at Leopardstown 1m 1f hcp sft in Jul beating Vastonea (9-2) by 2l, 14 ran.
Super Say (IRE) 14-1 (9-8) Chased leaders, ridden along from 3f out and no extra 2f out, eased when beaten final furlong, 11th of 14, 42l behind Bold Thady Quill (8-9) at Curragh 1m hcp sft in Jun.
Certerach (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Rear of mid-division, moderate 9th entering straight, 5th under pressure over 1f out, kept on into 3rd final furlong, 3rd of 15, 3l behind Midnight Soprano (9-1) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp gd in May.
Akasaka (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, no extra 2f out, weakened, last of 14, 14l behind Back Burner (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m 1f hcp sft in Jul.
Barrow Island (IRE) 5-1 (9-10) Always prominent, 4th halfway, 3rd and ridden straight, left close 3rd 1f out, kept on under pressure, 2nd of 14, nk behind Suehail (8-13) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Jul.
Sindjara (USA) 11-8fav (9-7) Mid-division, 6th halfway, headway into 3rd 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, kept on well final furlong, won at Down Royal 1m 2f fll hcp gs in Jul beating Headford Lady (9-4) by 3 1/2l, 12 ran.
Brendan Brackan (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Held up and took keen hold, 5th halfway, not clear run on inner over 2f out, gap opened well over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong to go 2nd close home, 2nd of 6, 2 1/4l behind Learn (9-6) at Naas 1m stks in Jul.
Colour Guard 12-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, no extra towards finish, 6th of 20, 2 3/4l behind Uppercut (9-3) at Goodwood 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Jul.
Iron Major (IRE) 20-1 (9-10) Mid-division, 7th halfway, no extra approaching straight, 10th of 11, 16l behind Sadler's Mark (9-5) at Galway 1m hcp 60-90 sft.
Solo Performer (IRE) 25-1 (9-12) Keen hold in 4th early, 5th after 4f, ridden and dropped to rear 2f out, no extra, last of 6, 13l behind Chicago (9-1) at Down Royal 1m 5f stks gs in Jul.
Muck 'N' Brass (IRE) 33-1 (8-5) Always towards rear, last of 14, 45l behind Vastonea (9-0) at Galway 1m hcp sft in Jul.
Strait Of Zanzibar (USA) 16-1 (9-2) Prominent, 3rd halfway, 5th early straight, left close 4th 1f out, kept on under pressure, 3rd of 14, 1/2l behind Suehail (8-13) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Jul.
Miracle Cure (IRE) 12-1 (8-4) Mid-division, ridden in 8th 2f out, no impression in 6th 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 14, 7l behind Vastonea (9-0) at Galway 1m hcp sft in Jul.
Suehail 5-2fav (8-13) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and progress from 2f out, left in lead 1f out, kept on under pressure, all out, won at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Jul beating Barrow Island (9-10) by nk, 14 ran.
Fantasy King 7-2 (9-3) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on final furlong, edged left under pressure pressure 100 yards out, soon headed, no extra close home, 2nd of 11, nk behind Westtower Boy (9-3) at Dundalk 1m 3f 3yo stks pol in Dec.
Waydownsouth (IRE) 11-1 (9-10) Slowly away and in rear, some headway into 7th entering straight, kept on inside final furlong to go 4th close home, nearest at finish, 4th of 11, 4l behind Sadler's Mark (9-5) at Galway 1m hcp 60-90 sft.
Ask Jack (USA) 16-1 (8-8) Dwelt, always towards rear, 8th of 10, 9l behind Piri Wango (9-3) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gs.
