mid-division best, never a factor
always prominent, 2nd halfway, headway to lead early straight, strongly pressed inside final furlong, headed and no extra closing stages
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd 2f out, no impression from 1f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along 2f out, no extra from over 1f out
towards rear, switched right and some headway early straight, kept on same pace under pressure on outer without threatening
never a factor, in rear from early straight
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, 5th early straight, no extra from over 1f out
dwelt, soon mid-division, 6th early straight, 4th over 1f out, soon no impression on leaders and kept on one pace final furlong
mid-division, 7th halfway, driven along entering straight, no extra from 1 1/2f out
led, strongly pressed and headed early straight, soon no extra and weakened
always towards rear, never a factor
always towards rear
tracked leaders, 5th approaching straight, headway to go 2nd well over 1f out, challenged inside final furlong and kept on well to lead closing stages
Joseph O'Brien's booking for HOMEBREW looks significant, especially after a fine run here last week. Though that was over 1m3f and this is a big drop in trip, his mount should have enough pace to score. Mountain Mama ran her best race for a long time at Listowel last month, though that was over 6f on very heavy ground and she's yet to race over a trip this far. Danehill Tapdancer had been racing exclusively at around this trip without success until stepping up to 1m4f and making all in a ladies' international event at the Curragh where his rider slipped the field. Grainne Whale has been going very well here lately but has the worst of the draw while Zero Euro, though drawn best, has yet to race on the surface.
Almadaa 8-1 (9-13) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 16th of 17, 32l behind Suspect Device (9-4) at Fairyhouse 7f hcp 47-60 gd in Jun.
Homebrew (IRE) 11-2 (9-3) Always prominent, 4th approaching straight, travelled well to dispute from 2f out, headed under pressure inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 14, 3/4l behind Acushladear (9-7) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol.
Anna Montana (IRE) 25-1 (8-8) Mid-division, ridden in 12th early straight, kept on under pressure from over 1f out, 7th of 20, 12l behind Silver Shuffle (8-13) at Curragh 1m 2f app hcp 50-70 in Oct '10.
Zero Euro (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden in 6th 3f out, moderate 5th over 2f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 10, 13l behind Boom To Bust (9-5) at Bellewstown 1m 3yo mdn gd in Aug.
Via Mia 20-1 (8-11) Held up towards rear, some late headway from over 1f out, 8th of 20, 6l behind Amour Fou (9-11) at Navan 5f app hcp 47-65 sft.
Mountain Mama (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, moderate 3rd into straight, chased winner final furlong, not getting there and kept on same pace closing stages, 2nd of 13, 2l behind Bonnie Acclamation (10-3) at Listowel 6f hcp 47-65 hvy in Sep.
Richelieu 8-1 (9-2) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 7th of 13, 5l behind Mottley Crewe (9-3) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Oct '10.
Danehill Tapdancer (IRE) 9-2 (9-8) Made all, soon well clear, distance ahead before halfway, reduced advantage but still well clear under 2f out, kept on well, won at Curragh 1m 4f ladies hcap gd in Aug beating Silver Shuffle (11-7) by 6l, 7 ran.
Shirley Schmidt (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, no impression on easy winner in 4th over 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 14, 5l behind Jeangeorges (9-12) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Sep.
Grainne Whale (IRE) 4-1fav (9-2) Tracked leaders on inner, 4th 2f out, no impression on winner in 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace under pressure, 2nd of 14, 2 1/4l behind Ashton Rose (9-5) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Sep.
Rock Of Hope (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Soon led, headed 2f out, 4th before straight, soon no impression, 8th of 12, 7l behind Gagnant (10-0) at Sligo 6f hcp 47-65 in Aug.
The Last Straw (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, 13th of 14, 20l behind Just On Fire (9-6) at Down Royal 7f hcp 47-60 gd in Sep.
Corr Cross (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Mid-division, 11th halfway, no threat in straight, 16th of 19, 34l behind Atlantic Swing (9-0) at Curragh 1m 1f 3yo fll stks sft.
Eastern Rules (IRE) 40-1 (9-5) Soon chased leaders in 7th, no impression and kept on same pace straight, 5th of 14, 20l behind Bancnuanaheireann (9-10) at Listowel 1m 3yo & 4yo mdn in Sep.
Red Allie (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden into 6th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 14, 5l behind Just On Fire (9-6) at Down Royal 7f hcp 47-60 gd in Sep.
Night Breeze (IRE) 20-1 (8-4) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, headway under pressure to lead narrowly under 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Gap Of Dunloe (8-11) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol in Sep.
King Chaparral (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, 15th of 16, 31l behind Follyfoot (8-9) at Ballinrobe 1m 1f hcp 47-60 in Jun.
