chased leaders, disputing 3rd and ridden entering straight, no impression on winner 1 1/2f out, 4th 1f out, kept on without threatening in 2nd inside final furlong
mid-division on outer, ridden entering straight, soon weakened
chased leader in 2nd, ridden entering straight, still 2nd 1f out, weakened final furlong
soon led and made virtually all, clear over 2f out, puhsed along and stayed on well final furlong, easily
slowly into stride and always behind, no impression from 2f out, never a factor
dwelt and held up in rear, ridden in 9th 2f out, kept on one paced final furlong
in rear, 9th halfway, pushed along and progress on inner into 6th 2f out, switched right 1 1/2f out, kept on without threatening to go 3rd close home
chased leaders, ridden in 7th 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division on outer, ridden in 6th entering straight, soon no impression
chased leaders, ridden in 5th 2f out, no impression final furlong
chased leaders on inner, ridden entering straight, soon weakened
This looks one for market watchers. Dark Alliance is just about the form pick but that isn't saying much and he makes his debut on the surface. Oneoveryou is also having her first start here and showed some promise behind Chiclet at Navan last month and should improve enough to make the frame. Robin's Choice wasn't disgraced in either start in the spring but a long absence is a concern so a chance is taken on one of the newcomers. Breakneck Speed is by Dandy Man so should have pace but it's MY MY who catches the eye as he's a son of Iffraaj out of a Dansili mare and his trainer knows how to get one ready.
Balmont Blast (IRE) 13-2 (9-13) Soon chased leaders in moderate 4th, under pressure halfway, 5th before straight, 7th 2f out, soon no extra and eased, last of 10, 21l behind Count Of Carabass (9-5) at Listowel 6f 3yo hcp gd in Sep.
Bob Win 33-1 (9-2) Chased leader in 5th on far rail, ridden in 8th 2f out and no extra, eased when beaten over 1f out, last of 10, 26l behind Gold Peregrine (9-5) at Naas 6f 2yo mdn aut gf in Jun '13.
Breakneck Speed (IRE) Dandy Man gelding out of Glencoagh Order.
Dark Alliance (IRE) 7-1 (9-10) Rear of mid-division, ridden 2f out, headway into 4th under 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 11, 6l behind Local Flier (8-7) at Leopardstown 6f 3yo hcp in Aug.
My My (IRE) Iffraaj gelding out of Yin.
Annie Irish (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride and in rear, no impression from 3f out, never a factor, 8th of 13, 7l behind Mansuri (9-5) at Dundalk 7f mdn stks pol in Oct.
Cutting Corners (IRE) Kodiac filly out of Miss Spirit.
Inishmacateer (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Towards rear, never a factor, no extra in 7th over 1f out, 7th of 8, 13l behind Tirghra (9-0) at Dundalk 1m mdn fll stks pol.
Oneoveryou (IRE) 33-1 (8-7) Went right out of stalls, soon tracked leaders in 6th, 7th 2f out, moderate 6th and no impression from over 1f out, kept on final furlong into 3rd near finish, 3rd of 13, 6l behind Chiclet (9-0) at Navan 5f mdn stks in Oct.
Robin's Choice (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Mid-division, 10th over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 8th of 16, 8l behind Sailors Swan (9-5) at Navan 6f mdn stks gf in May.
Roryslittlesister (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Soon raced in 8th and took keen hold, no impression on outer 1f out, one pace,, 10th of 12, 8l behind Ask Dad (9-10) at Dundalk 6f hcp 47-65 pol.
