towards rear, some headway on outer early straight, kept on final furlong without troubling leaders
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden 2f out, no impression in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace
in rear, headway early straight, went 3rd 1f out, no impression and kept on one pace final furlong
prominent early, ridden and lost place approaching straight, soon in rear
never a factor, no threat in straight
towards rear on inner, some headway early straight, 8th 1f out, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, headway and challenged briefly on outer 2f out, soon no extra
prominent, 2nd halfway, ridden early straight and soon no extra, weakened (reportedly struck into in running and lost a shoe)
prominent, 4th halfway, disputed briefly early straight, no extra under 2f out, weakened
mid-division, ridden early straight, went 4th over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
chased leaders, 5th halfway, headway to challenge 2f out, kept on well under pressure in centre to lead 100 yards out
prominent and led after 2f, joined early straight, headed under 2f out and soon no extra, weakened
disputed early, 3rd on inner halfway, ridden early straight, no extra from over 1f out, weakened
mid-division, 7th on inner halfway, headway to lead 1 1/2f out, kept on under pressure, headed 100 yards out and no extra
This looks incredibly competitive. Gagnant makes his debut on the surface but couldn't cope with a big weight rise on heavy ground at Roscommon. Hot Sand is well handicapped judged on his close second to Iron Master here a year ago, however. Sports Casual has become a track specialist but has suffered slightly at the weights as a consequence, but Funatfuntasia had dropped to an extremely low mark when runner-up here last month and is only 2lb higher. Secret Hero, Just On Fire and Alpha And Omega are all running well enough to be on the short-list but Mark Johnston has such a strong strike-rate with his runners here that FLUVIAL, who has been placed over slightly further at Wolverhampton this month, gets the vote to enhance her trainer's record.
Gagnant (IRE) 3-1fav (10-0) Waited with towards rear, progress on inner to be close up from 2f out, no extra and kept on same pace from 1f out, 5th of 10, 7l behind Cheval Rouge (9-13) at Roscommon 7f stks hvy.
Hot Sand (IRE) 7-2fav (10-3) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, led narrowly 1 1/2f out, joined and strongly pressed 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Pivotal Rock (10-3) at Laytown 7f mdn stks.
Saint By Day (IRE) 14-1 (10-0) Held up towards rear, headway from early straight to go 6th 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 14, 6l behind No Trimmings (8-10) at Dundalk 1m hcp 50-70 pol in Aug.
Calle Aneto (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Prominent, 2nd halfway, driven along to challenge entering straight, no extra from well over 1f out, weakened, 9th of 11, 8l behind Six Silver Lane (9-1) at Clonmel 1m 2f hcp 50-80 gf.
Atlas Peak (IRE) 14-1 (9-12) Never a factor, 11th of 15, 10l behind Cairdiuil (9-3) at Killarney 1m hcp 47-60 gd in Aug.
Sionan (IRE) 13-2 (8-7) Tracked leaders, moderate 6th from 4f out, no extra from 2f out, 13th of 14, 25l behind Midnight Music (9-0) at Roscommon 1m 2f fll hcp 55-85 hvy.
Sports Casual 7-2fav (9-7) Broke well and led or disputed lead, narrow advantage early straight, strongly pressed and headed over 1f out, no impression when slightly checked inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 2l behind Extra Steps (9-5) at Dundalk 1m hcp 50-70 pol in Aug.
Fluvial (IRE) 7-2fav (9-2) Chased leaders, went 2nd on inside 2f out, soon led, ridden and hung badly right over 1f out, soon hung badly left and headed inside final furlong, stayed on same pace, lost 2nd closing stages, 3rd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Silver Alliance (9-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Funatfuntasia 5-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders on inner, 5th halfway, 4th travelling well early straight, driven along in 3rd 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, no impression on winner, 2nd of 14, 1l behind Extra Steps (9-5) at Dundalk 1m hcp 50-70 pol in Aug.
El Toreros (USA) 13-2 (9-10) Tracked leaders, 5th before straight, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 14, 2 1/4l behind Leroy Parker (9-8) at Sligo 1m 2f 3yo app hcp 0-70 in Aug.
Just On Fire (IRE) 4-1fav (9-6) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to lead 2f out, pushed clear 1 1/2f out, ridden and kept on strongly final furlong, won at Down Royal 7f hcp 47-60 gd beating Stones Peak (9-6) by 3 1/2l, 14 ran.
Secret Hero 6-4fav (10-3) Led, joined and ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Queen Commander (10-0) at Laytown 7f clm stks 0-65.
Alpha And Omega (IRE) 11-2 (8-11) Mid-division racing keenly, 5th approaching straight, went 3rd on inner 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, no impression on winner closing stages, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Words Of Wisdom (9-6) at Leopardstown 1m 1f stks gd in Aug.
Fleeting Moment (IRE) 11-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, ridden in 3rd 2f out, kept on in 3rd final furlong, 3rd of 8, 1 3/4l behind Curl Cat (11-11) at Laytown 7f amt stk.
Joint Decision (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Mid-division best, ridden and no impression over 2f out, 11th of 17, 10l behind Jills Ballet (9-6) at Curragh 7f Apprentice Handicap (50-80) (3yo+).
Sokool (FR) 50-1 (8-13) Mid-division best, 8th early, no extra from 4f out, tailed off, 14th of 15, well behind Run With The Wind (8-2) at Listowel 1m 6f hcp 50-80.
Knights Templar (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Soon chased leaders, progress under pressure to challenge 1f out, kept on same pace without threatening inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 2 1/4l behind Darasal Wane (9-10) at Roscommon 7f stks hvy.
