soon raced in 2nd, 3rd halfway, no impression from under 2f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, kept on without troubling winner
soon led, pushed along to assert from under 2f out, soon clear, stayed on well, comfortably
soon in rear, 4th from 4f out, closed to challenge on outer 2f out, soon no impression and kept on same pace from over 1f out
in raced in 4th, dropped to last from 4f out, dropped behind from over 2f out, eased from over 1f out
soon raced in 3rd, closer in 2nd halfway, challenged straight, no impression from under 2f out, dropped to 3rd and kept on same pace inside final furlong
This is very much complicated by the presence of WILDCAT KITTEN, who would have been a short price in a handicap at Gowran last night following his defeat when backed off the boards at Navan. It's quite possible he'll compete in both events and on such a lowly mark could quite easily do the double. Panama Hat has made great strides since tackling this trip and made all at Leopardstown, though a 10lb rise makes this more difficult. Port Merrion has been running well enough since making his handicap debut and looks as though this longer trip will suit. Sar Oiche is related to numerous winners, mostly over middle-distances, and Jim Bolger's lightly-raced filly has to be of interest on her handicap debut but Mystic Princess has never faced ground this quick and didn't run very well on good going at Listowel.
Sar Oiche (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Chased leaders in 3rd, pushed along 3f out and no impression in 4th 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 6, 8l behind Vintage Nouveau (9-0) at Clonmel 1m 2f 3yo fll mdn in May.
Panama Hat 13-2 (8-7) Soon led, ridden over 2f out, pressed 1f out and kept on well inside final furlong, won at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp 47-70 gf in Jun beating Pirate Cove (9-4) by 1 1/4l, 13 ran.
Port Merrion (IRE) 11-8fav (8-12) Tracked leader in 2nd, ridden into lead 1 1/2f out, headed under 1f out, bit short of room and switched left, kept on for 2nd, 2nd of 5, 4 1/2l behind Teoleena (9-2) at Gowran Park 1m 1f 3yo hcp gf in Jun.
Mystic Princess (IRE) 9-1 (9-7) Tracked leader in 2nd, pushed along over 3f out, weakened entering straight, 10th of 13, 14l behind Princess Tamay (8-10) at Listowel 1m 3yo hcp gd in Jun.
Wildcat Kitten (USA) 5-2fav (8-8) Mid-division, switched right and 10th 2f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong to go 5th close home, 5th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Local Flier (9-6) at Navan 1m 3yo hcp 47-65 gf in Jun.
