prominent, took keen hold, 3rd approaching straight, no impression over 1f out, one pace
chased leaders, pushed along on outer into straight, 5th and no impression over 1f out, one pace
dwelt, in rear, pushed along and progress on inner from over 2f out, chased leader in 2nd over 1f out, closed and stayed on well inside final furlong to lead on line
dwelt, chased leaders, 4th approaching straight, no impression over 1f out, one pace
led, attempted to assert and went on over 1f out, reduced lead and kept on inside final furlong, headed on line
awkward leaving stalls, soon tracked leaders, 2nd approaching straight, pushed along and dropped to last over 2f out, no extra and eased closing stages
Ado McGuinness has three entries and Rory Cleary was on board when Island Affair showed up well for a long way in a strong 7f event at Leopardstown so is probably the pick of the trio. SANKARI ROYALE was a 33/1 chance on her debut over the course and distance last month but ran well enough to suggest a race of this nature whould be within her capabilities and she gets the vote. Dragon Girl was also an outsider in that latter event but got no sort of run and can be expected to do much better.
Piper Bomb (IRE) 100-1 (8-8) Dwelt and always behind, never a factor, 10th of 13, 11 1/4l behind Whitefountainfairy (8-6) at Fairyhouse 6f mdn gd in Jun.
Africa Prado Captain Gerrard filly out of Samadilla.
Deep Breath (IRE) Bated Breath filly out of Penang.
Island Affair (IRE) 50-1 (8-6) Took keen hold early, chased leaders, pushed along approaching straight, 3rd 2f out, soon no impression, one pace, 5th of 8, 3 3/4l behind Red Persian (8-11) at Leopardstown 7f gf in Jun.
Sankari Royale (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, rear of mid-division, pushed along in 12th 2f out, soon ridden, went 5th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, 5th of 18, 4l behind Sometimesadiamond (9-0) at Fairyhouse 6f mdn fll gd in Jun.
Toodancute (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) Rear of mid-division, 6th halfway, under pressure in 7th entering straight, weakened under 2f out, last of 9, 26 1/2l behind Rostropovich (9-5) at Gowran Park 7f mdn gd in Jun.
Dragon Girl (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden in 6th entering straight, no impression, 10th of 18, 7 1/4l behind Sometimesadiamond (9-0) at Fairyhouse 6f mdn fll gd in Jun.