tracked leader in 2nd, ridden in 3rd 2f out, dropped to 6th 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
dwelt, towards rear, ridden over 2f out, weakened
tracked leaders disputing 5th, ridden in 5th 2f out, closer in 3rd 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on well to lead at line
tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden in 4th 2f out, 4th 1f out, kept on same pace in 3rd inside final furlong
held up in rear, progress on outer into 6th 2f out, soon ridden, 5th 1f out, no impression
led, ridden and joined 2f out, regained lead 1f out, strongly pressed close home, headed at line
tracked leaders disputing 5th, took keen hold, ridden and dropped to 7th 2f out, weakened
tracked leaders in 4th, headway to dispute lead travelling well 2f out, soon ridden, headed 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th near line
Emphatic Answer, runner-up in a Curragh Group 2 in May, could only finish third in a Listed contest back there last month. Marbling did well to finish third in a premier handicap at the same fixture with Surrounding half-a-length behind and the latter is two from three around here. The former's yard is also represented by Affogato, who is Colin Keane's choice. She was very impressive when beating San Andreas over 7f here last month and should make a bold bid. However, STAR GIRLS AALMAL (NAP) is the obvious form pick after a fine run in the Jersey Stakes which followed an unlucky in-running fourth in the Irish 1,000 Guineas where she would have been placed with a clear run.
Diadora (IRE) 28-1 (9-2) Disputed lead after 1f, took keen hold, led after 2f, ridden and joined 2f out, soon headed, weakened over 1f out, last of 7, 5 1/2l behind Pearls Galore (9-2) at Curragh 1m Grp 2 fll stks (1) Good - Yielding in May.
Emphatic Answer (IRE) 5-1 (9-4) Led and disputed early, tracked leader after 1 1/2f, 2nd halfway, ridden 2f out, close up and every chance under 1f out, no extra final 150 yards, kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 2l behind Wexford Native (8-13) at Curragh 1m lst stks (1) gd in Jun.
Marbling 5-1 (9-12) Mid-division, ridden into 5th 2f out, no impression on leaders in 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 4l behind Night Of Romance (9-4) at Curragh 7f hcp fll gd in Jun.
Surrounding (IRE) 14-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden over 2f out, no impression on leaders 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Night Of Romance (9-4) at Curragh 7f hcp fll gd in Jun.
Affogato (IRE) 11-8 (8-13) Raced in rear, took closer order from halfway, pushed along to challenge on outer from 2f out and soon led, ridden and went 2 lengths clear over 1f out, kept on well to extend advantage inside final furlong, easily, won at Fairyhouse 7f gd in Jun beating San Andreas (10-0) by 4 1/4l, 3 ran.
Nectaris (8-11) 4th of 10, 1 3/4l behind Samahram (8-11) at ParisLongchamp 1m lst stks gs in Jun.
Perfect Thunder 6-4 (9-5) Tracked leader in 2nd, effort and ridden over 1f out, no impression on winner under 1f out, kept on, 2nd of 3, 1 1/2l behind Warren Beach (9-8) at Listowel 7f gd in Jun.
Star Girls Aalmal (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Tracked leaders, not clearest of runs between horses over 1f out, soon switched right and ridden, plugged on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge, 4th of 15, 2l behind Noble Truth (9-3) at Ascot 7f Grp 3 stks (1) gf in Jun.
