mid-division on inner, no impression under 3f out and lost place entering straight, no extra
tracked leaders on inner, 4th halfway, switched left and progress entering straight, travelled well to lead 1f out, soon ridden and kept on inside final furlong
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression on outer entering straight, kept on one pace
held up in rear, no impression approaching straight and soon switched left, 13th 1f out, stayed on strongly on outer inside final furlong, nearest at finish
soon led, pushed along and headed entering straight, 3rd 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
always towards rear, never a factor, checked in rear 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace
towards rear on outer, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, some progress over 1f out, kept on one pace, never a factor
slowly into stride, rear of mid-division, some headway on inner approaching straight, 12th over 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong
broke well, tracked leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along approaching straight, ridden and no impression from over 1f out, kept on one pace
mid-division on outer, pushed along approaching straight and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, no extra from over 1f out, never a factor
rear of mid-division, pushed along and some headway approaching straight, ridden and progress on inner into 5th over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
tracked leaders on outer, 3rd halfway, pushed along approaching straight and no impression in 7th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 7th halfway, pushed along approaching straight and went 4th over 1f out, ridden and kept on one pace inside final furlong
towards rear, pushed along and some headway on outer after halfway, dropped towards rear entering straight and no extra, soon eased, tailed off
mid-division, some headway between horses approaching straight, ridden over 1f out and no impression inside final furlong
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along to lead briefly entering straight, ridden and headed 1f out, under pressure and kept on inside final furlong, no impression on winner close home
The consistent Tony The Gent was fourth in this last year but had no answer when Master Speaker and Yuften went past at Killarney last time. The winner was returning to form though an 8lb rise makes this tougher while Wentwood, who finished fourth, also looks held. Waitingfortheday is up 6lb for winning at the Curragh but that was another fine run from the consistent filly and she should be in the shake-up. Honor Oak won this by eight lengths last year but shot up the weights. She won at Sligo in May but is 9lb higher than a year ago. Ciao, who has never won on Turf, could find this on the short side but KOYBIG is running so well that he can take this for David Marnane. He returned to Turf on a lowly mark and ran very well at Limerick before beating subsequent winner Minnie Haha at Killarney and Donagh O'Connor's claim can see him home.
Parabellum (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, not go with principals from before 5th, slight mistake 3 out, headway from next, soon one pace and slight mistake last, 6th of 14, 20 1/2l behind Razoul (11-1) at Kilbeggan 2m mdn gd in Jul.
Waitingfortheday (IRE) 9-2 (9-9) Broke well, tracked leader and 2nd halfway, pushed along 2f out and headway to dispute 1f out, soon ridden and led narrowly 100 yards out where edged right, kept on well under pressure, won at Curragh 1m hcp fll gd in Jul beating Crafty Madam (9-11) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Master Speaker (IRE) 8-1 (8-5) Rear, progress after 3f, 5th halfway, switched right and progress 2f out, pushed along and rapid headway to lead 1f out, kept on strongly, comfortably, won at Killarney 1m hcp gd in Jul beating Yuften (8-11) by 2 3/4l, 7 ran.
Yuften 7-1 (8-11) Towards rear, 6th over 3f out, slightly hampered over 2f out, ridden and edged left over 1f out, progress 1f out, headway to 2nd final 100 yards, kept on, no chance with winner, 2nd of 7, 2 3/4l behind Master Speaker (8-5) at Killarney 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Honor Oak (IRE) 6-1 (9-6) Ran 5th, pushed along and no impression in rear under 2f out, ridden and no extra from over 1f out, last of 6, 7 1/4l behind Port Lions (9-7) at Limerick 7f gd in Jul.
Brendan Brackan (IRE) 25-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders, effort straight, kept on without matching principals from over 1f out, 6th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Cuban Hope (8-13) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f gd in Jul.
Sirjack Thomas (IRE) 12-1 (8-9) In touch on inner, ran freely in mid-division after 2f, 4th halfway, ridden under 2f out, no impression and lost place 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 7, 6 1/2l behind Master Speaker (8-5) at Killarney 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Stormy Belle (IRE) 6-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders on inner and pushed along early, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 12th of 14, 7 3/4l behind Mary Salome (8-6) at Limerick 7f hcp fll sft in Apr.
Wentwood 5-2jfav (8-7) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, switched right over 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, no impression in 4th under 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Master Speaker (8-5) at Killarney 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Stringybark Creek 4-1jfav (9-12) Held up in rear, headway over 3f out, under pressure on outside over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 10, 10 1/2l behind Stormingin (9-6) at Leicester 1m 2f hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Spiorad Saoirse 8-1 (9-6) Chased leaders and 3rd from halfway, ridden in 2nd from 2f out, no impression on winner from 1f out and dropped to 3rd closing stages, 3rd of 5, 4 1/2l behind Turnberry Isle (9-5) at Killarney 1m gd in Jul.
Tintoretto (IRE) 9-1 (10-0) Led briefly early, soon prominent, impeded and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 6th of 16, 2 1/2l behind Make A Challenge (9-7) at Galway 7f hcp gd in Jul.
Ciao (IRE) 7-2 (9-0) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along over 2f out, 2nd and ridden 1 1/2f out, no impression on winner inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Flowering Peach (8-9) at Killarney 1m 3f hcp fll gd in Jul.
Have A Nice Day 33-1 (9-12) Soon mid-division, no impression when tight for room from over 1f out, one pace, 12th of 16, 8 1/4l behind Make A Challenge (9-7) at Galway 7f hcp gd in Jul.
Koybig (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Prominent early, soon mid-division and a little keen, headway and effort straight, on terms over 1f out, soon gained narrow lead, stayed on well inside final furlong where came close with rival, just prevailed, won at Killarney 1m hcp gd in Jul beating Minnie Haha (9-9) by nk, 10 ran.
Shifted Strategy (IRE) 16-1 (9-9) Dwelt, towards rear, some headway before straight, soon one pace, 14th of 16, 10l behind Make A Challenge (9-7) at Galway 7f hcp gd in Jul.
Star Quality 9-2 (10-0) Towards rear, 7th halfway, pushed along 3f out and ridden on outer 2f out, no impression in 6th over 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 9, 5 3/4l behind Lady Scathach (8-5) at Bellewstown 1m hcp fll gd in Jul.
Emphatic (IRE) 25-1 (9-10) Soon led, headed inside first 2f, prominent, on terms over 2f out, soon led, kept on well inside final furlong, headed near finish, 2nd of 17, nk behind One Cool Poet (9-10) at Galway 1m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Tony The Gent (IRE) 5-2jfav (8-11) Broke well to lead, soon headed, 2nd halfway, progress to lead under 3f out, strongly pressed and joined 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed 1f out, kept on same pace in 3rd final 100 yards, 3rd of 7, 3 1/4l behind Master Speaker (8-5) at Killarney 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Pretty Boy Floyd (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Mid-division, dropped to 11th approaching straight, under pressure 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra, 11th of 12, 6 1/4l behind On A Session (9-1) at Listowel 6f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Divine Approach (IRE) 14-1 (8-10) Dwelt, held up in rear, ran freely, switched right and pushed along early straight, soon ridden and no impression on outer over 1f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 9, 6l behind Flowering Peach (8-9) at Killarney 1m 3f hcp fll gd in Jul.
