tracked leader, led over 2f out, strongly pressed and joined before straight, headed 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
tracked leaders in 3rd, went 2nd over 2f out, challenged and on terms before straight, in front 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden into 5th over 2f out, 4th before straight, 3rd and kept on inside final furlong without getting to winner
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, soon lost place, dropped to last and no extra from before straight, kept on same pace
led, headed over 2f out, dropped to 5th and no extra from before straight
went a bit left out of stalls, in rear, ridden 3f out, 6th before straight, went 4th and stayed on well without getting there inside final furlong
waited with towards rear, closed into 4th over 2f out, 3rd before straight, 2nd and kept on inside final furlong without getting to winner
Dove Mountain produced his best run on soft ground at Cork in June so can be expected to improve on his subsequent form on fast going. Focussed would have to be the pick on his run behind subsequent Group 3 winner Exogenesis at Fairyhouse though he didn't run so well there next time. Princess Aloof beat Captain Moonlite at Sligo but the winner has since let the form down but Touch Of Snow has a chance as she found 5f and Listed company against her at Tipperary after showing earlier promise. MAHON FALLS doesn't appear an obvious choice but looks a typical Dermot Weld nursery type in that she's had three runs to get a mark and will have found the minimum trip too short last time. She could be good enough in what looks an ordinary nursery.
Dove Mountain (IRE) 9-2 (9-5) Prominent, ridden before halfway, soon lost place and struggling, rallied a bit but no impression on outer from over 1f out, eased closing stages, 4th of 5, 10l behind Home School (9-5) at Roscommon 7f 2yo mdn gf in Jul.
Focussed (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden in 3rd 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 12, 8l behind Simple Love (9-0) at Fairyhouse 7f 2yo mdn aut gd in Jul.
Princess Aloof (IRE) 9-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 3rd closing stages, 3rd of 10, 2 3/4l behind Greeneyed Monster (9-3) at Killarney 1m 2yo aut gf in Jul.
Touch Of Snow (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Raced in 6th, driven along and no impression halfway, kept on one pace to go 5th near line, 5th of 6, 7l behind Sacred Aspect (8-12) at Tipperary 5f 2yo lst stk (1) gf in Jul.
Too Many Diamonds (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Prominent on outer, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 7th of 10, 15l behind Boom The Groom (9-5) at Fairyhouse 6f 2yo mdn aut gf in Jul.
Mahon Falls 12-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, ridden 2f out, moderate 4th 1f out, no extra final furlong, 4th of 8, 7l behind Sign From Heaven (8-7) at Naas 5f 2yo mdn gf in Jul.
Tom Dooley (IRE) 14-1 (8-2) Waited with, some progress in 6th halfway, no impression and kept on same pace from under 2f out, last of 7, 8l behind Fly To The Moon (8-9) at Curragh 6f 2yo hcp gf in Jul.
