held up, closer in 5th 4f out, ridden over 2f out, 4th and no impression 1f out, kept on one pace
settled behind leaders, 4th halfway, ridden over 2f out, 3rd and no impression 1f out, kept on same pace
settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, improved to challenge on outer 4f out, led 2 1/2f out, ridden to assert under 2f out, kept on well final furlong
soon held up towards rear, ridden and no impression 3f out, weakened and tailed off
always towards rear, ridden and no impression 3f out
led, clear early, reduced advantage halfway, pressed from 6f out, ridden and headed 2 1/2f out, under pressure in 3rd 2f out, no extra over 1f out
chased leader, 2nd halfway, close up and challenged 6f out, ridden in 2nd over 2f out, no impression entering straight, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, 4th 4f out, ridden in 5th 3f out, no impression 2f out, kept on one pace
BORBOLETA will be a short price but could complete a treble on the card for Willie Mullins. She could not have been more impressive on her debut at Ballinrobe and that form could be given a boost at the top of the card. The Birdie Crowe wasn't disgraced here in July after winning at Punchestown and makes more appeal than Downpatrick winner Miracle Way. Ask Susan ran well enough at Tramore to warrant a mention while Strike Is Back is a half-sister to three winners including Strike Back, who won a couple of bumpers, so is worth a market check.
Borboleta (IRE) 6-4 (11-7) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, progress to dispute 6f out and led 4f out, travelled well and 5 lengths clear entering straight, stayed on well, very easily, won at Ballinrobe 2m 1f gd in Aug beating Cable (11-9) by 9l, 9 ran.
Miracle Way (IRE) 40-1 (11-7) Chased leaders and 4th halfway, slightly short of room and dropped to 5th 5f out, pushed along 3f out and soon went 3rd, veered right and went 2nd under 2f out, led over 1f out and kept on well under pressure inside final furlong, won at Downpatrick 2m 2f gd in Aug beating Ciaoifsin (12-0) by 8 1/2l, 11 ran.
The Birdie Crowe (IRE) 9-1 (11-7) Held up ridden, ridden into 6th 2f out, no impression entering straight, 4th 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 10, 3 1/4l behind Mountain Rock (11-8) at Galway 2m gd in Jul.
Come Back Grainne (IRE) 66-1 (10-13) Held up, pushed along briefly after 4th, under pressure from next, soon behind, pulled up before 6th, at Roscommon 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Jul.
The Four Deuces (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Settled 4th, dropped to 7th and ridden along under 9f out, weakened and tailed off, last of 8, dist behind Macbride (12-3) at Tipperary 2m Good - Yielding in Jul.
Whitehall Queen (IRE) Basanta M out of Stonehallqueen.
Ask Susan (IRE) 10-1 (11-2) Prominent and disputed lead, headed 2f out, soon pushed along in 3rd and no impression on winner from over 1f out, ridden and kept on one pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 9, 6 1/2l behind Be My Dan (11-9) at Tramore 2m gd in Aug.
Its Only Me (IRE) Dubai Destination filly out of Sea Maiden.
Strike Is Back (IRE) Darsi filly out of First Strike.
