raced in 2nd, ridden to chase winner from over 2f out, stayed on well last 100 yards, just failed
chased leaders, 4th halfway, weakened from 2 1/2f out
chased leaders in 5th, moderate 4th and no impression from 2f out
mostly 3rd, ridden and no impression from 2 1/2f out, kept on same pace
slowly away and behind, moderate 6th approaching straight, kept on
always towards rear, trailing straight
made all, ridden over 2f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, all out to hold on close home
chased leaders, 6th halfway, moderate 5th 2f out, one pace
COCKTAIL HOUR caught the eye on her debut at the Curragh and was well supported at Roscommon last week but came up against a very promising filly in Uleavemebreathless. The remainder, including Write To Me, were well beaten off and Dermot Weld's filly should take this. Nurpur has undoubtedly been unfortunate not to have lost her maiden tag and will surely be doing so soon. She's done nothing wrong though her many supporters must be in shock as she's been a beaten favourite on several occasions. Wholelotofrosie almost created a shock when caught on the line over a mile at Bellewstown so this trip should prove ideal.
Beyond Imagination (IRE) Holy Roman Emperor filly out of Mandaraka.
Cocktail Hour (IRE) 6-4fav (9-0) Soon tracked leaders, challenged from 2f out, soon on terms, headed from over 1f out, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 2nd of 12, 2l behind Uleavemebreathless (9-0) at Roscommon 7f 2yo flls mdn auc stks.
Longdock 33-1 (9-0) Never better than mid-division, 10th of 12, 15l behind Uleavemebreathless (9-0) at Roscommon 7f 2yo flls mdn auc stks.
Maudlin Magdalen (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Held up, no impression straight, 8th of 11, 12l behind Mars (9-5) at Dundalk 7f 2yo mdn stks pol in Jul.
Nurpur (IRE) 4-1 (9-0) Held up in mid-division, took keen hold, 5th halfway, ridden and went 3rd over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Greek Goddess (9-0) at Killarney 1m 2yo fll mdn hvy in Aug.
Rock The Empire (IRE) Holy Roman Emperor filly out of Tawoos.
Thefiddlerofduneen (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Attempted to make all, soon clear, reduced lead and pressed from over 2f out, headed and no extra from over 1 1/2f out, 7th of 9, 13l behind Private Alexander (9-0) at Limerick 7f 2yo flls mdn auc stks gd in Jun.
Wholelotofrosie (IRE) 25-1 (8-8) Soon led, ridden and strongly pressed under 2f out, joined final furlong, stayed on well, headed at line, 2nd of 11, ns behind Approval Given (9-2) at Bellewstown 1m 2yo mdn aut in Aug.
Write To Me (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Prominent, still 2nd under 2f out, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace, 5th of 12, 8l behind Uleavemebreathless (9-0) at Roscommon 7f 2yo flls mdn auc stks.
