chased leader, 2nd halfway, dropped to 7th 4 out, weakened after next
towards rear for most, never a factor
soon mid-division, ridden in 9h before 2 out, no impression and kept on one pace
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to lead 2 out, ridden and headed entering straight, under pressure in 2nd last, kept on again closing stages
rear of mid-division for most, never a factor
led, ridden and headed 2 out, under pressure in 4th last, kept on again closing stages
held up towards rear, ridden in 12th before 2 out, soon no extra
mid-division best, ridden and no impression before 2 out
mid-division, weakened 4 out, pulled up before 2 out
settled behind leaders, 9th halfway, headway into 5th 4 out, ridden 2 out, kept on into 3rd last, no extra run-in
towards rear for most, never a factor, slipped up run-in
settled behind leaders, 8th halfway, ridden in 7th 2 out, 5th entering straight, no extra from last
chased leaders, 7th halfway, headway into 3rd before 2 out, ridden in 4th 2 out, no extra entering straight, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 6th 2 out, no impression before last, kept on run-in
chased leaders, 5th halfway, improved to challenge 2 out, ridden to lead entering straight, kept on under pressure run-in
towards rear for most, never a factor
settled behind leaders, 9th halfway, ridden in 8th before 2 out, no extra
Down Royal third Faustina Pius went very close at Killarney in May and has twice run well over 2m here this summer. John Queally's filly should be thereabouts again but Wontbelongnow has questions to answer after a poor run at Cork. Notimetoserve has shown some promise but his third at Sligo came over 3m while St Maxime makes her debut over timber today after four runs in bumpers. REAFADDA was disappointing when only third back over hurdles at Cork but clearly has ability and should be capable of winning a race like this. He gets the vote with the market likely to be the best guide the chances of newcomers North Star Lad, and Qianlong Article.
Beag Beannacht (IRE) 10-1 (11-4) Tr ldrs, 2nd 1/2way, no impress from 3out, 7th of 13, 14l behind Cloud Creeper (12-0) at Stradbally 3m ire ptp gd in May.
Farley's Risk (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, mistake 2nd, 4th after 4 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 5th of 10, 24l behind Bunnenaugh (11-2) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f mdn hdl sft in Aug.
North Star Lad (IRE) Stardan gelding out of Forever Silver.
Notimetoserve (IRE) 3-1fav (11-4) Settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, headway into 3rd 2 out, ridden entering straight, no extra from last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 6l behind High Way Hunter (10-11) at Sligo 3m mdn hdl hvy in Aug.
Qianlong Article (IRE) Definite Article gelding out of Shanira.
Reafadda (IRE) Evensfav (11-5) Prominent, on terms approaching 6 out, soon led, dropped to 3rd before straight, no impression and kept on same pace from 2 out, 3rd of 15, 17l behind Minella Lady (11-5) at Cork 2m 3f mdn hdl in Aug.
Snowell (IRE) Well Chosen gelding out of Snow Water.
The Bomber Ryan (IRE) 16-1 (10-11) Towards rear for most, never a factor, no extra from 3 out, 8th of 11, 32l behind Ridayef (11-4) at Downpatrick 2m 2f mdn hdl gd.
Tubs And Jugs (IRE) 12-1 (12-0) Rr mid div, 7th 1/2way, wknd aftr 5out, to 4out & cto last 3out, pu bef 2out, in a race won by Big Dec (12-0) at Ballybunion 3m ire ptp gd in May, 10 ran.
Seattle Drive (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Mid-division best, ridden in moderate 8th after 2 out, no impression, 9th of 14, 50l behind Font Of Wisdom (11-7) at Ballinrobe 2m mdn hdl in Aug.
Two For The Road (IRE) Winged Love gelding out of Secret Leave.
Up Sluggarh (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) Mid-division best, no extra 4 out, 16th of 23, 42l behind Ted Dolly (11-12) at Cork 2m mdn hdl in Aug.
Single Lady 14-1 (11-4) Soon mid-division, no impression when mistake 2 out, kept on same pace, 14th of 20, 28l behind Ms Bliss (10-13) at Down Royal 2m mdn hdl gs in Aug.
Wontbelongnow (IRE) 4-1 (11-5) Waited with, not always fluent, moderate 8th before straight, soon no impression, 9th of 15, well behind Minella Lady (11-5) at Cork 2m 3f mdn hdl in Aug.
Faustina Pius (IRE) 10-3 (10-4) Tracked leaders, 3rd for much, no impression under pressure from 2 out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 14, 6l behind Sizing Machine (10-13) at Down Royal 2m 4yo mdn hdl gs in Aug.
Profoundly (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Rear of mid-division, moderate 13th 3 out, no impression, 13th of 23, 33l behind Ted Dolly (11-12) at Cork 2m mdn hdl in Aug.
St Maxime (IRE) 4-1 (10-13) Prominent and disputed lead, led halfway, strongly pressed and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 15, 14l behind Dani Catalonia (11-9) at Tramore 2m mrs N H flat hvy in Aug.
Udontno (IRE) 14-1 (10-11) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 19th of 20, well behind Ms Bliss (10-13) at Down Royal 2m mdn hdl gs in Aug.
Live Trade (IRE) 50-1 (10-5) Chased leaders, mistake 5th, soon lost place, kept on same pace from after 4 out, tailed off, 11th of 18, well behind Clara More (11-2) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp hdl 80-95 in Jul.
Lions Charge (USA) 50-1 (11-12) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 17th of 23, 47l behind Ted Dolly (11-12) at Cork 2m mdn hdl in Aug.
On A High 5-1 (12-0) Soon led, headed halfway, weakened quickly approaching straight and pulled up, in a race won by Definite Dream (12-0) at Tipperary 2m N H flat sft in Apr, 17 ran.
Kingclip (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Waited with, closer in moderate 8th from 3 out, moderate 4th before straight, kept on same pace, 6th of 18, 9l behind Playtime Ben (11-4) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn hdl gd.
Mill Gale (IRE) 25-1 (10-4) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, weakened after 4 out, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Moving On (10-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Jul, 12 ran.
