chased leaders, 8th under 4f out, kept on same pace under pressure from over 2f out
mid-division, 13th early, 10th under 4f out, no extra from 2f out
chased leaders, moderate 4th over 2f out, soon no impression under pressure, moderate 3rd and kept on final furlong
held up, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, soon no impression, kept on
chased leaders, 6th after halfway, kept on same pace under pressure from 2f out
led early, soon chased leader, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from over 2f out
mid-division best, struggling from early
held up, keen hold, 10th after halfway, kept on without threatening under pressure from over 2f out
prominent, no extra from 2f out
towards rear for most, never a factor
soon mid-division, 11th after halfway, no extra 2f out, tailed off
keen hold, soon chased leaders, 6th under 4f out, kept on same pace under pressure from 2f out
never better than mid-division
towards rear, headway on outer 3f out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from over 2f out
mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon no impression under pressure, moderate 2nd and kept on final furlong
towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, soon no impression, kept on
chased leaders, 9th under 4f out, kept on same pace under pressure from over 2f out
led from early, still travelling well and clear over 2f out, stayed on well under pressure final furlong
chased leaders, weakened 4f out, completely tailed off
soon mid-division, keen hold, kept on same pace under pressure from over 2f out
The three-year winning run of Dermot Weld's in this race came to an end last season but there's no doubting the chances of NATURAL HIGH here. A winning bumper on his racecourse debut here, he's been placed three times on the track subsequently and overcame a long absence to land a Qualifying Rider's event at Limerick last month. He looks on a very fair mark and will take some beating. Rebecca Curtis has a big team for The Festival and sends the in-form Praxiteles for this. A likely strong gallop will suit him and he looks a threat as does the progressive four-year-old Kalann, a comfortable winner at Fairyhouse last time. Oneeightofamile had End Of The Affair four lengths back when scoring over the trip at Limerick and though beaten subsequently returned to winning form over timber at Cork and is on the upgrade as is Cry For The Moon, who should also benefit from his rider's claim.
End Of The Affair (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along from over 4f out, headway under pressure early straight, led well over 1f out, kept on strongly, easily, won at Dundalk 2m hcap pol beating Elyaadi (10-1) by 4 1/2l, 10 ran.
Admiral Barry (IRE) 14-1 (9-11) Tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden entering straight and soon no extra, eased when beaten well over 1f out, tailed off, 6th of 7, 44l behind Red Cadeaux (9-11) at Curragh 1m 6f Grp 3 (1) gs in Jun.
Table Mountain (IRE) 7-2fav (9-8) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 3rd 2f out, no extra and weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 17l behind Banksters Bonus (8-9) at Down Royal 1m 5f hcp in Jun.
Bremen 11-1 (9-8) Chased leader in close 2nd, ridden to dispute 3f out, no extra over 2f out, weakened, last of 6, 9l behind Zaralabad (9-7) at Bellewstown 1m 6f stks gd in Aug.
Prospectorous (IRE) 10-1 (9-11) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, no extra and weakened, 8th of 13, 20l behind Flowers Of Spring (8-5) at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcap sft in Oct.
Natural High (IRE) 2-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders at slow gallop early, led before straight, pressed from 2f out, stayed on well under pressure inside final furlong, won at Limerick 2m stks gd in Jun beating Fantasy King (10-11) by 1 3/4l, 11 ran.
Baron De'l (IRE) 20-1 (10-6) Led and disputed, ridden and headed 3f out, no extra in 5th 2f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 13, 7l behind Paramount (9-5) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp 60-100.
Eagle's Pass (IRE) 11-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, 4th from 4f out, kept on under pressure final furlong without getting to principals, 4th of 9, 3l behind Table Mountain (9-9) at Roscommon 1m 4f hcp in Jun.
Praxiteles (IRE) 11-8fav (9-6) Held up last, smooth headway on outside over 2f out, switched right to outer inside final 2f, quickened to challenge over 1f out, led final 150 yards, pushed out, readily, won at Ffos Las 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf beating Pelham Crescent (9-3) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Silk Hall (UAE) 25-1 (8-13) Chased clear leader, closer in 5th halfway, good headway to lead entering straight, soon ridden to assert, kept on well, reduced advantage closing stages, won at Curragh 2m hcp 60-100 gd in Jun beating Cry For The Moon (8-10) by 1 1/4l, 13 ran.
Fantasy King 5-2 (10-7) Held up in rear, headway on outer from 2f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, kept on but no chance with winner, 2nd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Table Forty Six (10-4) at Bellewstown 1m 4f am stks (4yo+) gd.
Rattan (USA) 8-1 (8-12) Mid-division on inner, never a factor, kept on one pace, 9th of 18, 9l behind Gimli's Rock (9-3) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp gd in Jun.
Zaralabad (IRE) 5-2 (11-5) Tracked leaders mainly 4th, ridden along in 3rd 2f out, soon no chance with winner, kept on one pace, 4th of 6, 9l behind Table Forty Six (10-4) at Bellewstown 1m 4f am stks (4yo+) gd.
Oneeightofamile (IRE) 9-4fav (9-4) Chased clear leader, headway to lead 6f out, headed entering straight, soon driven along and no impression, moderate 5th over 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 13, 7l behind Silk Hall (8-13) at Curragh 2m hcp 60-100 gd in Jun.
Cry For The Moon (USA) 14-1 (8-10) Held up in rear of mid-division, 8th entering straight, progress into 2nd 2f out, kept on well under pressure inside final furlong without reaching winner, 2nd of 13, 1 1/4l behind Silk Hall (8-13) at Curragh 2m hcp 60-100 gd in Jun.
Kalann (IRE) 11-2 (9-8) Settled in mid-division, pushed along to go 3rd 2f out, headway under pressure to lead 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, won at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcp 50-80 gd beating Gypsie Queen (9-8) by 2l, 11 ran.
Blue Ridge Lane (IRE) 18-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, some late headway in 9th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 14, 7l behind Mount Athos (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 60-100 pol in Apr.
Fosters Cross (IRE) 20-1 (7-11) Always prominent, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge briefly 2f out, no impression in 4th final furlong, 4th of 18, 4l behind Gimli's Rock (9-3) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp gd in Jun.
Gretzky 16-1 (9-13) Towards rear, closer in 8th entering straight, no impression under pressure and kept on one pace from 2f out, 6th of 11, 12l behind Kalann (9-8) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcp 50-80 gd.
Much Acclaimed (IRE) 16-1 (9-9) 19th of 20, 15l behind Phoebe Van Gelder (9-3) at Curragh 7f hcp 50-80 gf in May.
Dreamy Gent (IRE) 16-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, headway into 3rd 1 1/2f out, challenged over 1f out, 2nd and no extra inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 14, 2l behind Mount Athos (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 60-100 pol in Apr.
Walter De La Mare (IRE) 10-3 (9-9) Soon raced 5th of the 7, ridden in 4th over 2f out, soon moderate 3rd and no impression, kept on same pace, 3rd of 7, 9l behind Golan Go (9-3) at Ballinrobe 1m 6f hcp 50-75 gd.
Mull On The Run (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Towards rear, kept on same pace straight, 7th of 14, 22l behind Rory Anna (8-4) at Cork 1m 2f hcap hvy in Apr '10.
