well off pace towards rear, progress into 6th approaching straight, soon no impression and kept on
tracked leaders, closer in 2nd under 4f out, led over 2f out, soon ridden clear, stayed on well, easily
never a factor, dropped behind from 4f out
prominent early, soon mid-division, no impression from 3f out
soon mid-division, no impression from 3f out, kept on without threatening from before straight
chased leaders, closer order under 4f out, chased winner from before straight, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 6th under 4f out, weakened 3f out
prominent, 3rd under 4f out, weakened from under 3f out
soon tracked leaders, 5th approaching straight, soon no impression under pressure and kept on same pace
towards rear, no danger from under 4f out
soon mid-division, progress into 7th under 4f out, no impression from 3f out
soon mid-division, 8th under 4f out, soon briefly short of room, no impression from 3f out
soon mid-division, 7th under pressure approaching straight, soon no impression and kept on
soon towards rear, never a factor
led early, prominent, 3rd 5f out, lost place under 4f out, soon weakened
mid-division, 9th under 4f out, soon briefly short of room, closer in 4th from 3f out, ridden to track winner approaching straight, soon no extra
prominent, soon led, headed and no extra from over 2f out
The six runnings of this have been shared between Dermot Weld with three, Aidan O'Brien with two, and Willie Mullins, whose Blackstairsmountain became the first winner other than a three-year-old. With no entries from Ballydoyle, the way looks clear for Weld's ENDLESS INTRIGUE to enhance his trainer's record as this dual bumper winner looks to have been brought to the boil for this after a short-head defeat by Shop Dj at the Curragh in May. Mullins is represented by Pozyc, who landed a maiden hurdle at Gowran in April and will have come on for a recent run on the flat behind Spelterini at the Curragh. Stigh Collain attracted plenty of support on his racecourse debut at Downpatrick a couple of weeks ago and landed the spoils is taking fashion. He should make further progress that that was over 2m2f and one or two of these may prove too pacey. Takeyourcapoff has been in good form in bumpers without managing to win one while Caesar's Song is easily the pick of those with experience under flat Rules and his pace will make him a formidable opponent.
Caesar's Song (IRE) 3-1 (10-9) Settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, headway to 3rd 2f out, ridden into 2nd 1 1/2f out, challenged inside final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind False Economy (10-9) at Listowel 1m 6f stks gf in Jun.
Endless Intrigue (IRE) 9-4fav (12-0) Chased leaders, well off pace, closed 3f out, 2nd 2f out, soon led, stayed on well final furlong, headed last strides, 2nd of 14, nk behind Shop Dj (11-1) at Curragh 2m N H flat in May.
Korean (FR) 66-1 (10-7) Rear of mid-division, ridden in 11th and no impression 3f out, 12th of 18, 47l behind Dreamy Gent (11-0) at Leopardstown 1m 6f Amateur Maiden Stakes (4yo+) gf.
Maharaja 25-1 (7-12) Rear of mid-division, ridden and weakened 4f out, last of 24, 46l behind Siege Of Ennis (9-9) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp 50-75 gd.
Matchbook (IRE) 14-1 (10-13) Towards rear, closed to track leaders approaching 4 out, 4th and kept on same pace approaching straight, 5th of 17, 18l behind Impersonator (10-4) at Tipperary 2m hcp hdl 8Evens09 gd.
Pozyc (FR) 4-1 (9-6) Held up towards rear, ridden and kept on without threatening from 2f out, 8th of 18, 5l behind Spelterini (8-10) at Curragh 1m 4f app stks gd in Jun.
Sir Bill Nich (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Dwelt, soon chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and weakened 3f out, 12th of 14, 27l behind Crowning Moment (9-4) at Killarney 1m 3f hcap gd in Aug '08.
Spreeksteen (USA) 16-1 (10-7) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, no impression in 6th 3f out, ridden into moderate 5th 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 18, 14l behind Dreamy Gent (11-0) at Leopardstown 1m 6f Amateur Maiden Stakes (4yo+) gf.
Stoned Immaculate 33-1 (10-7) Held up towards rear, headway into moderate 10th 3f out, kept on one pace straight, 7th of 18, 35l behind Dreamy Gent (11-0) at Leopardstown 1m 6f Amateur Maiden Stakes (4yo+) gf.
Verumontanum (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Rear of mid-division, no extra straight, 11th of 14, 22l behind Russian View (9-4) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol in Oct.
Ziyari (IRE) Fantastic Light gelding out of Zayana.
Bohola Lady 9-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, 2nd 4f out, 4th and no extra 1 1/2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 14, 13l behind Oneeightofamile (9-8) at Clonmel 2m mdn stks gd in May.
Destined For Fame (IRE) 25-1 (9-1) Soon chased leaders, 6th 4f out, kept on same pace under pressure from 2f out, 5th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Not To Know (9-8) at Wexford 1m 6f hcp 47-60 fm in May.
Labasheeda (USA) 20-1 (9-4) 3rd early, 5th halfway, weakened before straight, 10th of 13, 23l behind Leah Claire (8-9) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol in Oct.
Stigh Collain 5-2 (11-9) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, headway into 3rd 3f out, led under 2f out, ridden and kept on well from over 1f out, won at Downpatrick 2m 2f mrs N H flat gd beating Athronan (11-2) by 3l, 12 ran.
Takeyourcapoff (IRE) 11-4 (11-2) Towards rear early, improved to tracked leaders halfway, 6th 5f out, 2nd 3f out, challenged straight, led narrowly 2f out, headed 1f out, soon no extra, 2nd of 14, 2l behind Beg La Eile (11-6) at Roscommon 2m Mares Nat Hunt Flat (Lady Riders) (4-7yo) gf.
Follyfoot (IRE) 66-1 (8-9) In rear, pushed along from halfway, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 6th of 10, 14l behind Foolish Comment (9-5) at Wexford 1m 4f 3yo mdn fm in May.
