slowly into stride and pushed along early, always towards rear, ridden and no impression 3f out, never a factor
tracked leaders on outer, 4th halfway, pushed along and lost place over 2f out, no impression when short of room and hampered 2f out, no extra
mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden and no extra over 2f out
mid-division, pushed along over 4f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out
led or disputed, 2nd halfway, pushed along in 3rd 3f out, soon ridden and weakened
always towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out, never a factor
held up in rear, detached halfway, in touch in rear 4f out, some headway on outer to 12th 2f out, wide entering straight, ridden and no impression in 8th 1f out, kept on one pace
dwelt and pushed along early, soon mid-division on outer, headway to 4th 2f out, 2nd entering straight, ridden and edged right 1f out, 3rd 100 yards out, kept on one pace, no extra close home
dwelt, towards rear, pushed along when not clear run over 2f out, checked on rail over 1f out, ridden and kept on one pace without threatening inside final furlong, never a factor
tracked leaders on inner, 5th halfway, pushed along over 2f out, 3rd 2f out, ridden in close 4th and short of room 1f out, went 2nd final 100 yards and soon challenged, kept on well, led post
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along in 2nd and pressed leader 3f out, ridden in 4th entering straight, no impression when short of room over 1f out, 6th 1f out, no extra
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along 3f out, no impression when checked and stumbled over 2f out, soon ridden and no extra
held up towards rear, pushed along in rear of mid-division 3f out, some headway on outer to 6th 2f out, ridden and no impression from over 1f out, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division on inner, pushed along 3f out, some headway to 8th 2f out, ridden in 5th when not clear run and switched left under 1f out, kept on well to go 3rd post, nearest finish
led or disputed, led halfway, pushed along and pressed 3f out, ridden entering straight, headed under 1f out and dropped to 5th final 100 yards, no extra
mid-division, pushed along when not clear run over 2f out, ridden entering straight, no impression from over 1f out
mid-division, pushed along towards outer 3f out, ridden and no impression in 9th 2f out, kept on one pace without threatening inside final furlong
mid-division, moved to inner after 2f, 9th halfway, 5th 2f out, soon switched left, 3rd 1f out, ridden and led 150 yards out, strongly pressed close home, kept on well, headed post
DARKENED, who won over hurdles here on Monday, has no problems reverting to the Flat where he's won twice and been placed on numerous occasions. Rock On Pedro was racing for the tenth time when losing his maiden tag in a Bellewstown handicap while Pale Moonlight would have a chance if the going eased. Observing has only had six runs and wasn't far behind the prolific All Class at Limerick while Dammit, who has only won at Dundalk, didn't quite get the run of the race at Leopardstown a couple of weeks ago. Party Moon, a dual winner in Germany, has been dropped just enough to get into this handicap so don't be surprised by a better run.
Party Moon (GER) 28-1 (9-9) Mid-division, ridden under 3f out, weakened, last of 11, 27 1/4l behind Supagirl (9-5) at Navan 1m 2f hcp gf in Jul.
King Arthurs Sword (IRE) 40-1 (9-12) Rear of mid-division, lost place and under pressure on outer over 2f out, weakened 1 1/2f out, 20th of 22, 12 1/2l behind Dunum (9-10) at Curragh 1m 1f hcp gd in Jun.
Magnetic North (IRE) 12-1 (10-2) Went slightly right from stalls, soon led, headed and dropped to 2nd approaching halfway, ridden from 3f out and no impression in 4th from 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 15, 5 1/2l behind Unanswered (9-10) at Killarney 1m 6f hcp gd in Jul.
Millford Sound (IRE) 11-1 (10-11) Chased leaders early, mid-division from before 2nd, closer in 5th halfway, close up on outer 3 out, disputed next, ridden in 2nd entering straight, no extra in 4th last, kept on one pace, 4th of 13, 14 3/4l behind Shantou Lucky (10-7) at Punchestown 2m 3f hcp Yielding in Dec.
Big Challenge (IRE) 40-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along 3f out, ridden and weakened entering straight, 12th of 14, 22 1/2l behind Startedwithakiss (9-8) at Leopardstown 1m 5f hcp gd in Jun.
Ghumama (IRE) 33-1 (11-1) Prominent, 5th after 4th, lost place before 2 out, weakened after 2 out, 14th of 17, dist behind Return To Base (11-7) at Punchestown 2m mdn gd in May.
Bears Hug (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Rear of mid-division, 10th after 4th, 9th before 3 out where not fluent, soon under pressure and ridden, weakened and detached 2 out where jumped left, 11th of 13, dist behind As Tears Go By (10-13) at Sligo 2m 1f mdn Yielding in Jul.
Darkened (IRE) 12-1 (12-0) In touch, 8th before 4th, progress on outer before 2 out where closed, led narrowly before last, strongly pressed closing stages, kept on best, just held on, won at Galway 2m 1f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul beating Listentillitellyea (11-11) by ns, 20 ran.
Rock On Pedro (IRE) 25-1 (9-12) Slowly into stride, soon mid-division on outer, 8th 3f out, pushed along in 6th 2f out, ridden and went 2nd 1f out, stayed on well to lead close home, won at Bellewstown 1m 4f hcp sft in Jul beating Duleek Street (10-2) by 1/2l, 16 ran.
Star Image 16-1 (9-4) Slightly slow into stride, towards rear and 8th halfway, pushed along in rear over 2f out, no impression and kept on same pace from over 1f out, last of 9, 12 1/4l behind Himalayan Beauty (9-8) at Limerick 1m hcp fll gd in Jul.
Dammit (IRE) 11-2 (9-9) Prominent, tracked leaders after 1f, 3rd after 3f, dropped to 5th 2f out, soon pushed along and switched right, ridden and no impression 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd close home, 3rd of 10, 2l behind La Hacienda (9-13) at Leopardstown 1m 5f hcp gd in Jul.
Na Caith Tobac (HOL) 9-2jfav (10-3) Led and disputed, slight mistakes 2nd, 6th and 5 out, headed before 4 out, ridden in 3rd after 3 out, 2nd and no impression on winner entering straight, no extra in 3rd 2 out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 11, 17 1/4l behind Bold Emperor (10-8) at Wexford 2m 4f hcp sft in Jul.
Observing (IRE) 10-1 (8-8) Slightly slow into stride and raced in rear, pushed along and good progress on inner from 2f out, ridden in 5th from 1f out and kept on well without threatening to go 3rd close home, never nearer, 3rd of 10, 2 1/2l behind All Class (9-5) at Limerick 1m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Libby (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Raced wide close up, pushed along 3f out, ridden 2f out, weakened entering final furlong, 6th of 9, 13 1/4l behind Breezy Storm (8-12) at Brighton 1m stks (4) gf in Oct.
Flash Of Dawn (IRE) 8-1 (9-12) Tracked leaders and 4th on inner halfway, pushed along from 3f out and soon ridden, no impression and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Starlight Rose (8-7) at Down Royal 1m 5f hcp gd in Jul.
Dane Fete (IRE) 11-2 (10-0) Rear of mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, never a factor, 8th of 10, 7 1/4l behind Aristovic (8-11) at Tipperary 1m 1f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jun.
Komedy Kicks (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden halfway, no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 16, 12 1/2l behind Miss Mirabell (9-3) at Gowran Park 1m mdn fll gd in May.
Pale Moonlight (IRE) 12-1 (9-12) Prominent, led after 1f, headed after 2f and 3rd halfway, not clear run in 5th over 2f out, ridden in 3rd 1f out, every chance final 100 yards, kept on, no impression close home, 3rd of 15, 1/2l behind Heather Bear (9-12) at Naas 1m 2f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Folly Beach 12-1 (10-2) Held up towards rear, came wide entering straight, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no extra over 1f out, 10th of 14, 9 3/4l behind Whatcouldhavebeen (9-9) at Tipperary 1m 5f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jun.
French Company (IRE) 7-2fav (9-4) Led, headed after 5f, ridden in 2nd 2f out, led over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, won at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcp gd in Jul beating Storm Steps (9-9) by 1 1/2l, 16 ran.
Eagle Terrace 10-1 (10-2) Mid-division, 8th halfway, progress into 7th 3f out, kept on one pace from under 2f out, 7th of 18, 4 1/2l behind Barnhill Rose (8-12) at Naas 1m hcp gd in Jul.
