tracked leader, 2nd halfway, closer entering straight and pushed along to lead 2f out, soon ridden and headed over 150 yards out, no impression on winner closing stages, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along entering straight and headway 2f out, ridden to lead early final furlong, kept on well
mid-division, 5th halfway, 4th and pushed along 2f out, soon ridden and no impression on principals in 3rd 1f out, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, pushed along and towards rear approaching straight, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, never a factor
rear of mid-division, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, no extra from 1 1/2f out, never a factor
mid-division, 6th halfway, pushed along approaching straight and 7th 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace to go moderate 4th closing stages
towards rear, pushed along and some headway in 6th approaching straight, ridden and no impression under 2f out, no extra final furlong
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along early straight and ridden in 5th under 2f out, no extra from over 1f out
always rear, never a factor, pushed along and detached approaching straight, no impression 2f out, no extra over 1f out
led, 3 lengths lead halfway and extended advantage over 4f out, pushed along and headed 2f out, soon ridden and no extra over 1f out, weakened
Queen Amidala was well supported for a Killarney maiden and duly obliged while DARE TO FLARE landed a handicap on the same card. The latter is up 6lb but looks capable of defying the extra, though Highway To Heaven won so easily over the course and distance last time that even a 10lb rise shouldn't prevent another big run. Cerberus wasn't far behind the selection at Killarney and is entitled to respect along with Major Reward, who was staying on strongly when runner-up over a mile at Naas.
Party Playboy (GER) 15-8fav (10-4) Tracked leader on outer, closed at 4th, dropped to 3rd after 8th, 4th after 4 out, ridden and every chance in 3rd after 2 out, no impression before last, kept on run-in without threatening, 3rd of 10, 3 3/4l behind Air Supremacy (11-1) at Killarney 2m 7f hcp gd in Aug.
Presto 20-1 (11-8) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, improved to challenge 3f out, ridden to lead under 2f out, clear over 1f out, kept on strongly final furlong, won at Cork 2m gd in Jul beating Eva's Diva (11-7) by 8l, 18 ran.
Rock Breaker (IRE) 66-1 (11-3) Ran freely, saddled slipped early, led after 1st, headed 4th, slow and jumped left 5th where lost position, pulled up before next, at Thurles 2m mdn gd in Feb.
The Abbey (IRE) 4-7fav (11-4) Led, headed after 1st and chased leader, 3rd halfway, 2nd 2 out, improved to challenge before last, disputed and slight mistake last, soon ridden, no extra straight, kept on one pace, 3rd of 6, 3 3/4l behind Al Sakb (11-4) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f mdn gd in Jul.
Thosedaysaregone (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) A little slow into stride, waited with, headway and ridden to challenge over 2f out, no extra and one pace over 1f out, just denied for 2nd, 3rd of 6, 12 1/4l behind Stratum (11-7) at Killarney 2m 1f Good - Yielding in Aug.
West Coast Time (IRE) 5-1 (12-0) 3rd of 13, 6 1/4l behind Dalileo (12-9) at Cork 1m 4f Yielding in Sep.
Afternoonwithsusan (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Rear of mid-division, ridden and some progress into 5th before 2 out, no impression, 6th of 9, at Sligo 2m 1f mdn gd in Aug.
More Lies Ahead (IRE) 7-1 (11-0) Chased leader, moderate 2nd halfway, ridden to close 3f out, under pressure in 2nd 2f out, no impression over 1f out, 3rd and kept on one pace final furlong, 3rd of 12, 8 1/2l behind Feux De Bois (11-7) at Roscommon 2m sft in Aug.
Sarah Kate (IRE) 25-1 (8-10) Waited with, soon towards rear, pushed along before hafway, kept on same pace without threatening from 2f out, 11th of 16, 16l behind A Few Bob Short (9-2) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Shes Gold (IRE) 20-1 (9-13) Held up in rear, pushed along halfway, ridden and no impression over 2f out, never a factor, 11th of 13, 37l behind Hit The Rocks (10-2) at Tramore 1m 4f hcp Yielding in Aug.
