slowly away and held up towards rear, no impression straight
prominent, 3rd halfway, soon ridden, no extra from 2f out
led, ridden and strongly pressed straight, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace
settled 4th, lost place entering straight, switched wide 2f out, soon no extra
hampered leaving stalls, always in rear
tracked leaders in 5th, improved into 2nd early straight, soon ridden to challenge, 3rd and kept on same pace final furlong
held up in touch, 8th halfway, ridden straight, 7th over 1f out, kept on same pace
tracked leaders in 6th, smooth headway on outer early straight, 3rd under 2f out, led over 1f out, stayed on well
mid-division, 8th halfway, progress into 5th 2f out, 4th over 1f out, one pace
soon 2nd, ridden before straight, 3rd 2f out, no extra over 1f out
held up, no impression straight
held up, 9th into straight, soon ridden, 6th 1f out, kept on
There have been two runnings of the race and both have produced surprise results. Ben Curtis has been in brilliant form this season and his mount Rue De Cabastan ran well at Ballinrobe last time. However, the winner that day, PHILOSOPHERS GUEST, came home in taking fashion under Danny Mullins after making all and can defy an 8lbs rise. Talkin Kate has a 5lbs penalty to contend with after Maria Quinlan steered her to victory at Naas on Tuesday where she was eased down a little too quickly and had more in hand over Appletreemagic than the head verdict suggests. Blue Law has been in good form and deserved his comfortable success at Bellewstown last week while Coolagad Wonder appeared to find major improvement to beat All In Clover at Limerick and will be well ridden here.
Blue Eyed Miss (IRE) 25-1 (8-6) Always behind, 13th of 22, 10l behind Lough Mist (9-3) at Navan 6f hcp 47-70 gf in Apr.
Gonta Dowdies (IRE) 8-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 5th 2f out, no extra in 6th 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 10, 8l behind Academic Accolade (9-1) at Down Royal 1m 2f hcp 47-60 gf in Jun.
Philosophers Guest (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) Made all, ridden clear from under 2f out, stayed on well, easily, won at Ballinrobe 1m 1f app hcp 47-60 fm in Jun beating Rue De Cabestan (9-10) by 4 1/2l, 8 ran.
Damasque (IRE) 16-1 (9-8) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 2nd entering straight, no extra from 2f out, weakening when short of room 1f out, 8th of 14, 12l behind Connyella (9-7) at Limerick 1m 3f Apprentice Handicap (47-60) (3yo+) gd in Jun.
Coolagad Wonder (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) Held up towards rear, 13th early straight, switched left and headway on outer, 6th just inside final furlong, stayed on well under pressure to lead close home, won at Limerick 1m app hcp 47-60 gd in Jun beating All In Clover (9-12) by 1/2l, 16 ran.
Rue De Cabestan (IRE) 5-1 (9-10) Tracked leader, no impression under pressure from under 2f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 8, 4 1/2l behind Philosophers Guest (9-6) at Ballinrobe 1m 1f app hcp 47-60 fm in Jun.
Cotocachi (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Prominent early, soon chased leaders, 4th halfway, headway to challenge in 2nd 2f out, ridden in 3rd and no extra over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 14, 6l behind Polly Ella (9-2) at Bellewstown 1m hcp 47-60 gf.
By The Sea (IRE) 8-1 (8-10) Mid-division, 11th halfway, ridden in 8th 2f out, 5th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 18, 2 1/2l behind All In Clover (9-10) at Fairyhouse 7f hcp 47-60 gf in Jun.
Insomnitas 3-1 (9-6) Towards rear, ridden into 6th from 2f out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 7th of 8, 11l behind Philosophers Guest (9-6) at Ballinrobe 1m 1f app hcp 47-60 fm in Jun.
Native Dame (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Dwelt, towards rear and ridden from early, never a factor, 9th of 14, 6l behind Option Be (9-3) at Down Royal 7f hcp 47-60 fm in Jun.
Perfect Pearl (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) Never a factor, 14th of 19, 21l behind La Chassotte (8-12) at Leopardstown 1m 2f 3yo hcp 47-70 gd in Jun.
Hey Bosco (IRE) 33-1 (8-2) Mid-division, some headway early straight, kept on into 3rd final furlong without threatening principals, 3rd of 14, 5l behind Connyella (9-7) at Limerick 1m 3f Apprentice Handicap (47-60) (3yo+) gd in Jun.
Talkin Kate (IRE) 11-2 (8-9) Chased leaders, 3rd 2f out, led under 1f out, kept on well, eased near line, just held on, won at Naas 1m app hcp 50-75 gf beating Appletreemagic (9-5) by hd, 12 ran.
Five Two 9-1 (9-8) Held up towards rear, headway into 7th 2f out, ridden into 5th 1f out, kept to 2nd final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Polly Ella (9-2) at Bellewstown 1m hcp 47-60 gf.
Blue Law (IRE) 9-2fav (9-3) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, improved to lead under 2f out, ridden and kept on well from over 1f out, won at Bellewstown 1m hcp 47-60 gf beating Thistimesforgood (9-6) by 3l, 15 ran.
Indian Wind (GER) 8-1 (9-7) Held up towards rear, headway into 6th 2f out, ridden and kept on same pace from over 1f out, 4th of 14, 4l behind Polly Ella (9-2) at Bellewstown 1m hcp 47-60 gf.
Spartan Mystery (IRE) 16-1 (8-4) Went left leaving stalls, always towards rear, 10th of 14, 14l behind Astonish (9-0) at Tipperary 5f mdn stks sft in Aug '08.
An Mhi (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Never a factor, last of 14, 30l behind If Per Chance (9-5) at Limerick 7f hcap hvy in Oct '08.
Master of Light 8-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and no extra over 2f out, 11th of 15, 14l behind Blue Law (9-3) at Bellewstown 1m hcp 47-60 gf.
