held up towards rear, headway into 5th 2f out, ridden in 4th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out, eased final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden in 6th 2f out, stayed on into 3rd 1f out, no extra final furlong, kept on same pace
slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out
led, ridden and headed 2f out, stayed on to lead again under 1f out, kept on well under pressure
chased leader in 2nd, led 2f out, ridden and headed under 1f out, no extra and kept on same pace
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra in 5th 1f out, kept on same pace
SUNTAN can gain compensation for an unfortunate run in a strong nursery won by Hope Of An Angel at Galway where she was repeatedly impeded and didn't enjoy the undulations. Jim Bolger's filly started favourite after slamming Snow Mountain at the Curragh but never got the run of the race and though there is an uphill finish here she was staying on at Galway so should have no problems with the track. Khelino hasn't been disgraced in better company since an easy maiden success at Cork but this is her first attempt beyond 6f and Cat Fire looks a more likely threat. Kevin Prendergast's filly made a winning debut at Fairyhouse before a decent effort when stepped up to Group 3 company at Naas and is the type to do better. Lady Holly ran poorly at Down Royal after early promise and the remaining trio are out of the handicap.
Suntan (IRE) 2-1fav (9-7) Chased leaders in 3rd, ridden 2f out, under pressure in 4th entering straight, kept on into close 3rd inside final 100 yards, slightly hampered close home, 3rd of 6, 3/4l behind Hope Of An Angel (8-3) at Galway 7f 2yo hcp gf in Jul.
Cat Fire (IRE) 11-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace under pressure from over 1f out, 4th of 8, 6l behind Radharcnafarraige (8-12) at Naas 6f 2yo fll Grp 3 (1) gf in Jun.
Khelino (IRE) 7-2 (8-10) Settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, headway into 3rd 2f out, ridden into 2nd 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd final 100 yards, 3rd of 7, 4 1/2l behind Lightening Thief (9-4) at Naas 6f 2yo aut gd.
Lady Holly (IRE) 5-1 (8-9) Unruly before start, chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out, soon no extra and weakened, 7th of 8, 17l behind Act Of Love (8-6) at Down Royal 7f 2yo mdn aut gf in Jun.
Hanginthebalance 6-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra in 6th entering straight, kept on one pace, 6th of 9, 18l behind When Not Iff (8-6) at Galway 7f 2yo mdn gf in Jul.
Praise Be (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Rear of mid-division, kept on without threatening under pressure from over 2f out, 5th of 16, 9l behind Zaminast (9-0) at Galway 7f 2yo fll mdn gd in Jul.
Cheers Buddy (IRE) 7-4fav (8-9) Slowly into stride, soon tracked leaders in 5th, close 4th when not clear run under 2f out, soon switched right to challenge, no extra from over 1f out, 5th of 8, 8l behind Foolproof (9-5) at Cork 6f 2yo hcp 50-80 gd.
