led early, joined after 1f, headed after 3f and raced in 2nd, bumped leader 5f out, pushed along over 2f out and soon lost place, ridden and no extra in 5th from over 1f out
mid-division and 5th from halfway, took closer order over 2f out and soon pushed along, ridden over 1f out, soon no impression and weakened
towards rear and 8th from halfway, pushed along from 3f out, switched to outer over 2f out and soon ridden, no impression and kept on same pace from over 1f out
towards rear and 8th from halfway, pushed along from 3f out, switched to outer over 2f out and soon ridden, no impression and kept on same pace from over 1f out
towards rear, slightly short of room after 1f, 10th from halfway, ridden in 6th over 1f out and soon went 5th, no impression and kept on same pace inside final furlong
mid-division and 7th from halfway, pushed along on inner from 2f out and soon ridden, progress into 3rd from 1f out, no impression inside final furlong and dropped to 4th close home
chased leaders and 4th from halfway, pushed along and took closer order over 2f out, soon improved to dispute lead, further progress to lead over 1f out and ridden clear inside final furlong, comfortably
chased leaders early and improved to dispute lead after 1f, led after 3f, bumped slightly 5f out, pushed along over 2f out, soon pressed and joined, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong and kept on same pace close home
mid-division on outer and 6th from halfway, raced a bit wide into straight and ridden from 2f out, no impression from over 1f out and kept on same pace inside final furlong
raced in rear, ridden from 2f out and soon no impression
towards rear and 9th from halfway, raced a bit wide into straight and ridden in 10th from 2f out, no impression and kept on same pace from over 1f out
NATIONAL BALLET was well supported when landing a Limerick handicap and though never really in contention from a 12lb higher mark at Galway stayed on nicely and can get back to winning ways. Phoenix Cowboy landed a Ballinrobe maiden then ran on strongly into second in a handicap back there so a 2lb rise shouldn't prevent another big effort. Elite Trooper Grey bounced back to form to land the Ladies Derby at the Curragh while Shoshone Warrior is dropping back in trip after running well in staying races. Beyond Happy looks a threat to all after following a victory over this trip at the Curragh with a fine run over 1m2f behind the in-form Magic Chegaga at Naas .
Shoshone Warrior (IRE) 5-2jfav (12-0) Led, 3 lengths clear approaching straight, ridden 1 1/2f out, under pressure and headed 100 yards out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 10, 1/2l behind Ever Present (12-0) at Leopardstown 1m 7f gd in Jul.
The Names Jock (IRE) 33-1 (11-9) Dwelt slightly, soon switched right in rear, 15th halfway, no impression 1 1/2f out, never a factor, 13th of 19, 17 1/2l behind Coltor (11-0) at Galway 2m 1f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jul.
Elite Trooper Grey (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Mid-division, 5th halfway, headway on outer entering straight and 2nd 2f out, pushed along and led 1f out, ridden and kept on well, asserted final 100 yards, won at Curragh 1m 4f hcp gd in Jul beating Crassus (10-1) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.
Beyond Happy (IRE) 11-4jfav (8-13) Soon chased leader in 2nd, pushed along to lead over 2f out, soon ridden and pressed, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong and kept on same pace close home, 2nd of 9, 1 3/4l behind Magic Chegaga (8-12) at Naas 1m 2f hcp gd in Aug.
Silaiyli (IRE) 20-1 (8-6) Towards rear, pushed along entering straight and no impression over 1f out, ridden and kept on one pace inside final furlong, never a factor, 10th of 13, 6 1/4l behind Mosala (8-7) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp gd in Jul.
Sionnach Eile (IRE) 20-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out, no impression in 5th when edged right entering straight, kept on one pace, 9th of 16, 10 3/4l behind Crowns Major (8-6) at Galway 1m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Phoenix Cowboy (USA) 13-8fav (9-11) Held up in touch in 6th, headway into 3rd 2f out, soon ridden, went 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on well, just failed, 2nd of 7, nk behind Only Sky (8-13) at Ballinrobe 1m 5f hcp gd in Jul.
Palace Rock (IRE) 7-2jfav (10-2) Slightly short of room and a bit keen early, soon settled in mid-division and 8th from halfway, pushed along and took closer order from 2f out, ridden in 4th from 1f out, soon no impression and dropped to 5th on line, 5th of 11, 5 1/4l behind Cliara (8-6) at Naas 1m 2f hcp gd in Aug.
Lightning Jock (IRE) 66-1 (8-11) Pushed along from stalls before settling in mid-division, 6th from halfway, went wide entering straight and soon pushed along, ridden over 1f out, no impression and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 8th of 9, 7 1/2l behind Magic Chegaga (8-12) at Naas 1m 2f hcp gd in Aug.
Benkei (IRE) 66-1 (10-10) Towards rear, ridden and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace, 9th of 14, 14 1/4l behind Jacksons Gold (11-5) at Naas 2m 3f hcp sft in Mar.
Theory Of Music (IRE) 13-2 (9-5) Soon raced in 4th, pushed along at stages, dropped to last 2f out and no impression, last of 5, 12 1/4l behind Ottoman Emperor (9-10) at Navan 1m 2f gd in Jul.
Espouse (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, pushed along and no impression 2f out, ridden and lost place entering straight, short of room 1f out, no extra, 8th of 11, 9 1/2l behind Moddy Poddle (8-10) at Galway 1m 1f hcp sft in Jul.
Starlight Dream (IRE) 28-1 (8-13) Led early, headed after 1f, raced in 2nd after, pushed along and no impression 2f out, ridden in 3rd 1f out, no extra, 6th of 16, 8 3/4l behind Crowns Major (8-6) at Galway 1m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
National Ballet (JPN) 5-2fav (9-10) Towards rear, 9th halfway, pushed along over 4f out, progress 2f out, no impression over 1f out, ridden 1f out, kept on without threatening to 4th close home, 4th of 13, 5l behind Citronnade (9-9) at Galway 1m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jul.
Lord Erskine (IRE) 40-1 (11-6) Held up in rear, 14th halfway, pushed along and reminder over 4f out, ridden and no extra over 2f out, 11th of 15, 29l behind Sequoiaspirit (10-9) at Tipperary 1m 5f hcp sft in Aug.
