Cloak Of Darkness never threatened when placed at Dundalk though the Godolphin colt should finish closer along with Naas fourth First Response. DABIYR is another likely improver having found only one too good at Galway on his debut and it’s Dermot Weld’s charge that gets the vote to open his account. Of the newcomers, Prepare For Battle is a US-bred colt representing Ballydoyle while jockey bookings suggest Flamma Clarus is preferred to Savitar of Jim Bolger’s duo.
Alfred Elmore (IRE) 50-1 (9-5) Dwelt, soon in rear, pushed along into straight and some progress, soon raced alone on inner, no impression under 2f out, soon no extra, 6th of 7, 25 1/2l behind The Anvil (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn pol in Mar.
Bonnie Blue Flag (IRE) 100-1 (9-13) Slowly into stride, towards rear, some headway early straight and pushed along in 8th over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 7th of 13, 7 3/4l behind Imrana (9-0) at Limerick 1m 3f mdn fll gf in Jun.
Madamoiselle (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) Dwelt, always behind, no impression from 3f out, never a factor, last of 8, dist behind Fior Cliste (9-5) at Leopardstown 7f mdn gf in Jul.
Cloak Of Darkness (IRE) 7-1 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden into 3rd 2f out, no impression on leaders over 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 12, 5 1/2l behind Indianapolis (9-5) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Jul.
Crafty Hugo (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Held up, 7th halfway, ridden and no impression over 2f out, 9th of 10, 21l behind Shelannga (8-9) at Fairyhouse 7f mdn gf in Jul.
Dabiyr (IRE) 9-4fav (9-5) Pushed along to chase leaders early, soon mid-division, closer on rail in 6th halfway, ridden 2f out, stayed on in 4th 1f out, kept on final furlong to edge 2nd close home, 2nd of 16, 1 3/4l behind Burning Question (9-0) at Galway 7f mdn sft in Jul.
First Response 8-1 (8-13) Chased leaders disputing 3rd, pushed along in last under 4f out, reminders over 1f out, kept on same pace under hands and heels final furlong, last of 4, 4l behind Threeandfourpence (9-6) at Naas 1m gf in Jul.
Prepare For Battle (USA) Declaration Of War colt out of Red Carpet Miss.
Spittal Field (IRE) 50-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride and towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace, 10th of 14, 19 1/4l behind Zihba (9-5) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Dec.
Treasure Rock (USA) 16-1 (9-5) Dwelt and towards rear, ridden 3f out, no impression in 6th 2f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 8, 14 1/2l behind Wishing Star (9-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn pol in Jul.
Flamma Clarus (IRE) Teofilo filly out of Tiz The Whiz.
Lovely Is The Rose (USA) 16-1 (9-0) In rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, kept on one pace final furlong, 5th of 7, 15 1/4l behind Lure Of The Sea (9-0) at Galway 1m 4f mdn fll sft in Aug.
Night Drive (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Dwelt, always towards rear, pushed along and no impression halfway, no threat in straight, 14th of 16, 29 3/4l behind Most Gifted (9-0) at Cork 7f mdn fll gd in May.
She's A Novelty (IRE) 40-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, towards rear for most, never a factor, 13th of 14, 17 3/4l behind Adaliya (9-0) at Dundalk 1m mdn fll pol in Dec.
Allez Secrete (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, raced in rear, 14th 3f out, under pressure and detached 2f out, weakened, last of 14, dist behind Tough Spirit (9-0) at Curragh 7f mdn fll gf in Aug.
Midnight Drummer (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders on inner, 6th halfway, pushed along and no impression entering straight, no extra inside final furlong and carried left 100 yards out, kept on one pace, 7th of 18, 8 1/4l behind Astronomer (9-5) at Galway 1m mdn Yielding - Soft in Aug.
Miracles In May (IRE) Approve gelding out of Money Penny.
Savitar (IRE) Shamardal colt out of Foofaraw.
Shakespear'sgalley (IRE) 12-1 (8-8) Bmp start,drop back, 10th of 11, 23 1/2l behind Follow My Lead (8-8) at Woodbine 1m mdn fst in Nov.
