soon rear of mid-division, pushed along over 2f out and headway, kept on same pace from over 1f out
pushed along briefly early, soon prominent, on terms before halfway, headed over 2f out, soon no extra
not much room between horses early and switched right, soon towards rear, some headway on outer straight, kept on same pace from over 1f out
soon mid-division, pushed along over 2f out and headway, kept on same pace from over 1f out
a little slow into stride and pushed along briefly early and prominent, soon tracked leaders, closed up travelling smoothly straight, pushed along to challenge 2f out, soon led, kept on well inside final furlong, reduced lead at the finish
dwelt and pushed along briefly, towards rear, pushed along again approaching straight, headway and not much room from 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out
soon led, joined before halfway, headed under 2f out, no extra and one pace 1f out
pushed along briefly early, soon prominent, pushed along over 2f out, soon lost position and no impression
a little keen, soon chased leaders, slightly impeded 2f out, switched left under 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, not quite reach winner
pushed along briefly early and prominent, soon chased leaders, pushed along into straight on outer, one pace over 1f out
pushed along briefly early, soon mid-division, pushed along again approaching halfway, closed and slightly impeded 2f out, kept on without matching front pair final furlong
very slowly into stride and detached in rear, headway on inner straight, not much room from 2f out, ran on without threatening inside final furlong
dwelt, soon rear of mid-division, pushed along over 2f out and headway, kept on same pace from over 1f out
TRAVELWISE, who had run a race full of promise at Limerick, went one better in impressive style at Naas on Wednesday and is likely to go up by more than the 6lb penalty he carries here so should complete a quick double. Denis Hogan claimed Never Rains after the filly scored at Killarney but she's been hit with an 8lb rise but Hidden Spark, who got off the mark at the 15th attempt at Fairyhouse, has been running well so a 5lb rise doesn't look excessive. Stamp Of Authority won this last year and is just a pound higher but Fair Game is on a long losing run and needs some respite from the handicapper. Jungle Jungle is still a maiden but getting closer and should be winning before long.
Dance Alone 10-1 (8-8) Soon tracked leaders, 3rd approaching halfway, on terms over 3f out, still travelling smoothly straight, ridden and headed from 1f out, soon came close with rival and one pace, 4th of 8, 3 1/4l behind Raphael (10-0) at Leopardstown 1m hcp gf in Jul.
Stamp Of Authority (IRE) 15-2 (9-7) Tracked leaders, headway and effort straight, led 50yds out, kept on well, headed near finish, dropped to 3rd on line, 3rd of 18, 1/2l behind Nakakande (9-1) at Fairyhouse 7f hcp gd in Jul.
Here In The Dark 14-1 (10-13) In rear, detached before 5th, soon reminder, kept on same pace from 3 out, 8th of 9, 25l behind Misty Millie (11-4) at Kilbeggan 2m hcp gd in Jul.
Major Power (IRE) 6-1 (9-9) Prominent, 2nd halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out, 9th of 15, 8 1/4l behind Blankiedoodie (9-12) at Bellewstown 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Travelwise (IRE) 6-1cfav (8-13) Dwelt, soon mid-division, progress into 5th 2f out, ridden to challenge 1f out, led final 150 yards, soon asserted, kept on strongly close home, won at Naas 1m hcp gd in Jul beating Popsicle (8-10) by 4l, 18 ran.
Very Smart (IRE) 4-1fav (9-4) Held up in mid-division, ridden into 5th 1 1/2f out, under pressure in 4th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Procurator (9-3) at Roscommon 7f hcp gd in Jul.
Jungle Jungle (IRE) 9-2fav (9-3) Soon led, joined inside first 2f, headed inside final furlong, one pace, 4th of 18, 1 1/4l behind Reeking Havoc (9-7) at Fairyhouse 6f hcp gd in Jul.
Emperor Bob (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Soon mid-division, headway on outer into straight, kept on well without threatening inside final furlong, 6th of 18, 1 1/2l behind Nakakande (9-1) at Fairyhouse 7f hcp gd in Jul.
Never Rains (IRE) 10-3fav (9-1) In touch on inner, 5th halfway, ridden and progress over 1f out, challenged leader under 1f out, led final 100 yards, kept on well, won at Killarney 1m gd in Jul beating Adapt To Dan (8-7) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Alwarda (IRE) 11-2 (8-8) Chased leaders on outer, ridden 2f out, weakened, 8th of 13, 8 3/4l behind Goodnite Irina (9-7) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gd in Jun.
Hidden Spark (IRE) 5-1fav (8-6) Chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong to lead near finish, won at Fairyhouse 7f hcp gd in Jul beating Silk Cravat (9-11) by 1/2l, 18 ran.
Building Year (IRE) 33-1 (8-8) Awkward leaving stalls and slowly into stride, towards rear, progress 1 1/2f out, ridden into 7th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 14, 6l behind Procurator (9-3) at Roscommon 7f hcp gd in Jul.
Crafty Hugo (IRE) 8-1 (8-9) Dwelt, towards rear early, soon rear of mid-division, headway straight, kept on well without threatening inside final furlong, 7th of 18, 1 3/4l behind Nakakande (9-1) at Fairyhouse 7f hcp gd in Jul.
Fair Game (IRE) 12-1 (9-8) Slowly into stride and towards rear, ridden and progress towards outer 2f out, stayed on into 4th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 15, 1 3/4l behind Blankiedoodie (9-12) at Bellewstown 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Arcland (IRE) 11-2 (8-7) Prominent on outer and ran freely, led after 2f, joined early straight, ridden and headed over 2f out, no impression on winner 1f out and no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 18, 5 1/2l behind Quite Subunctious (8-11) at Navan 1m 2f hcp gf in Jul.
Gougane Barra (USA) 9-1 (9-7) Held up in touch towards outer, 9th and ridden entering straight, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 11th of 14, 9 1/4l behind Suaimhneach (9-4) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gd in Jul.
Clonville (IRE) 8-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to challenge 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed final 150 yards, lost 2nd at line, 3rd of 18, 4l behind Travelwise (8-13) at Naas 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Pindaric 11-4 (9-1) Chased leaders, driven to challenge over 2f out, soon chasing winner, faded final furlong, 5th of 9, 7 1/4l behind Mochalov (9-9) at Chelmsford City 7f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Sunday Scholar (IRE) 4-1jfav (9-6) Held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous, 9th of 10, 6 1/2l behind Hanakotoba (9-7) at Kempton 6f (6) pol in Oct.
