held up towards rear, 10th over 1f out, ran on well closing stages
prominent, 3rd halfway, ridden and weakened early straight
tracked leaders in 5th, 4th 4f out, soon ridden, 6th early straight, no impression from 2f out
slowly into stride and held up towards rear, headway on outer early straight, 4th under 2f out, 3rd 1f out, stayed on well close home
led after 3f, headed entering straight, soon weakened, eased over 1f out
mid-division, 7th halfway, lost place before straight, soon no extra, eased over 1f out
held up in 9th, not clear run straight, moderate 6th 1f out, ran on strongly, nearest at finish
settled 3rd, 2nd halfway, led entering straight, strongly pressed from 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on under pressure, no extra near finish
held up towards rear, some progress early straight, kept on same pace from 1 1/2f out
led, headed after 3f, 4th halfway, 7th into straight, soon no extra
towards rear, progress 5f out, 8th straight, soon ridden, 3rd 2f out, no extra from over 1f out
mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden over 4f out, hampered entering straight, no impression from 2f out, eased inside final furlong
rear of mid-division, progress into 7th over 4f out, 5th early straight, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, improved into 2nd early straight, ridden to challenge from 2f out, led 1f out, kept on well under pressure
A nice prize and a strong line-up with many of the entries in very good form. It was difficult to know what to make of MYRINE's success by a distance in a Ballinrobe maiden but testing ground and the lack of quality opposition were partly responsible for an astonishing victory. Not surprisingly the handicapper has had his say but it is difficult to oppose her until we see whether that result was a fluke. If it was then Easy Mate looks the best alternative. Dermot Weld's charge stepped up to 2m to beat Don Leone at Galway and his obvious stamina should come into play in what is a competitive affair. Rayhani arrives here with two recent victories over hurdles under his belt and is another with no stamina concerns, a remark that also applies to Bahrain Storm, who produced one of the best performances of an illustrious career when runner-up in the Galway Hurdle last time. The likes of Prince Chaparral and Alpine Eagle make this a tough race to call and the classy Deutschland is no forlorn hope from the top of the weights.
Deutschland (USA) 6-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, ridden along 3f out, no real progress, 11th of 18, 22l behind Bergo (9-2) at Royal Ascot 2m 6f stks (2) gf in Jun.
Myrine (IRE) Evensfav (9-2) Tracked leaders in 3rd, 2nd 4f out, improved to lead over 2f out, soon ridden clear, very easily, won at Ballinrobe 1m 6f mdn stks in Jul beating Luigina Immacolata (9-2) by dis, 8 ran.
Bahrain Storm (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Soon tracked leaders, close 6th before straight, 3rd and no impression under pressure from under 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 3rd of 15, 2 3/4l behind Fisher Bridge (8-11) at Curragh 2m hcp 60-100 gf in Jun.
Alpine Eagle (IRE) 9-4 (9-7) Dwelt and soon well off pace towards rear, closer in poor 5th 1 mile out, ridden from 4f out, closed to lead over 1f out, soon strongly pressed, kept on well, all out, won at Killarney 1m 6f stks gf in Jul beating Mount Helicon (9-7) by hd, 9 ran.
Spinning Wings (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Led and clear, reduced lead 5f out, headed 4f out, hit rail when weakening soon after, 18th of 20, well behind Admiral Barry (10-1) at Galway 2m Amateur Handicap (70-100) (4yo+) in Jul.
Prince Chaparral (IRE) 7-4fav (10-0) Made all, ridden 2f out, kept on well from over 1f out, won at Tramore 1m 4f app hcp 50-85 fm beating Quai Du Roi (9-3) by 4 1/2l, 7 ran.
Zaralabad (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) Mid-division, 12th halfway, ridden 2f out, not clear run entering straight, stayed on in 9th 1f out, kept on final furlong, 5th of 18, 5l behind Rajik (8-11) at Galway 1m 4f hcap gf in Jul.
Admiral Barry (IRE) 10-1 (10-1) Chased leaders, improved to go 2nd approaching straight, challenged and on terms over 1f out, soon gained narrow lead and stayed on best, won at Galway 2m Amateur Handicap (70-100) (4yo+) in Jul beating Mount Helicon (11-9) by 1 1/4l, 20 ran.
Laughing Boy (IRE) 9-1 (8-10) Mid-division, 13th halfway, ridden and weakened 3f out, last of 18, 26l behind Rajik (8-11) at Galway 1m 4f hcap gf in Jul.
Easy Mate (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Always prominent, 2nd for much, ridden to close on leader approaching straight, gained narrow lead inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Galway 2m hcp 55-80 gd in Jul beating Don Leone (8-11) by nk, 20 ran.
False Economy (IRE) 6-1 (11-0) Slowly into stride, towards rear, headway into 5th halfway, improved to 2nd 5f out, challenged 4f out, led 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra, 5th of 10, 10l behind Salute Him (11-0) at Bellewstown 1m 5f am stks (4yo+) gf in Jul.
Rayhani (USA) 28-1 (9-9) Made all, ridden over 1f out, driven out, won at Catterick 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Oct beating Saloon (9-7) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.
Oneeightofamile (IRE) 9-4fav (9-7) Tracked leaders, 5th 6f out, headway into 3rd early straight, soon no extra and dropped to 5th 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 10, 11l behind Spinning Wings (9-4) at Limerick 2m hcp 60-90 gd in Jun.
Top Spin (IRE) 6-1 (9-9) Towards rear, progress straight, ridden into 2nd over 2f out, no impression and kept on same pace from 1f out, 2nd of 8, 4 1/2l behind King's Vintage (8-12) at Killarney 1m 3f 3yo hcp gf in Jul.
