led early, settled 3rd, dropped to 6th halfway, kept on same pace from 4f out
held up towards rear, progress into 5th 6f out, 5th and driven along approaching straight, improved into 2nd and ridden to challenge from 2f out, led narrowly 100 yards from finish, all out
soon prominent, led halfway, ridden and headed under 3f out, dropped to 5th 2f out, one pace
tracked leaders in 4th, headway entering straight, led 2f out, soon ridden and strongly pressed, rider lost whip entering final furlong, narrowly headed 100 yards from finish, kept on
slowly into stride and behind, trailing throughout
held up early, headway into 3rd before halfway, 2nd from 6f out, ridden to lead under 3f out, headed 2f out, 3rd and kept on same pace from over 1f out
chased leaders in 5th, driven along 6f out, soon weakened, completely tailed off
held up, 7th 6f out, no impression from 4f out
soon led, headed halfway, 3rd 4f out, ridden and one pace straight
An interesting finale with unbeaten bumper The Real Article trying his hand at racing under Flat Rules and holding an obvious chance with allowances. Edward O'Grady's charge has hardly been out of a canter to land a hat-trick and looks sure to make his presence felt. Swiftmarc was given a fine ride by Helen Mooney to land a ladies' maiden at Tramore and should go well while End Of The Affair continues to run well without managing to quite get there and deserves a change of fortune. After showing promise in bumpers, ENDLESS INTRIGUE made his debut on the Flat at Galway and turned the event into a procession. There should be more to come from Dermot Weld's charge and he looks the one to be on.
The Last Don (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Towards rear throughout, no impression from over 5f out, 16th of 20, 41l behind Admiral Barry (10-1) at Galway 2m Amateur Handicap (70-100) (4yo+) in Jul.
Endless Intrigue (IRE) 11-8fav (11-12) Tracked leaders, closer in 2nd under 4f out, led over 2f out, soon ridden clear, stayed on well, easily, won at Galway 1m 4f am mdn stks gd in Jul beating Pozyc (11-12) by 8l, 17 ran.
Kirbybroguelantern (IRE) 16-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 7th 4f out, no extra and weakened, completely tailed off, 8th of 10, well behind Beau Michael (9-9) at Ballinrobe 1m 6f hcp 50-75 in Jul.
Swiftmarc (IRE) 9-4fav (10-7) Tracked leaders, 4th for much, closer in 2nd over 3f out, challenged and on terms from 2f out, led 1 1/2f out, stayed on well to go clear inside final furlong, won at Tramore 2m ladies mdn stks fm beating Mr Clyde (10-11) by 5l, 11 ran.
Jawad (IRE) 4-1 (9-0) Settled in rear, headway early straight, 4th over 1f out, 3rd inside final furlong and kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Fictional Account (10-0) at Dundalk 2m 1f hcp pol in Jul.
End Of The Affair (IRE) 11-2 (10-0) Tracked leaders in 5th, improved into 2nd 3f out, challenged entering straight, no impression from 1 1/2f out, kept on under pressure, 2nd of 12, 3 1/2l behind My Blue Heaven (8-5) at Leopardstown 2m hcp 50-90 gd.
Jimmy Dale (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, weakened from 4f out, 8th of 10, 24l behind Hildor (9-2) at Killarney 1m 3f mdn stks sft in Jul.
Matchbook (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) Soon mid-division, no impression from 3f out, kept on without threatening from before straight, 6th of 17, 12l behind Endless Intrigue (11-12) at Galway 1m 4f am mdn stks gd in Jul.
The Buck (IRE) 20-1 (10-3) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, 9th of 11, 20l behind Hurricane Thomas (10-0) at Musselburgh 1m 5f am hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jul '09.
The Real Article (IRE) 2-7fav (11-12) Made all, soon clear, reduced lead 6f out, went clear again straight, stayed on well, very easily, won at Tipperary 2m N H flat gd in Jul beating Beat The Band (10-9) by 11l, 9 ran.
