mid-division early, 10th halfway, no impression from 2f out
a little slow into stride, soon prominent, almost on terms halfway, pushed along before straight, no extra and one pace final furlong
close up, lost position and edged slightly left 2f out, soon no impression
soon mid-division, 8th from halfway, pushed along before straight, kept on same pace final furlong
soon prominent, 4th halfway, pushed along before straight, chased winner and no impression inside final furlong, one pace and dropped to 3rd close home
soon towards rear, 12th halfway, pushed along and headway under 2f out towards outer, kept on without troubling winner inside final furlong into 2nd close home
a little slow into stride, soon mid-division, pushed along briefly on inner to hold place early, 7th halfway, headway and effort over 2f out, soon led, asserted and stayed on well inside final furlong
soon chased leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along before straight, kept on same pace final furlong
soon tracked leaders, 5th on inner halfway, pushed along straight, one pace final furlong
a little slow into stride and pushed along briefly, towards rear, 11th halfway, pushed along before straight, no impression from 2f out
slowly into stride and pushed along briefly, in rear, headway on inner straight, soon pushed along, chased leaders and kept on same pace final furlong
reared up and left in the stalls
chased leaders early, 9th from halfway, pushed along before straight, no extra from over 1f out
Potentially trappy with a host of unexposed types lurking towards the foot of the weights who now move into handicap company for the first time. The likes of Calidus Mirabilis, Rythmic Melody, Eclector and In A Bubble all fit the bill and the latter makes most appeal with the Oliver team reaching for first-time blinkers. He's well worth keeping on the right side, especially if the money comes for him, but we'll stay with the proven form of IN FROM THE COLD. The Mulvany inmate landed a Sligo nursery with comfort and followed up with a respectable third in a better contest at the Curragh. Easy Roscommon winner Sea The Dawn has every chance, despite a hefty burden, and Kingslayer has been running well in decent maidens.
Sea The Dawn (IRE) 10-1 (8-6) Mid-division, ridden into 6th 2f out, stayed on to lead 1f out, kept on strongly closing stages of final furlong, won at Roscommon 7f mdn sft in Jun beating Glow Worm (8-6) by 6l, 15 ran.
Kingslayer (FR) 5-1 (9-5) Mid-division, 6th halfway, progress to 4th and pushed along 2f out, soon ridden and lost place, kept on final furlong without threatening, 5th of 13, 9l behind Last Opportunity (9-5) at Leopardstown 6f mdn gd in Aug.
At War (IRE) 20-1 (9-7) Chased leader and ran freely, 4th halfway, ridden over 2f out, no impression, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 14, 11 1/4l behind Raven's Cry (9-0) at Galway 7f mdn Good - Yielding in Aug.
Borelli (IRE) 17-2 (8-13) Edged left and bumped rival, waited with, progress and ridden in 8th under 2f out, no impression, one paced final furlong, 9th of 14, 11 3/4l behind Raven's Cry (9-0) at Galway 7f mdn Good - Yielding in Aug.
In From The Cold (IRE) 7-2fav (8-6) Pushed along briefly early, raced near side group, 7th halfway, soon pushed along again, no impression over 1f out, kept on without threatening inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 2 3/4l behind Chrysalism (8-4) at Curragh 6f hcp sft in Aug.
Bellsinthewood (IRE) 16-1 (8-4) Impeded start, towards rear and behind, some headway 3f out, soon pushed along, no impression over 1f out until kept on well without threatening inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 2l behind Royal County Down (9-7) at Galway 7f hcp gd in Aug.
Troop Commander (IRE) 100-1 (9-5) Waited with, 15th early, pushed along 2f out, kept on without threatening inside final furlong, 9th of 19, 8 1/4l behind Lady Jane Wilde (9-0) at Curragh 7f mdn Yielding - Soft in Aug.
Princess Mayson (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Led, pressed 3f out, soon ridden, headed 2f out, no extra over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 9, 16 1/4l behind Secret Stash (9-0) at Bellewstown 1m mdn fll gd in Jul.
Calidus Mirabilis 33-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, in rear, pushed along 2f out, some headway when impeded 1 1/2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 8, 13 1/2l behind Nope (9-0) at Fairyhouse 6f mdn gd in Jul.
In A Bubble (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) In touch, pushed along in 4th over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, dropped to 5th 1 1/2f out, no impression 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 14, 10 1/4l behind Auxilia (9-0) at Naas 7f mdn fll gd in Aug.
Rythmic Melody (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Missed break, raced in rear, under pressure in 11th 2f out, no headway, never a factor, 11th of 14, 16 3/4l behind Auxilia (9-0) at Naas 7f mdn fll gd in Aug.
Eclector 20-1 (9-5) Towards rear, pushed along over 2f out and rear of mid-division on outer over 1f out, kept on one pace, never a factor, 8th of 11, 7l behind Royal County Down (9-5) at Down Royal 7f mdn gd in Jul.
Rolling Wave (IRE) 8-1 (8-10) Dwelt, held up towards rear, pushed along halfway, ridden and no impression entering straight, never a factor, 12th of 13, 18 1/4l behind In From The Cold (8-12) at Sligo 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Londonofficecallin (IRE) 100-1 (9-5) Waited with and raced in 13th early, pushed along from halfway, switched right 2f out, soon no extra, 14th of 19, 13 1/2l behind Lady Jane Wilde (9-0) at Curragh 7f mdn Yielding - Soft in Aug.
