rear of mid-division early, closer in mid-division on outer halfway, soon ridden and weakened
chased leaders, ridden in 6th 2f out, no impression
mid-division, headway on inner 3f out, close 4th when switched right and ridden under 2f out, improved to lead 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, comfortably
chased leaders, ridden in 3rd 2f out, went 2nd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
always behind, no impression from halfway, never a factor
soon disputed lead, led halfway, soon ridden, headed 1f out, no extra in 3rd final furlong
disputed lead, headed halfway, soon ridden, dropped to 4th over 1f out, no extra
always behind, no impression from halfway, never a factor
chased leaders, ridden in 5th 2f out, soon no impression
slowly into stride and in rear, ridden 2f out, moderate 7th 1f out, no impression
DOONARD PRINCE wasn't beaten far when runner-up here a year ago and is 9lb lower despite scoring at Naas in April so is taken to go one better. The veteran Enigma Code is the only course and distance winner and though he hasn't won since that day in 2013 he's on a 17lb lower mark. Acroleina makes a quick reappearance after a good run at Dundalk on Sunday though she has a poor strike-rate which is off-putting. Clear Focus has an even poorer record with one victory in 28 starts though she's been running well lately and should be thereabouts again. The Butche's Filly came close to losing her maiden tag at Dundalk but that was over a mile.
Virile (IRE) 8-1 (9-11) Chased leaders and took keen hold early, 4th 3f out, ridden in 4th over 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 10, 20 1/2l behind Cash Or Casualty (9-12) at Bellewstown 1m hcp sft in Aug.
Doonard Prince (IRE) 12-1 (9-11) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th 2f out, close 3rd 1f out, no extra inside final furlong and kept on same pace, 7th of 16, 3 3/4l behind High Focus (9-6) at Tipperary 7f hcp sft in Aug.
Acroleina (IRE) 12-1 (8-8) Mid-division, 7th halfway, headway to 5th 2f out, ridden inside final furlong, stayed on well to 3rd close home, not reach leaders, 3rd of 13, 3/4l behind Three Bells (9-4) at Leopardstown 6f hcp gf in Aug.
Enigma Code (UAE) 8-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 5th 2f out, no impression over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 9th of 14, 7 3/4l behind Enter The Red (9-5) at Sligo 7f hcp sft in Aug.
Amazing Glory (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Close up, impeded 1st, slightly impeded after 3rd, dropped to 5th at 6th, 9th before straight, no extra and eased,, 12th of 13, dist behind Nickname Exit (11-4) at Clonmel 2m mdn sft in Apr.
Clear Focus (IRE) 7-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, 6th 1 1/2f out, 5th 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 12, 2 1/4l behind Missile Command (8-5) at Bellewstown 5f hcp sft in Aug.
Cliffords Reprieve 100-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, ridden and weakened 3 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Limerick 2m mdn gd in Jul.
Loughderg Princess (IRE) 100-1 (9-7) Dwelt and towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out, 12th of 14, 15 1/4l behind Ibergman (9-0) at Galway 7f mdn Yielding in Jul.
Smart Alec (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, led over 4f out, ridden entering straight, headed 2f out, no impression, 7th of 15, 3 1/4l behind Rigid Rock (8-12) at Gowran Park 7f hcp gd in Sep.
The Butche's Filly (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Towards rear, 11th halfway, switched right entering straight, driven over 2f out, ridden and progress to 5th 1 1/2f out, stayed on well final furlong to 2nd, no chance with winner, 2nd of 14, 4 1/2l behind Balmont Blast (9-13) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Jul.
Our Manekineko 28-1 (8-4) Held up towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression straight, eased inside final furlong, last of 9, 11 3/4l behind Ruler Of France (10-0) at Leopardstown 1m hcp gf in Jul.
All Ablaze (IRE) 20-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden entering straight, soon weakened, 8th of 9, 8 3/4l behind Catwilldo (8-4) at Dundalk 5f hcp stks pol in Apr.
Randall's Rebecca (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) Soon outpaced and detatched in rear, never dangerous, 10th of 12, 26 3/4l behind Trust Me Boy (9-1) at Southwell 7f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
