mid-division, 7th and progress over 3f out, 6th straight, no impression from 2f out
settled towards rear, always behind
soon led, ridden and edged clear early straight, kept on well from over 1f out, comfortably
chased leaders in 7th, 6th 3f out, soon no extra
always towards rear, behind from 3f out, eased straight, tailed off
held up, 8th and effort approaching straight, one pace
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden from over 3f out, no impression straight, 5th and no extra inside final furlong
towards rear, 12th into straight, headway 2f out, moderate 7th when no extra final furlong
held up, 11th and ridden entering straight, kept on same pace
close up, 2nd halfway, ridden and no impression early straight, no extra inside final furlong, one pace
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden straight, moderate 4th over 1f out, stayed on
chased leaders on outer, 6th halfway, dropped to 10th 3f out, eased early straight
soon prominent in 3rd, ridden 3f out, 2nd and kept on without troubling winner from 1f out
Although beaten 3l by Treasure The Cross at Wexford SAAJIDAH is the form pick here and gets the vote though potential backers should note the performance of the winner earlier in the evening. Clear Alternative will have come on for his run behind Top Spin at Roscommon and this brother to the useful Relaxed Gesture will appreciate the longer trip. Amber Grey showed a little promise last season and a long absence shouldn't be too much of a problem but a bigger threat may emerge in the shape of Stephen's Green, who looked in need of the experience behind Sindiyma at Fairyhouse but caught the eye with a very promising effort.
Carpet Elegance (IRE) 9-4fav (10-11) Led and disputed, ridden and headed 2 out, no extra in 4th last, kept on same pace, 5th of 16, 1 3/4l behind Hamalka (11-7) at Bellewstown 2m 1f 5yo mdn hdl gf in Jul.
Tommy's Star (IRE) 50-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 15, 7l behind Yes Missus (9-0) at Ballinrobe 1m 1f mdn stks in Jul.
Amber Grey (IRE) 7-2 (9-0) Chased leaders, 4th and ridden on outer approaching straight, 3rd under 2f out, kept on, dropped to 4th well inside final furlong, 4th of 18, 4l behind Don Carlos (9-0) at Leopardstown 7f 2yo mdn in Oct.
Bayswell Lad (IRE) 50-1 (8-12) Always towards rear, weakened approaching straight, 7th of 8, 36l behind Big Occasion (9-5) at Tipperary 1m 4f mdn stks fm in Jun.
Carraig Donn (IRE) Great Exhibition colt out of Ajba.
Clanrickard (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Towards rear, ridden in 8th 3f out, no impression straight, kept on one pace, 6th of 9, 14l behind Tillahow (9-5) at Leopardstown 1m 4f 3yo mdn gd in Jul.
Clear Alternative (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) In touch towards rear in 6th, went moderate 4th into straight, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 4th of 8, 8l behind Top Spin (9-0) at Roscommon 1m 2f 3yo mdn gf in May.
Dalkeith 12-1 (9-0) Dwelt, towards rear, no impression straight, 9th of 14, 17l behind Aznavour (9-0) at Gowran Park 1m 3yo mdn gd in Apr.
Fearchar (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Settled mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden and no impression 3f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 9, 13l behind Raffaello Santi (9-5) at Galway 1m 4f 3yo mdn gf in Jul.
Hot Sand (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, headway into 3rd 3f out, ridden 2f out, no extra in 5th 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 20, 10l behind Vita Venturi (9-5) at Curragh 1m 2f mdn stks gd in Jul.
Shaq (IRE) One Cool Cat colt out of Sagar Queen.
Stephen's Green (USA) 7-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, 7th halfway, ridden in 6th 2f out, 5th 1 1/2f out, lost stride briefly over 1f out, ran on well final furlong, 4th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Sindiyma (9-0) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f mdn stks gf in Jun.
Torthai Beachta (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Chased leaders in 3rd, pushed along 3f out, ridden and no extra over 2f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 4, 15l behind Dreamalittledream (9-0) at Down Royal 7f mdn stks gf in Jun.
Saajidah (USA) 13-8fav (9-0) Chased leaders in 4th, ridden in 3rd 2 1/2f out, 2nd 2f out, kept on without threatening winner final furlong, 2nd of 11, 3l behind Treasure The Cross (9-0) at Wexford 1m 3yo fll stks gd in Jul.
King Of Tara (USA) 8-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden in close 2nd 2f out, close 4th over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 16, 1 1/4l behind Coat Of Arms (9-0) at Gowran Park 7f mdn stks sft in May '09.
Space And Time (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Settled behind leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 6th and no extra 2f out, weakened, last of 7, 25l behind Simkana (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m 4f mdn stks gf in Jul.
Melodie D'Amour (IRE) Hawk Wing filly out of Darkling.
