awkward from stalls, soon tracked leaders and ran freely, 4th halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace
prominent, soon led, headed after 1 1/2f and 3rd after 2f, switched off rail and pushed along entering straight, ridden to close over 1f out and led 1f out, quickly asserted and kept on well
tracked leaders early, soon settled towards rear, 7th halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace without threatening, never a factor
held up in touch towards rear, 6th halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression in 4th 1f out, no extra, kept on one pace
held up in rear, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, never a factor
tracked leaders, raced keenly, led after 1 1/2f, joined entering straight, ridden over 1f out, headed 1f out, soon no impression, 2nd and kept on one pace final 100 yards
held up in touch, headway to 2nd after 2f, pushed along and disputed entering straight, ridden over 1f out, headed 1f out, soon no impression, 3rd and kept on one pace final 100 yards
anticipated start and broke well, soon restrained and tracked leaders on inner, 5th halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, no extra
AMPESON (NAP) has been raised 9lb for a comfortable victory at Fairyhouse on Sunday so coming here with a penalty looks the obvious option. Craft Irish is 8lb higher than her Sligo victory and Jake Coen claims 5lb less so she has a stiff task. Atlas has won three times around here though hasn't scored for two years and Bonnyrigg, a dual winner in the UK, has had a dozen races without winning since transferring here. She's In The Game was in excellent form throughout last summer and showed good pace on her reappearance at the Curragh in May so looks the main threat.
Craft Irish (IRE) 3-1fav (10-3) Tracked leader in 2nd, improved to dispute lead at halfway, ridden to lead over 1f out, pressed inside final furlong, stayed on well close home, won at Sligo 6f hcp fll gd in Jun beating Lopes Gold (9-8) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Ampeson 11-2 (8-11) Mid-division, headway entering straight, 3rd on inner when short of room 2f out, soon switched right and ridden, led over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, won at Fairyhouse 6f hcp gd in Jul beating Sister Lola (9-3) by 2 3/4l, 9 ran.
Sunset Nova (IRE) 50-1 (8-7) Towards rear, 12th halfway, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no threat, 11th of 16, 7 1/2l behind Coumshingaun (8-7) at Curragh 6f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Skontonovski 40-1 (9-9) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, ridden 2f out and soon no impression, no extra from over 1f out, 19th of 26, 9 3/4l behind Chicago Bear (10-0) at Curragh 1m hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Bonnyrigg (IRE) 10-1 (10-1) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along in 5th entering straight, ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 10, 3 1/4l behind Royal Tribute (8-13) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gf in Jun.
Shamrock Sprig (IRE) 10-1 (10-0) Dwelt slightly, soon in touch, 8th after 3f, ridden and progress over 2f out, no impression under 1f out, 6th of 14, 14l behind Massaman (10-0) at Gowran Park 7f hcp gd in Apr.
Cleveleys 11-1 (9-11) Mid-division, short of room early and rider briefly lost an iron, ridden entering straight, no impression, 11th of 16, 8 1/2l behind Pretty Smart (9-9) at Fairyhouse 6f hcp gd in Jul.
Atlas (IRE) 12-1 (9-13) Mid-division and 6th halfway, ridden over 2f out, no impression and kept on same pace from 1f out, 5th of 12, 5 1/4l behind The Bog Bank (9-1) at Bellewstown 1m hcp Yielding in Jun.
She's In The Game (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Towards rear, headway into 9th and pushed along under 2f out, soon ridden, 4th briefly 1f out, no impression final furlong, 9th of 17, 4 1/4l behind Pirate Jenny (9-6) at Curragh 6f hcp fll Good - Yielding in May.
