completely missed break, soon slightly detached, closed up on field 1 1/2f out, soon ridden, kept on final furlong, never on terms
ran freely in rear of mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression 1 1/2f out, weakened final furlong
rear of mid-division, 5th halfway, lost place 2f out, 7th 1f out, kept on in 6th final 150 yards, no danger
broke well to lead, 1 length clear halfway, ridden over 1f out, strongly pressed final 150 yards, headed final 100 yards, kept on same pace in clear 2nd
close up, 3rd halfway, under pressure 2f out, ridden and no impression on principals 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace
prominent, soon tracked leader in 2nd, closed final furlong, strongly challenged leader final 150 yards, led final 100 yards, kept on well
towards rear, 7th halfway, progress on inner 1 1/2f out, no impression on leaders in 4th 1f out, kept on without threatening
mid-division, 4th halfway, ridden entering straight, no impression under 2f out, weakened over 1f out
NATIONAL GLORY stepped up to this trip at Fairyhouse and ran his best race to date when headed on the line by Shelannga, who was receiving 5lb. Joseph O'Brien's charge can get off the mark though Waikuku made a very promising start at the Curragh last August. The latter hasn't been seen subsequently which is an obvious concern but Singing'n'dancing makes a quick reappearance after a promising debut at Killarney on Monday. Castle Chase is a half-brother to six winners including a couple at Group 2 level so has to be respected on his debut.
Royal Admiral (IRE) 40-1 (9-8) Towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 5th of 10, 13 1/4l behind Shelannga (8-9) at Fairyhouse 7f mdn gf in Jul.
Alternate Peace (USA) 25-1 (9-5) Mid-division, weakened from 2f out, never a factor, 11th of 14, 25 1/4l behind Spinning Memories (9-0) at Naas 7f mdn gf in Jun.
Castle Chase (IRE) Camelot gelding out of Katch Me Katie.
National Glory (IRE) 5-4fav (9-0) Chased leaders, disputed after 1 1/2f, chased leader in 2nd after 2f, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, pressed inside final furlong and headed close home, 2nd of 10, nk behind Shelannga (8-9) at Fairyhouse 7f mdn gf in Jul.
Singing'n'dancing (IRE) 7-1 (9-5) Soon raced in 2nd, pushed along approaching straight, challenged under 2f out, on terms over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra in 4th close home, 4th of 6, 2 3/4l behind Highdive (9-0) at Killarney 1m 3f mdn gd in Jul.
Waikuku (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Rear of mid-division, closer in 7th and pushed along 2f out, soon ridden and kept on without threatening, 5th of 16, 2 1/2l behind Gobi Desert (9-5) at Curragh 7f mdn Yielding - Soft in Aug.
Bercasa (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) Settled behind leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 5th 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 6th of 10, 17 3/4l behind Shelannga (8-9) at Fairyhouse 7f mdn gf in Jul.
Shifting Spirit (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Towards rear, ridden early straight and some headway 2f out, under pressure and no impression over 1f out, no extra, 6th of 9, 13 3/4l behind Mayaadeen (9-5) at Naas 7f mdn gf in Jun.
