These races are generally trappy and this one looks particularly difficult. STRANDFIELD LADY had been in good form before her run in a similar race here last week and gained her reward under a fine ride from Daryl Byrne. She has a penalty to contend with here but looks certain to give a good account. Appletreemagic is another in good heart and she was battling on at the finish when just failing to catch Talkin Kate at Naas a couple of weeks ago. Flattery was slightly unfortunate not to lose her maiden tag here when beaten a short-head by Fammi Sognare. She hasn't had much racing and is the type to continue on the upgrade. One to keep an eye on is Kirbys Rocket, who was having his first start in a handicap when a good fifth behind Denny Crane at Fairyhouse and is on the same mark.
Shaimaa (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Led, strongly pressed entering straight, headed 2f out, no extra from over 1f out and soon dropped to 4th, 4th of 5, 6l behind Kaitlins Joy (9-11) at Tipperary 1m 1f fll stks fm in Jun.
Home Secretary 14-1 (9-3) Held up, 10th halfway, progress approaching straight, 6th 1 1/2f out, ran on well inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 1l behind Premier Rouge (8-13) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f hcp 50-85 gf.
John Veale (USA) 10-1 (8-11) Chased leaders in 5th, ridden and no impression straight, 8th of 16, 8l behind Anam Chara (8-13) at Naas 7f hcp 60-90 gf in Jun.
Salazaar (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Led and disputed, ridden in 2nd 2f out, no extra in 3rd 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 9th of 18, 6l behind Sublime Talent (9-6) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp 50-85 gd.
Strandfield Lady (IRE) 9-2 (8-13) Settled towards rear, good progress into 3rd entering straight, soon challenged, led over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, won at Leopardstown 1m 2f app hcp 50-75 gd beating Denny Crane (8-12) by 1 3/4l, 9 ran.
Appletreemagic (IRE) 9-2fav (9-5) Mid-division, ridden 2 1/2f out, 6th 1f out, stayed on well to go 2nd close home, just failed, 2nd of 12, hd behind Talkin Kate (8-9) at Naas 1m app hcp 50-75 gf.
Flattery 9-2 (8-12) Held up towards rear, headway into 6th halfway, closer in 5th 2f out, slightly hampered over 1f out, 4th 1f out, ran on final furlong, just held, 2nd of 9, shd behind Fammi Sognare (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m 2f app hcp 47-70 gf.
Time Travel 5-1 (8-6) Chased leader, ridden 3f out, soon no impression and weakened, 7th of 8, 29l behind Solo Performer (9-5) at Down Royal 1m 2f hcp 50-80 fm in Jun.
Fly Kiss 9-1 (9-0) Towards rear, pushed along 4f out, never dangerous, 13th of 14, 25l behind Dan Chillingworth (9-4) at Southwell 7f hcp (5) fbs in Sep '08.
Come On Flash (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Held up in rear, ridden and no impression straight, 8th of 12, 20l behind Park Ranger (9-11) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f hcp 47-65 gf.
Kirbys Rocket (IRE) 25-1 (9-9) Mid-division, ridden in 10th 2f out, stayed on in 6th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 18, 4 1/2l behind Denny Crane (9-6) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f hcp 47-60 gf in Jun.
Luckiest Owners (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Mid-division, no threat in straight, 11th of 14, 18l behind Aladdins Cave (10-1) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 50-70 pol.
Manavic (IRE) 8-1 (9-9) Mid-division, ridden in 6th 2f out, moderate 5th 1f out, kept on one paced, 4th of 14, 7l behind Edmondstown Lass (9-6) at Killarney 1m hcp 47-60 sft.
Champion Boy (IRE) 14-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, improved to lead 3f out, ridden and headed 1f out, no extra and kept on same pace, 2nd of 24, 1/2l behind Siege Of Ennis (9-9) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp 50-75 gd.
Holly Hill (IRE) 14-1 (8-1) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, headway in 5th 3f out, ridden in 4th 2f out, challenged 1f out, no extra inside final furlong and kept on same pace, 4th of 18, 1 1/4l behind Sublime Talent (9-6) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp 50-85 gd.
Barndeh (IRE) 7-4fav (8-12) Held up towards rear, headway 3f out, 4th 2f out, ridden into 3rd 1f out, no impression leaders, kept on same pace, 3rd of 15, 5l behind Penolva (8-12) at Bellewstown 1m 6f hcp 47-65 gf.
Rolling Steel (IRE) 3-1fav (9-6) Refused to race, in a race won by Edmondstown Lass (9-6) at Killarney 1m hcp 47-60 sft, 14 ran.
Tough Regime (IRE) 33-1 (8-4) Never a factor, 20th of 24, 23l behind Siege Of Ennis (9-9) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp 50-75 gd.
