slowly into stride and always behind
chased leaders in 4th, 3rd entering straight, soon ridden, led inside final furlong, kept on well
led, headed and ridden 3f out, kept on one paced straight
chased leaders in 3rd, ridden in 4th entering straight, no extra
close up in 2nd, led 3f out, ridden straight, strongly pressed 1 1/2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace
rear of mid-division, no impression from 3f out
towards rear on outer, ridden entering straight, moderate 7th 2f out, no impression
chased leaders, ridden and weakened from 3f out
chased leaders in 5th, ridden in 5th over 2f out, went 3rd and ran on well close home
towards rear, some modest headway straight
dwelt and in rear, some headway and ridden 3f out, moderate 6th 2f out, no extra
mid-division, ridden 3f out, moderate 8th 2f out, no impression
mid-division, ridden and weakened from 3f out
Kevin Prendergast won this a year ago with an odds-on chance and will be hoping to complete the double with GLENDARAGH. The son of Ad Valorem hasn't been seen since making a very promising debut in a Curragh maiden in May that has worked out well but should be ready for this. David Wachman has his juveniles in good form so Tradition, who made a bright start over a mile at Cork behind Honey Of A Kitten, is much respected. Gentleman Duke has run two sound races over today's trip on ground with some give at Sligo while Jim Bolger's Deire Na Sli found the minimum trip too short at Cork after a much better effort over 6f at the Curragh. Tommy Stack threw Miss Fairbanks in at the deep end when contesting a Listed event at Tipperary but she was by no means disgraced and is obviously well regarded.
Captain Baldini (IRE) Captain Rio gelding out of Royal Baldini.
Defining Year (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Mid-division, some headway into 10th over 1f out, kept on well closing stages, 5th of 22, 8l behind Whipless (9-3) at Curragh 6f 2yo mdn gf in Aug.
Gentleman Duke (IRE) 9-4fav (8-11) Held up towards rear, headway 2f out, 3rd entering straight, ridden into 2nd under 1f out, pressed winner final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Deorai (9-0) at Sligo 6f 2yo aut in Aug.
Glendaragh (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Soon chased leaders, 5th and no impression under pressure from over 1f out, kept on final furlong without troubling winner, 2nd of 12, 3l behind Moonlit Garden (8-12) at Curragh 6f 2yo mdn gf in May.
Gold Post 5-4fav (8-11) Prominent, ridden entering straight, 4th 2f out, soon no impression, 5th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Cat Fire (8-6) at Fairyhouse 6f 2yo mdn aut gd in Jun.
Hero Of The Sea (IRE) Araafa gelding out of Swan Sea.
Mcmonagle (IRE) 9-2 (8-8) Chased leaders in 4th, ridden and no extra 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 6, 10l behind Hope Of An Angel (8-3) at Galway 7f 2yo hcp gf in Jul.
The Climb (IRE) 66-1 (9-3) Soon led, pressed from halfway, ridden and headed approaching straight, weakened from 2f out, 9th of 10, 31l behind Griffin (9-3) at Tipperary 7f 2yo mdn aut fm in Jun.
Tradition (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Mid-division, 6th halfway, went 4th over 2f out, 3rd and no impression inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 13, 2 3/4l behind Honey Of A Kitten (9-3) at Cork 1m 2yo mdn aut gd in Aug.
Dearest (IRE) Arch filly out of Fatwa.
Deire Na Sli (IRE) 9-10fav (8-12) Chased clear leader, pushed along in 2nd before halfway, 3rd 1 1/2f out, soon no extra, one paced final furlong, 3rd of 12, 4 1/2l behind Declan's Warrior (9-3) at Cork 5f 2yo mdn gd in Aug.
Miss Fairbanks 20-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden 2f out, no impression, kept on one pace into 4th final furlong, 4th of 5, 8l behind Snow Watch (9-1) at Tipperary 7f listed stks (1) gd in Aug.
Princess Tuptin (IRE) Iffraaj filly out of Amanda Louise.
El Toreros (USA) El Prado colt out of Soul Reason.
Why But Why (USA) Whywhywhy gelding out of Miss Orah.
Cherishing (USA) 12-1 (8-12) Dwelt, soon raced behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 8, 11l behind Purple Glow (8-5) at Navan 6f 2yo mdn aut gf in May.
Constant Charmer (USA) 33-1 (9-0) Mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden in 9th and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 10th of 12, 10l behind Why (8-9) at Leopardstown 7f 2yo fll mdn gf in Aug.
Bawnie Beag (IRE) 50-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, always behind, 21st of 22, 18l behind Whipless (9-3) at Curragh 6f 2yo mdn gf in Aug.
