chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra over 2f out, weakened
always towards rear, ridden and no impression 3f out
rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace
disputed early, soon close 2nd, led 3f out, ridden clear 1 1/2f out, kept on well final furlong
mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden in 7th and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th 2f out, no impression in 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong to go 2nd
soon led, headed 3f out, ridden in 2nd over 2f out, no extra in 3rd 1 1/2f out, weakened final furlong
rear of mid-division, ridden and dropped towards rear 3f out, no impression straight
mid-division, 6th halfway, pushed along 3f out, ridden and no extra over 2f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride and towards rear, ridden in moderate 9th 2f out, no impression and kept on one pace
towards rear, niggled along before halfway, ridden into moderate 6th 1 1/2f out, 5th 1f out, kept on final furlong to 3rd at line
mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden and no impression over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 3rd 2f out, 2nd and no impression leader 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace, no extra final furlong, lost 3rd at line
Jim Bolger won this a year ago and though Maggie Dalton has a big weight she's been running well and is closely matched with Cheval Rouge on the latter's victory at Sligo. Maude Adams likes some cut in the ground and has done very well. Her recent easy victory at Ballinrobe, when Granny On Fire was well beaten, was the fourth of her career and she must be on the short-list. Ravello Again has been raised a massive 10lb for beating two opponents at Killarney though she looked very impressive and is progressing at a rate of knots. LAKE LOUISE could do with some more rain as her two victories have come on heavy ground. She again had those conditions when just failing to concede 13lb to Kiss Goodnight at Killarney and is given the nod. Surreal gained the first success of her career on fast going at Gowran and would be a threat if handling these conditions.
Maggie Dalton (IRE) 10-1 (9-12) Held up towards rear, headway under 3f out, ridden in 5th 2f out, 3rd and no impression leaders 1f out, kept on same pace, lost 3rd close home, 4th of 9, 2 1/4l behind Jazz Girl (9-0) at Killarney 1m 3f hcp gd in Aug.
Cheval Rouge (IRE) 14-1 (9-8) Held up towards rear, progress and ridden into moderate 7th 2f out, went 4th on outer 1f out, stayed on well to lead close home, won at Sligo 1m 2f hcp in Aug beating Treasure The Ridge (8-13) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Maude Adams (IRE) 5-2 (9-4) Chased leaders in 3rd, pushed along on bend 2f out, progress on outer to lead over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, comfrotably, won at Ballinrobe 1m 1f stks 0-80 in Aug beating Star Links (9-4) by 6l, 5 ran.
Romantic Stroll (IRE) 20-1 (9-10) Soon raced in poor 2nd, closed but 4th 1f out, short of room inside final furlong, kept on same pace after, 5th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Pearl Of Africa (8-7) at Limerick 1m fll hcp 60-90 sft in Jun.
Ravello Again (IRE) 11-8fav (8-8) Slowly into stride, soon in touch with leaders in last, ridden on outer under 2f out, quickened to lead 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, won at Killarney 1m 3yo hcp gd in Aug beating Waver (8-12) by 3l, 3 ran.
Surreal (IRE) 3-1 (9-4) Broke well and made all, ridden and went clear 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, comfortably, won at Gowran Park 7f fll mdn stks gf beating Pastiches (9-0) by 4 1/2l, 11 ran.
Wholelotofrosie (IRE) 20-1 (9-6) Prominent and led after 3f, strongly pressed and joined 1f out, kept on under pressure, headed and not quite match winner closing stages, 2nd of 9, nk behind Empresario (9-7) at Listowel 1m hcp 60-90 sft in Jun.
Nini Ok (IRE) 14-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders at ordinary pace early, ridden into straight on outer, soon no impression, no extra in last 1f out, last of 6, 11l behind Yulong Baoju (9-5) at Dundalk 5f 3yo stks pol.
Lake Louise (IRE) 11-2 (9-6) Chased leaders, closer in 3rd approaching straight, soon challenged travelling well, led under 2f out, strongly pressed from 1f out, kept on well, headed closing stages, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Kiss Goodnight (8-7) at Killarney 1m 3yo hcp 60-90 hvy in May.
Alsium (IRE) 20-1 (9-9) Dwelt and shied left at start, towards rear, ridden in 11th 2f out, 8th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 15, 5l behind Footprint (9-11) at Galway 7f hcp 55-80 in Jul.
Susiescot (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Rear of mid-division, no impression from halfway, 21st of 23, 10l behind Corporal Maddox (9-2) at Curragh 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Granny On Fire (IRE) 8-1 (9-10) Settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace under pressure, no extra final furlong, 5th of 8, 6l behind Harpist (9-12) at Galway 7f 3yo hcp gd.
Phoebe Van Gelder (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Soon chased leaders, closer order from 3f out, 6th and no impression 1f out, kept on same pace, 9th of 15, 6l behind Ned's Indian (9-5) at Killarney 1m hcp 47-65 gd in Aug.
