chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 5th 3f out, no impression in 4th 2f out, kept on one pace
always towards rear, ridden and no impression entering straight, eased 1f out
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 6th 3f out, no extra entering straight, eased over 1f out
mid-division, ridden into 5th 2f out, no impression 1 1/2f out, 7th and no extra 1f out
disputed early, soon chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 7th over 2f out, soon no extra, eased inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden into 6th 2f out, 3rd 1f out, kept on final furlong to 2nd close home
mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden in 8th 3f out, no impression 2f out, stayed on into 6th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
soon led, headed after 2f, ridden to challenged 2 1/2f out, under pressure in 2nd over 1f out, no extra final furlong
soon chased leaders, led after 2f, ridden and challenged 2 1/2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, no extra 1f out, weakened final furlong
towards rear for most, ridden and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden to challenge 2f out, led 1 1/2f out, headed inside final 100 yards, dropped to 3rd close home
dwelt, held up towards rear, ridden into 8th 2f out, stayed on in 4th 1f out, led inside final 100 yards, kept on well close home
This hasn't been a good race for three-year-olds but Davids Park would have a chance on his close second to Colour Blue at Killarney in May as his only subsequent start was in the Irish 2000 Guineas. Vector Force also represents the younger generation and he beat older horses in good style at Naas though he's been punished with an 8lb rise. Sabrina Harty has done very well with BREATHE EASY who was landing his fourth victory on his eighth start at the Curragh last month. There's every chance of further progress and a hat-trick beckons though Pat Smullen, who rode him last time, is claimed for Rock Critic, a useful type at this sort of level and over hurdles. Queen Of Alba bounced back to winning form at Roscommon but may struggle now on her highest ever mark. Hasanour just failed to complete his hat-trick in a similar grade event at the Curragh and, though raised again, it will be a surprise if he's not involved in the finish.
Captain Joy (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Rear of mid-division, no impression in straight, kept on one pace, 14th of 18, 7l behind Baraweez (9-3) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gf.
Heart Focus (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Always behind, ridden 3f out, soon no impression, never a factor, 8th of 11, 21l behind Marvellous (9-0) at Curragh 1m 3yo Fll Grp 1 (1) hvy in May.
Rock Critic (IRE) 100-1 (9-7) Led, headed 2f out and soon no extra, weakened, 8th of 10, 22l behind Free Eagle (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m 2f Grp 3 (1) gf.
Colour Blue (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, 6th and no impression 1f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 18, 2 3/4l behind Baraweez (9-3) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gf.
Warbird 20-1 (8-8) Chased leaders and 5th halfway, ridden and improved into 3rd 1 1/2f out, still every chance when squeezed for room and badly hampered inside final furlong, soon eased, 9th of 21, 3l behind Sretaw (8-8) at Curragh 1m hcp in Aug.
Davids Park 100-1 (9-0) Always towards rear, no impression under pressure and kept on one pace from 2f out, 9th of 11, 23l behind Kingman (9-0) at Curragh 1m 3yo Grp 1 (1) in May.
Hasanour (USA) 4-1fav (8-7) Mid-division and 9th halfway, ridden under 2f out and progress to challenge from 1f out, improved to lead 100 yards out, soon headed and no extra close home, 3rd of 21, 3/4l behind Sretaw (8-8) at Curragh 1m hcp in Aug.
Queen Of Alba (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Soon pushed along to lead and made virtually all, ridden clear 2f out, edged left briefly 1f out, stayed on well under pressure final furlong, won at Roscommon 1m 2f fll hcp beating Sli Na Fiarana (8-5) by 1 3/4l, 10 ran.
Breathe Easy (IRE) 7-2 (9-7) Made all, strongly pressed 1f out, stayed on well final furlong to hold on at the finish, won at Curragh 1m 2f hcp 60-90 gf in Aug beating Shalaman (9-7) by hd, 7 ran.
No Dominion (IRE) 12-1 (8-7) Prominent early and soon lead joined from over 2f out and soon ridden, briefly regained lead inside final furlong, soon headed and no extra close home, 6th of 21, 2l behind Sretaw (8-8) at Curragh 1m hcp in Aug.
Strait Of Zanzibar (USA) 33-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along to challenge 2f out, 8th 1f out, soon no impression, one pace, 14th of 20, 7l behind Watchable (9-6) at Curragh 6f hcp gf.
Cairdiuil (IRE) 8-1 (10-0) Led, pushed along entering straight and 2 lengths advantage 1f out, headed inside final 100 yards, no extra, 3rd of 18, 2 1/4l behind Shukhov (8-10) at Galway 1m hcp 50-75 gd.
Shalamzar (FR) 11-4 (9-2) Towards rear, 5th after 4f, pushed along 2f out, no impression on outer over 1f out, no extra and eased inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 10l behind Breathe Easy (9-7) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp 60-90 gf in Aug.
Vector Force (IRE) 11-10fav (9-4) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden to lead 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, won at Naas 1m hcp gf in Jul beating Captain Cullen (9-2) by 2l, 6 ran.
