chased leader in 2nd, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on well final furlong
always towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra in 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace, 2nd final 100 yards
soon towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th 2f out, no extra and kept on same pace from over 1f out
settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, headway into 3rd 2f out, ridden into 2nd 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd final 100 yards
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 5th and no impression 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out
CATALPA SAIL has been a little unfortunate not to lose his maiden tag but that could be put right here. Dermot Weld's charge has had a nice break since runner-up to Purple Glow at Navan and this looks his opportunity. Lightening Thief has contested two Listed races since scoring at Cork but this is his first start beyond the minimum trip while Khelino was outclassed in a Listed race at the Curragh after scoring over this trip at Cork.
Lightening Thief (IRE) 5-1 (9-1) In touch behind leaders on far rail, close 4th and pushed along when badly checked over 1f out, eased and virtually pulled up, last of 6, 9l behind Anadolu (8-12) at Tipperary 5f 2yo lst stk (1) gd in Jul.
Alpha And Omega (IRE) Arakan gelding out of Dry Lightning.
Catalpa Sail (IRE) 5-4fav (9-3) Led, ridden and challenged 1f out, headed last 100 yards, no extra and kept on same pace, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Purple Glow (8-5) at Navan 6f 2yo mdn aut gf in May.
Ennis Diamond (IRE) 40-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra in 6th 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 9, 17l behind Snow Watch (9-3) at Leopardstown 7f 2yo mdn aut gd in Jul.
Fred Fenster (IRE) Fasliyev colt out of Royal Bounty.
Khelino (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Towards rear, some progress on outer 2f out, soon no extra, 7th of 9, 8l behind Seeharn (8-12) at Curragh 6f 2yo fll Listed stks (1) gd in Jun.
Biting Back (IRE) 7-1 (8-6) Held up, ridden and no impression straight, 6th of 7, 8l behind Cat Fire (8-6) at Fairyhouse 6f 2yo mdn aut gd in Jun.
Marvada (IRE) Elusive City filly out of Theory Of Law.