slightly short of room and a bit keen early, soon settled in mid-division and 8th from halfway, pushed along and took closer order from 2f out, ridden in 4th from 1f out, soon no impression and dropped to 5th on line
slightly slow into stride and settled towards rear, 9th from halfway, pushed along from 3f out, no impression and eased from over 1f out
slightly slow into stride and briefly pushed along from stalls, soon settled in mid-division and 7th from halfway, slightly short of room 3f out and ridden in 4th from 2f out, no impression and weakened from 1f out
slightly slow into stride and settled towards rear, 10th from halfway, raced a bit wide into straight, ridden over 1f out, no impression and kept on same pace inside final furlong
briefly pushed along from stalls and soon settled in mid-division, 6th from halfway, slightly short of room and switched to outer from 3f out, ridden from 2f out and no impression in 6th from 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, went 4th on line
prominent early before soon settling behind leaders, 5th from halfway, took closer order from 3f out and soon went 2nd, pushed along to challenge from 2f out and soon ridden, dropped to 3rd inside final 100 yards and no extra close home
soon settled towards rear and in rear from halfway, pushed along from 3f out and ridden in 8th from 1f out, no impression and kept on into 6th inside final furlong
briefly pushed along from stalls and soon settled behind leaders, 2nd from halfway, pushed along from 3f out, no impression and weakened from 2f out
led, ridden and strongly pressed from 2f out, headed inside final 100 yards and no extra close home
pushed along from stalls and soon settled behind leaders, 3rd from halfway, pushed along on inner from 3f out, switched to outer over 1f out and ridden to challenge inside final furlong, led inside final 100 yards and kept on well close home
soon chased leaders and 4th from halfway, pushed along on outer from 3f out when slightly bumped, ridden and weakened from 2f out
Arcland was in cracking form on testing ground in the autumn and could do with plenty of rain. SANOSUKE was making his handicap debut when a close third at Killarney where he didn't quite get the run of the race. The excellent Andrew Slattery has been booked and his mount can get off the mark. Palace Rock scored over 1m4f at Dundalk in February and has won over hurdles subsequently though could find this on the short side. Star Official has shown plenty of potential and makes his handicap debut while Alex D stepped up to this trip for the first time at the Curragh and was only beaten a couple of lengths.
Palace Rock (IRE) 4-1fav (10-2) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along and short of room on inner entering straight, ridden and no impression 3 out, moderate 6th next, kept on one pace under pressure, 5th of 18, 13 1/4l behind Jesse Evans (11-5) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp Yielding in May.
Future Proof (IRE) 15-2 (11-2) Tracked leaders on outer, briefly dropped to rear at halfway, closer in 4th and ridden 2 out, soon no impression on leaders, 4th of 8, 20 1/4l behind Annexation (11-9) at Kilbeggan 2m hcp gd in Jun.
Alex D 4-1 (9-3) Soon chased leader, progress to 3rd halfway, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, dropped to 4th close home, 4th of 6, 1 3/4l behind Hell Bent (9-12) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp gd in Jul.
Apricot Rose (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Soon mid-division, moderate 13th 3f out, one pace over 1f out, 19th of 26, 10 1/2l behind Ice Cold In Alex (9-6) at Curragh 7f hcp gd in Jun.
Ivy Avenue (IRE) 5-1 (9-6) A little slow into stride, soon close up and raced in 3rd, pushed along over 3f out and effort, one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 3 1/4l behind Maricruz (9-6) at Navan 1m 2f hcp gd in Jul.
Snowy Owl (IRE) 5-1 (9-10) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along early straight, ridden and lost place under 2f out, soon no extra, eased inside final furlong, tailed off, 6th of 7, 36l behind Ever A Dream (8-10) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Kalaroun (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Pushed along briefly early, soon rear of mid-division, disputed 15th 3f out, soon tight for room towards inner, kept on same pace, 16th of 23, 9 3/4l behind Magic Chegaga (9-11) at Curragh 1m 1f hcp gd in Jun.
Rustler (IRE) 125-1 (8-8) Soon mid-division, reminder before halfway, soon dropped towards rear and no danger, 24th of 26, 16 1/4l behind Ice Cold In Alex (9-6) at Curragh 7f hcp gd in Jun.
Sanosuke (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Soon tracked leaders in 3rd, effort behind horses and pushed along over 2f out, not much room inside final furlong and kept on without matching front pair, 3rd of 6, 1l behind Exuma (9-11) at Killarney 1m 3f hcp gd in Jul.
Cliara (IRE) 17-2 (8-6) Led, clear at halfway, reduced advantage and ridden 2f out, headed and no impression on winner 1 1/2f out, 3rd and no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 4 1/4l behind Jungle Cove (10-2) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Fancy Red Diamond (IRE) 22-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, dropped to 6th and pushed along entering straight, no extra from 1 1/2f out, 13th of 20, 10 1/4l behind Aurora Princess (9-7) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp gd in Jun.
Blue Shadow (IRE) 11-1 (10-2) Soon led narrowly, headed after 2 1/2f, 3rd halfway, under pressure and lost place 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 15, 13 1/4l behind Merroir (10-2) at Galway 1m 4f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Sheila (IRE) 22-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden 2f out, soon no impression, kept on one pace, 10th of 16, 6l behind Dedillon (9-6) at Galway 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Star Official (IRE) 3-1fav (9-7) Mid-division on inner, pushed along in 6th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on without threatening inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 5 1/4l behind Disco Boots (9-2) at Killarney 1m mdn gd in Jul.
Aubretia (IRE) 18-1 (9-7) Rear of mid-division, took keen hold early, 6th halfway, closer on inner when short of room over 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, no extra, 6th of 9, 13 1/2l behind Elite Trooper Grey (11-0) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Arcland (IRE) 33-1 (11-13) Chased leaders, disputed 4th after 4th, no extra after 3 out, soon weakened, 10th of 15, dist behind Bal De Rio (12-0) at Thurles 2m mdn hvy in Feb.
