chased leader in 3rd, closer over 2f out and headway to lead 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, comfortably
chased leaders in 4th, ridden 2f out and went 3rd over 1f out, no impression and kept on one pace
chased clear leader, 6th halfway, never a factor, kept on one pace in straight
chased leader in 2nd, closer early straight and led 2f out, strongly pressed and headed 1f out, no impression on winner inside final furlong
in rear, some headway early straight and went 4th 1f out, kept on one pace without troubling leaders
chased clear leader, 5th halfway, ridden in 4th 2f out, soon no extra
led and clear before halfway where 5 lengths advantage, soon pushed along and headed 2f out, no extra and weakened
Sadler's Mark scored at Galway last week and should be in the firing line again despite a penalty. He makes more appeal than Joe Eile, who still looks high enough in the weights on his recent efforts while Dundalk winner Captain Joy is having his first start since finishing runner-up on his reappearance at the Curragh in May and has been raised another 6lb for that. Thanks to an apprentice's claim, former Henry Cecil inmate KING OF DUDES can race off a lower mark than when winning at Leopardstown last month on his debut for current connections. Tommy Carmody's charge ran well again on his latest start and is worth another chance in this.
Sadler's Mark 9-2 (9-5) Tracked leaders on inner, keen early, 5th halfway, switched left to challenge entering straight, headway to lead inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Galway 1m hcp 60-90 sft beating Maundy Money (8-13) by 2 1/4l, 11 ran.
Captain Joy (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) Took keen hold and settled towards rear, headway 2f out and went 2nd over 1f out, every chance and kept on under pressure inside final furlong, not match winner final 100 yards, 2nd of 10, nk behind Aquilonius (9-2) at Curragh 1m 3yo hcp 60-90 gd in May.
Solent Ridge (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Led early, tracked leader in 2nd until driven along early straight, soon dropped to 5th and no extra under 2f out, last of 6, 16l behind Man Of Erin (8-13) at Naas 1m hcp in Jul.
King of Dudes 7-4fav (10-0) Settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, clipped heels and stumbled 2f out, soon ridden, no impression in 4th 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Jimtown (9-11) at Down Royal 1m 2f 3yo hcp gs in Jul.
Cool Athlete (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) In rear and never a factor, kept on one pace final furlong to go moderate 4th close home, 4th of 6, 14l behind Man Of Erin (8-13) at Naas 1m hcp in Jul.
Bonnie Acclamation (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Mid-division best, ridden and no extra 2f out, 12th of 14, 19l behind My Girl Anna (9-6) at Navan 5f hcp gd in May.
Jeangeorges (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Close up, lost place approaching 2f out, no extra from over 1f out, last of 13, 42l behind Big Bad Billy Bob (9-0) at Killarney 1m hcp in Jul.
Spiritual Sister (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Rear of mid-division, ridden into 4th 2f out, no extra 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 10, 4l behind Happy Anniversary (9-11) at Bellewstown 1m hcp 47-65 hvy in Jul.
Joe Eile (IRE) 7-2 (9-11) Settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden into 4th 1 1/2f out, no impression in 3rd under 1f out, kept on one pace, lost 3rd closing stages, 4th of 10, 7l behind Fairy Wing (9-6) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gd in Jul.
