tracked leader, 2nd halfway, ridden to challenge under 3f out, disputed 2f out, led narrowly 1 1/2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, joined close home, headed at line
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 3f out, closer under pressure 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
dwelt and towards rear, ridden to close on outer 3f out, under pressure in 7th 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out, switched right over 1 1/2f out, no extra 1f out
always rear, ridden 3f out, soon switched wide, no extra 2f out
held up early, mid-division halfway, ridden to progress on outer 2f out, under pressure in 5th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden over 2f out, no impression 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
tracked leaders, ran freely, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra over 2f out
led, ridden and pressed under 3f out, joined 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, no extra in 2nd 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
mid-division, ridden and no impression 2f out, soon no extra
mid-division, ran freely early, rear of mid-division halfway, ridden over 2f out, stayed on into 8th 1f out, kept on final furlong
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 3f out, switched right 2f out, closer 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, disputed close home, prevailed at line
always towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out
Dare To Flare won this from 1lb higher a year ago and looked on the way back to form at Tipperary. Kodiac Prince won over a mile here earlier this month but has no problems with the longer trip while FOCUS REQUIRED overcame a slow start to get up close home over 1m1f at Leopardstown. The latter is 7lb higher but can go in again as though S'all Good Man's second to La Hacienda at Leopardstown has been given a massive boost by the winner that was over 1m5f and this looks on the short side. Dual Dundalk winner Joupe has a long absence to overcome but his rider is very good value for his claim.
Alma Libre (FR) 8-1 (9-11) Soon prominent on outer and tracked leader in 2nd after 2f, disputed 3f out, led 2f out, ridden and headed entering straight, no impression in 4th 1f out, no extra, 7th of 15, 8l behind Aqwaam (9-11) at Galway 1m 4f hcp sft in Jul.
Kodiac Prince (IRE) 20-1 (9-4) Waited with in mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden in 4th 2f out, no impression over 1f out, stayed on to go 3rd 1f out, under pressure and soon challenged, led final 50 yards, kept on well, won at Naas 1m hcp Yielding in Aug beating Eighty Eight (9-7) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Dare To Flare (IRE) 7-1 (9-9) Dwelt slightly and towards rear, pushed along 2f out, ridden and switched left over 1f out, stayed on into 7th 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 1 3/4l behind Snag It (9-8) at Tipperary 1m 1f hcp gd in Aug.
Focus Required (IRE) 11-1 (9-13) Awkward from stalls and towards rear, pushed along and wide into straight, ridden and headway on outer into moderate 4th 1f out, under pressure and kept on well inside final furlong to lead close home, won at Leopardstown 1m 1f hcp gd in Aug beating Out On Friday (9-8) by nk, 16 ran.
Hibernicus (IRE) 28-1 (9-6) Slightly slow into stride and towards rear early, a bit keen and improved into 3rd on outer from halfway, pushed along from 3f out, no impression and weakened from 2f out, last of 7, 19l behind Massaman (10-2) at Down Royal 1m 2f hcp gd in Jul.
Joupe (IRE) 16-5fav (8-6) A little slow into stride, waited with towards rear, headway straight, slightly impeded inside final furlong, kept on without matching principals, 7th of 10, 4 3/4l behind Dalvey (9-1) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec.
S'all Good Man (IRE) 10-3 (9-10) Prominent, led after 1f, pushed along and joined 2f out, ridden and headed narrowly over 1f out, under pressure and kept on same pace, no impression on winner final 100 yards, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind La Hacienda (9-13) at Leopardstown 1m 5f hcp gd in Jul.
Indulging 66-1 (11-0) In last when fell at 1st, at Bellewstown 2m 1f gd in Jul.
Star Of Cashel (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden into 6th on inner 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 12, 3 1/4l behind Snag It (9-8) at Tipperary 1m 1f hcp gd in Aug.
Believe In Science (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride, raced in rear, 10th after halfway, ridden approaching straight, progress 1f out, kept on without threatening, 5th of 12, 12 1/4l behind Joe Masseria (9-13) at Galway 1m hcp sft in Jul.
Observing (IRE) 5-1fav (9-5) Held up towards rear, pushed along in rear of mid-division 3f out, some headway on outer to 6th 2f out, ridden and no impression from over 1f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 18, 7 1/2l behind Star Image (9-12) at Galway 1m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Loom Large (IRE) 7-2jfav (9-12) Mid-division, ridden in 6th entering straight, weakened, 12th of 13, 28 1/4l behind Darraby (9-12) at Roscommon 1m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in May.
Nebulla 14-1 (9-13) Mid-division on outer, pushed along early straight and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 13, 6 1/2l behind Touch Of Gold (9-10) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Nov.
Newgirlintown (IRE) 22-1 (9-11) Tracked leaders on inner, 8th halfway, some headway entering straight, pushed along under 2f out and short of room in 7th 1f out, eased inside final furlong, 14th of 20, 13 1/2l behind Moracana (10-0) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp gd in Apr.
Noble Crusade (USA) 40-1 (9-13) Held up towards rear, ridden and no extra 2f out, never a factor, 11th of 15, 18l behind Aqwaam (9-11) at Galway 1m 4f hcp sft in Jul.
Coeur d'Or (IRE) 17-2 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden in 5th over 2f out, weakened, 7th of 8, 23 1/4l behind Sionnach Eile (9-12) at Ballinrobe 1m 5f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Kalaroun (IRE) 5-1jfav (9-4) Dwelt slightly, raced in detached rear, closed up on field halfway, 13th 4f out, effort and ridden over 1f out, no extra final furlong, never a factor, 10th of 14, 14 3/4l behind Dha Leath (9-7) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Cleopatra's Needle (IRE) 15-2 (9-3) Mid-division, headway into 4th and ridden 2f out, 3rd 1f out, no impression final furlong, 6th of 12, 5 3/4l behind Firstman (9-4) at Roscommon 1m 4f hcp gd in Aug.
Loingseoir (IRE) 4-1jfav (10-1) Prominent, tracked leaders after 1f, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression in 5th 2f out, no extra, 9th of 13, 13 1/2l behind Kodiac Prince (9-4) at Naas 1m hcp Yielding in Aug.
