prominent, soon 2nd, still chasing leaders 1f out, soon one pace
soon raced in 8th towards outer, improved to chase leaders 1f out, kept on final furlong
soon led, pressed straight, headed from 2f out, 3rd 1f out, no extra
tracked leaders, soon 4th, 2nd 1f out, kept on closing stages, not quite get to winner
soon raced in 9th, switched left and bumped rival 1f out, kept on final furlong
tracked leaders, soon 3rd, challenged straight, led from 2f out, headed from 100yds out, kept on same pace
soon raced in 6th, no impression 1f out, soon no extra
soon mid-division, headway to chase leaders 1f out where bumped, led from 100yds out, pressed and kept on well, just held on
held up, no impression 1f out, one pace
soon mid-division, improved to chase leaders 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
soon chased leaders, not much room 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
soon raced in 10th, no impression 1f out, one pace
held up, raced towards outer and headway approaching straight, no impression 1f out, one pace
towards rear, pushed along approaching straight, some headway 1f out but no impression, kept on
soon mid-division towards outer, no impression 1f out, kept on same pace
towards rear, no impression 1f out, one pace
impeded early, towards rear, no extra in rear 2f out
soon raced in 5th, no impression 1f out, soon no extra
Three-year-olds have won two of the last three which gives Brokopondo and Beechmount Whisper chances. They fought out the finish of a handicap at Gowran last time and the latter should have few problems reversing the form on the revised terms. VERSILIA GAL had been threatening to win for some time before doing so over 7f at Roscommon where she stayed on strongly. She's only been raised 2lb and a double looks on the cards. Elusive Gent doesn't win very often and it was a poor handicap he won at Ayr so a bigger threat may emerge in the shape of Vocal Heir. Brendan Duke's horses are in good form and his lightly-raced filly followed her victory at Leopardstown with an unfortunate run at Gowran where she was impeded at a crucial stage then stumbled. Aidan O'Brien's Udogo makes his handicap debut but has shown nothing in maidens.
Versilia Gal (IRE) 3-1fav (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden in 4th on outer 2f out, close 4th 1f out, good headway final furlong to lead near finish, won at Roscommon 7f hcp gd in Jul beating Sofi's Spirit (9-5) by nk, 11 ran.
Elusive Gent (IRE) 11-8fav (9-7) Made all, ridden clear over 1f out, stayed on, won at Ayr 1m 1f hcp (6) gd in Jul beating Spirit Of The Sea (8-12) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Badger Daly (IRE) 25-1 (9-7) Mid-division, ridden entering straight, soon no impression, never a factor, 11th of 14, 8 3/4l behind Roter Baron (9-1) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Mar.
Tagg's Island (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) A little awkward leaving stalls, a little keen, prominent, soon 3rd, pushed along over 3f out, no extra from under 2f out, 5th of 9, 12 1/2l behind Baby Dinnis (9-2) at Leopardstown 1m hcp gf in Jun.
Udogo 8-1 (9-10) Dwelt, towards rear, pushed along before halfway, soon no impression, dropped to last from 1f out,, last of 8, 11 1/4l behind Knoxville Bullet (9-5) at Tipperary 5f mdn gd in Jul.
Beechmount Whisper (IRE) 6-1 (9-9) Soon led and clear, ran slightly off bend inside first 3f, pushed along straight, reduced lead and strongly pressed 1f out, headed well inside final furlong and kept on without matching winner, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Brokopondo (9-0) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp gd in Jun.
Merryn Moo (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Raced 4th, pushed along approaching straight, driven 2f out, ridden in 5th 1 1/2f out, no impression final furlong, 6th of 10, 8 3/4l behind Ishebayorgrey (9-9) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Jul.
Regal Power 16-1 (8-4) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, pushed along in 7th 2f out and soon no impression, kept on one pace final furlong, 8th of 9, 3 3/4l behind Ruler Of France (10-0) at Leopardstown 1m hcp gf in Jul.
Baunaniska (IRE) 8-1 (9-12) Dwelt, always towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, 13th of 15, 16 1/4l behind Not A Bad Oul Day (9-4) at Gowran Park 7f hcp gd in Apr.
Mick Slates (IRE) 4-1fav (8-13) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden into 3rd 2f out, under pressure in 4th 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 5th of 12, 5 1/2l behind Cheers Buddy (9-8) at Bellewstown 1m hcp gf in Jul.
Brokopondo (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Soon raced in moderate 8th on inner, progress and switched right 2f out, soon chased winner, closed and challenged 1f out, led well inside final furlong and stayed on best, won at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp gd in Jun beating Beechmount Whisper (9-9) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Eretara (IRE) 50-1 (8-10) Rear of mid-division, 10th halfway, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 11th of 14, 10 3/4l behind Share A Secret (8-10) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Feb.
Loughderg Princess (IRE) 50-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along straight and no extra over 1f out, eased inside final furlong, 12th of 15, 18 1/4l behind Russian Roulette (8-10) at Tipperary 1m 4f hcp gf in Jul.
Noverre Princess (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Mid-division best, ridden and no impression 3f out, kept on one pace, 11th of 18, 14 1/4l behind Art Scene (8-10) at Cork 1m 1f hcp gf in Jun.
Tanneron (IRE) 7-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, pushed along inside final 3f, weakened 2f out, 8th of 9, 6 1/2l behind Captain Marmalade (9-4) at Chepstow 6f mdn hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Wild Flower (IRE) 25-1 (8-5) Mid-division, ridden and weakened entering straight, never a factor, last of 16, 14 1/2l behind Cailin Mor (9-10) at Fairyhouse 6f hcp gf in Sep.
Darkan (IRE) 25-1 (8-13) Soon led and clear, reduced advantage from 3f out and soon pushed along, headed 2f out and soon weakened, 6th of 8, 16 3/4l behind Tapering (9-4) at Navan 1m 2f gf in Jul.
Vocal Heir (IRE) 9-4fav (9-2) Impeded start, tracked leaders, bumped before straight, no impression under pressure and one pace from over 1f out, 6th of 7, 7 1/4l behind Enough Is Enough (9-3) at Gowran Park 1m hcp gd in Jun.
Bribe The Bouncer (IRE) 10-1 (10-0) Prominent in 3rd, dropped to 8th 6f out, 5th 3f out, progress to 4th 2f out, ridden in 5th entering straight, kept on one pace final furlong, 7th of 14, 7 1/2l behind Excelli (8-10) at Sligo 1m 2f hcp gd in Jun.
Standinthesunlight (IRE) 25-1 (8-4) Chased leader, driven over 2f out in mid-division, no impression 1 1/2f out, no extra under 1f out, 15th of 16, 17 1/2l behind Ishebayorgrey (9-5) at Fairyhouse 6f hcp gf in Jun.
William Ashford (IRE) 25-1 (8-4) Dwelt, held up, 18th early, no extra and eased 1 1/2f out, last of 20, 37l behind Ask Dad (9-13) at Naas 6f hcp gf in Jun.
