a little keen, soon tracked leaders in 7th, one pace 1f out
soon led, joined from over 2f out, soon stumbed and injured, quickly headed and pulled up under 1f out
soon tracked leaders in 6th, no extra from 1f out
slowly into stride and pushed along, soon raced in 10th, ridden to chase leaders final furlong, kept on without threatening
soon tracked leaders in 8th, one pace 1f out
held up towards rear, some headway under pressure from over 1f out, kept on without threatening inside final furlong
took keen hold and prominent, soon 2nd, weakened from under 2f out
tracked leaders, soon 5th, challenged from over 1f out, led under 100yds out, kept on well, all out
soon raced in 11th, pushed along halfway, no impression 2f out
prominent, soon 3rd, challenged and on terms from over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed and one pace from under 100yds out
took keen hold, prominent, soon 4th, impeded under 2f out and one pace after
soon tracked leaders in 9th, pushed along from halfway towards outer, progress when ridden and edged left 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, not quite get to winner
dwelt, in rear, no impression 2f out
held up towards rear, some headway under pressure from over 1f out, kept on without threatening inside final furlong
Apple Anni makes a quick reappearance after scoring at Beverley on Wednesday where she was always travelling nicely. The Broghie Man ran an excellent race in a lucrative sales event at the Curragh and this looks easier while both Stewardess and Powersville, 1-2 in a Navan maiden three weeks ago, have done enough to be respected. WOULD YOU BELIEVE attracted good support on his debut at the Curragh and came with a strong late burst to lead on the line. He'll have come on for the experience and can remain unbeaten. Swiss Cottage finished last in a Curragh Group 2 last month but wasn't beaten far and will find this less daunting.
Spiorad Saoirse 5-1 (9-1) Led, ridden 2f out, strongly pressed 1 1/2f out, headed inside final 200 yards, no extra closing stages, 4th of 6, 2 1/2l behind Warm The Voice (9-7) at Listowel 1m hcp hvy in Sep.
Would You Believe (IRE) 4-1 (9-5) Prominent, slightly impeded and switched left after 2f, 4th halfway, stayed on well inside final furlong to lead at line, won at Curragh 6f mdn Yielding - Soft in Aug beating Kion (9-5) by hd, 17 ran.
Swiss Cottage 11-1 (9-3) Led, ridden and joined 2 1/2f out, headed 2f out, soon weakened, last of 5, 4 1/4l behind Rostropovich (9-3) at Curragh 7f Grp 2 stks (1) Yielding - Soft in Aug.
Soffia Kyllachy filly out of Rime A Rien.
Apple Anni (IRE) 9-2 (8-11) Held up off the pace in 6th, steady headway on inside 3f out, switched left inside final 2f, soon 2nd, led approaching final furlong, soon clear, stayed on well, won at Beverley 7f stks (5) sft in Sep beating Vera Drake (8-11) by 2 3/4l, 8 ran.
Face Off (CAN) Mizzen Mast filly out of Randyanna.
Eadbhard (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride and always towards rear, no impression from 2f out, 10th of 15, 10 1/2l behind Powersville (8-6) at Navan 6f mdn Yielding in Sep.
Powersville (IRE) 6-1 (9-1) Soon mid-division, 8th early, 6th approaching straight, kept on same pace from under 2f out, 6th of 12, 6 1/2l behind Solar Wave (9-7) at Fairyhouse 6f hcp sft in Sep.
Sea The Spray (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Mid-division, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression over 2f out, no extra 1 1/2f out, 8th of 9, 31 3/4l behind Eire Rock (9-5) at Listowel 6f mdn hvy in Sep.
The Broghie Man 8-1 (8-11) Prominent, 2nd halfway, challenged and every chance from 2f out, no extra and one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 29, 6 1/4l behind Snazzy Jazzy (9-5) at Curragh 6f stks Soft - Heavy in Sep.
Stewardess (IRE) 11-4 (9-0) Tracked leaders on outer, some headway under 2f out and ridden in 3rd 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 3rd of 11, 2l behind Damselfly (9-0) at Down Royal 5f mdn sft in Sep.
Sunday Smart (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Mid-division, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 6 3/4l behind Brick By Brick (9-5) at Curragh 5f mdn gf in Aug.
Rockafilly (FR) 66-1 (9-0) Held up, slightly impeded after 2f, 12th halfway, no impression 1f out, 14th of 17, 12 1/4l behind Would You Believe (9-5) at Curragh 6f mdn Yielding - Soft in Aug.
Tuamhain 2-1 (9-0) Stumbled slightly soon after start, disputed lead early, prominent, pushed along 2f out, lost place and no impression 1f out, no extra and eased inside final furlong, last of 10, 10 1/4l behind Fille Du Septembre (9-0) at Dundalk 5f mdn fll pol in Mar.
