mid-division, headway to chase leaders 2f out, soon no impression under pressure, 2nd 1f out, kept on same pace
never better than mid-division
chased leaders, no impression under pressure from 2f out, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, no impression under pressure from 2f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from 2f out
never better than mid-division
niggled along from early, never better than mid-division
chased leaders, 4th 2f out, soon no impression under pressure, 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, no impression from 2f out
never better than mid-division
close up, soon disputed lead, led 2f out, soon clear, stayed on well under pressure
led much of way to start, never a factor
chased leaders, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from 2f out
never better than mid-division, no impression from 2f out
chased leaders, no impression under pressure from 2f out, kept on same pace from 1f out
chased leaders, no extra from 2f out
mid-division, ridden into 8th/9th 1f out, soon no impression and kept on same pace
soon disputed lead, headed 2f out, soon no extra
reared leaving stalls, always behind
slowly into stride, always behind
towards rear, no impression under pressure from 2f out, kept on well without threatening final furlong
towards rear, no impression under pressure from 2f out, kept on without threatening
towards rear, no impression under pressure from 2f out, kept on well without threatening final furlong
DESERT BEN hasn't won since beating a huge field over 5f here in April 2008. However, he's been in very good form this summer and the booking of Keith Donoghue, a very strong young rider whose last victory was in a beginners' chase, is a real bonus. Mini Chou is undoubtedly on the upgrade and won nicely over 6f at Dundalk but whether she will handle this ground under her penalty is another matter. One Of Three is consistent enough and will enjoy the conditions, though her last success was over 7f from a 10lbs lower mark. Silk Slippers hasn't had too much racing and may be suited by dropping back in trip as she shows good early pace while Mt Weather has the not inconsiderable advantage of having Joseph O'Brien in the plate.
Mini Chou (IRE) 7-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, 5th approaching straight, improved to challenge under 2f out, slight advantage from over 1f out, kept on well under pressure last 100 yards, won at Dundalk 6f app flls mdn stks pol beating Sovereign Secure (9-0) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
Mt Weather (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Always towards rear, one pace straight, 9th of 12, 10l behind Headford Lady (8-4) at Listowel 7f hcp 50-80 in Sep.
Silk Slippers 7-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders on inner, 3rd halfway, driven along approaching straight, no impression in 3rd over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 6l behind Queenie Keen (9-5) at Listowel 6f 3yo hcp 47-70 in Sep.
Ucanchoose (IRE) 12-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden into 3rd 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 6th of 13, 4l behind The Hamptons (9-5) at Bellewstown 5f hcp 47-65 gd in Aug.
Faynita (IRE) 14-1 (8-4) Chased leaders on outer, 4th 2f out, no extra from over 1f out, 8th of 10, 8l behind Empirico (9-12) at Dundalk 5f hcp 50-80 pol in Jul.
Lovestoned (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden approaching 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 5l behind Rothesay Dancer (8-11) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Sep.
Daybreak Skies (IRE) 33-1 (8-2) Never a factor, 16th of 18, 22l behind Thats A Fret (9-5) at Curragh 6f hcp 50-80 gd in Jul.
One Of Three (IRE) 7-1 (10-9) Chased leaders on near side, 5th halfway, 4th 2f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 1l behind Under Review (10-9) at Laytown 6f hcp 47-65 in Sep.
Desert Al (IRE) 6-1 (9-8) Soon tracked leaders, 4th after halfway, soon ridden, no extra from 2f out, eased from 1f out, 11th of 14, 12l behind Option Be (9-3) at Down Royal 7f hcp 47-60 fm in Jun.
Desert Ben (IRE) 9-2 (10-6) Disputed lead, narrow advantage after halfway, strongly pressed from over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 4th of 10, 1 1/2l behind Under Review (10-9) at Laytown 6f hcp 47-65 in Sep.
Statue Of Dreams (IRE) 7-1 (10-6) Towards rear on near side, kept on one pace from over 1f out, never a threat, 7th of 10, 4l behind Under Review (10-9) at Laytown 6f hcp 47-65 in Sep.
Kellies Rocket (IRE) 20-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, 5th under pressure 2f out, soon no extra, weakened, 8th of 10, 29l behind Northern Rocked (10-3) at Laytown 7f mdn stks in Sep.
Rosa Dieci (IRE) 9-2 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden from 2f out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 7th of 15, 9l behind Ultra Cool (9-7) at Roscommon 7f 3yo hcp 47-65 gf in Aug.
Pimlico Sound (IRE) 10-1 (8-6) Prominent on far side, weakened from 2f out, 12th of 15, 8l behind Mt Weather (8-10) at Tipperary 5f hcp 47-75 gd in Jul.
Kateeva (IRE) 33-1 (7-11) Led, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened quickly, 14th of 16, 28l behind Beauthea (9-8) at Tipperary 7f hcp 50-80 gf in Aug.
Diamond Fire (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, progress on outer when hampered 1 1/2f out, no extra, last of 14, 20l behind Boynagh Joy (9-11) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Sep.
Fiona's Spirit (IRE) 10-1 (8-10) Never better than mid-division, 12th of 18, 18l behind Cullofane (9-12) at Naas 1m app hcp 47-60 gd in Jul.
Asamara (IRE) 20-1 (8-7) Disputed, led after 2f, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra and weakened final furlong, last of 13, 14l behind The Hamptons (9-5) at Bellewstown 5f hcp 47-65 gd in Aug.
Barefield (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Soon tracked leaders in 5th, ridden halfway, soon no impression, 8th of 11, 17l behind Bay Knight (9-5) at Tipperary 5f mdn stks hvy in Jul '09.
Calm Lad (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Soon chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 8th 2f out, soon no extra and weakened, last of 14, 31l behind Hello Man (9-11) at Listowel 6f hcp 47-65 in Sep.
Fastnowfast (IRE) 7-1 (9-1) Led, ridden and challenged 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra, 6th of 15, 9l behind Lily's Star (8-11) at Bellewstown 1m hcp 47-60 gd in Aug.
Ladinsky (USA) 100-1 (10-1) Chased leaders, 8th halfway, ridden and no extra 3f out, soon weakened, 14th of 20, 26l behind Vita Venturi (9-5) at Curragh 1m 2f mdn stks gd in Jul.
Road To Victory (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden and no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace, 14th of 18, 39l behind Miss Al Gunn (9-8) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f 3yo hcp 47-65 gd in Jun '09.
Igowithyou (IRE) 50-1 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden in 9th and no extra 2f out, kept on one pace, 10th of 16, 22l behind Duc De Savoie (9-2) at Listowel 1m 3yo & 4yo mdn in Sep.
Naked Cowboy (IRE) 50-1 (9-2) In rear, some modest late headway from 2f out, 7th of 14, 16l behind Photo Opportunity (9-5) at Killarney 1m 3yo & 4yo mdn gf in Aug.
Primalova (IRE) 16-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, 8th halfway, headway into 4th 2f out, ridden to challenge in close 3rd 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 5th of 20, 5l behind Doorock (9-0) at Naas 6f hcp 47-65 gd in Aug.
