chased leaders, 6th halfway, driven along from 2f out, no impression from over 1f out
prominent on outer to halfway, no extra from 2f out, weakened
good speed throughout, disputed lead, led after halfway, 2 lengths advantage 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong and headed closing strides
always towards rear, never a factor
slowly into stride, soon recovered and prominent on outer to halfway, no extra and weakened from 2f out
broke well and led or disputed lead, headed after halfway, no impression under pressure 1f out, rallied gamely inside final furlong to lead briefly closing strides, headed on line
chased leaders on inner, 3rd 2f out, 4th and no impression from 1f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 5th halfway, no impression from 2f out, soon weakened
towards rear, 8th halfway, some headway on outer 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out without threatening
chased leaders, 4th halfway, driven along 2f out, no extra from 1f out
settled towards rear, headway into 6th 2f out, ridden to go 3rd 1f out, kept on well under pressure final furlong to lead on line
Tracey Collins has done a fine job with Lough Mist, who was gaining her fourth success from 11 starts when beating a huge field at the Curragh last month. She had earlier scored over today's C&D and though an 8lbs rise makes life more difficult she is expected to make a bold bid for the hat-trick. Cosmic Breeze is another who loves it around here and followed a cracking effort behind Lough Mist over an extra furlong with a smooth success over today's trip. He wasn't beaten far at Tipperary last time and should go well though he's another with a big rise to contend with. COLLINGWOOD can take this as he is 5lbs better off for just over a length's defeat by Lough Mist at the Curragh and as that was his first start since September he should gain his revenge, especially as the handicapper appears to have got hold of Tsar Paul, who was well beaten when favourite at Naas on Monday while Calm Bay is held by Cosmic Breeze on their run here last month.
Copper Dock (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) In touch, ridden over 2f out, not pace to challenge, 5th of 11, 7l behind Noverre To Go (8-11) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in May.
Benwilt Breeze (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 3rd 1 1/2f out, no extra in 5th 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 8, 8l behind Akua'Ba (9-0) at Fairyhouse 6f stks gd in Jul '08.
Calm Bay (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden into 3rd 1f out, no extra final furlong and kept on same pace, 4th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Cosmic Breeze (7-11) at Navan 5f hcp 60-100 gf in May.
Romeo's On Fire (IRE) 9-2 (9-5) Mid-division, 9th into straight, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from under 2f out, 8th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Tornadodancer (9-0) at Dundalk 6f 3yo stks pol in Nov.
Cosmic Breeze (IRE) 11-4fav (10-0) Mid-division, ridden along halfway, progress over 1f out, soon 3rd, kept on well, never nearer, 3rd of 18, 3/4l behind Empirico (9-4) at Tipperary 5f hcp 47-75 gf in May.
Lough Mist (IRE) 11-1 (9-9) Soon led, ridden clear over 1f out, stayed on well, held on near finish, won at Curragh 6f hcp 50-80 gf in May beating Dash Back (9-6) by nk, 29 ran.
Dotada (IRE) 20-1 (9-9) Prominent, 3rd halfway, ridden in 5th 2f out, no extra over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 21st of 27, 9l behind Dawn Eclipse (8-10) at Curragh 6f hcp 50-80 gf.
Gandolfini (IRE) 18-1 (8-4) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 8th of 11, 8l behind Cosmic Breeze (7-11) at Navan 5f hcp 60-100 gf in May.
Qadar (IRE) 33-1 (9-6) Prominent on far side, no impression and kept on same pace from over 1f out, 9th of 29, 4l behind Lough Mist (9-9) at Curragh 6f hcp 50-80 gf in May.
Tsar Paul (IRE) 9-2fav (8-11) Mid-division, effort early straight, no extra from under 2f out, 12th of 16, 14l behind Anam Chara (8-13) at Naas 7f hcp 60-90 gf.
Collingwood (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, no impression well inside final furlong and kept on same pace close home, 3rd of 29, 1 1/2l behind Lough Mist (9-9) at Curragh 6f hcp 50-80 gf in May.
Kristal Xenia (IRE) 4-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, soon ridden, checked 1f out, soon no extra, 5th of 18, 4 1/2l behind Empirico (9-4) at Tipperary 5f hcp 47-75 gf in May.
