chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and weakened entering straight
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra 3f out
mid-division best, ridden and no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out, kept on well final furlong to lead last 50 yards
rear of mid-division, good headway entering straight, 4th 3f out, ridden in 6th and no extra 2f out, kept on one pace
towards rear for most, never a factor
chased leaders, 8th halfway, ridden and weakened 3f out
held up towards rear, headway into 7th 3f out, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden in 6th 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 9th halfway, ridden into 5th 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and weakened entering straight
led and disputed, led 4f out, ridden and challenged 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, headed last 50 yards
rear of mid-division for most, never a factor
soon led and disputed, 2nd 4f out, ridden in 6th 3f out, soon no extra
mid-division, headway entering straight, 3rd 3f out, ridden into 2nd 1f out, kept on in 3rd inside final furlong, 2nd close home
always towards rear
mid-division, 10th 3f out, ridden into 7th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
held up towards rear early, keen hold to mid-division halfway, improved in 3rd 4f out, 2nd 3f out, ridden to dispute briefly 2f out, 3rd 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
The toughest race of the day to fathom but Johnny Murtagh's presence on TUPELO HONEY swings the verdict his mount's way as he was on board when she beat Mojita comfortably over the C&D two weeks ago. A 7lb rise makes things more difficult but Charles O'Brien's filly is progressing very nicely. Boulay went into that race in good form but couldn't match strides with the front pair while Mamma Rosa has been well beaten from her new mark after scoring at Listowel. Ultra Cool is still on the upgrade and was by no means disgraced on her hat-trick attempt at Roscommon but the biggest threat may emerge in the shape of Along Came Casey, who looked a filly to follow when beating today's rival and subsequent winner Alabelle at Gowran in August. Missy O' Gwaun is another to keep an eye on in an open contest.
Ultra Cool (IRE) 3-1fav (9-7) Towards rear, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, closed and every chance inside final furlong, kept on same pace close home, 3rd of 14, 1 1/4l behind Midnight Music (9-0) at Roscommon 1m 2f fll hcp 55-85 hvy in Sep.
Sceal Nua (IRE) 4-1fav (9-7) Soon led, headed from 2f out, soon no extra, 7th of 9, 6l behind Do The Bosanova (9-1) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp 60-95 3yo gd in Sep.
Along Came Casey (IRE) 9-10fav (9-0) Chased leaders, 3rd 3f out, pushed along 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, kept on strongly, eased close home, comfortably, won at Gowran Park 1m 1f 3yo fll stks gf in Aug beating Alabelle (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Midnight Soprano (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to lead 2f out, ridden and headed entering straight, weakened, 10th of 13, 21l behind Cape Of Good Grace (8-5) at Sligo 1m 4f fll hcp gd in Aug.
Brown Butterfly 12-1 (7-12) Chased leaders, 7th under 4f out, no extra from under 2f out, 13th of 15, 29l behind Solo Performer (8-13) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcp in Sep.
Tupelo Honey (IRE) 6-1 (9-4) Mid-division, headway in 8th under 2f out, ridden into 5th 1f out, stayed on final furlong to lead closing stages, won at Navan 1m 2f hcp 55-80 sft beating Mojita (9-7) by 1 1/2l, 22 ran.
Alabelle 14-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, headway to join leaders entering straight, led under 2f out, kept on well under pressure final furlong, won at Roscommon 1m 4f 3yo fll stks sft in Sep beating Kasanka (9-0) by 1/2l, 16 ran.
Puzzled (IRE) 7-2 (9-0) Tracked leaders, went 2nd before halfway, led entering straight, headed under 2f out and dropped to 3rd, no extra final furlong, 3rd of 16, 8l behind Alabelle (9-0) at Roscommon 1m 4f 3yo fll stks sft in Sep.
Mamma Rosa (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Prominent, led and went clear from 3f out, reduced lead and headed under 2f out, dropped to moderate 3rd and no extra over 1f out, 3rd of 11, 12l behind Sikara (9-1) at Cork 1m fll hcp 60-90 sft.
Mojita (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Mid-division, headway into 3rd 3f out, led over 2f out, ridden and disputed inside final furlong, headed closing stages, 2nd of 22, 1 1/2l behind Tupelo Honey (9-4) at Navan 1m 2f hcp 55-80 sft.
Lovers Peace (IRE) 25-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, 6th 3f out, soon weakened, 14th of 20, 12l behind Goldplated (7-8) at Leopardstown 1m 4f fll hcp gd in Sep.
Make My Heart Sing (IRE) 50-1 (8-11) Towards rear, never a factor, kept on one pace in straight, 9th of 13, 31l behind Sapphire (8-11) at Curragh 1m 4f Listed stks (1) sft.
Boulay (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Prominent, led 3f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, kept on, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 22, 3 1/2l behind Tupelo Honey (9-4) at Navan 1m 2f hcp 55-80 sft.
Missy O' Gwaun (IRE) 5-2fav (8-13) Prominent, 4th over 3f out, ridden in 3rd over 1f out, kept on without matching 1st 2 inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Goldplated (9-3) at Galway 1m 4f app hcp 50-75 gd in Aug.
Sun Disc (IRE) 11-2fav (8-13) Tracked leaders on inner, 6th entering straight, headway on far rail to lead over 2f out, kept on best under pressure final furlong, won at Curragh 1m 2f app hcp 50-70 hvy in Sep beating Boulay (9-12) by 1/2l, 18 ran.
Spiritual Sister (IRE) 100-1 (9-3) Towards rear, headway approaching straight, moderate 5th under 2f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 16, 25l behind Alabelle (9-0) at Roscommon 1m 4f 3yo fll stks sft in Sep.
Gra Geal Mo Chroi (IRE) 8-1 (8-8) Towards rear, soon struggling, kept on same pace without threatening from before straight, 6th of 12, 10l behind On The Loose (8-4) at Listowel 1m 1f hcp 50-80 hvy in Sep.
Lily's Star (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride and towards rear, some headway early straight, kept on outer final furlong, not reach leaders, 5th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Mount Abora (9-7) at Dundalk 1m hcp 50-70 pol in Sep.
