rear of mid-division, no impression from 2f out, never a factor
dwelt, rear of mid-division, pushed along in moderate 8th 2f out, ridden in 7th 1f out, kept on without threatening
chased leaders, ridden in 3rd 2f out, kept on same pace in 3rd final furlong
prominent, rider lost irons (continued iron-less) after 1 1/2f, improved to lead after 2f, clear entering straight, pushed along 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace in 2nd under hands and heels final furlong
chased leaders, took keen hold, ridden in 4th entering straight, weakened under 2f out
led early, headed after 2f, pushed along in 2nd 2f out, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, stayed on well final furlong
chased leaders on outer, pushed along halfway, ridden in 5th 2f out, no impression final furlong
mid-division, pushed along entering straight, kept on same pace under hands and heels
always behind, pushed along from early, some modest late headway
dwelt, soon mid-division, ridden in 6th 2f out, went moderate 4th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, ridden entering straight, weakened
slowly into stride and always behind, no impression straight
Heavy going makes this a tough test for youngsters over an extended 7f but VOCAL MUSIC looked certain to be suited by further when staying on strongly over 6f at Listowel last weekend and that experience can see him in the winner's enclosure. Band of Outlaws got no sort of run at Fairyhouse earlier this month and will have come on as will Devastating Power, who wasn't far behind in the latter event. Blue Petal was picked up cheaply at the sales despite being a half-sister to two winning juveniles and out of a winning miler though Dracula Dave looks best of the newcomers being a half-brother to six winners and from a yard with a couple of two-year-old winners on the scorecard this season.
Marmalade N Toast (IRE) 25-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders early, a little keen, 11th halfway, no impression from over 1f out, 14th of 16, 13 1/2l behind Beckford (9-5) at Curragh 6f mdn gd in May.
Dracula Dave (IRE) Arcano colt out of Vampire Queen.
Vocal Music (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Soon chased leaders, 8th into straight, no impression when switched left towards inner 1f out, switched right inside final furlong, stayed on well without threatening, 4th of 12, 3 1/4l behind Monkeylou (9-5) at Listowel 6f mdn gd in Jun.
Band of Outlaws (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, pushed along in 4th 2f out, soon no impression on leaders, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 13, 6 1/2l behind Whitefountainfairy (8-6) at Fairyhouse 6f mdn gd in Jun.
Devastating Power (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Slowly away and in rear, no impression straight, kept on without threatening final furlong, 8th of 13, 10 1/4l behind Whitefountainfairy (8-6) at Fairyhouse 6f mdn gd in Jun.
Painting Pictures (IRE) Roderic O'connor filly out of Lost Highway.
Triple Sec (IRE) 20-1 (8-6) Dwelt, held up, 15th halfway, switched right over 2f out, soon no impression, 13th of 16, 12 1/2l behind Beckford (9-5) at Curragh 6f mdn gd in May.
Blue Petal (IRE) Haatef filly out of Sapphire Spray.
Lucia's Bob (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Prominent and disputed lead, pushed along over 2f out and soon no extra, weakened, last of 5, 20 1/2l behind Sioux Nation (9-5) at Cork 6f mdn gd in May.
Shecanrally (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, towards rear, 10th into straight, no extra from over 1f out, 11th of 12, 12 1/2l behind Monkeylou (9-5) at Listowel 6f mdn gd in Jun.
Stormy Tale (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, chased leaders, pushed along 2f out, no impression 1f out, 8th of 10, 8 1/2l behind Fille Du Septembre (9-0) at Dundalk 5f mdn fll pol in Mar.
Well Why Not (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Always rear, soon pushed along and no impression over 2f out, no extra, never a factor, last of 8, 14 1/4l behind Actress (9-0) at Curragh 5f mdn fll gd in May.
