towards rear, headway into mid-division straight, no impression and kept on same pace from over 1f out
soon mid-division, progress straight, challenged and every chance 1f out, kept on same pace under pressure inside final furlong
soon mid-division, no impression straight
prominent, on terms before straight, headed and no extra from well over 1f out
soon tracked leaders, 4th straight, kept on same pace under pressure from over 1f out
towards rear, ridden straight, no impression and kept on same pace from under 2f out
soon tracked leaders, ridden to challenge and lead over 1f out, soon headed and no impression, kept on same pace
soon mid-division, ridden before halfway, soon no impression and kept on
prominent, on terms before straight, headed and no extra from over 1f out
mounted out on track, close up and disputed lead, 3rd before straight, soon no impression
keen hold, soon mid-division, no extra from 2f out
towards rear, ridden and headway on outer to chase leaders from 2f out, led under 1f out, stayed on well
dwelt, always towards rear
tracked leaders, weakened from before straight
towards rear, kept on without threatening under pressure straight
Several of these arrive here in fine shape, especially He's Got Rhythm, who followed a C&D success with another victory on the sand at Laytown. A 5lbs rise makes things more difficult but he shouldn't be dismissed while in such good heart. Headford Lady is another in good form but she's gone up 10lbs for her recent victory at Listowel and is held by CLOUD FIRE on earlier running at Wexford. The latter was given a very confident ride by young Sam James to score at Listowel last time and the combination can complete the double. The three-year-old Beauty Express dropped back to this trip for the first time and scored comfortably at Listowel suggesting she is on the upgrade and can get competitive despite a 10lbs hike in the weights.
Romeo's On Fire (IRE) 9-4fav (10-4) Tracked leaders on near side, 5th halfway, driven along to go 4th over 1f out, 3rd under pressure inside final furlong, kept on without reaching principals, 3rd of 10, 1/2l behind Cosmic Breeze (10-1) at Laytown 7f clm stks.
He's Got Rhythm (IRE) 9-2 (12-4) Settled towards rear, smooth headway from halfway, quickened to lead under 2f out, soon clear, driven out and kept on well final furlong, won at Laytown 7f am hcp 50-80 beating Qadar (11-12) by 2 1/2l, 8 ran.
Daffodil Walk (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) Towards rear, 9th into straight, soon no impression under pressure and kept on same pace, 7th of 11, 6l behind Maundy Money (9-3) at Listowel 7f hcap gd.
Miranda's Girl (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Led and disputed, led 2 1/2f out, ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, no extra in 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 11, 5l behind Separate Ways (9-10) at Listowel 1m 1f hcap.
Like Magic (IRE) 12-1 (9-9) Held up, 8th and ridden straight, kept on same pace from 1 1/2f out, 6th of 12, 8l behind Headford Lady (8-4) at Listowel 7f hcp 50-80.
King's Bastion (IRE) 12-1 (9-10) Mid-division, progress in centre halfway, 6th over 1f out, kept on same pace, 8th of 22, 4l behind Kammaan (8-12) at Curragh 7f app hcp 0-80 sft.
Kardyls Hope (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, 7th and ridden halfway, kept on same pace under pressure straight, 5th of 12, 7l behind Headford Lady (8-4) at Listowel 7f hcp 50-80.
Cloud Fire (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, 3rd and headway approaching straight, led over 1f out, soon clear, easily, won at Listowel 1m stks beating Kokoro (9-6) by 3 1/2l, 16 ran.
Beauty Express (IRE) 14-1 (8-10) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, kept on well under pressure final furlong, won at Listowel 7f 3yo hcp 50-80 beating Dundrum Dancer (9-4) by 1 3/4l, 15 ran.
Lucky Beguine (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Close up in 2nd, led early straight, soon ridden and strongly pressed, headed 100 yards from finish, kept on under pressure, 2nd of 16, 1/2l behind Shirley Blake (9-0) at Listowel 1m fll mdn stks.
Dunne Grand (USA) 11-4fav (11-6) Led or disputed, slight advantage 3f out, ridden and quickened clear over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, won at Laytown 7f amt stk beating Academic Accolade (12-0) by 4 1/2l, 10 ran.
Headford Lady (IRE) 5-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, 5th and ridden approaching straight, headway on outer under 2f out, led over 1f out, soon drew clear, won at Listowel 7f hcp 50-80 beating Rambling Dancer (9-0) by 4 1/2l, 12 ran.
Matjar (IRE) 7-2fav (9-10) Tracked leading trio, effort going well to 3rd 2f out, ridden to challenge and edged left inside final furlong, stayed on to 2nd close home, 2nd of 8, nk behind Moscow Oznick (9-1) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Aug.
Newpark Rio (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Rear of mid-division, 9th halfway, 8th under pressure over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 2 3/4l behind Queenie Keen (9-5) at Listowel 6f 3yo hcp 47-70.
Gagnant (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, progress into 4th halfway, 5th approaching straight, kept on same pace under pressure, 4th of 16, 5l behind Cloud Fire (9-2) at Listowel 1m stks.
Observe Elhida (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Mid-division, 10th halfway, ridden in 9th 2f out, 8th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 13, 5l behind Indicative (9-0) at Listowel 7f 3yo mdn aut.
Fly Kiss 50-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 6th 4f out, no extra entering straight, weakened, 11th of 12, 29l behind Born To Excel (9-11) at Gowran Park 1m 1f app hcp 50-70 gf in Aug.
Royal Orbitros (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Held up, 10th and effort entering straight, soon no extra and weakened, last of 14, 19l behind Willyconker (8-13) at Dundalk 7f 2yo hcp 50-70 std in Nov.
