mounted going out on to track, towards rear, 7th before halfway, no extra from before straight
prominent, lost place over 2f out, soon no extra and eased when beaten
led to start without rider, slowly into stride, soon mid-division, closer in 3rd over 2f out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace inside final furlong
prominent, ridden before halfway, weakened from over 2f out
chased leaders, 4th over 2f out, no impression under pressure straight, kept on without threatening final furlong
tracked leaders, 2nd over 2f out, led over 1f out, stayed on well under pressure, reduced lead closing stages
to post early, in rear, kept on without threatening under pressure straight
led, niggled along over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon no impression
waited with towards rear, 6th over 2f out, ridden to close straight, stayed on well final furlong, not quite get to winner
Tarrsille arrives here out of form but he's generally competed at a much higher level and his young rider's claim will be a bonus as he's already favoured by the race conditions. He doesn't win often enough, however, a remark that also applies to Flash McGahon, who has run well on several occasions lately but a strike-rate of 1-46 career starts hardly encourages support. FOOTPRINT led into the final furlong in a tough Galway handicap last time and was only run out of it close home. Tonight's slightly shorter trip is ideal and he looks ready to strike here.
Gandolfini (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Always towards rear, 12th of 13, 20l behind Iron Major (9-9) at Sligo 6f hcp 60-90 gd.
Flash McGahon (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Chased leaders on far side, no threat from under 2f out, 15th of 19, 18l behind Lake George (8-11) at Curragh 7f hcp 50-85 gd.
Footprint (IRE) 7-1fav (9-2) Disputed lead, led from halfway, ridden entering straight, strongly pressed final furlong, headed and no extra close home, 4th of 16, 1l behind Iron Major (9-10) at Galway 7f hcp 55-80 gd in Jul.
Steph (IRE) Captain Rio colt out of Marette.
Arabian Flame (IRE) 14-1 (9-12) Mid-division, 10th 4f out, never a factor, no impression in straight and kept on one pace, 10th of 18, 10l behind Prince Of Fashion (9-9) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f hcp 47-65 gd in Jul.
Royal Intruder 16-1 (8-10) Held up in rear, 13th over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, nearest at finish, 4th of 16, 2 1/2l behind Jamesie (9-6) at Fairyhouse 6f hcp 60-90 gd in Jul.
Rum King (USA) 7-1 (8-13) Held up, ridden halfway, soon beaten, 7th of 9, 11l behind Norville (9-5) at Leicester 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Apr.
Tarrsille (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Disputed lead, headed halfway, ridden 2 1/2f out, weakened straight, 13th of 16, 10l behind Iron Major (9-10) at Galway 7f hcp 55-80 gd in Jul.
Darasal Wane (IRE) 28-1 (8-7) Towards rear, headway under 2f out, ridden into 7th 1f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 13, 1 3/4l behind Iron Major (9-9) at Sligo 6f hcp 60-90 gd.
