mid-division early, chased leaders after 3f, 2nd halfway, challenged over 2f out, ridden to dispute 1 1/2f out, kept on, held in 2nd last 50 yards
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and pressed leaders over 2f out, no extra in 6th 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace
soon setlled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden 2f out, no impression in 5th 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace
settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 4th 2f out, no impression in 3rd 1f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders early, mid-division after 2f, ridden into 5th 2f out, closer in 4th 1 1/2f out, no impression 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and weakened approaching halfway, eased 3f out, completely tailed off
always towards rear, ridden and no impression 3f out, no extra 2f out
led, headed after 2f, 4th halfway, ridden 3f out, no extra over 2f out, weakened
mid-division early, soon towards rear, ridden and no extra 3f out
towards rear and niggled along early, soon mid-division, progress to lead after 2f, ridden and pressed over 2f out, joined 1 1/2f out, kept on well under pressure, edged ahead last 50 yards
held up towards rear early, mid-division in 8th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace
dwelt and towards rear, ridden 3f out, no extra 2f out
held up in mid-division, ridden into 8th 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
Salsa had been racing over longer trips before dropping back to a mile at the Curragh and chasing home Secret Pulse. She wouldn't need much more to get off the mark here. Dark Pine, who has been disappointing since a fine effort in a Leopardstown handicap on his reappearance, will also attract attention. Ballinlough Gale showed some improvement at Gowran though will probably need more so the vote goes to FASTNET CROWN, who has been getting outpaced early before staying on strongly and can make the conditions count. The Bog Bank was a 125/1 chance when an excellent third behind Theophile at Fairyhouse but a repeat would see her in the picture.
Ballinlough Gale (IRE) 40-1 (9-7) Soon mid-division, pushed along from early straight and headway, no impression over 1f out, kept on without threatening inside final furlong, 3rd of 15, 7 1/4l behind Pugin (9-7) at Gowran Park 1m 1f mdn Yielding in Jul.
Blackberry Jack (IRE) 33-1 (9-7) Prominent, soon disputed lead, headed 1f out, one pace after, 6th of 14, 2 3/4l behind Longbourn (9-13) at Tipperary 1m 1f mdn Good - Yielding in Sep.
Dark Pine (IRE) 11-4fav (9-7) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, 2nd and ridden 1 1/2f out, soon no impression on winner, kept on one pace final furlong, 2nd of 17, 2 1/2l behind Robin Des Sheikh (9-7) at Navan 1m mdn Yielding in Sep.
Kells (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Broke well, settled back in mid-division, pushed along and some headway 2f out, ridden to go 2nd briefly early final furlong, no extra final 100 yards, 4th of 15, 6 1/4l behind Baron Samedi (9-2) at Navan 1m 2f hcp Good - Yielding in Sep.
Tashim (IRE) 10-3 (9-7) Dwelt, soon chased leaders in 4th, ridden in moderate 4th 2f out, no impression, 4th of 6, 7 1/2l behind Emiyn (9-7) at Listowel 1m mdn hvy in Sep.
True Commitment (IRE) 150-1 (9-7) Rear of mid-division on outer, ridden and no impression entering straight, weakened over 1f out, last of 15, dist behind Mr Wendell (9-7) at Gowran Park 7f mdn sft in Jul.
Wonder Fullbright (IRE) 80-1 (9-7) Always behind, never a factor, last of 8, dist behind Koolasice (9-7) at Fairyhouse 6f mdn gf in Jun.
Butterfly Lounge 150-1 (10-9) Always rear, detached before halfway and tailed off 4 out, no extra, completely tailed off, last of 9, dist behind Varna Gold (11-2) at Killarney 2m 1f mdn gd in Oct.
Reminiscent (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Waited with, rear of mid-division, pushed along before straight, soon no impression, kept on without threatening from 2f out, 6th of 10, 10 1/4l behind Simply A Breeze (9-5) at Killarney 1m mdn fll sft in Oct.
Salsa (IRE) 11-2 (9-2) Pushed along briefly early, prominent, soon led, pushed along again 3f out, headed from 1 1/2f out, no extra and one pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 15, 2 1/4l behind Secret Pulse (9-2) at Curragh 1m mdn fll Good - Yielding in Sep.
The Bog Bank (IRE) 125-1 (9-2) Mid-division, pushed along and some headway on inner 2f out, went 3rd early final furlong, kept on one pace, 3rd of 16, 2 3/4l behind Theophile (9-2) at Fairyhouse 7f mdn fll gd in Sep.
Marooners Rock (IRE) 18-1 (9-7) Towards rear on far side, pushed along halfway, ridden and no impression from 2f out, 12th of 14, 12l behind Fiscal Rules (9-7) at Cork 7f mdn gd in Sep.
Maysonlight 100-1 (9-11) Slowly into stride, in rear and pushed along, kept on same pace without threatening from 2f out, 9th of 15, 19l behind Haifa (9-2) at Tipperary 7f mdn Good - Yielding in Sep.
The Bank Of Dad (IRE) 40-1 (9-13) Slowly into stride, towards rear, pushed along and no impression early straight, kept on one pace from over 1f out, never a factor, 12th of 17, 12 1/2l behind Kipling (9-7) at Navan 1m mdn sft in Aug.
Fastnet Crown (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Soon mid-division, pushed along before straight, not match leaders in 7th from 2f out, switched right final furlong, ran on well without threatening closing stages, 4th of 15, 5l behind Haifa (9-2) at Tipperary 7f mdn Good - Yielding in Sep.
On The Spot (IRE) 50-1 (9-2) A little slow into stride, waited with, a little keen, soon mid-division, pushed along before straight, soon no impression, 11th of 14, 24 1/4l behind Sagrada Familia (9-2) at Punchestown 1m 1f mdn fll sft in Sep.
