held up towards rear, ran freely, pushed along and no extra 1 1/2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never a factor
prominent, pushed along to lead 1 1/2f out, kept on well inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden and no impression halfway, no extra over 1f out
led, pushed along halfway, ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, no extra inside final furlong
tracked leaders, pushed along in 3rd 2f out, ridden and no extra from over 1f out, weakened
dwelt, rear of mid-division, 5th 2f out, ridden and headway to go 2nd 1f out, kept on one pace, no impression on winner
slowly away, in rear and pushed along before halfway, some headway on outer 1f out and went 3rd final 100 yards, kept on
tracked leaders, pushed along in 4th 2f out, soon ridden and no impression 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
Curragh maiden winner LAND FORCE was staying on strongly in the Norfolk Stakes and though possibly finding this a bit sharp looks up to winning at this level. Kafu made a promising debut over 6f at the Curragh before a comfortable victory over this trip at Down Royal and looks certain to go well. Mintd is very progressive and followed a fine run behind Fairyland at Naas with an impressive victory at Listowel where she made all over that 6f. Usra took five races to get off the mark and may find a few of these too quick but Yolo Again ran well for a long way in the Queen Mary and will find this more to her liking.
Kafu (IRE) 11-8fav (9-5) Prominent and disputed lead on outer, ridden and edged left 1f out, soon led and kept on well final 100 yards, won at Down Royal 5f mdn gf in Jun beating Rangefield Express (9-5) by 2 1/4l, 9 ran.
Land Force (IRE) 7-1 (9-1) Tracked leader in group of 4 in centre, led group 2f out, 3rd overall over 1f out, edged right and kept on inside final furlong, not quite pace to challenge, 3rd of 10, 1/2l behind Shang Shang Shang (8-12) at Ascot 5f Grp 2 stks (1) gf in Jun.
Recon Mission (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Took keen hold, led, headed and 3rd from halfway, no extra final furlong, 5th of 9, 7 3/4l behind Fairyland (8-12) at Curragh 6f lst stks (1) gf in May.
Fantasy (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Led, pushed along and strongly pressed 2f out, ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, soon no impression on winner, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 8, 6 1/2l behind Lethal Promise (9-0) at Naas 5f mdn fll gf in Jun.
Inflorescence (IRE) 8-1 (8-6) Took keen hold behind leaders and 3rd from halfway, ridden to challenge 1 1/2f out, dropped to 3rd inside final furlong, no extra and kept on same pace closing stages, 3rd of 7, 4l behind Usra (9-0) at Tipperary 5f mdn gf in Jun.
Mintd (IRE) 9-4 (9-0) Soon led, pushed along 2f out and ridden over 1f out, drew clear inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Listowel 6f mdn gd in Jun beating Coral Beach (9-0) by 3l, 10 ran.
Usra (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Settled behind leaders and 5th from halfway, pushed along from 2f out and improved to challenge on outer over 1f out, soon ridden and led inside final 150 yards, kept on well closing stages, won at Tipperary 5f mdn gf in Jun beating Backpfeifengesicht (8-13) by 2 1/2l, 7 ran.
Yolo Again (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Led far side group until ridden and edged right over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 15th of 22, 6 1/2l behind Signora Cabello (9-0) at Ascot 5f Grp 2 fll stks (1) gf in Jun.
