chased leaders in 3rd, ridden in 4th 3f out, no impression 2f out, kept on one pace
held up in 5th, ridden 2f out, stayed on in 4th 1f out, ran on well final furlong to lead close home
slowly into stride and rear, ran off bend after 3 1/2f, ridden 3f out, soon no impression and eased 2f out
chased leader in 2nd, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, strongly pressed 1f out and swished tail, headed inside final 150 yards, no extra and drifted left last 50 yards, 4th close home
led, went wide entering straight, ridden 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, rallied and led again inside final 150 yards, headed close home
settled 4th, 3rd 3f out, ridden 2f out, no impression 1f out, kept on same pace in 4th inside final furlong, hampered last 50 yards, 3rd close home
Simannka wasn't beaten far on fast going here and looked to have a bright chance at Galway last week but couldn't handle Now Or Never and was beaten over five lengths. SANTA MONICA showed enough in her first two starts to be sent into Group 3 company at Leopardstown where she belied her 50/1 starting price with a very good run. Further progress can see her take care of Special Focus, who finished just behind her in that latter event but had done better when facing softer going earlier. Bridgets Fable may prove best of the newcomers as her dam has plenty of pace in her pedigree.
Awesome Ally (IRE) Rock Of Gibraltar filly out of Scotch Bonnet.
Bridgets Fable (IRE) Champs Elyees filly out of Mark Too.
Desert Mix (IRE) Desert Style filly out of Anadiya.
Santa Monica 50-1 (9-0) Towards rear, 7th halfway, pushed along approaching straight, ridden 1 1/2f out, progress to 6th 1f out, stayed on well to 4th final 150 yards, nearest finish, 4th of 9, 5l behind Tanaza (9-0) at Leopardstown 7f Grp 3 fll stks (1) gf in Jul.
Simannka (IRE) 13-8fav (9-0) Soon chased leader, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, just held 2nd at line, 2nd of 10, 6l behind Now Or Never (9-0) at Galway 7f 2yo fll mdn in Jul.
Special Focus (IRE) 9-4fav (9-0) Tracked leaders, 4th approaching straight, no impression in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 7, 6l behind Tanaza (9-0) at Leopardstown 7f mdn fll gf in Jun.