held up in 3rd, pushed along into 2nd entering straight, ridden 2f out, stayed on to challenge under 1f out, led final 100 yards, asserted close home
chased leader in 2nd, pushed along in 3rd entering straight, ridden and no extra 2f out, kept on one pace
led, pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out, challenged under 1f out, headed final 100 yards, no extra close home
A shocking turnout but that won't concern connections of COLOUR OF LOVE, whose overall form is far superior to that of her rivals and include a very good fourth in Listed company last time. This may prove a tactical affair so neither of her rivals can be ruled out and Modern Romance may prove the best of the pair as she gained a debut success on very heavy going at Roscommon last September. Lady Pastrana's only success was also at Roscommon but on very fast ground and she's won't get that here.
Colour Of Love (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride and in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, went 4th inside final furlong and kept on same pace, 4th of 9, 2 1/4l behind Empowering (9-5) at Naas 6f fll lst stks (1) in Jul.
Lady Pastrana (IRE) 50-1 (8-12) Always towards rear, no extra under 2f out, last of 8, 13l behind Slade Power (9-4) at Fairyhouse 6f Listed stks (1) sft in Jul.
Modern Romance (IRE) 4-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra in 6th 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Balladiene (8-11) at Curragh 1m fll hcp 60-90 sft in Jul.