chased leader in 2nd, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out
held up, 6th halfway, ridden in 5th 2f out, 4th and no impression 1f out, no extra final furlong
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 1 1/2f out, no impression 1f out, kept on same pace
held up, 5th halfway, ridden in 6th 2f out, kept on one pace
made all, ridden and kept on well from over 1f out
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out
dwelt and in rear, ridden 2f out, kept on into 4th inside final furlong, no impression leaders
IRISH REEL is very consistent and has twice narrowly failed against the in-form Cheval Rouge recently. She looks well enough treated to take this while South South West, who beat a strong field to lose his maiden tag at Galway, should have more to offer. Circle ran over 1m4f at Galway so it was a surprise to see her drop back to 7f at Leopardstown last time but she did the business and the extra 2f here shouldn't be a problem. Money Spider gained her first success on her 15th start at Naas where she looked likely to make further progress. Phoebe Van Gelder has won just once in 17 starts but shouldn't be discounted as she's generally thereabouts at a similar level.
Circle (IRE) 5-1 (9-2) Soon led, ridden and kept on well from over 1f out, won at Leopardstown 7f mdn stks gs beating Mona Brown (9-0) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
Money Spider (IRE) 5-2 (9-0) Mid-division, 9th halfway, 5th 2f out, headway to challenge and ridden to lead when edged left 1f out, driven out and drew clear final 100 yards, won at Naas 1m 3yo fll stks beating Slipper Orchid (9-0) by 4l, 17 ran.
Gra Geal Mo Chroi (IRE) 11-1 (8-5) Held up towards rear, ridden and no impression entering straight, 6th 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 8, 11l behind Cheval Rouge (9-4) at Roscommon 1m 2f fll hcp sft.
Phoebe Van Gelder (IRE) 8-1 (9-8) Held up towards rear, some headway into 8th early straight, kept on inside final furlong to go 4th without troubling leaders, 4th of 15, 7l behind Akram (9-4) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f hcp 47-65 sft in Jul.
Irish Reel (IRE) 10-1 (8-4) Keen hold to lead after 1f, ridden 2f out, challenged inside final furlong, headed last 100 yards, no extra and kept on same pace, 2nd of 8, 1l behind Cheval Rouge (9-4) at Roscommon 1m 2f fll hcp sft.
South South West (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Soon tracked leaders, under pressure in 4th before straight, challenged final furlong and led from 100yds out, stayed on, all out, won at Galway 1m 3yo hcp 50-70 sft beating Stuccodor (9-12) by hd, 12 ran.
To The Sky (IRE) 5-2fav (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden in 4th 2f out, kept on well final furlong without reaching winner, 3rd of 16, 3/4l behind On The Loose (9-5) at Gowran Park 1m hcp 47-65 sft in Apr.
Toufan Express 11-2 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden and no impression from 3f out, 11th of 15, 16l behind Gris Ladera (9-5) at Galway 1m hcp 50-70 gd.