mid-division, 6th from 4f out, kept on same pace under pressure from under 2f out
led, headed over 5f out, dropped to moderate 7th from 2f out, no extra
mid-division best, dropped behind and eased from 2f out
prominent, led over 5f out, strongly pressed final furlong, headed close home
tracked leaders, under pressure in 5th 4f out, headway and switched in 3rd over 1f out, stayed on best final furlong to lead close home
soon rear of mid-division, progress 5f out, 4th 4f out, no extra and kept on same pace from over 1f out
towards rear for most, never a factor
chased leaders, closer in 2nd 4f out, struggling over 1f out, kept on same pace under pressure inside final furlong
tracked leader, keen hold, 3rd over 6f out, no impression under pressure in 4th and kept on same pace from over 1f out
soon in rear, struggling from 5f out, soon no danger and kept on
tracked leaders until weakened 5f out
The veteran Kahuna is better known as a chaser these days and finished runner-up over fences at Punchestown last month after occupying the same position behind Nan's Best over two miles at Clonmel. He will make a bold bid to add to his dozen victories but NEWMARKET STORY, who was only just behind in the latter race, was having her first start since August that day and has since run well behind Not To Know at Wexford. Lady Mickataine's victory came on polytrack at Wolverhampton but she has run well enough on fast ground here in the past and looks a threat as does Sarteano, three times a winner on the flat and successful over fences at Down Royal a month ago.
The Pott Reidy (USA) 12-1 (9-11) Chased leaders, 8th halfway, weakened straight, 11th of 14, 8l behind Sally Bawn (8-9) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol in Oct.
Kahuna (IRE) 12-1 (9-6) Led, soon clear, reduced advantage halfway, pressed from 2f out, headed under 1f out, 2nd of 18, 1 3/4l behind Nans Best (9-7) at Clonmel 2m hcp 47-60 gd in May.
Lady Mickataine (USA) 11-2 (8-9) Tracked leader, led 2f out, hard ridden to regain lead inside final furlong, held on well, won at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Mar beating Amical Risks (8-9) by 1l, 7 ran.
Luigina Immacolata (IRE) 12-1 (8-1) Rear of mid-division, 9th approaching straight, stayed on well without threatening under pressure from over 1f out, 4th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Fisher Bridge (9-4) at Roscommon 1m 4f hcp 50-80 gf in May.
Sarteano (FR) 12-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and weakened entering straight, 13th of 22, 11l behind Fictional Account (9-11) at Leopardstown 1m 6f hcp 50-85 gf in Jul.
Roseska (USA) 20-1 (8-4) Prominent, ridden halfway, 3rd before straight, soon weakened, 14th of 16, 45l behind Lynott (8-4) at Roscommon 1m 4f hcp 50-80 gf in May.
Al Azy (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Close up in 2nd, lost place over 3f out, hampered entering straight, no extra, 12th of 14, 16l behind Not To Know (8-11) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 47-60 pol in May.
Newmarket Story (IRE) 3-1fav (8-12) Towards rear, closer in 8th and progress from 4f out, 4th over 2f out, soon no impression, kept on without threatening under pressure final furlong, 3rd of 15, 3 1/2l behind Not To Know (9-8) at Wexford 1m 6f hcp 47-60 fm in May.
Aliceaneileen (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 5th and no extra 3f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 17, 15l behind Mutadarek (9-12) at Cork 1m 4f hcp 47-65 sft in Aug.
Rossnanone (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Mid-division, no impression from 3f out, 7th of 16, 9l behind Pesante (8-2) at Ballinrobe 1m 1f hcp 0-60 sft in Sep '06.
Thru'thechair (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Towards rear, ridden soon after halfway, moderate 15th from 4f out, kept on without threatening under pressure from before straight, 7th of 17, 7l behind Posh Lady (8-3) at Galway 1m 4f all hcp 0-70 gf in Sep '07.
Do The Deal (IRE) 14-1 (7-12) Rear of mid-division, progress and wide into straight, ridden into 4th over 1f out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 3rd of 16, 5l behind Lynott (8-4) at Roscommon 1m 4f hcp 50-80 gf in May.
Princess Nicole (IRE) 3-1fav (9-9) Tracked leaders, 3rd 4f out, lost place over 3f out, soon no extra, 13th of 16, 16l behind Jokipur (8-8) at Ballinrobe 1m 6f hcap gs in Sep '08.
Heights of Golan 16-1 (8-8) Held up towards rear, headway in 8th 2f out, ridden in 7th and no impression over 1f out, kept on same pace, 7th of 13, 6l behind The Pott Reidy (9-6) at Tramore 1m 6f hcp 47-65 gd in Oct.
Qudraat (IRE) 11-1 (8-10) Soon towards rear, no impression from under 4f out, kept on well without threatening under pressure from 2f out, 6th of 15, 10l behind Appraise (9-1) at Ballinrobe 1m 1f hcp 47-65 in Sep.
Royal Approval 25-1 (9-13) Chased leaders early, weakened halfway, 9th of 10, 24l behind Royal Entourage (11-0) at Laytown 7f clm stks in Sep.
