EVERGREEN AND RED sets the standard from a form perspective and the official handicapper presently rates him 9lb superior to likely market rival Baron Wild ahead of this assignment. That being said, the latter has taken time to come to hand for Henry De Bromhead following a spell on the Flat with Jessica Harrington so improvement isn’t out of the question. Modestus was bred to be useful on the Flat given his dam won the Musidora Stakes so Cian Collins has a nice project to work on. Leylani was not knocked about at Sligo and can do better tonight while Light Fury is dropped significantly in trip. Betty Dutton will have learned plenty for her first taste of action at Roscommon.
Prince Of Verona (USA) 9-1 (11-8) Led, slight mistake 5th, joined and slight mistake 3 out, soon headed, ridden in 4th and slight mistake next, soon no extra, 6th of 15, dist behind Telecon (11-4) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f mdn gd in Jul.
Lorca (GER) 50-1 (11-9) Mid-division, 8th halfway, no impression in moderate 7th when mistake 3 out, no extra, 5th of 14, dist behind Rioga Choice (10-11) at Roscommon 2m mdn sft in Aug.
Rock On Pedro (IRE) 16-1 (9-12) Dwelt, towards rear, pushed along when not clear run over 2f out, checked on rail over 1f out, ridden and kept on one pace without threatening inside final furlong, never a factor, 8th of 18, 7 1/2l behind Star Image (9-12) at Galway 1m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Astrophysicist 22-1 (11-9) Prominent, led 2nd, ridden and headed before 3 out, no impression in 4th when not fluent 3 out, no extra, 4th of 14, dist behind Rioga Choice (10-11) at Roscommon 2m mdn sft in Aug.
Evergreen And Red (IRE) 6-1 (9-6) Mid-division and 5th early, dropped to 7th halfway, pushed along over 2f out and soon ridden, no impression and kept on same pace from over 1f out, 8th of 10, 9 3/4l behind All Class (9-5) at Limerick 1m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Pinball Wizard (IRE) 18-1 (10-0) Bumped rival from stalls, soon tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, led and edged left 2f out, ridden and veered right and bumped rivals over 1f out, soon headed and no extra, 14th of 16, 7 3/4l behind Born Invincible (8-12) at Naas 6f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jul.
Alex D 66-1 (10-1) Rear of mid-division, short of room on inner early and soon dropped to rear, no impression from 3f out, never a factor, 17th of 18, 22 1/2l behind Clear Quartz (10-2) at Galway 1m 1f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Baron Wild (IRE) 18-5 (11-7) In touch, 4th after 4th, slight mistake 2 out, improved to 3rd before last where not fluent, kept on in 2nd inside final furlong, not trouble winner, 2nd of 13, 5 1/2l behind As Tears Go By (10-13) at Sligo 2m 1f mdn Yielding in Jul.
Modestus 22-1 (11-7) In touch, progress to 4th after 5th, 5th after 4 out, mistake 3 out, soon ridden, dropped to 7th and weakened after 2 out, 7th of 17, 21 1/2l behind Lihyan (11-7) at Cork 2m 1f mdn gd in Jul.
Whos Leading Who (IRE) 16-1 (11-11) Mid-division, lost place and weakened over 6f out, completely tailed off, 18th of 19, dist behind Cassarina Gold (11-7) at Cork 2m 3f Good - Yielding in Aug.
Big Belief (IRE) 22-1 (10-2) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, always prominent 3f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out, last of 12, 22 1/4l behind Church Mountain (10-1) at Limerick 1m hcp gd in Jun.
Indulging 66-1 (11-0) In last when fell at 1st, at Bellewstown 2m 1f gd in Jul.
Sholo Star (IRE) 40-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, ridden and no impression in 6th 2f out, no extra from over 1f out, 7th of 11, 24 1/2l behind Idol (11-0) at Roscommon 2m sft in Aug.
Sing Till Dawn (IRE) 125-1 (9-6) Dwelt, always behind, never a factor, last of 15, 14 1/4l behind My Minervina (10-2) at Bellewstown 1m Yielding in Jul.
South East Star (IRE) 4-1 (9-10) Mid-division on inner, 6th 3f out, soon ridden and no impression, 8th of 14, 11 1/4l behind Beer With The Boys (9-11) at Ballinrobe 1m 5f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Benz (IRE) 28-1 (11-9) Rear of mid-division, 13th after 6th, progress 3 out, kept on 2 out, no danger, 6th of 19, 17 3/4l behind Dorans Boy (11-12) at Cork 2m 3f mdn Good - Yielding in Aug.
Superlike (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Mid-division and not fluent at times, 9th halfway, pushed along and some progress into 6th from 2 out, ridden and no impression from before last, kept on same pace, 7th of 14, 13l behind Itwasfate (11-4) at Kilbeggan 1m 7f mdn gd in Jul.
Thelonglad (IRE) 66-1 (11-1) Always towards rear, ridden and weakened after 4 out, tailed off, 10th of 14, dist behind Rioga Choice (10-11) at Roscommon 2m mdn sft in Aug.
Up And Out (IRE) 14-1 (10-7) Mid-division and 5th halfway, not fluent 4 out, improved into closer 3rd before 2 out, pushed along and dropped to 4th before last, soon no extra and kept on same pace run-in, 5th of 14, 11l behind Itwasfate (11-4) at Kilbeggan 1m 7f mdn gd in Jul.
Stay Local (IRE) 15-8fav (9-8) Tracked leaders, pushed along in 5th halfway, ridden 3f out, not clear run briefly 2f out, under pressure in 7th 1 1 1/2f out, kept on well final furlong to go 2nd closing stages, no chance with winner, 2nd of 13, 4l behind Clear Quartz (9-10) at Killarney 1m hcp sft in May.
Poker Night (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Prominent and raced keenly, jumped big and pecked 1st, bad mistake 2nd and soon tracked leaders, rapid headway and led after 4th, pushed along and headed 2 out, soon weakened, 16th of 22, dist behind Sawbuck (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 1f mdn gd in May.
Leylani (IRE) 14-1 (10-6) Soon slightly detached towards rear, closed up on field after 3rd, 11th at 5th, progress before 2 out, one paced before last, 7th of 13, 21l behind As Tears Go By (10-13) at Sligo 2m 1f mdn Yielding in Jul.
Jumping Susie (IRE) 11-2 (10-6) Prominent early, improved to lead after 1st, jumped and hung left at times, not fluent 4 out, headed 2 out, pushed along and no impression before last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 14, 10l behind Minella Youngy (10-13) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f mdn gd in Jul.
Forge Road (IRE) 28-1 (8-13) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 7th of 14, 11 1/4l behind Beer With The Boys (9-11) at Ballinrobe 1m 5f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Edge Of My Seat (IRE) 2-1fav (10-6) In touch, 5th after 4th, progress on inner after 5th, 3rd before 4 out, headway to 2nd before last, 3rd inside final furlong, weakened closing stages, 5th of 13, 12 1/2l behind As Tears Go By (10-13) at Sligo 2m 1f mdn Yielding in Jul.
Doyen Ta Win (IRE) 40-1 (10-6) Mid-division, not fluent 2nd, 9th halfway, ridden and no impression from 2 out, soon weakened, tailed off, 13th of 14, dist behind Minella Youngy (10-13) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f mdn gd in Jul.
Can't Stop Smiling (IRE) Walk In The Park filly out of Florishwells D'ete.
Betty Dutton (IRE) 40-1 (11-0) Mid-division, some progress entering straight, ridden in moderate 3rd 2 out, soon no impression on winner, 3rd at last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 16, 10 1/4l behind Weddell Sea (11-7) at Roscommon 2m mdn gd in Jun.
Light Fury (IRE) 10-1 (10-8) Settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, slight mistake 5 out, ridden next, no extra after 4 out, bad mistake and unseated rider 3 out, at Killarney 2m 7f mdn gd in Jul.
