tracked leader, dropped to 4th before halfway, lost place and under pressure in 6th 2f out, no extra over 1f out
slightly hampered towards rear at start and dropped to rear, 8th halfway, headway over 4f out, improved to 4th 1 1/2f out, ridden into 3rd inside final furlong, no impression on principals
led, headed under 3f out, lost place and weakened under 2f out
mid-division, 6th halfway, lost place and slightly detached over 4f out, effort over 1f out, kept on one pace
towards rear, slightly detached in 9th halfway, no impression in moderate 8th over 1f out, never a factor
reluctant to race, lost place and dropped to rear, ran wide on first bend and pulled up after 2f
mid-division, a little keen, 7th halfway, took closer order 5f out, improved to 3rd under 2f out, progress to 2nd over 1f out, ridden and kept on in clear 2nd closing stages, not trouble winner
rear of mid-division, 5th halfway, headway to 2nd over 2f out, dropped to 3rd and ridden over 1f out, weakened in 4th inside final furlong
in touch, a little keen, progress to 3rd before halfway, closed 5f out, travelled well to lead under 3f out, asserted closing stages, comfortably
prominent, progress to 2nd before halfway, closed 5f out, lost place and under pressure 2 1/2f out, weakened quickly under 2f out
Willie Mullins has sent out the last three winners of this and Space Tourist debuts for the yard having placed in a maiden hurdle at Navan back in March. Champagnesocialist has placed in all three outings in bumpers but hasn’t raced since January so PRINCESS SOPHIA is preferred. The latter failed to stay the 2m4f trip at Wexford last time but finished runner-up over course and distance before that so looks worth another chance. Down Around is another to consider on the back of placed efforts at Kilbeggan.
Down Around (IRE) 13-2 (12-0) Held up in mid-division, pushed along 3f out, ridden and no impression in 4th over 1f out, stayed on to go 2nd final 100 yards, kept on one pace, no chance with winner, 2nd of 15, 9l behind Spread Boss Ted (12-0) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f gd in Jul.
King Otis (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 5th, soon lost place, weakened after 5 out, pulled up before next, at Tipperary 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Jun.
Knockwilliambridge (IRE) 66-1 (12-0) In touch, led after 4f, headed before halfway, dropped to 4th under 6f out, no impression in 5th 1 1/2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 15 1/4l behind Hermine (11-7) at Kilbeggan 2m gd in Aug.
Wee Monarch (IRE) Imperial Monarch gelding out of O'faolains Girl.
Legal Principle (IRE) Notnowcato gelding out of Gay Heroine.
Storm Barra (IRE) 200-1 (11-7) Close up on inner, 5th halfway, lost place and under pressure 2f out, weakened 1 1/2f out, 10th of 15, 18 3/4l behind This Songisforyou (11-7) at Galway 2m 1f Good - Yielding in Jul.
Up For Appeal (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Rear, kept to inner, 15th before halfway, headway on inner 3f out, ridden under 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, dropped to 6th on line, 6th of 17, 10 1/4l behind Encanto Bruno (11-7) at Cork 2m 1f gd in Jul.
Princess Sophia (IRE) 5-1 (11-11) Led, ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 9, 13l behind Hazelhatch Lady (11-11) at Wexford 2m 5f sft in Jul.
Space Tourist (IRE) 80-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, closer in 2nd when jumped left and slight mistake 3 out, ridden in 2nd and jumped left next, 2nd when jumped left again at last, no extra in 3rd run-in, 3rd of 14, 2 3/4l behind Belle Metal (11-7) at Navan 2m mdn Yielding in Mar.
Tick Tick Boom (IRE) Sageburg filly out of Righty Rue.
Champagnesocialist (IRE) 11-4 (10-7) Held up in mid-division, headway on outside over 4f out, led over 3f out, headed over 2f out, no impression on winner final furlong, 2nd of 11, 5l behind Holmes St Georges (11-0) at Musselburgh 2m (4) sft in Jan.
