always towards rear, never a factor
tracked leader, ran off bend after stands, challenged under pressure and led 1f out, stayed on well final furlong
tracked leaders, no extra from over 2f out
led, strongly pressed and joined approaching final furlong, soon headed and kept on same pace
mid-division, improved to track leaders over 3f out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from 1 1/2f out
mid-division, 7th for much, kept on without threatening under pressure from over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden into 2nd inside final furlong, soon no impression and kept on same pace
towards rear, kept on same pace under pressure without threatening from 2f out
never better than rear of mid-division
always towards rear, never a factor
Grand Cru completed a double when successful over the C&D in June and a 3lb rise shouldn't prevent another good run, though runner-up Whitehead Lad has a fair chance of reversing the form on these terms. Gudnis Gracious Me has been in fine form over hurdles and fences and should go well while Cinderella Story has been running well on the Flat and over timber and is reasonably treated. Kristal Komet is still a maiden on the Flat after 15 starts but came close over this trip at Ballinrobe on Monday. However, KHAYAR, who started favourite after excellent form over hurdles, had a mishap coming out of the stalls and did well to get so close. Compensation awaits here and his young rider's claim is a bonus.
Cannot Give (USA) 12-1 (9-8) Held up towards rear, ridden in 6th and no impression 4f out, weakened, 7th of 8, 36l behind Takasima (8-6) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp 50-75 in Jul.
Kristal Komet (IRE) 13-2 (9-11) Prominent, ridden in 3rd 3f out, 2nd under 2f out, kept on final furlong, 2nd of 14, 1 1/4l behind Foildearg (8-10) at Ballinrobe 1m 6f hcp 47-65 gf.
Grand Cru 4-1 (9-11) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, 5th early straight, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 6th of 9, 7l behind Newmarket Story (9-10) at Cork 1m 4f hcp 47-65 gf in Jul.
Jubilant Note (IRE) 6-1 (10-8) Chased leaders, progress on outer 5f out, 4th approaching straight, no extra under pressure from over 1f out, 9th of 10, 26l behind Champion Boy (10-5) at Curragh 1m 4f ladies hcap in Aug '10.
Gudnis Gracious Me (IRE) 7-2fav (9-4) Soon close up, ridden under 4f out, soon weakened and eased, 15th of 18, 47l behind Whatever It Takes (8-4) at Tipperary 1m 4f hcp 47-65 in Jun.
Khayar (IRE) 7-2fav (9-3) Very slowly away and lost considerable ground at start, in touch with field in last before halfway, ridden and headway into 7th 3f out, kept on same pace from 1 1/2f out, 4th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Foildearg (8-10) at Ballinrobe 1m 6f hcp 47-65 gf.
The Pott Reidy (USA) 6-1 (9-1) Soon mid-division, ridden halfway, 10th from 4f out, no impression under pressure and kept on without threatening straight, 5th of 12, 7l behind King's Road (9-2) at Killarney 1m 3f app hcp 47-65 gd in Jul.
Whitehead Lad (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Mid-division, headway into 6th 6f out, ridden into 2nd 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 14, 7l behind Action Master (9-12) at Bellewstown 1m 6f hcp 47-65 gf in Jul.
Instant Pur (IRE) 50-1 (8-9) Never better than mid-division, 11th of 18, 21l behind Battleoftrafalgar (9-0) at Curragh 1m 4f 3yo mdn in Oct.
Lisselan Blue Sky (IRE) 66-1 (10-7) Prominent at slow gallop, dropped behind 4f out, soon no extra, tailed off, last of 11, well behind Natural High (10-11) at Limerick 2m stks gd in Jun.
Quilca (USA) 25-1 (8-10) Mid-division, no impression from 3f out, 14th of 16, 16l behind Force Of Habit (9-12) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f hcp 47-60 gd in Jun '10.
Cinderella Story (IRE) 6-1 (9-2) Chased leader in 2nd, disputed briefly approaching halfway, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed under 2f out, ridden and no impression leader over 1f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 13, 8l behind Green To Gold (9-9) at Bellewstown 1m 6f hcp 47-65 gf in Jul.
