mid-division, pushed along 3f out and no impression in 6th under 2f out, no extra, kept on one pace final furlong
led, pushed along and headed 4f out, ridden and no impression in 5th under 2f out, no extra, kept on one pace inside final furlong
tracked leaders, pushed along 3f out and ridden in 4th under 2f out, no impression 1f out, kept on one pace
mid-division on outer, headway to go 2nd over 2f out, pushed along to lead 1f out, ridden and headed 100 yards out, no impression on winner
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along halfway and detached 4f out, no extra
tracked leaders on inner, pushed along and dropped towards rear 3f out, soon ridden and no extra under 2f out, weakened, eased inside final furlong
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along to lead 4f out, ridden and 2 lengths clear under 2f out, under pressure and headed 1f out, soon no impression in 3rd and kept on one pace
Sharjah remains in fine form and is back over the the trip at which he was successful at Fairyhouse last month but BRONAGH’S BELLE (NAP) won over 1m5f at Leopardstown before finding only one too good over 2m in a better race at Galway. The heavy going that day may not have suited Willie Mullins’ filly so that was a commendable effort and she can get back on the winning trail here. Head Turner is unlikely to be far away again and should reverse Ballinrobe running with Decision Time, who might be in the handicapper’s grip now. Fiesole may also struggle to reverse recent form with Pat Fahy’s bottom weight.
Decision Time (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Towards rear early, progress into 5th 2f out, soon no impression, 11th of 20, 26 1/2l behind Uradel (10-9) at Galway 2m 1f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Fiesole 8-1 (8-11) Soon raced in 5th, effort straight, not much room final furlong and kept on without matching principals, 5th of 11, 2 1/4l behind Law Girl (9-7) at Gowran Park 1m 4f hcp gf in Aug.
Sharjah (IRE) 11-2 (10-0) Briefly pushed along from stalls, settled behind leaders and 3rd from halfway, improved to dispute lead over 3f out and led over 2f out, soon ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra and dropped to 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 5 1/4l behind Maricruz (8-6) at Sligo 1m 2f hcp gd in Aug.
Ejayteekay 20-1 (10-12) Rear of mid-division on inner, closer in 10th 3 out, ridden and no impression from next, 7th of 20, 17 1/4l behind Rovetta (9-12) at Galway 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Aug.
Bronagh's Belle (IRE) 4-1 (8-11) Mid-division, closer in 5th 3f out, ridden in 4th 2f out, went moderate 2nd 1f out, kept on well without threatening winner final furlong, 2nd of 19, 5 1/2l behind Great Trango (9-9) at Galway 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Aug.
Maximus Daia (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) Always towards rear, never a factor, slow 2nd, no extra from 3 out, 12th of 15, dist behind Torcello (11-7) at Tramore 2m mdn gd in Jun.
Byron Beauty (IRE) 40-1 (9-6) Soon raced in 11th, 12th after halfway, effort from 3f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 7th of 16, 4 1/4l behind Rovetta (9-11) at Galway 1m 6f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Head Turner (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, towards rear, pushed along and some headway on outer approaching straight, ridden and kept on inside final furlong to go 5th close home, 5th of 17, 3 1/2l behind Share The Honour (9-9) at Galway 1m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Aug.
