tracked leaders on inner, 3rd halfway, poised to challenge 2f out, switched left and ridden early final furlong, kept on under pressure to lead closing stages
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, no extra from well over 1f out, eased when beaten
settled in mid-division on inner, 6th entering straight, 4th 1f out, kept on same pace under pressure
always prominent, 2nd halfway, challenged in straight and led 1f out, kept on under pressure, headed closing stages
always towards rear, never a factor
mid-division, 7th halfway, no impression in straight
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd and ridden over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong
led, strongly pressed from early straight, narrowly headed 1f out, kept on under pressure
tracked leaders on outer, 4th approaching straight, soon ridden and no extra from 1f out
towards rear, driven along after halfway, 9th over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, not clear run closing stages
always behind
No Trimmings turned a Dundalk handicap on Sunday into a procession so it's hardly surprising he's been hit with a 12lb rise and even regular pilot Colin Keane's claim doesn't look enough for his mount to complete the double. Extra Steps also won at Dundalk and, though 6lb higher, has been running well and looks set to go close again. It took a while for the pebble to drop with Aragorn Icon but a recent double suggests he's very much on the upgrade and he's only 4lb higher than for his latest success at Killarney. It wasn't the strongest of maidens that HADRIAN'S WALTZ won over the C&D last month but she was always travelling nicely and can complete a double off what looks a realistic mark. The front-running Jouster is still a maiden but has produced some really good efforts and is by no means out of this.
Snap Alam (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Always towards rear, driven along and no impression early straight, kept on one pace, 7th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Kate Greenaway (8-4) at Leopardstown 1m fll hcp 60-90 gd.
Aragorn Icon (IRE) 5-2fav (8-13) Tracked leaders, closer in 2nd over 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, pressed and stayed on well final furlong, won at Killarney 1m hcp 50-80 gd in Jul beating Blackwitch Woman (10-0) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Calle Aneto (IRE) 12-1 (8-9) Tracked leader in 2nd, ridden entering straight, no impression in 3rd over 1f out, no extra, 5th of 9, 6l behind Quaintly (8-12) at Tipperary 1m 4f hcp 50-85 gf.
Hadrian's Waltz (IRE) 11-4 (9-0) Always prominent, travelling well 2f out, challenged and on terms over 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Wexford 1m 3yo fll stks gd in Jul beating Katherine Lee (9-0) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Jouster (IRE) 9-4 (9-5) Attempted to make all, ridden and clear 2f out, soon strongly pressed, headed and no extra inside final furlong, 2nd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Hisaabaat (9-5) at Ballinrobe 1m 1f 3yo mdn gf.
The Educator (IRE) 25-1 (8-5) Rear of mid-division, headway to go 6th 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 8th of 19, 7l behind Lake George (8-11) at Curragh 7f hcp 50-85 gd.
An Saighdiur (IRE) 25-1 (8-13) Soon prominent, moderate 2nd over 2f out, closed under pressure final furlong, no extra and kept on same pace closing stages, 5th of 15, 3/4l behind Independent Girl (8-10) at Galway 7f hcp 50-75 gd in Jul.
Smoky Cloud (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Led, headed under pressure early straight, no extra from 1f out, weakened, 9th of 11, 9l behind Adam's Return (9-8) at Leopardstown 7f hcp 50-75 sft in Jul.
Indus Valley (IRE) 18-1 (9-10) Towards rear, 12th entering straight, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 5th of 14, 2 3/4l behind Words Of Wisdom (9-6) at Leopardstown 1m 1f stks gd.
Queen Commander (IRE) 9-1 (8-12) Held up in rear, never a factor, kept on one pace in straight, 8th of 11, 7l behind Adam's Return (9-8) at Leopardstown 7f hcp 50-75 sft in Jul.
Amhrann Ellen (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Soon raced in moderate 5th, no impression from 5f out, dropped to 6th closing stages, 6th of 7, 23l behind Ideal (9-0) at Clonmel 1m 2f mdn flls stks gf in May.
No Trimmings (IRE) 6-1 (8-10) Mid-division 8th on inner halfway, headway early straight, gap opened and led on rail 1f out, stayed on strongly, won at Dundalk 1m hcp 50-70 pol beating Curl Cat (9-6) by 5l, 14 ran.
Phoebe Van Gelder (IRE) 10-1 (10-0) Mid-division, ridden before straight, soon weakened and eased when beaten, tailed off, last of 15, 35l behind Sunset Beauty (9-6) at Gowran Park 7f hcp 50-75 gf in Jul.
Extra Steps (IRE) 5-1 (9-5) Always prominent, 3rd halfway, ridden to lead over 1f out, edged left under pressure inside final furlong, kept on, won at Dundalk 1m hcp 50-70 pol beating Funatfuntasia (9-6) by 1l, 14 ran.
Alpha And Omega (IRE) 11-2 (8-11) Mid-division racing keenly, 5th approaching straight, went 3rd on inner 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, no impression on winner closing stages, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Words Of Wisdom (9-6) at Leopardstown 1m 1f stks gd.
Lisselan Hostess (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, never a factor, towards rear approaching straight, weakened, 9th of 10, 20l behind Lady Fashion (9-0) at Dundalk 7f 3yo mdn fll pol in Apr.
Landsdowne (IRE) 5-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, improved to lead 2f out, strongly pressed final furlong, headed and dropped to 3rd close home, 3rd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Gagnant (10-0) at Sligo 6f hcp 47-65.
