prominent, 2nd 3f out, ridden to lead 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, kept on without threatening winner in 2nd final furlong
chased leaders, ridden in 4th 3f out, weakened from 2f out
chased leaders early, dropped to 6th after halfway, ridden over 3f out, 6th 2f out, moderate 5th 1f out, kept on without threatening to go moderate 3rd inside final furlong
held up towards rear, closer in 5th and ridden 3f out, soon no impression
slowly into stride and held up in last, took keen hold, headway to lead halfway, headed and ridden 2f out, weakened
held up in 5th and took keen hold early, dropped to 7th halfway, headway 4f out, 3rd 3f out, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, soon clear, stayed on strongly final furlong, easily
ed, headed halfway, 3rd 4f out, soon ridden, moderate 4th 1f out, no extra
Sierra Sun hasn't had much racing though she has disappointed since winning her maiden at Gowran a year ago and GOLDEN SPEAR (NAP) should have her measure. Tony Martin's charge started favourite for a top handicap at the Galway Festival and though eventually beaten by Clondaw Warrior it was an excellent run and this should be within his capabilities. Spacious Sky also represents the yard and though he doesn't win often he has some decent form to his credit and a line through Clondaw Warrior puts him right in the picture. Recent hurdles winner Erlkonig and Jessica Harrington's Gambling Girl look best of the remainder.
Sierra Sun (IRE) 8-1 (11-6) Settled 4th, niggled along over 2f out, short of room in 4th 1 1/2f out, 5th inside final 200 yards, kept on well to almost snatch 3rd on line, 4th of 7, 2 1/4l behind High Secret (12-3) at Killarney 2m 1f gd in Aug.
Erlkonig (GER) 16-1 (11-1) Rear, 13th after 8th, progress to 7th 3 out, switched right before 2 out, soon driven, kept on run-in, 6th of 13, 4 1/4l behind Argentino (10-12) at Killarney 2m 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Spacious Sky (USA) 10-1 (11-8) Held up, soon 12th, some headway and under pressure before straight, no extra from 1f out, 14th of 19, 13 1/2l behind Modem (11-0) at Galway 2m hcp Yielding in Jul.
Cnoc Na Sioga (IRE) 25-1 (10-7) Soon mid-division, improved to track leaders from 3 out, moderate 3rd approaching straight, one pace,, 3rd of 16, 15 1/4l behind Do Try Dolly (10-9) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f hcp gf in Jun.
Theatre Mill (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Raced in rear, slightly hampered 1st, went 3rd after 3rd, pushed along after 2 out and no impression from before last, 3rd of 5, 30 1/4l behind Rae's Creek (11-12) at Downpatrick 2m 2f gd in Jul.
Gambling Girl (IRE) 16-1 (11-6) Towards rear, 12th halfway, pushed along in 9th 2 out, no impression before last, kept on one pace, 7th of 13, 13 3/4l behind Vive La France (10-10) at Galway 2m hcp Yielding in Jul.
Silver Sally (IRE) 33-1 (10-13) Raced 7th, slightly detached halfway, closed up on field over 5f out, ridden in 6th 2 1/2f out, no impression 1 1/2f out, 6th of 7, 17 1/2l behind High Secret (12-3) at Killarney 2m 1f gd in Aug.
Golden Spear 7-2fav (8-10) Rear of mid-division, 10th halfway, progress approaching straight and went 2nd over 1f out, ridden and no impression on winner final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 15, 1 1/2l behind Clondaw Warrior (9-11) at Galway 1m 4f hcp sft in Jul.
