held up in rear, pushed along and some headway on outer early straight, 5th over 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, nearest at finish
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, some headway early straight and 2nd 2f out, pushed along and no impression in 3rd 1f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, pushed along early straight, ridden and some headway in 6th 1 1/2f out, no extra inside final furlong
mid-division, 6th halfway, pushed along early straight and no impression in 7th over 1f out, no extra
always towards rear, never a factor, no extra early straight
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, headway to lead approaching straight, travelled well and drew 4 lengths clear over 2f out, kept on and ridden inside final furlong, no extra and headed close home
mid-division, pushed along and no impression in rear of mid-division early straight, kept on inside final furlong
soon led, headed approaching straight, ridden and dropped to 5th 2f out, soon no extra
held up towards rear, rear of mid-division 4f out, ridden and headway on inner early straight, went 2nd 1f out, under pressure and kept on well inside final furlong to lead close home
rear of mid-division, pushed along and no impression 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong, never a factor
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along in 3rd 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, no extra, kept on one pace
refused to race
tracked leader in 2nd, 3rd and pushed along entering straight, ridden and lost place 2f out, soon no extra
slowly into stride, always towards rear, pushed along on outer approaching straight and soon no extra, weakened
Zeftan has won four times around here including this in 2016. Helen Mooney was on board that day though rides Galeloa here but Sheila Lavery's in-form filly has been raised 11lb for her latest victory at Tipperary. Perfect Tapatino is also a course and distance winner having won a strong handicap last month and his latest effort is best ignored as he was impeded at a crucial stage. Jody Townend picks up the plum ride on ROYAL ILLUSION, who has completed a double under amateur riders and is still progressing. He's making his handicap debut but has scored under big weights in bumpers and can complete a hat-trick. Bay Hill made a successful debut over fences last month but had been in fine form over hurdles previously and looks well handicapped back on the level, particularly with the excellent Aine O'Connor's claim to aid his cause. Ingenuity has never won but is fit from hurdling and on a lowly mark for his return to the Flat.
Perfect Tapatino (FR) 7-1 (9-1) A little keen and soon prominent, pushed along straight, slightly impeded over 1f out and no extra, 9th of 10, 8 1/2l behind War Diary (8-8) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp gd in Jun.
Royal Illusion (IRE) 5-2 (11-0) Tracked leaders, moderate 4th halfway, headway over 2f out and pushed along to lead over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, won at Bellewstown 1m 4f gd in Jul beating Born By The Sea (11-0) by 1l, 7 ran.
Forest View 3-1 (9-2) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden to challenge over 2f out, led over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, won at Roscommon 1m 4f mdn gd in Jul beating Jerandme (9-7) by 2 3/4l, 8 ran.
Zeftan (IRE) 16-1 (9-13) Held up towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 8th of 13, 9 3/4l behind Near Kettering (9-12) at Limerick 1m 3f hcp gd in Jun.
Firlinfeu 16-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, towards rear, pushed along 2f out and no impression over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never a factor, 10th of 14, 5 1/2l behind Agent Zigzag (8-12) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp gd in Jun.
Galeola 11-2 (9-13) Dwelt, soon prominent, still travelling smoothly straight, on terms 2f out, soon led, ridden final furlong and stayed on well, won at Tipperary 1m 4f hcp Yielding in Jun beating Sharp Focus (9-8) by 2 1/4l, 17 ran.
Hayyel (IRE) 2-1fav (9-2) Chased leaders, improved into 2nd 3f out, ridden in 2nd entering straight, improved to lead over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, won at Sligo 1m 2f mdn gd in Jun beating Itsalonglongroad (9-7) by 2 1/2l, 7 ran.
Ingenuity 5-1 (11-7) Disputed briefly, soon chased leader, close up halfway, disputed briefly after 4 out, ridden in 3rd entering straight, under pressure in 5th 3 out, soon no extra, 6th of 21, 34 1/2l behind Rip Rocks Paddy Ok (11-7) at Cork 2m mdn gd in Jul.
Moonmeister (IRE) 20-1 (9-6) Mid-division, ridden and dropped towards rear 4f out, soon no impression, 9th of 10, 10 3/4l behind Construct (9-13) at Roscommon 1m 4f hcp gd in May.
Zoffalee (FR) 7-2 (10-4) Mid-division, not fluent 5th and 4th from halfway, progress into 2nd before 2 out and soon ridden in pursuit of clear leader, a bit closer when not fluent last, no impression and kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 8, 4 1/4l behind Killiney Court (11-7) at Downpatrick 2m 3f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Bay Hill (IRE) 13-2 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, headway on inner entering straight and disputed lead 2 out, ridden to lead last and kept on well run-in, won at Wexford 2m gd in Jun beating Jan Maat (11-12) by 1l, 14 ran.
Here For The Craic (IRE) 16-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders on inner, 3rd halfway, slow 4 out, pushed along 2 out and no impression approaching last, soon no extra, 9th of 16, 17 1/2l behind Clementina (11-6) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Dec.
Institution (IRE) 4-1 (11-7) Disputed briefly, soon chased leaders, 3rd halfway, close up from halfway, ridden in 2nd entering straight, no extra in 4th before 2 out, kept on one pace, 4th of 21, 19 1/2l behind Rip Rocks Paddy Ok (11-7) at Cork 2m mdn gd in Jul.
Recommendation 12-1 (9-0) Dwelt, waited with and raced in 15th early, headway when tight for room and switched left over 1f out, kept on without threatening, 8th of 21, 4 1/4l behind Time For Mabel (8-13) at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in May.
