tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along in 3rd under 2f out and ridden to challenge inside final furlong, led briefly inside final 100 yards, no impression close home
towards rear, not clear run from over 2f out, 11th and switched left early final furlong, ridden and kept on well to go 2nd on line
mid-division, 5th halfway, pushed along over 2f out and dropped towards rear 1f out, no extra
towards rear, switched left under 2f out and some headway in 7th 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, headway to challenge over 2f out, ridden over 1f out and no extra final 150 yards
prominent and led after 1 1/2f, travelled well over 2f out, pushed along over 1f out, soon ridden and headed 100 yards out, no impression closing stages
mid-division, rear of mid-division on inner halfway, pushed along and some headway over 2f out, soon not clear run, kept on inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ran freely, mid-division halfway, pushed along and not clear run under 2f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong
mid-division, not clear run over 2f out, headway between horses and 5th 1f out, kept on well under pressure inside final furlong to lead close home
held up in rear, pushed along and no impression over 1f out, ridden and kept on well on outer inside final furlong to go 3rd on line
rear of mid-division, 6th on outer halfway, ridden and no impression under 2f out, no extra final furlong
Three-year-olds have a decent record in this so Giga White, who was having his first run since beating South Pacific at Gowran in August when narrowly beaten by Ferretti at Naas last month, is likely to make a bold bid to go one better. Another from the younger brigade, Baladiya, is progressing nicely and looks on a fair mark for her handicap debut while Beckwith Place beat Crafty Madam at Leopardstown and the runner-up runs earlier. Ahlan Bil Zain was winning for the third time in five starts in a strong handicap at Gowran though a 6lb rise makes this much tougher and the one to take from the race is ICE COLD IN ALEX. Ken Condon's charge improved throughout last summer and was having his first start since scoring at Leopardstown in August when not getting the run of the race in that Gowran handicap. Tintoretto returned to winning ways at Limerick but has more to do in this tougher event.
Ahlan Bil Zain (FR) 11-2 (8-12) Chased leaders in 3rd, pushed along under 2f out, ridden and went 2nd 1f out, improved to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well close home, won at Gowran Park 7f hcp gd in Jun beating Fit For Function (8-9) by 1l, 7 ran.
Ice Cold In Alex (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Held up in 6th, switched left 2f out and progress, soon ridden, 4th 1f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, stayed on well close home, never nearer, 3rd of 7, 1 3/4l behind Ahlan Bil Zain (8-12) at Gowran Park 7f hcp gd in Jun.
Have A Nice Day 25-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders on inner, 4th halfway, soon pushed along and no extra early straight, eased inside final furlong, 10th of 12, 24 1/2l behind Onlyhuman (9-8) at Limerick 1m hcp Yielding in Jun.
Tintoretto (IRE) 8-1 (10-0) Towards rear, pushed along and some headway 2f out, ridden and progress between horses to lead 1f out, under pressure and kept on well inside final furlong, won at Limerick 1m hcp gd in Jun beating Passing Trade (9-6) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Giga White (IRE) 7-4fav (9-4) Chased clear leader in 4th, travelled well and switched right over 2f out, ridden and ran on well under 1f out to 2nd closing stages, not trouble winner, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Ferretti (9-0) at Naas 7f hcp gf in May.
Blyton 25-1 (9-9) Towards rear, pushed along from halfway and soon no impression, last of 17, 26 1/2l behind Woody Creek (8-6) at Naas 6f hcp gd in May.
Sevenleft (IRE) 9-2cfav (9-11) Led and disputed, headed after 2 1/2f, led over 2f out, ridden and pressed 1 1/2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra and kept on same pace, 4th of 14, 2l behind Dandys Gold (9-12) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Mar.
Lord Rapscallion (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Dwelt and slightly hampered from stalls, soon pushed along and always towards rear, ridden under 2f out and no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace, last of 10, 5 1/2l behind Hit The Silk (10-0) at Limerick 7f Yielding in Jun.
Kafu (IRE) 10-3 (8-10) Soon switched to near side and raced in 4th, pushed along and no impression in 5th from over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 6 1/4l behind Hathiq (9-9) at Curragh 5f hcp gf in May.
Baladiya (IRE) 7-2 (9-0) Rear of mid-division, some headway on outer approaching straight, pushed along and progress over 1f out, led 150 yards out and kept on well, won at Leopardstown 6f mdn Good - Yielding in May beating Royal Court (9-5) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Beleaguerment (IRE) 10-1 (9-12) Slowly into stride, in rear, no impression straight, never a factor, 9th of 14, 9 3/4l behind Raffaello (8-9) at Gowran Park 7f hcp gd in Jun.
Waitaki (IRE) 12-1 (8-9) Held up in rear, soon slightly detached, ridden under 2f out, headway and switched left over 1f out, kept on strongly final furlong to 4th close home, never on terms, 4th of 17, 1 1/2l behind Ducky Mallon (9-4) at Fairyhouse 7f hcp Good - Yielding in Jun.
Spanish Tenor (IRE) 6-1 (9-10) Chased leaders in 5th, progress into 2nd 2f out, soon ridden, dropped to 3rd 1f out, no extra final furlong, 4th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Ahlan Bil Zain (8-12) at Gowran Park 7f hcp gd in Jun.
Beckwith Place (IRE) 8-1 (9-11) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, progress in 2nd 2f out, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, kept on well final furlong, won at Leopardstown 1m hcp gd in Jun beating Crafty Madam (9-12) by 1/2l, 18 ran.
