soon chased leaders in 6th, progress to track leaders before straight, led under 2f out, quickly clear, eased inside final furlong, very easily
always towards rear, no extra straight
mid-division, mainly 7th, no impression under pressure and kept on without threatening straight
always towards rear, never a factor
tracked leaders, dropped to 5th before straight, soon no impression
tracked leader, pushed along 4f out, dropped to 4th before straight, soon no impression under pressure
soon chased leaders in 5th, 6th approaching straight, soon no impression under pressure, kept on without threatening
tracked leaders, ridden in 2nd before straight, dropped to 3rd over 2f out, soon no impression
led, strongly pressed and headed under 2f out, soon no impression
Alandi (IRE) 7-4 (9-12) Chased leaders in 3rd, ridden 3f out, no extra in 5th under 2f out, kept on one pace from 1 1/2f out, 5th of 6, 5l behind Profound Beauty (9-9) at Leopardstown 1m 6f Listed stks in Jul.
Baron De'l (IRE) 12-1 (10-0) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, led under 4f out, ridden and headed entering straight, no extra in 4th 2f out, soon weakened, 12th of 16, 12l behind Rose Hip (8-5) at Leopardstown 1m 1f hcp 3yo+ in Jul.
Bashkirov 20-1 (8-6) Held up towards rear, progress into 5th 4f out, close 3rd 2 1/2f out, improved to dispute when bumped and rider lost whip over 2f out, every chance entering straight, no impression final furlong, 2nd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Bahrain Storm (8-11) at Galway 1m 6f stks sft in Jul.
Ghimaar 10-1 (11-11) Always prominent, travelling well in 3rd over 3f out, led 2f out, soon ridden and stayed on well, clear inside final furlong, won at Galway 2m am hcp 70-100 sft in Jul beating Evening Rushour (11-1) by 2 1/2l, 17 ran.
Jazz Messenger (FR) 10-1 (9-5) Mid-division, closer in 5th over 2f out, ran on well without threatening final furlong, 4th of 13, 1 3/4l behind Red Moloney (9-4) at Dundalk 1m 3f 3yo stks pol in Nov '07.
Magen's Star (IRE) 11-4 (9-7) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden 3f out, no extra over 2f out, 6th of 7, 10l behind Tamarind (8-10) at Cork 1m 4f fll stks G3 sft.
Big Game Hunter (IRE) 15-8 (8-13) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden to challenge over 1f out, kept on final furlong, carried slightly left, no extra close home, 2nd of 8, nk behind Moon Indigo (8-12) at Leopardstown 1m 6f hcp 60-90 sft in Jul.
Loch Long (IRE) 7-4fav (9-5) Soon led, narrowly headed over 2f out, rallied well final furlong, just in front at line, won at Sligo 1m 2f stks sft beating Final Approach (9-5) by hd, 4 ran.
Nafaath (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Led, ridden and challenged 1 1/2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra and kept on same pace, 4th of 6, 7l behind Profound Beauty (9-9) at Leopardstown 1m 4f Grp 3 gd.
Aliyfa (IRE) 13-2 (9-7) Always prominent, 2nd halfway, ridden to challenge from 3f out, 3rd approaching straight, kept on under pressure, 4th of 11, 1 3/4l behind Drunken Sailor (8-9) at Galway 1m 4f hcp 3yo+ sft in Jul.
