led, ridden and joined 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra final furlong
always in rear, no impression from halfway
chased leaders, ridden in 4th entering straight, kept on same pace
prominent, ridden to dispute lead 2f out, led over 1f out, kept on well final furlong
chased leaders, ridden in 5th early straight, no impression over 1f out
held up in rear, no impression from 3f out
chased leaders in 5th, ridden from 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
prominent, close 3rd and ridden 2f out, kept on well in 2nd final furlong
Dermot Weld has won this twice with the high-class Chinese White but Sapphire has some way to go to match her exploits. She did score nicely at the Curragh on her return however and further progress is expected. KIRINDA also has scope for improvement and entries in the leading fillies' races this year suggests John Oxx holds her in high regard. She finished third in a Listed event on her seasonal debut and can kick-start her season by taking this. Banimpire has the best proven form with victory in a Group 3 at Leopardstown last time her best effort yet. She makes more appeal than Wild Wind who was second in a 7f 1000 Guineas trial at Leopardstown on her return and is not certain to appreciate this longer trip. The remainder have a bit to find with the leading contenders on today's terms.
Barring Decree (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Chased leaders on inner, 5th into straight, progress into 3rd under 1f out, stayed on under pressure, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Boynagh Joy (9-0) at Dundalk 1m flls lst stks (1) pol in Nov.
Syann (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Mid-division, dropped to 9th after halfway, no extra approaching straight, last of 11, 26l behind Hazarafa (8-11) at Curragh 1m 4f Listed stks (1) in Oct.
Vivacious Vivienne (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) Held up towards rear, headway under 3f out, 4th early straight, 2nd and challenged over 1f out, led narrowly inside final 100 yards, all out, won at Leopardstown 1m 4f fll hcp gf in Sep beating Sindiyma (8-1) by shd, 14 ran.
Banimpire (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out, stayed on to lead 1f out, kept on well under pressure final furlong, won at Leopardstown 1m 2f 3yo Grp 3 (1) gf in Apr beating Regent Street (9-1) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Kirinda (IRE) 6-4fav (9-0) Keen early and settled in rear of mid-division on inner, moderate 6th entering straight, soon closer, ridden in 4th 1f out, kept on same pace under pressure, 3rd of 9, 2l behind Siren's Song (9-0) at Navan 1m 2f 3yo lst fll gs in Apr.
Obligada (IRE) 2-1 (8-8) Held up, last halfway, headway into 3rd 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, stayed on to challenge 1f out, narrow lead last 100 yards, kept on well under pressure, won at Naas 1m 3yo stk in Apr beating Honey Of A Kitten (9-4) by nk, 5 ran.
Sapphire (IRE) 11-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, 7th halfway, smooth headway to challenge when bumped over 1f out, ridden and edged right to lead inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Curragh 1m 3yo mdn sft in Mar beating Claiomh Solais (9-0) by 3l, 19 ran.
Wild Wind (GER) 5-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, ridden into 4th under 2f out, kept on under pressure to go 2nd close home, 2nd of 14, 1 3/4l behind Empowering (9-1) at Leopardstown 7f 3yo fll Grp 3 (1) in Mar.
