prominent, weakened after halfway, eased when beaten final furlong
chased leaders, 7th halfway, driven along from 2f out, no extra final furlong
chased leaders, 6th halfway, 7th and switched left over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
settled towards rear, some headway on near side after halfway, 6th over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong to go 2nd closing stages
led, driven along after halfway, headed over 1f out, weakened
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, went 2nd on far side and challenged 2f out, led over 1f out, sow inside final furlong
prominent on far side, 3rd halfway, 4th and no impression 1f out, no extra
always prominent, 2nd halfway, 3rd 2f out, soon ridden, 2nd and no impression on winner inside final furlong, dropped to 3rd closing stages
This unique track isn't everyone's cup of tea so it's always worth giving horses with form on the beach a second look. RICHELIEU's overall profile is modest but he beat If Paradise over 7f here last year and enjoys a massive turnaround in the weights with Lovestoned than when fourth to Tom Hogan's gelding at Naas in July. Wexford second Star Links is partnered by the in-form Seamie Heffernan but races without his usual cheekpieces, while Kristal Xenia has disappointed this year though is dropped in grade here.
Haaf Ok 6-1 (9-9) Chased leaders in 3rd, ridden on inner halfway, soon no extra, weakened, 9th of 10, 34l behind Cristal Island (8-1) at Wexford 1m hcp 50-75 gf in Aug.
Kristal Xenia (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Held up behind leaders, ridden 2f out, moderate 8th 1f out, no impression and kept on one pace, 8th of 13, 10l behind Dawn Eclipse (9-3) at Curragh 6f fll hcp 60-90 gd in Jul.
Star Links (USA) 12-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, headway to join issue under 2f out, led briefly under pressure over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 10, 1l behind Cristal Island (8-1) at Wexford 1m hcp 50-75 gf in Aug.
Mt Weather (IRE) 33-1 (9-1) Mid-division best, ridden and no impression 2f out, 13th of 16, 15l behind Cinnin Oir (8-12) at Galway 7f hcp 50-75 gf in Aug.
If Paradise 20-1 (8-5) Broke well and led, soon well clear, reduced advantage early straight, headed over 1f out, no extra and eased, 8th of 10, 20l behind Cul A Dun (9-0) at Killarney 1m hcp 50-85 in Aug.
Crying Aloud (USA) 40-1 (9-1) Led, joined from under 4f out, soon headed and weakened from 3f out, 7th of 8, 35l behind Ask Jack (9-9) at Ballinrobe 1m 1f stks in Sep '09.
Richelieu 16-1 (9-1) Held up towards rear, ridden in 10th 2f out, 6th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 7th of 13, 9l behind Buaiteoir (9-10) at Dundalk 1m hcp 50-70 pol in Aug.
Hello Man (IRE) 16-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, 4th and ridden 2f out, kept on one paced straight, 3rd of 13, 5l behind Solent Ridge (10-2) at Sligo 6f hcp 47-65 gf in Jun.
Lovestoned (IRE) 8-1 (8-1) Led and showed good speed in centre of course, strongly pressed from 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 15, 2l behind Speed Dream (9-2) at Curragh 6f hcp 50-85 gf in Aug.
Kenton Street 16-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden in 5th entering straight, no extra from 2f out, 5th of 16, 5l behind Beauthea (9-8) at Tipperary 7f hcp 50-80 gf in Aug.
Cheeky Chilli 20-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened from 3f out, last of 13, 34l behind Solent Ridge (10-2) at Sligo 6f hcp 47-65 gf in Jun.
Powerful Presence (IRE) 7-1 (9-4) Rear of mid-division for most, never a factor, 10th of 15, 18l behind Lily's Star (8-11) at Bellewstown 1m hcp 47-60 gd in Aug.
