led, headed after 1f, 2nd halfway, 3rd 3f out, ridden 2f out, no extra in 4th 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace
settled mid-division, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on same pace
towards rear, ridden and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace
led after 1f, ridden and challenged 2f out, soon disputed, headed over 1f out, no extra in 3rd inside final furlong, kept on same pace
settled behind leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 6th and no extra 2f out, weakened
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, headway into 2nd 3f out, challenged 2f out, soon ridden and disputed, headed over 1f out, no extra in 2nd inside final furlong, kept on same pace
settled mid-division, 6th halfway, headway in 4th 3f out, ridden to challenge 1 1/2f out, led over 1f out, kept on well final furlong
Potential punters here should keep an eye on the results earlier in the evening as they should have some bearing. Quest For Gold was a good third behind Akzar at the Curragh with Be My Storm, who runs in the 6.30, in second. Aidan O'Brien's colt is certain to improve and looks a real threat but SIMKANA gets the nod. Sinndar's half-sister finished runner-up to Zerashan over 1m2f at Fairyhouse and this trip looks more suitable. The winner is engaged in the 7.30 and a big run will emphasise the chance of John Oxx' filly. Midnight Soprano defied her 50/1 SP with a fine debut run behind Zarebiya over the C&D last month and will improve but Space And Time was a long way behind Quest For Gold at the Curragh and will need to have made massive progress to get involved.
Angela's Lashes 6-1 (10-9) Always prominent, challenged and led 1 1/2f out, soon strongly pressed, headed and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 9, 4l behind Grangeclare Gold (10-6) at Ballinrobe 1m 6f mdn stks fm in Jun.
Takasima (IRE) 13-2 (10-6) Soon mid-division, 6th over 3f out, kept on same pace under pressure from under 2f out, 8th of 12, 17l behind Admiral Barry (10-9) at Tramore 1m 4f ladies mdn stks gf in Jun.
Johnnys Legacy (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Always towards rear, 10th of 15, 17l behind Akzar (9-5) at Curragh 1m 2f mdn stks gd in Jun.
Quest For Gold 20-1 (9-5) Settled 2nd, led approaching straight, headed over 2f out, 3rd and kept on final furlong, 3rd of 15, 2 3/4l behind Akzar (9-5) at Curragh 1m 2f mdn stks gd in Jun.
Space And Time (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, 7th early straight, soon weakened, 11th of 15, 18l behind Akzar (9-5) at Curragh 1m 2f mdn stks gd in Jun.
Midnight Soprano (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Held up, headway on outer halfway, went 5th approaching straight, headway to lead briefly under 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra final furlong, 4th of 15, 4l behind Zarebiya (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m 4f 3yo mdn gd in Jun.
Simkana (IRE) 1-2fav (9-0) Soon led, headed after 2f, 2nd halfway, regained lead 3f out, ridden to assert 2f out, challenged inside final furlong, headed last 100 yards, no extra and kept on same pace, 2nd of 7, 1 1/4l behind Zerashan (9-2) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f mdn stks gf in Jun.
