Verdict

Strandfield Lady was due to run at Sligo last night and can never be ignored wherever she turns up, nor can Cheval Rouge, who holds an entry in the 8.40 where he will attract support. Zariyna was always travelling nicely when scoring at the Curragh and a 4lb rise is by no means harsh while Queenscliff has been staying on over a mile and is certain to be suited by the extra. However, LADY JOCK, who beat her 2l at Wexford, is very progressive and even a 10lb rise for that success may not prevent a follow-up. Waltzing Cat was impressive over 1m2f here last month and though she's another with a big weight rise to contend with looks certain to get competitive.

Formwatch

Strandfield Lady (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, never a factor, 11th 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 5l behind Back Burner (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m 1f hcp sft in Jul.

Mesariya (IRE) 8-1 (9-12) Led, joined after 2f, headed over 1 1/2f out, dropped to 7th and no extra from 1f out, 11th of 14, 12l behind He's Got Rhythm (9-4) at Dundalk 7f clm stks pol in Jul.

Along Came Casey (IRE) 12-1 (9-6) Mid-division on outer, went 4th entering straight, no impression and dropped to 6th over 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 9, 5l behind Boom To Bust (9-3) at Naas 1m hcp 60-90 in Jun.

Flavia Tatiana (IRE) 14-1 (10-0) Dwelt, towards rear, ridden into moderate 8th 1f out, kept on same pace, 7th of 12, 8l behind Sindjara (9-7) at Down Royal 1m 2f fll hcp gs in Jul.

Bendzoldan (IRE) 8-1 (8-4) Soon led, headed after 2f, ridden in 3rd 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 9th of 13, 10l behind Pintura (9-11) at Galway 7f hcp sft.

Waltzing Cat (USA) 7-2 (9-2) Held up towards rear, headway on outer in 5th 3f out, ridden into 3rd 2f out, led over 1f out, kept on strongly, won at Leopardstown 1m 2f App hcp gd in Jul beating Xsquared (9-5) by 4l, 9 ran.

Zariyna (IRE) 3-1fav (8-10) Dwelt, soon mid-division, 6th halfway, headway in 4th 2f out, ridden to challenge 1f out, soon led, kept on well, pressed close home, won at Curragh 1m 2f hcp 50-85 sft in Jul beating The Fox Tully (9-0) by 1/2l, 9 ran.

Cheval Rouge (IRE) 8-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 2f out, under pressure in 4th entering straight, kept on final furlong, just held for 2nd, 3rd of 12, 2 3/4l behind Fit The Cove (8-8) at Galway 7f hcp 50-75 sft.

Lady Jock (IRE) 5-1 (9-12) Always prominent, ridden to lead over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, won at Wexford 1m 3yo hcp 47-70 gd in Jul beating Queenscliff (9-13) by 2l, 14 ran.

Jeremy's Girl (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Prominent, weakened from 2f out, 10th of 11, 16l behind Sure Reef (8-12) at Galway 1m 4f 3yo hcp 60-90 gd in Jul.

Oh Happy Days (IRE) 7-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, finished 9th, placed 8th, 8th of 10, 9l behind Aquilonius (9-2) at Curragh 1m 3yo hcp 60-90 gd in May.

Shamora (FR) 6-1 (9-3) Led and strongly pressed, ridden and headed under 2f out, no extra in 3rd 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 10, 7l behind Fairy Wing (9-6) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gd in Jul.

Queenscliff (IRE) 7-1 (9-13) Chased leaders, went 2nd and ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, no extra when veered left under pressure close home, 2nd of 14, 2l behind Lady Jock (9-12) at Wexford 1m 3yo hcp 47-70 gd in Jul.