in rear early, closer order from 4f out to soon chase leaders, 8th on outer 2f out, no impression
pushed along early, soon raced in 8th, pushed along again and dropped to rear 4f out, detached over 3f out, eased inside final furlong
soon raced in 6th, improved on outer approaching straight, soon 3rd, 2nd and chased winner final furlong, one pace, just held on to 2nd
soon raced in 7th, 6th over 2f out, kept on same pace
soon raced in 3rd, pushed along over 3f out, 4th over 2f out, no impression
soon led, pushed along 2f out, soon asserted, stayed on well, comfortably
held up in 9th early, soon in rear, 7th on inner 2f out, soon switched right and no impression, kept on without threatening
soon raced in 4th, 2nd approaching straight, ridden over 2f out, 3rd and kept on same pace inside final furlon, just denied for 2nd
soon raced in 2nd, pushed along over 3f out, soon weakened, eased from 2f out
pushed along early, soon raced in 5th, pushed along again over 3f out, still 5th over 2f out, kept on same pace
Jim Bolger is a master at winning races with horses carrying a penalty and SR CARTAGE looks a perfect example. She had won on heavy going at Gowran in May and had similar conditions here on Wednesday when staying on strongly to score over 1m1f. The longer trip is a slight concern but she's by Sea The Stars out of a middle-distance mare so should get home. Cocoon has only won once for Aidan O'Brien but has generally performed with credit at a higher level. She should act in the conditions and rates a threat along with Greanta, who had been racing on ground too quick before scoring over this trip at Roscommon. Winning bumper and hurdler What Lies Ahead will be better suited by the ground than most and she looks well enough treated to get involved.
Artful Artist (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Mid-division, 7th halfway, pushed along entering straight and soon no extra, eased inside final furlong, 11th of 15, 18l behind Clondaw Warrior (9-11) at Galway 1m 4f hcp sft in Jul.
Lindenhurst (IRE) 3-1fav (9-12) Pushed along early, soon tracked leaders in 3rd, pushed along from 4f out, under pressure in 4th from over 3f out, soon dropped to 5th, no extra and eased under 2f out, last of 6, 24l behind Sherlock Holmes (9-3) at Bellewstown 1m 6f hcp gf in Jul.
Cocoon (IRE) 5-1 (9-9) Mid-division on outer, closer in 4th 4f out, ridden in 2nd 2f out, led 1 1/2f out, joined and swished tail 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, headed near line, 2nd of 10, nk behind Manny Owens (9-6) at Wexford 1m 3f hcp Yielding in Aug.
What Lies Ahead (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Tracked leader in 2nd, pushed along over 2f out, ridden to challenge1 1/2f out, dropped to 3rd 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 3rd of 4, 4 1/2l behind Hurricane Sky (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m 6f hcp gf in Jul.
King Christophe (IRE) 14-1 (9-11) Mid-division on outer, ridden over 4f out soon weakened, never a factor, 13th of 17, 11 1/4l behind Daliyan (9-9) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp gd in Sep.
Sr Cartage (IRE) 11-4fav (10-0) Held up towards rear, ridden into 7th 2f out, 6th and no impression 1f out, kept on final furlong to 4th at line, 4th of 12, 6 1/2l behind The Ring Is King (9-9) at Sligo 1m 2f hcp sft in Aug.
Park Ranger (IRE) 14-1 (10-0) Rear of mid-division, ridden and progress on inner 2f out, 6th over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 18, 3l behind Bog War (9-8) at Galway 1m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Greanta (IRE) 9-1 (9-2) Ran 6th, driven into 4th entering straight, ridden over 2f out, 3rd 2f out, strongly challenged leader 1f out, soon led, kept on well, won at Roscommon 1m 4f hcp gd in Aug beating Liberty's Gift (9-5) by 3/4l, 15 ran.
Burrenbridge Lodge (IRE) 4-1fav (9-5) Tracked leaders and ran freely, pulled way into lead after 3f, joined 5f out and headed 2f out, under pressure and no impression in 5th 1f out, no extra final furlong, 6th of 13, 9 1/4l behind Seismic (8-7) at Clonmel 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in May.
Tidal Star 6-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, soon no impression, 6th of 10, 23 1/4l behind Santo Prince (9-6) at Wexford 1m 7f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Krissy's Kisses (IRE) 11-2 (9-7) Tracked leaders, driven 3f out, weakened and eased over 1f out, last of 12, 29 1/2l behind First Sargeant (9-4) at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
