tracked leader and pushed along early, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out and no impression in 5th 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
mid-division, 9th halfway, no impression under 2f out
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 2f out and challenged 1f out, no extra final 150 yards
in rear, ridden and some progress 2f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra
rear of mid-division, 10th on outer halfway, no impression in 8th 1f out, kept on one pace
towards rear, 12th halfway, ridden 2f out and some progress on outer 1f out, kept on into 5th final 50 yards
led, ridden and headed early final furlong, no extra
chased leaders, went 2nd after 3f, ridden and dropped to 4th 1f out, no extra
towards rear, some progress on rail early straight, switched left and ridden under 2f out, under pressure in 6th 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, not reach winner
always towards rear, never a factor, no extra 2f out
tracked leader, 3rd halfway, soon pushed along and no extra under 2f out, weakened
chased leaders, 6th halfway, no extra early straight, eased over 1f out
rear of mid-division, 11th halfway, ridden early straight and no impression in 9th 1f out, kept on one pace
Most of these arrive in good form and have met several times in the past. Chillie Billie has been handed an 8lb rise for beating DOONARD PRINCE at Listowel where Ross Coakley was allowed a soft lead. That's unlikely to happen here and the runner-up can take his revenge and land this ultra-competitive handicap. Mctaggart was having only his second start of the year when defying a big weight at Bellewstown last month but the handicapper has hit him with a 12lb rise. The Scourge was behind him at the Curragh earlier but he didn't enjoy the soft ground and showed massive improvement to score at Down Royal on his favoured fast going. Tom Madden's claim is a bonus for Toccata Blue, who can reverse last month's Naas running with Strait Of Zanzibar, while Have A Nice Day has had a good season and won here in June. No three-year-old has won the race so Henson and Crafted Mastery may struggle despite their recent impressive victories but Burren View Lady, a nice recruit from Tim Easterby's yard, can go well for Denis Hogan.
Strait Of Zanzibar (USA) 25-1 (9-0) Towards rear for most, ridden and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace, 8th of 13, 13l behind Shalamzar (7-11) at Listowel 1m 1f hcp gd.
Toccata Blue (IRE) 9-2 (9-9) Chased leaders, ridden in 3rd under 2f out, kept on under pressure, went 2nd final 100 yards, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Strait Of Zanzibar (9-11) at Naas 7f stks 0-90 in Aug.
Whaileyy (IRE) 25-1 (10-0) Ran 8th early, pushed along in 9th over 2f out, some progress final furlong, no threat, 8th of 12, 8l behind Chillie Billie (8-9) at Listowel 7f hcp gd.
Yes I Am (IRE) 13-2 (9-11) Chased leaders, ridden in 7th entering straight, soon no impression, 6th of 9, 6l behind Abushamah (10-0) at Listowel 7f 3yo hcp gd.
Korbous (IRE) 6-1 (11-11) Soon tracked leaders in 5th, pushed along from halfway, 4th 2f out, challenged and almost on terms 1f out, every chance final furlong, kept on well without quite matching winner,, 2nd of 9, nk behind Prince Jock (11-13) at Laytown 7f am hcp 50-80.
Have A Nice Day 6-1 (8-11) Prominent, improved to lead on inner entering straight, ridden 2f out, strongly pressed and joined inside final furlong, headed and no extra close home, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Kanes Pass (8-10) at Roscommon 7f hcp gd in Aug.
Henson 6-4fav (9-5) Pushed along briefly early, led after about 1f, went on approaching straight, travelling smoothly 3f out, ridden over 2f out, slightly reduced lead 1f out, asserted again and stayed on well final furlong, won at Killarney 1m 3yo app mdn stks gd in Aug beating Salariaq (8-7) by 3l, 5 ran.
Togoville (IRE) 7-1 (11-9) Held up in rear, travelling smoothly on outer 3f out, went 3rd 2f out, on terms 1 1/2f out, stayed on well final furlong to edge ahead near line,, won at Laytown 7f amt stk beating Smoker (11-9) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Burren View Lady (IRE) 8-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out, 5th of 6, 4l behind Guishan (9-6) at Nottingham 6f flls hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Aug.
Chillie Billie 8-1 (8-9) Pushed up to lead early, made all, travelling well approaching straight, ridden and asserted under 2f out, kept on well, comfortably, won at Listowel 7f hcp gd beating Doonard Prince (9-3) by 3l, 12 ran.
Crafted Mastery (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Soon led, 5 lengths advantage halfway, ridden 2f out and kept on well final furlong, won at Gowran Park 7f fll mdn stks gd beating Adeste Fideles (9-1) by 2 3/4l, 5 ran.
Mctaggart (IRE) 13-2 (9-12) Soon chased leaders, 7th early, 8th halfway, impeded 2f out on outer, ridden to go moderate 2nd 1f out, closed inside final furlong, stayed on well to lead close home, won at Bellewstown 1m hcp 47-65 sft in Aug beating Corker Hill (8-12) by 2l, 15 ran.
Danish Duke (IRE) 14-1 (9-10) Dwelt and soon pushed along to chased leaders on inner, ridden in 4th entering straight, 4th 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 9, 2 1/4l behind Abushamah (10-0) at Listowel 7f 3yo hcp gd.
Doonard Prince (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Sweated up beforehand, tracked leader in 2nd, 3rd halfway, ridden entering straight, improved to 2nd over 1f out, kept on but no chance with winner, 2nd of 12, 3l behind Chillie Billie (8-9) at Listowel 7f hcp gd.
The Scourge (IRE) 9-1 (9-5) Led after 1f and made most, ridden and strongly pressed 2f out, joined 1 1/2f out, rallied to regain lead under 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Down Royal 7f mdn stks gf beating Chief Suspect (9-5) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Craic Agus Spraoi (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 2 1/2f out, under pressure in 4th 2f out, no impression in 3rd 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 6, 11l behind Que Sera Sera (9-0) at Wexford 1m fll mdn stks gd in Aug.
Mountmills (IRE) 66-1 (9-5) Towards rear, 9th halfway, ridden over 3f out, no impression from under 2f out, 9th of 10, 18l behind Ring Chief (9-5) at Sligo 1m 2f mdn stks in Aug.
