mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace
always towards rear
mid-division, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on in 7th 1f out, no impression leaders
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, headway into 2nd entering straight, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden in 8th 2f out, no impression and kept on one pace
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden into 3rd 2f out, no extra in 4th 1f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on same pace
made all, ridden 2f out, kept on well from over 1f out
chased leader in 2nd, ridden in 3rd entering straight, no extra in 7th 2f out, weakened
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden into 4th 2f out, no impression in 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace
always towards rear
held up towards rear, late headway in 8th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
slowly into stride, always towards rear
mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden in 6th 2f out, no extra over 1f out
Star Links was sent to Musselburgh for his latest run and started favourite but he couldn't quite manage to beat Polish World. The 7f trip may have been just too short and this looks more like it. Born To Excel is still a maiden and disappointed at Galway but his earlier form gives him a real chance while Badger Or Bust has dropped to a winning mark though he's been beaten in a couple of claimers recently. GRA GEAL MO CHROI has been raised 9lbs for what was an impressive success at Ballinrobe but with his rider claiming 5lbs the extra weight can be carried to victory here and any further rain will greatly aid his chances.
Osirixamix (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Always towards rear, tailed off, last of 17, 44l behind Burning Sky (8-5) at Navan 1m 2f hcp 60-100 sft in Oct.
Belle's Ridge 8-1 (9-5) Mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden into 5th 1 1/2f out, 4th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 7l behind Monthly Medal (8-13) at Ballinrobe 1m 1f clm stks in Jul.
Gra Geal Mo Chroi (IRE) 11-4fav (9-1) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, headway in 4th 3f out, 2nd 1 1/2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, veered right under 1f out, kept on well, won at Ballinrobe 1m 1f hcp 50-75 in Jul beating Makhaaleb (9-12) by 3 1/2l, 13 ran.
John Veale (USA) 14-1 (9-8) 7th of 17, 8l behind Strandfield Lady (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m 2f app hcp 50-75 gd in Jul.
Sainglend 12-1 (9-10) Never better than mid-division, 10th of 15, 7l behind Desert Romance (9-10) at Killarney 1m hcp 50-75 gd in May.
Star Links (USA) 4-1fav (9-8) In touch, ridden 2f out, stayed on to 2nd final 100 yards, kept on towards finish, always held, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Polish World (9-12) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jul.
Born To Excel 9-2 (9-6) Soon led, strongly pressed and headed into straight, soon dropped to 3rd and no extra, 3rd of 8, 8l behind Unaccompanied (9-0) at Galway 1m 3yo & 4yo mdn gd in Jul.
Blackwitch Woman (IRE) 13-2 (9-2) Led, headed briefly before halfway,3 lengths advantage approaching straight, strongly pressed and headed over 1f out, soon no extra and weakened final furlong, 5th of 9, 8l behind Strandfield Lady (8-13) at Leopardstown 1m 2f app hcp 50-75 gd in Jul.
Badger Or Bust (IRE) 5-1 (9-2) Disputed early, soon chased leaders, 3rd halfway, 2nd 3f out, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on same pace, lost 2nd inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 5l behind Monthly Medal (8-13) at Ballinrobe 1m 1f clm stks in Jul.
My St Clair (IRE) 5-1 (10-0) Slowly into stride, driven along and soon mid-division on inner, switched right and headway into 6th 2f out, challenged from over 1f out, kept on well under pressure final furlong to lead final 100 yards, won at Dundalk 1m Handicap (47-60) (3yo+) pol in Jul beating Celtic Life (9-1) by 1 1/4l, 14 ran.
Balladiene (IRE) 20-1 (9-10) Prominent, led over 2f out, headed and weakened from 1 1/2f out, 17th of 25, 13l behind Leah Claire (9-1) at Curragh 1m 2f stks in May.
Rural Retreat (USA) 25-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra in 8th 1f out, kept on same pace, 10th of 24, 7l behind Siege Of Ennis (9-9) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp 50-75 gd in Jul.
Birregurra (IRE) 14-1 (9-8) 13th of 17, 17l behind Rock Critic (9-12) at Galway 1m hcp 50-70 gd in Jul.
Cool Star (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 6th 2f out, stayed on to 4th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 18, 4l behind Sean Og Coulston (9-5) at Fairyhouse 7f stks gf in Jun.
Royal Valadiction (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge 1 1/2f out, close 4th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong and kept on same pace, 5th of 14, 2 1/2l behind July Days (9-7) at Leopardstown 1m hcp 50-75 gf in Jun.
Faoileanda (IRE) 14-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden into 4th 2f out, no extra 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 24, 3 1/2l behind Siege Of Ennis (9-9) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp 50-75 gd in Jul.
Musical Express (IRE) 10-1 (9-9) Mid-division, 7th on outer entering straight, kept on one paced from 1 1/2f out, 7th of 14, 10l behind Initiation (9-13) at Tipperary 7f stks gd in Jul.
Strategic Alliance (IRE) 33-1 (9-8) Towards rear for much, no impression straight, 15th of 25, 12l behind Leah Claire (9-1) at Curragh 1m 2f stks in May.
Denny Crane 9-4fav (8-12) Held up in rear, headway on inner approaching straight, went 4th 2f out, switched right over 1f out, kept on well final furlong without reaching winner, 2nd of 9, 1 3/4l behind Strandfield Lady (8-13) at Leopardstown 1m 2f app hcp 50-75 gd in Jul.
