prominent, 2nd halfway, disputed lead 3f out, pushed along and headed approaching straight, 4th 1f out, no extra inside final 150 yards
held up towards rear, closer over 4f out, pushed along under 3f out and no impression in 9th approaching straight, no extra, kept on one pace
led, joined 3f out, pushed along and headed approaching straight, 3rd and ridden 1f out, no impression final 150 yards, kept on one pace
mid-division on outer, 8th halfway, pushed along 5f out and dropped towards rear under 3f out, soon no extra, eased over 1f out
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 5th 3f out and pushed along approaching straight, soon ridden and kept on one pace inside final furlong
rear of mid-division, headway on inner to go 6th halfway, pushed along 5f out and soon lost place, ridden and no extra under 3f out, weakened
mid-division, 7th halfway, headway into 4th 3f out, ridden and went 2nd early straight, under pressure and kept on well inside final furlong, just failed
tracked leaders, 5th on inner halfway, 6th 3f out, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, no extra from over 1f out
towards rear, some headway 4f out, 8th and pushed along under 3f out, ridden approaching straight and no impression final furlong, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, some headway in 7th 3f out, 6th and ridden entering straight, kept on well inside final furlong to go 3rd on line
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along and headway to lead approaching straight, soon ridden, under pressure and kept on well inside final furlong, just held on
Little Soiree is bred for hurdling but, given connections, is likely to have the pace for this. Betty Dutton was beaten a neck over hurdles at Tramore so connections must believe she has the speed for bumpers while Phils Choice has gone well enough in her four starts to get into contention. Iconography started favourite for her debut at Down Royal so must have been expected to do better but the vote goes to I AM SHADOW, who was beaten four lengths behind a smart one at Galway.
Betty Dutton (IRE) 15-2 (10-6) Tracked leaders, hampered 1st, 4th halfway, 3rd before 2 out where left 2nd, soon ridden and no impression, closer at last, stayed on well to press winner final strides, just failed, 2nd of 13, nk behind Evergreen And Red (11-7) at Tramore 2m mdn gd in Aug.
Catchabird (IRE) Getaway filly out of Fern Bird.
Della Casa Lunga (IRE) 8-1 (11-5) Rear of mid-division, some headway in mid-division approaching straight, 7th and ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 16, 18l behind Saylavee (11-11) at Clonmel 2m gd in May.
Fortunatlee (IRE) 50-1 (11-8) Rear of mid-division, 9th halfway, headway into 6th after 3 out, soon pushed along and no extra from 2f out, 7th of 14, 23 1/2l behind Cash The Cheque (11-8) at Sligo 2m 2f gd in Aug.
I Am Shadow (IRE) 14-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along in 4th 2f out, ridden in 2nd over 1f out, no impression on winner, kept on same pace, 2nd of 10, 4l behind Carrigmoorna Queen (11-11) at Galway 2m sft in Jul.
Iconography (FR) 10-3jfav (11-2) Mid-division on outer, ridden in 8th 3 out, weakened, 8th of 12, 25 3/4l behind Champella (11-2) at Down Royal 2m fll gd in Jun.
Little Soiree (IRE) Vendangeur filly out of Turmoss.
Mikita (IRE) 8-1 (11-0) Mid-division, ran freely, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 10th of 11, dist behind Idol (11-0) at Roscommon 2m sft in Aug.
Our Pink Lady (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, pulled hard, led at halfway, ridden and headed 2 1/2f out, weakened, 6th of 12, 18l behind Champella (11-2) at Down Royal 2m fll gd in Jun.
Phils Choice (IRE) 7-2 (11-7) Always towards rear, took keen hold, no impression from 4f out, never a factor, 2nd of 15, 6l behind Rockstown Girl (11-7) at Roscommon 1m 7f gd in Jul.
Royal Creek (IRE) Getaway filly out of Canto Creek.
Burnt Feet (IRE) Valirann filly out of Shortgrasslass.
