tracked leaders, a little tight for room early, soon mid-division, effort straight, no extra final furlong
waited with, soon towards rear, headway when not much room briefly 1 1/2f out, kept on without threatening inside final furlong
close up, led after 1 1/2f, narrowly headed over 1f out, on terms again inside final furlong, stayed on well close home to just prevail at finish
a little awkward leaving stalls, soon in rear, some headway on outer into straight, struck by rival rider's whip 2f out, soon one pace
soon mid-division, headway and effort straight, kept on same pace inside final furlong
pushed along briefly early, soon mid-division, headway and effort straight, kept on without threatening inside final furlong
soon close up, effort straight, soon every chance, kept on without quite matching principals inside final furlong
soon mid-division, headway and effort straight, switched left over 1f out, kept on without matching principals inside final furlong
pushed along briefly early, soon towards rear, pushed along at stages after, kept on same pace from over 1f out
soon led, headed after 1 1/2f, gained narrow lead again over 1f out, headed and one pace near finish
soon tracked leaders, effort on inner straight, kept on same pace inside final furlong
soon tracked leaders, effort straight, no impression and slightly impeded inside final furlong, kept on same pace
waited with, soon towards rear, travelling smoothly and headway straight, ran on under pressure inside final furlong without quite reaching front pair
soon tracked leaders, headway and effort straight, challenged and on terms inside final furlong, kept on well, just denied at finish
Acquiescent would have to be considered is getting a run from her reserve spot after her Fairyhouse maiden victory while at the opposite end of the weight scale ALLIGATOR ALLEY looks the one to beat. A Listed winner at York in August, he was only beaten a length in similar grade at Naas in June and the race conditions favour him. Pistoletto was only just behind in the latter race and has since contested Group races over further so has to be a threat. Geological, seven-times a winner around here and rated 6lb lower, will be getting 2lb though very nearly made it victory number 14 when just failing to hold off Could Be King over 7f at Naas. Arcanears has two track victories to his credit and is only 5lb higher than his last success, enters the equation as does three-times winner Parkers Hill though the latter could have been better drawn.
Alligator Alley 7-2 (9-5) Awkward leaving stalls, soon mid-division towards inner, closer 2f out, ridden into 2nd 1f out, led final 150 yards, headed last 50 yards, 2nd of 16, 1l behind Punita Arora (9-0) at Naas 5f lst stks (1) gf in Jun.
Chessman (IRE) 40-1 (9-9) Towards rear, effort under 2f out, under pressure and ridden over 1f out, weakened under 1f out, 7th of 13, 7 1/4l behind Current Option (9-9) at Cork 7f lst stks (1) gd in Aug.
Geological (IRE) 16-1 (10-2) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on well close home to strongly press winner to line, 2nd of 12, hd behind Could Be King (9-12) at Naas 7f gd in Jul.
Laugh A Minute 9-2 (10-0) Ran freely leaving stalls, soon rear of mid-division, under pressure over 2f out, progress and ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 7th of 13, 3 1/4l behind Ardhoomey (9-6) at Cork 5f hcp gd in Aug.
Pistoletto (USA) 17-2 (9-3) Prominent early, soon tracked leaders, effort straight, tight for room 1 1/2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 9th of 10, 11 3/4l behind Speak In Colours (10-2) at Fairyhouse 7f Grp 3 stks (1) Good - Yielding in Jul.
Arcanears (IRE) 33-1 (9-13) Mid-division, ridden and headway 1 1/2f out, kept on well final furlong to 3rd closing stages, nearest at finish, 3rd of 18, 1 3/4l behind Nullifier (9-7) at Naas 6f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Independent Missy (IRE) 9-1 (8-13) Soon in touch on outer, disputed 2nd 3f out, under pressure in 3rd 2f out, ridden and lost place 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 16, 5 1/2l behind Sonaiyla (10-2) at Curragh 7f hcp fll Good - Yielding in Jul.
War Hero (IRE) 10-1 (9-13) Led and disputed, ridden and headed under 2f out, soon weakened, 13th of 14, 14 1/2l behind Darkened (9-9) at Galway 7f hcp sft in Aug.
Mokhalad 11-1 (9-13) Rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, weakened final furlong, soon eased, never a factor, 14th of 18, 12 1/4l behind Nullifier (9-7) at Naas 6f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Parkers Hill (IRE) 17-2 (9-4) Prominent behind clear leaders, pushed along before straight, no extra when tight for room inside final furlong, last of 14, 14 3/4l behind Beauchamp Bagenal (10-0) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gd in Jul.
Never Before (IRE) 20-1 (9-10) Waited with and raced near side group, pushed along over 2f out and progress, kept on without threatening inside final furlong, 8th of 17, 6 1/4l behind Big Gossey (9-6) at Curragh 6f hcp gd in Jun.
Mid Winster 22-1 (9-12) Chased leaders on inner, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, 6th of 18, 3 1/2l behind Nullifier (9-7) at Naas 6f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Tresorier 7-1 (8-11) Waited with, raced in 13th early, still travelling smoothly under 2f out, pushed along over 1f out and some headway, kept on same pace without threatening, 6th of 14, 8 1/4l behind Fastar (9-1) at Naas 6f hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Acquiescent (IRE) 9-2 (9-2) Chased leaders, pushed along to lead under 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on well under pressure final furlong, strongly pressed to line, won at Fairyhouse 6f mdn fll gf in Jun beating Lilandra (9-2) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Goodnight Girl (IRE) 18-1 (9-2) Chased leader of far side group, progress and ridden over 1f out, every chance 1f out, kept on same pace, dropped to 4th closing stages, 4th of 13, 1 3/4l behind Ardhoomey (9-6) at Cork 5f hcp gd in Aug.
But You Said (IRE) 16-1 (9-12) Dwelt, soon mid-division, 7th approaching straight, soon headway on inner travelling smoothly and not much room, kept on same pace final furlong, 8th of 11, 3 3/4l behind Star Of Cashel (9-2) at Naas 7f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jul.
Red Cymbal 25-1 (9-9) Rear of mid-division, pushed along and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, never a factor, 8th of 11, 7 1/2l behind Edessann (9-13) at Cork 6f hcp gd in Jul.
