mid-division on outer, 6th halfway, headway into 2nd 3f out and pushed along to challenge approaching straight, ridden and kept on, no impression on winner closing stages
pushed along early and led after 1f, strongly pressed approaching straight, ridden and headed 100 yards out, no extra
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along approaching straight, ridden and kept on one pace inside final furlong
towards rear, reminders halfway and some headway under 4f out, pushed along and no extra towards rear approaching straight, eased inside final furlong
mid-division, checked early, 7th halfway, dropped towards rear over 2f out, pushed along and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace
tracked leaders on inner, 5th halfway, switched left and headway under 2f out, 3rd on outer entering straight and ridden to lead 100 yards out, kept on well
dwelt, towards rear, some headway on outer under 4f out, ridden 2f out and 6th entering straight, kept on one pace inside final furlong
towards rear, pushed along in rear over 2f out, ridden on inner and some headway entering straight, kept on one pace
tracked leaders on inner, 3rd halfway, pushed along approaching straight and ridden in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace
Denis Hogan saddles the top rated trio here in EASTERN RACER, Stormy Air and Commander with preference for the former. He's never raced beyond a mile but wasn't stopping in either of his two races over that trip in the spring when runner-up at Cork and Naas and took on much stronger company at the Curragh last time. Commander, who is by Frankel, wasn't beaten far over this trip in a Gowran claimer before finishing last when tried over 1m4f at the Curragh. Grove Hill was just behind in that claimer so looks held but Stormy Air was tackling this grade for the first time when a close third at Killarney on Saturday so looks the main threat to his stable companion. Lizard Point has a lot to find at the weights though is best at this trip.
Eastern Racer (IRE) 7-1 (8-8) Chased leaders and 4th from halfway, pushed along from 3f out and soon ridden, lost place and weakened from 2f out, 9th of 11, 18 3/4l behind Aussie Valentine (9-4) at Curragh 1m hcp gf in May.
Commander 33-1 (9-8) Dwelt and pushed along, in rear, no impression over 3f out, soon no extra, last of 19, dist behind Trossachs (8-11) at Curragh 1m 4f gd in Jun.
Grove Hill (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Led, pressed 3f out, ridden and joined over 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, no extra in 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 11, 4 3/4l behind Rock De Baune (9-7) at Ballinrobe 1m 5f mdn Yielding - Soft in Jun.
Paperback Writer (IRE) 33-1 (8-8) Waited with, soon in rear, pushed along under 3f out, soon under pressure and kept on same pace from over 1f out, last of 8, 7 1/4l behind Raphael (10-0) at Leopardstown 1m hcp gf in Jul.
Stealth 25-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and lost place 2f out, soon weakened and eased final furlong, 16th of 18, 25 1/4l behind Quite Subunctious (8-11) at Navan 1m 2f hcp gf in Jul.
Stormy Air 5-1 (10-1) Rear of mid-division, 8th halfway, reminder under 3f out, progress under 2f out, switched right over 1f out, ridden and ran on well in 3rd final 150 yards, nearest finish, 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Never Rains (9-1) at Killarney 1m gd in Jul.
Dream Point (IRE) 25-1 (9-13) Towards rear, headway on outer into mid-division halfway, pushed along 3f out and 6th 2f out, no impression from over 1f out, no extra, 8th of 16, 13 1/4l behind Dinard Rose (8-7) at Bellewstown 1m 6f hcp gd in Jul.
Olly's Folly 25-1 (8-11) Disputed briefly, soon chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 5th 2 1/2f out, no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 15, 7 1/4l behind Blankiedoodie (9-12) at Bellewstown 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Vocal Relation (IRE) 33-1 (10-13) Always towards rear, slight mistakes 1st and 2nd, no impression from 4 out, never a factor, 15th of 17, dist behind Bective Cave (10-12) at Roscommon 2m hcp gd in Jul.
Taylor Velvet (IRE) 100-1 (9-3) Led until 3f out, rallied over 2f out, weakened entering final furlong, last of 5, 5 1/2l behind Scofflaw (9-8) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f stks (6) pol in May.
Lizard Point (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) Pushed along briefly early, prominent, led inside first 2f, headed after 3f, remained close up, on terms over 3f out, headed 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 14, 30 1/4l behind Aasleagh Fawn (8-9) at Bellewstown 1m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
