soon led and disputed, 2nd approaching halfway, ridden to press leader 2 1/2f out, under pressure in 3rd 2f out, soon no extra
held up in 5th early, improved into 3rd after 4f, ridden to challenge 2f out, led 1 1/2f out, kept on strongly final furlong
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 2 1/2f out, under pressure in 3rd 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace, just held 3rd at line
led and disputed, led approaching halfway, ridden and pressed 2 1/2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace
dwelt slightly and rear, pushed along halfway, ridden and no impression over 3f out, soon no extra and weakened
chased leaders, 3rd early, dropped to 5th and pushed along halfway, ridden over 3f out, no impression in 4th 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, just held for 3rd
The weights here point to Viscount Wilson, who reverts to maiden company having been running in handicaps. However, the blinkers didn’t appear to have a positive effect last time at Navan. DESCENDANT is conceding weight all round and stepping up in trip but it should suit the son of Paco Boy is a brother to 1m2f winner Boycie and related to some very useful types including Charm School, who stayed much further. Shane Foley’s mount has the scope to reverse Roscommon form with Eadbhard and Maricruz. Time Queen’s stamina may be tested while Magical Link and Sea The Spray appear to have a bit to find.
Descendant 9-2 (9-3) Close up, 3rd halfway, ridden and almost on terms under 2f out, kept on final furlong, not trouble winner, 3rd of 14, 1 1/4l behind Innamorare (8-12) at Roscommon 7f mdn gd in Jun.
Eadbhard (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, ridden 2f out, soon switched to outer, stayed on into 8th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 17, 4l behind Cracking Name (9-1) at Cork 1m 1f hcp gf in Jun.
Viscount Wilson 9-2 (9-12) Towards rear, pushed along and not clear run over 2f out, ridden in 8th over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 5th of 10, 4 1/4l behind Smiling Eliza (9-11) at Navan 1m 2f hcp gf in Jun.
Time Queen (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along approaching straight, ridden and no impression over 1f out, soon no extra, 7th of 15, 9 3/4l behind True To Herself (9-0) at Listowel 1m mdn fll gd in Jun.
Sea The Spray (IRE) 66-1 (8-11) Soon raced in 11th, pushed along halfway, no impression 2f out, 13th of 14, 21 1/2l behind Powersville (8-11) at Naas 6f sft in Sep.
Maricruz (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Chased leader, 4th halfway, ridden under 2f out, short of room and switched left over 1f out, kept on without threatening, 4th of 14, 1 1/4l behind Innamorare (8-12) at Roscommon 7f mdn gd in Jun.
Magical Link (USA) 8-1 (9-12) Mid-division on inner, ridden and no impression over 2f out, no extra, 15th of 17, 16 1/4l behind Rockfish (9-1) at Cork 1m 2f hcp gd in May.
