tracked leaders, pushed along in 4th 3f out, no impression 1f out and no extra inside final furlong
rear of mid-division, never a factor, ridden and no impression over 2f out, no extra over 1f out
slowly into stride, towards rear, pushed along after halfway and no impression over 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong, never a factor
tracked leaders, ridden and no impression in mid-division over 2f out, no extra from over 1f out
mid-division, pushed along 2f out and switched left in 7th over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
led or disputed lead, headed after 3f, remained prominent, ridden in 2nd 1 1/2f out, no extra inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, soon pushed along, ridden 2f out and no impression in 5th over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 5th 3f out, pushed along and headway 2f out, went 2nd 1f out, ridden and kept on one pace inside final furlong, no impression on winner
dwelt, always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression over 2f out, no extra
always towards rear, never a factor, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra
prominent and disputed lead, led after 3f, pushed along over 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong
mid-division, ran freely, pushed along after halfway and no extra under 2f out
held up towards rear, ran freely, pushed along and headway under 3f out, 6th over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
Aidan O'Brien has won this for the past four seasons including with Saxon Warrior a year ago. The stable have three runners here, the newcomer Japan, a 1.3million gns son of Galileo taking on more experienced rivals in NORWAY, a full-brother to Derby winner Ruler Of The World who caught the eye over 7f here in July, and Sydney Opera House, surprisingly beaten when long odds-on at Leopardstown though the choice of Donnacha. Patrick Sarsfield was four lengths behind in that latter event though should get closer as he needed the experience while Tinandali and the €225,000 Sea The Stars colt Mr Secretary are newcomers to note.
Aced It (IRE) 11-2 (9-5) Dwelt and towards rear, switched right over 1f out and some headway but no impression, kept on without threatening inside final furlong, 14th of 23, 12 1/4l behind Breaking Story (9-5) at Curragh 7f mdn Yielding in Aug.
Ideal Pal (IRE) Tough As Nails colt out of Lucky Beguine.
Japan Galileo colt out of Shastye.
Kinch (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Mid-division early, one pace from over 1f out, 17th of 23, 14 1/4l behind Breaking Story (9-5) at Curragh 7f mdn Yielding in Aug.
Lightsider (IRE) Leading Light gelding out of Reconsider Baby.
Mr Secretary (IRE) Sea The Stars colt out of Oui Say Oui.
Norway (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Slightly awkward leaving stalls, mid-division early, 6th over 3f out, soon pushed along, kept on without threatening final furlong, 5th of 10, 3 3/4l behind Klute (9-5) at Curragh 7f mdn gf in Jul.
Patrick Sarsfield (FR) 20-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, mid-division, 5th halfway, pushed along over 1f out and kept on one pace into 3rd final 100 yards, 3rd of 8, 6 1/2l behind Madhmoon (9-5) at Leopardstown 1m mdn gd in Aug.
Pearl Warrior 20-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, in rear, pushed along halfway, soon no danger, 13th of 14, 22 1/2l behind Mount Everest (9-5) at Curragh 1m mdn gd in Aug.
Puma Strike (USA) 33-1 (9-5) Mid-division early, no extra from over 1f out, 22nd of 23, 17 1/4l behind Breaking Story (9-5) at Curragh 7f mdn Yielding in Aug.
Sydney Opera House 4-9fav (9-5) Soon led, ridden over 1f out and headed 150 yards out, no impression on winner, kept on one pace, 2nd of 8, 2 3/4l behind Madhmoon (9-5) at Leopardstown 1m mdn gd in Aug.
These Days (IRE) Acclamation colt out of Qui Moi.
Tinandali (IRE) Oasis Dream colt out of Timarwa.
