chased leaders on stand's side, ridden 2f out, 9th 1f out, no impression
rear of mid-division on stand's side, ridden from early, kept on one pace from 2f out
disputed lead on stand's side, headed before halfway, weakened from 2f out
chased leaders on far side, improved to lead under 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on well under pressure inside final furlong
dwelt, in rear, no impression from 2f out, never a factor
chased leaders on far side, ridden over 2f out, weakened
towards rear on far side, headway 2f out, soon ridden, 3rd 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong
chased leaders on stand's side, ridden 2f out, 8th 1f out, no impression
disputed lead on stand's side, headed before halfway, ridden and weakened from 2f out
mid-division on stand's side, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
disputed lead, led before halfway, ridden and headed under 2f out, no impression final furlong
towards rear on stand's side, ridden 2f out, went 12th 1f out, kept on without threatening
mid-division on stand's side, weakened from 2f out
always towards rear on stand's side, no impression from 2f out
chased leaders on stand's side, weakened from 2f out
rear of mid-division on far side, headway to chase leaders 2f out, ridden in 2nd 1 1/2f out, no impression on winner close home, 3rd near line
chased leaders on stand's side, ridden 2f out, 6th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division on stand's side, ridden 2f out, 10th 1f out, kept on same pace
dwelt, rear of mid-division on stand's side, ridden 2f out, no impression
chased leaders on stand's side, weakened from 2f out
mid-division on stand's side, weakened from 2f out
chased leaders on far side, ridden 2f out, 4th 1f out, kept on without threatening winner inside final furlong, went 2nd near line
This has been a very good race for UK raiders and five are entered here. David O'Meara scored with Watchable in 2014 and Gulliver, beaten under two lengths into third a year ago and a short-head by Romantic Proposal over an extra half-furlong here in July, is greatly respected as is the winner. David Barron won with New Bidder in 2016 but Gunmetal is struggling and looks held. Richard Fahey scored with George Bowen in 2015 and Mr Lupton is rated 10lb lower than when landing a Group 2 over the track and trip in May last year. Ryan Moore is on board Highland Dress for Archie Watson and his mount was beaten just over a length in a Newmarket Listed contest last time though the best of the Brits could be TREACHEROUS. Ed De Giles' 11-times winner landed the Goodwood Consolation Stewards' Cup in comfortable style and, though up 6lb, still looks on a reasonable mark. Half Nutz looks a progressive type at the bottom of the weights while Baraniya was having only her fifth start when a close third in a Naas Listed contest. Prince Of Naples was engaged in the 5.50 at Leopardstown yesterday.
Downforce (IRE) 20-1 (9-8) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, no impression on winner, 2nd of 9, 4l behind Make A Challenge (9-11) at Curragh 6f lst stks (1) sft in Aug.
Gulliver 15-2 (9-10) Held up off the pace towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, headway towards near side of group and switched right over 1f out, never going pace to get involved, 8th of 11, 2 3/4l behind Fortamour (8-5) at Ascot 6f hcp (2) gd in Sep.
Highland Dress 8-1 (9-1) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 7, 1 1/4l behind Brad The Brief (8-12) at Newmarket 6f lst stks (1) sft in Aug.
Mr Lupton (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) Held up near side, pushed along 2f out, reminders entering final furlong, stayed on well final 150 yards for 3rd, 2nd of 10 in group, 3rd of 19, 3/4l behind Staxton (8-5) at Ripon 6f hcp (2) gs in Aug.
Nordic Passage (IRE) 18-1 (9-9) Slowly into stride, in rear, pushed along and closer over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong to go 4th closing stages, 4th of 9, 2 3/4l behind Make A Challenge (9-12) at Navan 5f lst stks (1) sft in Aug.
Baraniya (IRE) 7-1 (9-1) Chased leaders on outer, 3rd under 2f out, ridden and disputed 1f out, headed and kept on same pace final 100 yards, 3rd of 11, 1 3/4l behind Bounce The Blues (9-1) at Naas 7f lst stks (1) sft in Aug.
Laugh A Minute 12-1 (9-12) 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, 13th of 14, 7 1/4l behind Geological (9-12) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Aug.
Prince Of Naples (IRE) 33-1 (9-6) Mid-division, 6th halfway, pushed along over 1f out, no impression and kept on one pace inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 3 3/4l behind Bounce The Blues (9-1) at Naas 7f lst stks (1) sft in Aug.
Koolasice (IRE) 18-1 (9-9) Mid-division on outer, pulled hard early, pushed along 3f out, soon ridden and weakened, 9th of 12, 4 1/4l behind Could Be King (9-12) at Naas 7f gd in Jul.
Romantic Proposal (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Mid-division, 5th halfway, pushed along over 1f out and no impression 150 yards out, kept on closing stages, 4th of 9, 4 1/4l behind Make A Challenge (9-11) at Curragh 6f lst stks (1) sft in Aug.
Royal Canford (IRE) 5-1 (10-0) Soon led, ridden over 1f out, kept on strongly final furlong, won at Roscommon 7f hcp Yielding - Soft in Aug beating Swiss Army Officer (8-11) by 2 3/4l, 9 ran.
Treacherous 7-1 (9-8) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, soon carried slightly right, led entering final furlong, drew clear, ran on well, comfortably, won at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) gf in Aug beating Dream Today (9-10) by 1 3/4l, 16 ran.
Deidra (IRE) 125-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, checked after 2f, ridden and weakened entering straight, 13th of 15, 6 1/2l behind Love Locket (9-2) at Leopardstown 7f Grp 3 fll stks (1) gf in Jun.
Gunmetal (IRE) 9-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 14, 6 1/2l behind Bernardo O'Reilly (9-9) at Doncaster 6f hcp (3) gd in Sep.
Big Gossey (IRE) 4-1jfav (9-2) Chased leaders, 2nd 2f out, soon ridden, 2nd and pressed leader 1f out, kept on same pace in 3rd close home, 3rd of 11, 1 1/4l behind Not Now Zeb (8-8) at Curragh 5f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Lil Grey (IRE) 66-1 (9-2) Waited with behind leaders near side, pushed along over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 8, 12 1/4l behind Art Power (9-5) at Naas 6f Grp 3 stks (1) Yielding - Soft in Jul.
Verhoyen 9-2 (10-0) Held up towards stands' side, ridden and no impression in rear under 2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, never a factor, last of 8, 7 1/4l behind Principalship (8-13) at Cork 5f hcp hvy in Aug.
Not Now Zeb (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Held up in rear, ridden and no impression in 7th 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 11, 3 1/4l behind Half Nutz (8-8) at Naas 6f hcp sft in Aug.
Tide Of Time 5-1 (9-2) Mid-division, travelled well 2f out, pushed along and headway in 3rd over 1f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, no impression closing stages, 3rd of 11, 1 1/4l behind A Step Too Far (8-7) at Navan 5f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Arcanears (IRE) 7-1 (9-13) Mid-division, headway on far rail under 2f out, 5th 1f out, soon ridden and no impression final 100 yards, kept on one pace, 5th of 13, 1 3/4l behind Mogwli (9-1) at Navan 6f hcp Good - Yielding in Sep.
Half Nutz (IRE) 12-1 (8-8) Dwelt and held up towards rear, 5th travelling well over 1f out, soon edged right and bumped rival, 3rd under 1f out, led 100 yards out, kept on well, won at Naas 6f hcp sft in Aug beating Lustown Baba (9-2) by 2 1/2l, 11 ran.
Blairmayne (IRE) 9-2 (9-7) Mid-division early, 10th halfway, pushed along from 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 8th of 12, 3 1/4l behind Tresorier (9-0) at Curragh 6f hcp hvy in Aug.
Spanish Tenor (IRE) 28-1 (9-8) Towards rear, pushed along 2f out and 7th over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Make A Challenge (9-11) at Curragh 6f lst stks (1) sft in Aug.
Inflection Point (IRE) 9-1 (9-12) Held up in rear of mid-division, headway under 2f out and not clear run 1f out, soon switched right and kept on well final 100 yards, just failed, 2nd of 13, shd behind Mogwli (9-1) at Navan 6f hcp Good - Yielding in Sep.
Hightimeyouwon 8-1 (9-5) Mid-division early, 7th halfway, pushed along from 2f out, ran on well without threatening inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 1/2l behind Tresorier (9-0) at Curragh 6f hcp hvy in Aug.
