tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out, not clear run 1 1/2f out, no extra 1f out
tracked leaders early, short of room and lost place after 1f, soon towards rear, ridden towards outer 2f out, no impression over 1f out
soon led, ridden and joined 2f out, soon headed, no extra over 1f out
held up towards rear, ridden 2f out, stayed on in 7th 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden 2f out, stayed on behind leaders in 5th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out, no impression 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
held up in rear, pushed along 3f out, ridden and switched to outer under 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
mid-division, closer in 5th halfway, ridden into 3rd 2f out, led narrowly 1 1/2f out, joined final 100 yards, headed and held close home
dwelt, soon tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden to dispute 2f out, narrowly headed 1 1/2f out, no extra inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden to progress 2f out, stayed on into 2nd 1f out, disputed final 100 yards, edged ahead close home
held up towards rear, ridden towards outer and hung right under 2f out, no impression 1f out, kept on one pace
After a winning debut at Gowran, Bay of Bengal bumped into a much more experienced rival on a return visit and there should be more to come. Daylight Come had a bit in hand at Fairyhouse though has been hit with a 9lb rise while Colin Keane, who brought Magic Chegaga with a lovely late run to score at Limerick, has been booked for Team Of Firsts, whose two victories have come on heavy going. Dance Jupiter found 1m5f too far last time and can do better though CHICAGO BEAR has looked a much improved performer this season after victories here and at Leopardstown and a hat-trick beckons despite a 7lb rise.
Team Of Firsts 13-2 (10-0) Towards rear, 8th halfway, 7th and pushed along on outer over 2f out, ridden and no impression 1 1/2f out, no extra, 7th of 9, 11l behind Hell Bent (9-4) at Cork 1m 4f hcp gd in Jun.
Ides Of August (USA) 14-1 (10-1) Mid-division, 7th halfway, pushed along approaching straight, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 12, 5 3/4l behind Chicago Bear (9-2) at Leopardstown 1m 1f hcp gd in Jun.
Isle Of Sark (USA) 28-1 (9-11) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden early straight and lost place 2f out, soon no extra, 17th of 19, 16 1/2l behind Mashhoor (9-1) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Laelaps (IRE) 25-1 (9-6) Dwelt, mid-division, no impression from 2f out, never a factor, 18th of 27, 5 3/4l behind Celtic Crown (8-7) at Curragh 1m hcp Yielding in May.
Chicago Bear (IRE) 4-1 (9-2) Prominent early, tracked leaders after 1f, 5th halfway, headway in 3rd entering straight, challenged 2f out, led 1 1/2f out, ridden and pressed from 1f out, kept on well, won at Leopardstown 1m 1f hcp gd in Jun beating Coill Na Sionainne (8-11) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Crystal Black (IRE) 17-2 (10-1) Slightly slow into stride and raced towards rear, 11th on inner from halfway, ridden and good progress from over 2f out, briefly went 3rd from 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 7 1/4l behind Hale Bopp (9-9) at Naas 1m hcp gd in May.
Catena Zapata (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, ridden 2f out, weakened, 26th of 27, 13l behind Celtic Crown (8-7) at Curragh 1m hcp Yielding in May.
Magic Chegaga (IRE) 15-2 (9-6) Mid-division on outer, 6th halfway, pushed along 2f out, soon ridden and headway, 2nd over 1f out and challenged 1f out, led narrowly 100 yards out, kept on well, won at Limerick 1m hcp gd in Jun beating Mazagran (9-11) by hd, 10 ran.
Daylight Come (IRE) 5-1 (9-8) Chased leaders and 3rd from halfway, went 2nd and closed on leader from over 3f out, pushed along to lead from 2f out and soon ridden, kept on well inside final furlong, won at Fairyhouse 1m 6f hcp gd in Jun beating San Martino (9-11) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.
Bay Of Bengal (IRE) 5-1jfav (10-0) Rear of mid-division on outer, good headway on outer to close 4f out, improved to lead narrowly 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed under 1f out, kept on, held, 2nd of 14, 1l behind Dha Leath (9-7) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Loingseoir (IRE) 25-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders, 7th halfway, headway between horses to challenge 2f out, 2nd and ridden over 1f out, soon no impression, 3rd and no extra from over 100 yards out, 3rd of 19, 7 1/2l behind Mashhoor (9-1) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Finans Bay (IRE) 9-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders, raced keenly, 4th after 2f, pushed along entering straight, ridden 2f out, no impression in 4th 1f out, no extra, 4th of 6, 11 1/4l behind Cadillac (9-9) at Leopardstown 1m 1f lst stks (1) gd in Jun.
Dance Jupiter (IRE) 5-6fav (11-0) Held up in touch, raced keenly, 5th halfway, pushed along in 3rd 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 6, 5l behind Dark Spark (11-0) at Listowel 1m 5f Yielding in Jun.
