mid-division, ridden into 6th 2f out, no extra over 1f out
chased leader, disputed after 2f, ridden in 2nd over 3f out, no extra over 1f out
held up towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, ridden in 10th on outer 2f out, stayed on in 5th over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong to lead close home
mid-division, ridden and no impression 2f out, soon no extra
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 3f out, no extra over 2f out
soon held up, ridden towards rear 3f out, soon no extra
mid-division, progress in 6th 3f out, ridden to dispute 2nd 2f out, led 1f out, kept on final furlong, headed close home
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and disputed 2nd 2f out, under pressure in 3rd 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
held up, ridden into 7th 2f out, under pressure in 6th 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
led, joined after 2f, led over 3f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, headed 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden into 8th 2f out, no impression in 7th 1f out, kept on one pace
always towards rear, ridden in rear over 3f out, soon no extra
This has been a fantastic race for Aidan O'Brien who has won the last nine and 17 of the last 22. Three represent the yard this time but most eyes will be on HIGH DEFINITION, who looked potentially very smart when coming with a late burst to score over the track and trip last month. Ideas Of August beat Southern Cape on his debut at Leopardstown and stepped into Group 2 company back there a fortnight ago. He didn't get going until too late but wasn't disgraced behind Cadillac and can come on again. Reve De Vol is the one to take from that race after staying on strongly but Snapraeterea had every chance while Monaasib couldn't quite hold off Chief Little Hawk in the Tattersalls Sales Race at Naas and the latter pair will need a bit more here. Wuqood showed battling qualities to see off Liffey River at Gowran and can only improve.
Ace Aussie (IRE) 11-5 (9-5) Soon tracked leaders, raced near side group, challenged and led 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Cork 7f mdn gf in Sep beating Colour Sergeant (9-5) by 2 1/4l, 10 ran.
Brazil (IRE) 7-4jfav (9-5) Prominent, soon led, pushed along over 2f out, soon joined, regained narrow lead 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Curragh 1m mdn hvy in Aug beating Colour Sergeant (9-5) by nk, 7 ran.
High Definition (IRE) 7-1 (9-7) Rear of mid-division, pushed along in rear 3f out and not clear run 2f out, some headway in 8th over 1f out, switched right and kept on well inside final furlong to lead final 50 yards, won at Curragh 1m mdn sft in Aug beating Wordsworth (9-7) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Ides Of August (USA) 16-1 (9-5) Held up in rear, switched right entering straight, 8th and ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 8l behind Cadillac (9-5) at Leopardstown 1m Grp 2 stks (1) gd in Sep.
Jack Duggan (USA) 18-1 (9-5) Mid-division, hampered after 1 1/2f, 6th halfway, pushed along and dropped to rear under 2f out, soon no extra, eased inside final furlong, last of 9, 24 1/4l behind Cadillac (9-5) at Leopardstown 1m Grp 2 stks (1) gd in Sep.
Lifetime Legend (IRE) 20-1 (9-7) Led, ridden to assert entering straight, strongly pressed inside final furlong, kept on same pace, headed final strides, 2nd of 7, 3/4l behind Kyprios (9-7) at Galway 1m 1f mdn hvy in Sep.
Monaasib 5-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, pushed along 2f out, ridden in 2nd over 1f out, challenged under 1f out and led 100 yards out, kept on, headed post, 2nd of 19, shd behind Chief Little Hawk (9-4) at Naas 6f stks sft in Aug.
Reve De Vol (IRE) 40-1 (9-5) Broke well, settled back in rear of mid-division, pushed along and some headway early straight, 4th over 1f out, ridden and kept on to go 3rd final 100 yards, 3rd of 9, 6 1/4l behind Cadillac (9-5) at Leopardstown 1m Grp 2 stks (1) gd in Sep.
Sir Lucan (IRE) 9-1 (9-8) Ran 4th, pushed along and no impression over 2f out, no extra 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, never a factor, last of 5, 7l behind Bubbles On Ice (8-13) at Killarney 1m Yielding in Jul.
Snapraeterea (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, ran freely, edged left after 1 1/2f, 2nd halfway, 3rd and ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 8 3/4l behind Cadillac (9-5) at Leopardstown 1m Grp 2 stks (1) gd in Sep.
Southern Cape (IRE) 9-1 (9-5) Broke well, tracked leaders, ridden and no impression over 2f out, soon ridden and dropped to rear 1 1/2f out, no extra, last of 8, 11 1/2l behind Mac Swiney (9-5) at Curragh 7f Grp 2 stks (1) sft in Aug.
Wuqood 12-1 (9-7) Soon mid-division, 5th halfway, ridden to close on outer 2f out, challenged 1f out, disputed inside final furlong, just prevailed at line, won at Gowran Park 1m mdn gd in Aug beating Liffey River (9-7) by shd, 9 ran.
Adakaz (IRE) 40-1 (8-8) Mid-division, dropped towards rear and pushed along before halfway, ridden and some headway in 9th over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 9l behind A Case Of You (8-13) at Down Royal 7f mdn Yielding in Sep.
