dwelt and soon last, slightly hampered 1 1/2f out, went moderate 2nd under 1f out, stayed on well, never nearer
prominent, ridden and weakened from 2 1/2f out
mid-division, ridden from halfway, weakened final furlong, eased close home
led, pushed along and strongly pressed when slipped up 1 1/2f out
mid-division on far side, ridden after halfway, moderate 6th 1f out, no extra
chased leaders, 2nd halfway, pushed along and challenged narrow leader when left in clear lead 1 1/2f out, kept on well final furlong
chased leaders, ridden in 6th 2f out, moderate 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace
dwelt slightly, soon in touch, ridden from over 2f out, went moderate 5th 1f out, no impression
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out, 4th 1f out, no extra
It isn't out of the question that a newcomer can win this but the percentage call is PETRONIUS MAXIMUS. The Ballydoyle colt put a couple of moderate runs behind him with an astonishing display in the 5f Windsor Castle Stakes at Ascot where he came from out of the clouds inside the final furlong to snatch the runner's-up spot behind Marine Commando. Sydney Harbour has improved with each run but looked in need of at least 7f when a close second behind Snow Mountain over that trip at Limerick. Three of the newcomers are very interesting and should be noted for the future. A World Apart is related to some high-class performers including useful juveniles while Snow Watch is a full brother to the 6f two-year-old winner Villasol. Zabarajad is a colt by Invincible Spirit and the first foal of a winning miler in France so this trip should be ideal.
A Word Apart (IRE) Desert Style colt out of Lady Luck.
Cheers Buddy (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, driven along early straight, dropped to 4th under 2f out, no extra, 7th of 11, 5l behind Snow Mountain (9-0) at Limerick 7f 2yo mdn gd.
Heir To The Mint (USA) 6-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, went 2nd under 2f out, 3rd and no impression from just under 1f out, dropped to 5th closing stages, 5th of 11, 1 1/2l behind Snow Mountain (9-0) at Limerick 7f 2yo mdn gd.
Petronius Maximus (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Outpaced, ridden and ran on strongly final furlong, went 2nd post, 2nd of 14, nk behind Marine Commando (9-3) at Royal Ascot 5f 2yo lst stk (1) gd.
Snow Watch (IRE) Verglas colt out of Pitrizza.
Sydney Harbour (IRE) 1-2fav (9-0) Mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden in 5th 2f out, went 4th inside final furlong, stayed on well under pressure final 100 yards to go 2nd final strides, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Snow Mountain (9-0) at Limerick 7f 2yo mdn gd.
Teriyaki (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Led, ridden and headed 2 1/2f out, soon weakened, last of 7, 18l behind Cat Fire (8-6) at Fairyhouse 6f 2yo mdn aut gd.
Zabarajad (IRE) Invincible Spirit colt out of Zalaiyma.
Knock Stars (IRE) Soviet Star filly out of Knockatotaun.
