prominent behind clear leader, pushed along over 2f out, closed over 1f out, led and stayed on well inside final furlong
soon mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, soon switched left and stumbled slightly, kept on without threatening after
waited with towards rear, pushed along over 3f out and progress on outer, kept on without threatening from under 2f out
soon mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, closed to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on well without reaching winner inside final furlong
a little slow into stride, towards rear, no impression over 2f out
prominent behind clear leader, pushed along over 2f out, closed over 1f out, kept on without matching front pair inside final furlong
waited with, soon rear of mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, soon no impression
a little slow into stride, soon mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, one pace after
chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, soon one pace
prominent behind clear leader, pushed along over 2f out, soon no extra
waited with, soon rear of mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, some progress straight, kept on same pace without threatening from under 2f out
soon led and went on, pushed along over 2f out, reduced lead over 1f out, headed and one pace inside final furlong
Bowerman goes from strength-to-strength and could hardly have been more impressive in the Irish Lincoln. He takes on better company here but looks certain to go well. Ancient Spirit has taken a long time to find his form since arriving from Germany. He switched from Jim Bolger to Jessica Harrington and just caught Buckhurst on the line at Navan for which he's penalised. The former's yard is represented by the veteran Flight Risk, who started favourite for this a year ago but finished sixth. Three times a winner last year, he can't be dismissed but Georgeville may find this on the short side on his comeback. Joseph O'Brien has two entries with RAISE YOU looking a fine acquisition from Ian Balding. He escapes a penalty for a Listed victory at Newmarket last May and this looks an ideal start.
Ancient Spirit (GER) 10-3jfav (9-7) Raced in 2nd early, led inside first 2f, pushed along 2f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, kept on well, just prevailed, won at Navan 1m lst stks (1) gf in Jun beating Buckhurst (9-12) by ns, 8 ran.
Flight Risk (IRE) 5-1 (9-11) Settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 8, 10 1/4l behind Make A Challenge (9-6) at Curragh 6f lst stks (1) Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Beauchamp Bagenal (IRE) 12-1 (9-12) Prominent in 2nd, on terms after 3f, led into straight, went on under 2f out and flicked tail, reduced lead and pressed from over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong to just prevail, won at Gowran Park 7f hcp gd in Jun beating Trueba (9-3) by hd, 14 ran.
Bowerman 5-1 (9-7) Settled behind leaders on rail, 7th halfway, ridden to progress over 1f out, disputed 1f out, soon led, kept on strongly inside final furlong to assert, eased close home, won at Curragh 1m hcp gf in Jun beating Colfer Me (9-0) by 2 1/2l, 17 ran.
Broad Street 40-1 (10-0) Held up in rear early, mid-division on rail halfway, switched left over 2f out, not clear run 1 1/2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong to go 3rd close home, 3rd of 17, 2 1/2l behind Bowerman (9-7) at Curragh 1m hcp gf in Jun.
Could Be King 2-1jfav (9-4) Soon raced in 3rd, 4th approaching straight, soon pushed along, some headway over 1f out, no extra and one pace final furlong, 4th of 5, 3 1/2l behind Basic Law (9-4) at Gowran Park 1m Yielding in May.
Freescape 12-1 (9-7) Mid-division, not clear run 1 1/2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 10th of 17, 6 1/4l behind Bowerman (9-7) at Curragh 1m hcp gf in Jun.
Georgeville 9-4 (8-12) Waited with behind leaders, 5th 3f out travelling smoothly, headway and pushed along to challenge 1 1/2f out, kept on without matching front pair inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 1 3/4l behind Buckhurst (8-12) at Curragh 1m 2f Grp 3 stks (1) gd in Jun.
Nebo (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Held up early, mid-division halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out, 12th of 13, 15 1/2l behind Freescape (8-9) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec.
Raise You (IRE) 2-1 (8-11) Led, ridden over 1f out, soon headed, kept on same pace, 3rd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Addeybb (9-5) at Haydock 1m 2f Grp 3 stks (1) hvy in Aug.
Crotchet (8-11) 3rd of 15, 3/4l behind Preening (8-11) at Deauville 7f lst stks in Dec.
Inhale 16-1 (9-11) Soon led, joined straight, soon headed and one pace, 6th of 11, 5 1/2l behind Lemista (9-3) at Gowran Park 1m 1f fll stks (1) Yielding in Jun.
Desert Wind (IRE) 100-1 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden towards rear 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 9th of 17, 4 1/2l behind Bowerman (9-7) at Curragh 1m hcp gf in Jun.
