always towards rear, ridden on outer 3f out, soon no impression, never a factor
chased leader in 2nd, ridden in 2nd 2f out, disputing 2nd 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden in 6th over 2f out, soon no impression
rear of mid-division, progress on outer over 2f out, soon ridden, 6th 1f out, stayed on on outer final furlong to go 2nd close home
dwelt, always behind, no impression from 3f out, never a factor
rear of mid-division, ridden in moderate 7th 2f out, soon no impression, never a factor
mid-division, progress on inner under 3f out, ridden in 2nd 2f out, close 4th on inner 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden in 5th over 2f out, soon no impression
chased leaders, ridden in 4th 2f out, disputing 2nd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, dropped to 3rd close home
made all, ridden 2f out, strongly pressed 1 1/2f out, stayed on well under pressure inside final furlong
WEXFORD TOWN was making his handicap debut at Down Royal last Friday and his supporters probably gave up hope at halfway but he stayed on powerfully over that 1m3f and, with just a 5lb rise to contend with, can take this before going on to better things. Curley Bill missed most of the last National Hunt season which is a pity as he looked a progressive hurdler after landing the lucrative Guinness Handicap on the Flat at Galway, where he'll probably be aimed next. Carlo Bugatti has had only four runs and showed that there will be good races to be won with him with a decent effort in the King George V Handicap at Ascot. Saint Gervais returned from chasing to score easily over 1m6f at Leopardstown, though an 8lb rise tempers enthusiasm for a double, and Polished Rock arrives in good form having scored over hurdles at Gowran last Saturday.
Beach Of Falesa (IRE) 5-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride and in rear, headway approaching straight and 5th 2f out, ridden and soon no impression on winner, kept on one pace final furlong, 5th of 10, 5l behind Euphrasia (9-7) at Leopardstown 1m 2f Listed stks (1) sft in Oct.
Ancient Sands (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Chased leader in 2nd, headway to lead briefly early straight, headed over 1f out and no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 18, 6l behind Sir Ector (9-7) at Leopardstown 1m 6f hcp sft in Nov.
Polished Rock (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) 4th early, disputed 3rd halfway, ridden into lead under 2f out, no extra in final furlong, 4th of 12, 4l behind Edge Of Sanity (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp in May.
Carlo Bugatti (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Held up towards rear, headway on wide outside under pressure 2f out, ridden chasing leaders over 1f out, no impression final furlong and lost places close home, 7th of 18, 5l behind Elite Army (9-1) at Royal Ascot 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf.
Sailors Warn (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Mid-division, 7th halfway, pushed along entering straight and no impression in 10th 2f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 14, 8l behind Chance To Dance (9-3) at Cork 1m 4f pren hcp gf.
Saint Gervais (IRE) 9-1 (11-7) Towards rear, improved 4f out and 8th over 2f out, ridden under 2f out, lead 1f out and kept on well close home, won at Leopardstown 1m 6f amat mdn stks gf beating Draco (11-0) by 3 1/2l, 17 ran.
Woodsophiesmile (IRE) 7-2 (9-7) Chased leaders, mainly in 6th, kept on one pace under pressure from 2f out, 6th of 9, 10l behind Dragon Fei (8-5) at Curragh 1m 2f fll hcp.
Azurite (IRE) 9-2fav (9-5) Chased leaders, improved to challenge 2f out, led 1 1/2f out, narrowly headed and kept on same pace from 50yds out, 3rd of 9, 3/4l behind Wexford Town (8-13) at Down Royal 1m 3f 3yo hcp gf.
Kalann (IRE) 8-1 (8-5) Rear of mid-division, 9th halfway, driven and progress into 5th entering straight, 3rd under 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 12, 5l behind Edge Of Sanity (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp in May.
Wexford Town (IRE) 7-1 (8-13) Dwelt, soon pushed along in rear and trailing, some headway from over 5f out, forced wide 4f out, 7th 1 1/2f out, ridden to chase leaders 1f out, gained narrow lead final 50yds, stayed on well, won at Down Royal 1m 3f 3yo hcp gf beating Magnolia Beach (9-9) by hd, 9 ran.
Curley Bill (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) Settled in rear, headway on outer approaching straight to go 4th, ridden to challenge and led 150 yards, kept on under pressure and all out to hold on, won at Galway 1m 4f hcp hvy in Aug beating Bayan (8-12) by hd, 11 ran.
