soon raced in 6th, effort 2f out and edged right, soon challenged in 2nd, stayed on well final furlong, led at line
raced in 6th early, soon 5th, tight for room 2f out, soon no impression
tracked leaders, lost position and tight for room 2f out, soon no extra
mid-division early, slightly impeded 2f out, soon no impression
raced in 2nd, travelling smoothly 3f out, soon led, pressed from 2f out, kept on well final furlong, headed at line
tracked leaders, closed up on outer 4f out, soon pushed along, not match leaders and slightly impeded from 2f out, one pace
led, pressed 3f out, soon headed, no extra from over 1f out
mid-division early, not much room 2f out, soon switched left and no impression
dwelt, towards rear, switched left from 2f out, soon no impression, kept on without threatening inside final furlong
soon towards rear, switched left to outer 2f out, went moderate 3rd final furlong and kept on same pace without threatening
Sea The Lion got his nose in front at Cork last time to land a double and has been raised a further 7lb. The runner-up Gustavus Vassa re-opposes on better terms and the latter’s stablemate Law Girl also has claims after winning at Listowel last time. But CHANGE OF VELOCITY is making good progress for Jim Bolger and, after shrugging off a 12lb hike to win the Ulster Derby easily at Down Royal last week, he gets the nod to defy a further rise in the weights. A winner for Sir Michael Stoute last year, Abjar debuts for new connections but James Cook appears to have lost his way.
Sea The Lion (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden into 4th 3f out, stayed on to challenge over 2f out, led narrowly under 2f out, joined and disputed over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, just prevailed at line, won at Cork 1m 4f hcp gf in Jun beating Gustavus Vassa (8-10) by ns, 14 ran.
Le Vagabond (FR) 10-1 (9-6) Held up early, soon mid-division, ridden and no impression 3f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 14, 12 1/4l behind Sea The Lion (9-0) at Cork 1m 4f hcp gf in Jun.
Law Girl (FR) 3-1 (10-9) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, headway over 1f out and ridden to lead final 100 yards, kept on well, won at Listowel 1m 7f gd in Jun beating Light Pillar (11-5) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Roconga (IRE) 3-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, moderate 2nd 4 out, no impression from before straight, one pace and dropped to 3rd run-in, 3rd of 13, 13l behind Ornua (11-12) at Wexford 2m gd in Jun.
Gustavus Vassa 7-4fav (8-10) Dwelt slightly and towards rear, progress on outer entering straight, closer in 6th 3f out, challenged 2f out, soon ridden, disputed over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, just denied at line, 2nd of 14, shd behind Sea The Lion (9-0) at Cork 1m 4f hcp gf in Jun.
Abjar 4-1 (8-10) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, kept on same pace, no chance with winner over 1f out, 2nd of 7, 3 3/4l behind Gold Star (9-3) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp (3) pol in Sep.
Change Of Velocity (IRE) 7-2 (9-12) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, headway travelling well to lead over 2f out, soon ridden and stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Down Royal 1m 5f hcp gf in Jun beating Sheberghan (9-5) by 3l, 8 ran.
Breathe Easy (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden 2f out, soon no impression, 6th of 17, 3 3/4l behind Aared (8-13) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp gf in May.
James Cook (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Raced stands side, mid-division, ridden 2f out, never a threat, weakened final furlong, 21st of 30, 14 1/2l behind Ostilio (8-9) at Ascot 1m hcp stks (2) gf in Jun.
Grand Partner (IRE) 7-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders on outer, moderate 4th 4 out, headway into 2nd after 3 out, ridden in 2nd 2 out, no impression on winner run-in, kept on same pace, 2nd of 11, 12l behind Nick Lost (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 5f gd in Jun.
Share The Honour 14-1 (8-9) Rear of mid-division, pushed along early straight, ridden in 7th over 1f out, headway between horses inside final furlong to go 3rd close home, 3rd of 9, 4l behind Alcatraz (8-9) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp gf in Jun.
Boho (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Mid-division on inner and took keen hold, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 7th of 10, 7 1/2l behind Platinum Warrior (9-3) at Curragh 1m 2f Grp 3 stks (1) gf in May.
