soon close up, led 5th, pressed after 4 out, slight mistake 3 out, soon ridden and headed, no extra in 5th 2 out, kept on one pace
led and disputed, headed 5th, slight mistake 7th, 5th at next, ridden and no extra before 3 out
chased leaders, 4th halfway, improved to challenge after 4 out, disputed after 3 out, ridden 2 out, kept on well, just failed at line
mid-division, closer in 6th 3 out, ridden and no impression next, no extra before last
held up, ridden in 8th 3 out, no impression before next, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, slight mistake 6th, ridden before 3 out where hampered, soon weakened and tailed off
mid-division, 6th halfway, progress in 4th 3 out, soon challenged, disputed 2 out, ridden before last, kept on well, just prevailed at line
held up towards rear, progress into 6th before 3 out, ridden in 5th after 3 out, under pressure in 4th 2 out, no impression before last, kept on same pace into 3rd run-in, no impression on leaders
always towards rear, slight mistake 6th, ridden and no impression before 3 out where fell
chased leaders and close up, 2nd and slight mistake 8th, challenged after 4 out, disputed after 3 out, ridden in 3rd after 2 out, under pressure when jumped left and mistake last, dropped to 4th run-in, kept on one pace
It seems incredible that FIRST LIEUTENANT hasn't won since beating Menorah and Silviniaco Conti in the Grade 1 Betfred Bowl at Aintree in 2013. He's run some brilliant races subsequently, including when narrowly beaten by Don Poli in the Lexus at Leopardstown in December, and this should surely be his day. It's even longer since Realt Mor was winning the Grade 1 Powers Gold Cup at Fairyhouse and though he's been running poorly the handicapper has given him a chance. Shanahan's Turn won the Galway Plate in July and that's likely to be his target again but Elegant Statesman won this last year and looks have been prepared for another crack, though he's 12lb higher. Kylestyle has won twice over the course and distance this year while Royal Boru was impressive over the minimum at Tramore and was travelling easily when unseating his rider at the second last over 2m3f at Listowel.
First Lieutenant (IRE) 7-2 (11-0) Tracked leader in 2nd, led and disputed from 3rd, left in front 10th, ridden after 3 out, headed 2 out, 3rd approaching last, no impression, 3rd of 7, 6l behind Alelchi Inois (11-0) at Punchestown 2m 6f gd in Jun.
Shanahan's Turn (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Prominent, joined leader 4th, lost place before 13th, weakened 5 out, 14th of 23, dist behind Un Temps Pour Tout (11-7) at Cheltenham 3m 1f hcp (1) gs in Mar.
Shantou Flyer (IRE) 25-1 (11-10) Tracked leaders on outer, 3rd 3 out, soon ridden, dropped to 5th next, no impression, 5th of 9, 8 3/4l behind Zabana (11-10) at Punchestown 3m 1f (1) Good - Yielding in Apr.
Realt Mor (IRE) 9-1 (10-0) Tracked front pair, lost place before 4 out, kept on same pace, weakened 2 out, 4th of 5, 31l behind Gold Futures (10-2) at Perth 3m hcp (2) gf in Jun.
Rightdownthemiddle (IRE) 9-1 (9-6) Mid-division, 11th halfway, pushed along over 2f out and no impression in 9th 1f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 16, 6 1/2l behind Ibsen (9-9) at Navan 1m 5f hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Yes Tom (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear early, mid-division halfway, closer in 5th 3 out, soon ridden, under pressure in 4th 2 out, no impression in 3rd before last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 13, 7 1/2l behind King Leon (10-7) at Ballinrobe 2m 7f hcp gd in May.
Elegant Statesman (IRE) 4-1 (11-7) Towards rear, last from 6th, pushed along from 9th, improved to dispute 4th 3 out, 3rd 2 out and not fluent, kept on into 2nd without troubling winner closing stages, 2nd of 7, 8 1/2l behind Mitebeall Forluck (10-6) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp gd in May.
Kylestyle (IRE) 7-1 (11-5) Held up towards rear, headway 4 out, close 4th next, ridden to lead on inner 2 out, stayed on well run-in, won at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp gd in May beating Holeinthewall Bar (10-8) by 4l, 9 ran.
Royal Boru (IRE) 7-2jfav (10-9) Chased leader, a little keen, not fluent 6th, challenged when bad mistake and unseated rider 2 out, at Listowel 2m 3f hcp gd in Jun.
Knockanarrigan (IRE) 6-1 (11-10) Tracked leader in 2nd, clear 2nd at 5th, progress to lead after 4 out, 12 lengths clear 3 out, reduced advantage and ridden before last, headed at last, kept on one pace, no chance with winner, 2nd of 7, 9 1/2l behind Down Under (11-6) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp gd in Jun.
