chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden into 2nd 1 1/2f out, pressed winner inside final furlong, no extra close home
slowly into stride and towards rear, ridden to progress and not clear run over 2f out, stayed on into 6th 1 1/2f out, 3rd 1f out, kept on final furlong
mid-division early, soon towards rear, pushed along halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out
disputed early, chased leader after 1f, led halfway, ridden and headed 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on one pace
led after 1f, headed halfway, ridden in 2nd 3f out, no extra 2f out
dwelt and towards rear, ridden 2f out, some late headway final furlong
chased leaders early, soon mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out
chased leaders, improved to lead 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well under pressure final furlong
dwelt and towards rear, rear of mid-division halfway, ridden into 7th on outer 1 1/2f out, kept on final furlong
rear of mid-division, ridden and progress on inner 2f out, 4th 1 1/2f out, kept on final furlong
mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace
prominent early, soon chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden into 3rd 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on one pace
settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace
always towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out
GENERAL MACARTHUR has numerous big race entries and the close relative of seven winners, including Horatio Nelson, should have come on enough from his Leopardstown debut to take this. From Eden has come up against some smart types without being disgraced and looks certain to be thereabouts again and Spruce Meadows made a fair start behind Air Vice Marshal at Gowran. Churchill D caught the eye at Leopardstown and should get into the action while A Likely Story is related to several decent winners and is one to keep an eye on.
A Likely Story (IRE) Exceed And Excel gelding out of Where We Left Off.
Blue De Vega (GER) Lope De Vega colt out of Burning Heights.
Buzz Boy (ITY) Buzzword colt out of Echad.
Churchill D (USA) 14-1 (9-5) Raced 5th, pushed along to 4th 2f out, kept on well final furlong, not trouble winner, 4th of 6, 5 3/4l behind Unicorn (9-5) at Leopardstown 1m mdn gf in Aug.
Duncan Of Scotland (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Towards rear, outpaced over 4f out, 8th of 9, 16 3/4l behind Speed Company (9-5) at Musselburgh 7f mdn stks (4) gd in Aug.
Eshaan (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Towards rear, ridden halfway, no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 11th of 16, 16 1/4l behind Enjoy Yourself (9-0) at Gowran Park 7f mdn gd in Aug.
From Eden (USA) 5-2fav (9-5) Disputed lead early, soon close 2nd, on terms again approaching straight, headed 2f out, no impression and one pace from over 1f out,, 2nd of 7, 4 1/4l behind Mrs King (9-0) at Tipperary 7f mdn gd in Jul.
General Macarthur (USA) 5-4fav (9-5) Settled 3rd, 4th 3f out, pushed along approaching straight, ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, dropped to 4th final 50 yards, 5th of 7, 4 1/4l behind Corstorphine (9-5) at Leopardstown 1m mdn gf in Jul.
Kalidabad (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Mid-division, pushed along in 9th halfway, no extra 1 1/2f out, 9th of 16, 17 1/4l behind Radiantly (9-0) at Tipperary 7f mdn Good - Yielding in Aug.
Mittersill (IRE) Acclamation colt out of Bobbie Soxer.
Spruce Meadows (IRE) 40-1 (9-5) Prominent, soon 3rd and took keen hold early, pushed along over 2f out, moderate 4th 1f out, one pace, 4th of 7, 7 3/4l behind Air Vice Marshal (9-5) at Gowran Park 7f mdn gf in Jun.
Glenmayne (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Soon led, headed after 2f, 2nd halfway, disputed entering straight, ridden and headed under 2f out, no impression in 4th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 6 1/2l behind French Blue (9-0) at Dundalk 7f mdn fll pol in Aug.
Palavicini Run (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Rear of mid-division, some progress 2f out and pushed along in 10th 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 12th of 24, 11 3/4l behind Smash Williams (9-5) at Curragh 6f mdn gf in Aug.
Spirit Of Time (IRE) Zoffany filly out of Blue Dream.
Sarah Ash Calum (IRE) 80-1 (9-0) Dwelt slightly and towards rear, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 9, 9 1/4l behind Dolce Strega (9-0) at Tipperary 5f mdn sft in Aug.
Phebes Dream (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Very slowly away, always detached in rear, never a factor, last of 24, 33 1/2l behind Smash Williams (9-5) at Curragh 6f mdn gf in Aug.
Double Sixes (IRE) 22-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, rear straight and no extra over 1f out, eased final 150 yards, last of 6, 15 3/4l behind Port Douglas (9-5) at Leopardstown 7f mdn gf in Jun.
