held up towards rear, some headway on outer to go moderate 4th entering straight, ridden to close and led 1f out, headed and no extra well inside final furlong
tracked leaders on inner in 3rd, no extra from early straight, eased when beaten under 2f out
towards rear, pushed along from halfway, never a factor, kept on one pace in straight
chased leaders, 5th on inner halfway, ridden entering straight, kept on one pace without threatening leaders
led, strongly pressed and headed entering straight, clear of remainder, no extra under pressure and dropped to 4th 1f out, weakened
settled towards rear on inner, 7th halfway, headway early straight, went 3rd under pressure and switched right 1f out, led well inside final furlong, kept on well
always prominent, tracked leader in 2nd, ridden to lead entering straight and first 2 clear of remainder, strongly pressed and headed 1f out, kept on one pace under pressure
chased leaders, 6th on outer halfway, moderate 3rd entering straight, soon no extra
tracked leaders in 4th, ridden approaching straight, soon no extra, weakened
always towards rear
UNIQUE STYLE is improving fast and though his form on this track leaves plenty to be desired he's made very good progress recently and earns the nod. Formal Bid will need a very strong gallop as he came with a late burst to score over the trip at Leopardstown last week and his only success here came over two miles. Johnnys Legacy couldn't quite get to Lady Bennett over 1m2f at Navan and has been well beaten when attempting this trip in the past. Criticize, formerly trained in Germany, has an all-weather victory to his credit over this trip and will be better for his first start for new connections at Down Royal.
Johnnys Legacy (IRE) 4-1fav (9-12) Slowly into stride, soon mid-division, 8th halfway, headway in 5th 2f out, ridden to challenge 1f out, 2nd and no extra closing stages, kept on same pace, 2nd of 19, 1 3/4l behind Lady Bennett (8-5) at Navan 1m 2f hcp 47-65 gf in Jun.
Hide The Evidence (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Led, strongly pressed and headed entering straight, soon no extra and weakened, 6th of 12, 21l behind Steps To Freedom (11-0) at Leopardstown 1m 6f amat mdn stks gf in Jun.
Kyoto Summit 12-1 (9-11) Rear of mid-division, some headway entering straight, went moderate 7th under 2f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 14, 10l behind Accompanist (9-1) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 50-70 pol in Nov '09.
Accompanist 25-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, no threat from early straight, 8th of 11, 18l behind Kalann (9-8) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcp 50-80 gd.
Criticize (USA) 12-1 (8-10) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra and kept on same pace, 4th of 14, 7l behind Spirit Of Cuba (8-2) at Down Royal 1m 2f hcp 50-80 in Jun.
Formal Bid (IRE) 8-1 (8-7) Held up towards rear, closer entering straight, went 4th on outer 1f out, kept on well under pressure to lead close home, won at Leopardstown 1m 4f app hcp 47-70 gf beating Mobane Ali (8-3) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Unique Style (IRE) 9-2 (9-5) Soon led, strongly pressed over 1f out, kept on well under pressure, narrowly headed inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, hd behind Whatever It Takes (8-12) at Roscommon 1m 4f 3yo hcp 47-75 gf.
Blue Cannon (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Held up towards rear, headway in 7th 3f out, ridden in 5th 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 14, 8l behind Action Master (9-12) at Bellewstown 1m 6f hcp 47-65 gf.
Perfect Coup (USA) 20-1 (9-0) Settled mid-division early, keen hold to lead after 3f, ridden and headed 2 1/2f out, weakened, 15th of 17, 49l behind Why But Why (8-6) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f 3yo hcp 47-75 gd in Jun.
My Fairytale (IRE) 25-1 (8-4) Mid-division, ridden and lost place quickly over 3f out, no impression, 10th of 13, 25l behind Green To Gold (9-9) at Bellewstown 1m 6f hcp 47-65 gf.
