chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge 2f out, no extra in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, progress on outer 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, disputed 2nd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, 4th halfway, challenged towards inner 2f out, soon led, ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on well final furlong
mid-division, ridden to close under 2f out, under pressure in 6th 1 1/2f out, no extra 1f out
led and disputed, headed after 2 1/2f, ridden to challenge 2f out, no extra 1f out
held up towards rear, ridden 2f out, 6th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders early, soon mid-division, pushed along halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out
held up towards rear, ridden 2f out, 7th 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden and closer 1 1/2f out, disputed 2nd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
Irish Acclaim and WAR HERO are course and distance winner rated on the same mark, a long way clear of the remainder. The former has been racing in handicap company on Turf since scoring over 6f here in March while the latter gets the nod having won over this trip at Down Royal last month before a moderate run over 6f at Naas. James McAuley supports these claimers and will know how he stands with Meishar, still a maiden but only beaten a neck on his only start here in March. He looks better than stable companion Robert Guiscard while Facethepuckout was well beaten by the selection here in November.
Facethepuckout (IRE) 18-1 (10-1) Dwelt and pushed along early, soon rear of mid-division, 11th halfway, ridden and no impression in moderate 7th over 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 15, 5 1/4l behind Wee Pablo (9-8) at Listowel 7f hcp sft in Jun.
Irish Acclaim (IRE) 12-1 (10-2) Held up towards rear, pushed along on outer early straight and rear of mid-division over 1f out, ridden and no impression inside final furlong, 11th of 13, 3 1/4l behind Ramiro (10-0) at Limerick 7f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Meishar (ARG) 17-2 (9-9) Ran 6th, some headway under 3f out and pushed along in 5th entering straight, ridden and kept on one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 5 3/4l behind Lord Park (9-9) at Sligo 1m 2f mdn Yielding - Soft in Jun.
War Hero (IRE) 3-1fav (10-8) Raced in group of 3 on far side, towards rear overall, edged right to join main group before halfway, ridden and some headway under 2f out, 6th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 17, 7 1/4l behind Darkdeserthighway (8-10) at Naas 6f hcp gd in Jun.
I Know I Can 40-1 (9-10) Always towards rear, 6th and pushed along approaching straight, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, never a factor, 6th of 7, 15 3/4l behind The Blue Panther (9-8) at Sligo 6f Yielding in Jun.
Alhajjaj 8-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, effort over 2f out, soon no impression, one pace, 8th of 11, 9l behind Brave Display (9-6) at Down Royal 7f hcp gd in Jun.
Mutiny (IRE) 80-1 (9-3) Mid-division, pushed along entering straight and no extra under 2f out, 13th of 15, 12 1/2l behind Petticoat Rule (9-7) at Limerick 1m hcp Yielding - Soft in Jul.
Robert Guiscard (IRE) 40-1 (9-7) Led early, soon joined, headed inside 1st 2f, pushed along in 2nd before straight, soon lost position and one pace, 8th of 12, 8 1/2l behind Gegenpressing (9-9) at Limerick 7f gd in Jun.
Intend (IRE) 150-1 (9-7) A little slow into stride and pushed along, towards rear, never a factor, kept on without threatening final furlong, 12th of 17, 12 1/4l behind Dixie Bluebell (9-2) at Fairyhouse 7f mdn gd in Jul.
Viv Vance (IRE) 25-1 (9-1) Waited with towards rear, headway on outer from halfway, effort straight, no extra from under 2f out, 8th of 9, 15 1/4l behind Sea Sessions (9-9) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f gd in Jul.
Sahreej (IRE) 18-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden in 3rd 2f out, soon no impression, 6th of 18, 15 1/4l behind Tyrion's Dream (9-1) at Curragh 7f hcp hvy in Nov.
Nightflight (IRE) 66-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, soon recovered and mid-division halfway, ridden on inner and 8th over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 12th of 14, 7 1/2l behind Fit For Function (9-8) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Apr.
