chased leaders, keen hold early, 5th halfway, ridden to close 2f out, no impression on outer 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division for most, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace
ran freely early, soon settled mid-division, ridden to challenge and bumped 1 1/2f out, 2nd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no chance with winner
soon disputed, close 2nd halfway, ridden to lead narrowly 2f out, drifted left 1 1/2f out, soon headed, no extra 1f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden and no extra on outer 2f out
soon prominent on outer, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge over 2f out, no extra in 4th 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace
led and disputed, narrow lead halfway, ridden and narrowly headed 2f out, bumped 1 1/2f out, under pressure in 6th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
always towards rear, ridden and no extra 2f out
awkward from stalls and rear, pushed along briefly halfway, eased over 2f out
dwelt slightly, towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 4th halfway, travelled well behind leaders 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, quickened away final furlong, impressively
IRISH CHIEF and Chicago Black Hawk have similar profiles, both well exposed and making their debuts on the surface. They've also been well supported and let backers down but their overall form suggests they should fight this one out with the former getting the nod as he came up against a smart one at Navan last time. Captain Attridge also has his first start here and he made a promising start at Roscommon and didn't appear suited by front-running at Down Royal. Alpine Sierra has a bit of form on the track though the main threat may come from the newcomer River Eden, a daughter of Invincible Spirit out of a Listed winner.
Alpine Sierra (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Soon tracked leaders in 4th, effort straight, no extra under 2f out, 6th of 10, 14 1/4l behind Interpretation (9-7) at Curragh 1m 2f mdn gd in Jun.
Bright Glory (IRE) 13-2 (9-7) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out, soon no extra, 13th of 14, 10 1/2l behind The Highway Rat (9-7) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Jan.
Captain Attridge (IRE) 5-2 (9-7) A little keen, prominent, on terms 2f out, headed over 1 1/2f out, soon no extra and one pace, 4th of 12, 10 1/2l behind Silaiyli (9-7) at Down Royal 1m 2f mdn gd in Jun.
Chicago Black Hawk (IRE) 9-4fav (9-7) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 16, 1 3/4l behind Hamwood Flier (9-2) at Naas 7f mdn gd in Jun.
Equatorial Ridge (IRE) Equiano gelding out of Gianetta.
Irish Chief (USA) 15-8fav (9-7) Soon mid-division and raced in 6th, headway after halfway, 5th and pushed along before straight, soon effort, kept on without troubling winner final furlong, 2nd of 10, 5l behind Tazaral (9-7) at Gowran Park 1m 1f mdn gd in Jun.
Karpen (IRE) 300-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, never a factor, 9th of 11, 19 3/4l behind To Glory (9-9) at Dundalk 1m pol in Mar.
Bonte Moi (FR) 8-1 (9-2) Settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden over 2f out, no extra 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 10th of 13, 5 3/4l behind Annerville (9-2) at Leopardstown 1m 2f mdn fll gd in May.
Clatter Bang (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride and pushed along briefly, towards rear, 12th approaching straight, soon some headway and kept on same pace from over 1f out, 10th of 14, 9 1/4l behind Morning Approach (9-2) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Dec.
Ms Frizzle (IRE) 200-1 (9-2) Always towards rear, never a factor, last of 12, 22 1/4l behind Let Me Pass (9-7) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Nov.
Norse Power (IRE) Slade Power filly out of Nordkappe.
River Eden (IRE) Invincible Spirit filly out of Lady Heidi.
