tracked leaders on inner, 6th halfway, 4th early straight, headway to challenge and led briefly early final furlong, headed 100 yards out and kept on same pace under pressure
tracked leader in 2nd, ridden entering straight, no impression under pressure in 4th 1f out, no extra
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along entering straight, no impression well over 1f out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, went 2nd early straight, ridden to challenge 1f out, led 100 yards out and kept on well
rear of mid-division on inner, headway into 5th 2f out, no impression under pressure over 1f out, kept on one pace
led, ridden 2f out, strongly pressed and headed early final furlong, soon no extra
towards rear, kept on from over 1f out without reaching leaders
always towards rear
tracked leaders in 3rd, pushed along approaching straight, soon no extra, weakened from 2f out, eased final furlong (clinically abnormal post-race)
never a factor
chased leaders on outer, 7th halfway, no impression early straight, 7th over 1f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, never a factor, no threat in straight
held up in rear of mid-division on outer, 9th halfway, no threat from 2f out
towards rear, never a factor, no impression early straight, kept on one pace
Mark Johnston looks to have found a very good opportunity for OCEANWAY to put an unfortunate Goodwood run behind him. Previously in superb form with victories at Chester and Sandown to his credit he stumbled leaving the stalls at Goodwood and did well to finish as close as he did. Jackaroo was beaten on his only venture into handicap company but did well to get within a couple of lengths of the useful Bob Le Beau at Limerick and is expected to go well. Gentleman Duke looks a major player after his two latest efforts over longer trips, the latest when headed inside the final furlong at Galway by Lovers Peace. He looks sure to get involved while the progressive Printmaker gained a victory over the C&D in April and returned to winning ways at Gowran last month. Park Ranger, who has been in superb form over timber, is another to keep an eye on in a wide-open Premier Handicap.
Northgate (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Mid-division, headway into 4th over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 17, nk behind Moran Gra (9-4) at Curragh 1m hcp gd in Jun.
Stephen's Green (USA) 12-1 (9-6) Mid-division, never a factor, no extra from early straight, 12th of 18, 18l behind Gimli's Rock (9-3) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp gd in Jun.
Creekside 16-1 (9-0) Chased clear leader in 2nd, closer approaching straight, soon ridden and dropped to rear, no impression from well over 1f out, 3rd of 4, 10l behind Famous Name (9-12) at Leopardstown 1m 1f Grp 3 (1) sft in Jul.
Jackaroo (IRE) 8-1 (8-10) Soon tracked leaders, 3rd before straight where raced on inner, dropped to 4th and kept on same pace under pressure inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 2 3/4l behind Bob Le Beau (9-9) at Limerick 1m 3f Listed stks (1) gd in Jun.
Pires 12-1 (8-11) Rear of mid-division, bumped slightly and progress from 3f out, ridden in 6th entering straight, no extra, 5th of 17, 8l behind Stunning View (9-5) at Galway 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Elusive Ridge (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Rear of mid-division on outer, ridden and weakened from 4f out, 15th of 17, 18l behind Stunning View (9-5) at Galway 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Plum Sugar (IRE) 10-1 (9-9) Always towards rear, 6th halfway, brought wide entering straight but no threat from under 2f out, 7th of 8, 18l behind Long Live The King (8-12) at Leopardstown 1m 6f hcp 60-90 sft in Jul.
Park Ranger (IRE) 12-1 (8-9) Rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 13th of 22, 8l behind Super Say (9-0) at Curragh 1m hcp gf in May.
Oceanway (USA) 10-1 (8-12) Stumbled badly start, towards rear, headway inside final furlong, never a threat, 10th of 15, 7l behind Labarinto (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Spirit Of Cuba (IRE) 9-1 (8-6) Held up towards rear, some late headway in 10th 1f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 13, 8l behind Cape Of Good Grace (8-5) at Sligo 1m 4f fll hcp gd.
Back Burner (IRE) 14-1 (8-4) Mid-division, ridden to chase leaders into straight, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 6th of 16, 2 1/2l behind Rock Critic (8-13) at Galway 7f hcp gd in Jul.
Honey Of A Kitten (USA) 7-1 (8-10) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 15th of 16, well behind Clare Glen (9-5) at Galway 1m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Gentleman Duke (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) In rear, closer in 5th over 3f out, led over 2f out, pressed and drifted left inside final furlong, headed final 50yds, 2nd of 9, 1 1/4l behind Lovers Peace (8-8) at Galway 1m 4f 3yo hcp 60-90 gd in Jul.
Printmaker (IRE) 7-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, challenged under pressure and gained narrow lead inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp gf in Jul beating Elusive Award (9-5) by hd, 10 ran.
Elusive Award (USA) 11-4fav (9-10) Dwelt, in rear, last 3f out, soon ridden and no impression, 6th of 8, 8l behind Dubawi Star (9-10) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp gf.
Aznavour (IRE) 5-1 (9-9) Soon mid-division, no extra from over 1f out, 8th of 10, 8l behind Printmaker (8-8) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp gf in Jul.
Charminamix (IRE) 20-1 (10-0) Towards rear, ridden after halfway, no impression and kept on same pace straight, 9th of 15, 23l behind Royal Blue Star (8-6) at Listowel 1m hcp 60-90 in Jun.
