chased leaders, 5th 4f out, ridden to go 2nd 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, led close home
always towards rear, pushed along in rear entering straight, weakened, eased inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden straight and 5th 1f out, no impression inside final furlong
ran 7th, ridden and no impression under 2f out, under pressure and kept on well inside final furlong, 3rd close home
led, headed halfway, 3rd 2f out, soon ridden, no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace
tracked leader, 3rd halfway, progress to lead 2f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, headed close home
chased leaders, 8th halfway, 7th entering straight, soon ridden, no impression inside final furlong
held up in rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression entering straight, no extra under 2f out, weakened
tracked leader, led halfway, headed 2f out, 4th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
dwelt and pushed along early into mid-division, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra in 8th early straight, weakened
Havelock Ellis has a huge weight to carry after being raised 10lb for last week's victory over a mile here though he has no problems with the longer trip. He has the beating of Cristy's Call on earlier running but it's about time VICTOR'S BEACH was winning and he won't have to face Minot Street this time. He's twice finished behind that one recently and the form received a boost when the latter scored again on Wednesday. His trainer is represented here by Stynes, a winner over hurdles last month and not beaten far in a strong race here a couple of weeks later. Aidan O'Brien's Duarte Fernandes has a magnificent pedigree but has never looked like winning a race. Clare Harrier appeared to find 1m4f too far when last seen here in March after winning over the course and distance earlier.
Havelock Ellis 9-4fav (9-10) Mid-division, pushed along on outer over 4f out, progress into 4th and ridden 2f out, headway to lead 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol beating Noverre Princess (8-10) by 2l, 13 ran.
Clare Harrier (IRE) 7-1 (9-9) In rear, ridden and some progress entering straight, soon no impression, 7th of 14, 6l behind Zambezi Tiger (8-6) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 47-65 pol in Mar.
Lord Kenmare (USA) 14-1 (9-13) Dwelt, soon raced in 7th, 8th before straight, 9th 1f out, no impression, 8th of 12, 6l behind The Dancing Lord (9-11) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol in Oct.
Victor's Beach (IRE) 11-2 (9-9) Took keen hold, held up, towards rear, 9th before straight, improved to dispute 3rd and no impression 1f out, kept on without troubling winner,, 2nd of 14, 4 1/2l behind Minot Street (9-4) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 47-65 pol.
Cristy's Call (IRE) 11-1 (8-4) Chased leaders and took keen hold, ridden in 6th 2f out, soon no impression, 5th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Hes Our Music (9-8) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol.
Stynes (IRE) 9-1 (9-1) Pushed along early, soon prominent, 3rd early, 5th approaching straight, switched right 2f out, 3rd again 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 2 1/4l behind Sharjah (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-70 pol in Oct.
Horsewithnoname (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) Mid-division, 7th approaching straight, no impression over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 13, 11l behind Solar Heat (8-13) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol in Oct.
Postillion (IRE) 33-1 (10-0) Held up, moderate 9th approaching halfway, went moderate 6th and no impression 1f out, stayed on well without threatening final furlong,, 3rd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Sister Slew (10-0) at Laytown 7f clm stks 0-65 in Sep.
Trans City (IRE) 20-1 (8-5) Settled 5th, progress to 3rd halfway, 2nd entering straight, weakened under 2f out, no extra final furlong, 9th of 14, 8l behind Havelock Ellis (8-10) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol in Sep.
Tambala (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Towards rear and pushed along briefly early, pushed along when hampered 2f out, soon eased and virtually pulled up final furlong, 12th of 13, well behind Havelock Ellis (9-10) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol.
Etaad (USA) 40-1 (9-1) Soon mid-division, pushed along after 3f, 13th before straight, soon no danger, last of 15, 27l behind Share A Secret (8-7) at Fairyhouse 7f 3yo hcp gf in Jun.
Duarte Fernandes (USA) 12-1 (8-8) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along after halfway, no impression in rear 2f out, last of 13, 15l behind Tight Times (9-2) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 47-65 pol in Oct.
Elusive Award (USA) 40-1 (8-3) Dwelt, soon raced in 8th, 9th before straight, 7th on outer 1f out, soon no impression, kept on, 5th of 12, 2l behind The Dancing Lord (9-11) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol in Oct.
Yellow Rock (IRE) 66-1 (7-11) Soon chased leaders, 8th 5f out, pushed along before straight, soon no extra, last of 13, 18l behind Ned's Indian (8-7) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec.
Manorov 33-1 (8-8) Dwelt, 12th early, 11th approaching straight, switched right to outer 2f out, 8th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, 5th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Sharjah (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-70 pol in Oct.
Zambezi Tiger (IRE) 3-1fav (8-12) Mid-division, 6th 3f out, soon ridden and weakened, 12th of 14, 15l behind Boronia (8-10) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 47-65 pol in Apr.
Light Storm Cass (IRE) 33-1 (8-4) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, soon weakened quickly, last of 11, 12l behind Minot Street (8-10) at Dundalk 1m 4f app hcp pol.
