slowly into stride and towards rear early, swift progress to dispute after 2f, ridden to lead narrowly 1 1/2f out, kept on well inside final furlong and asserted closing stages
soon disputed, led after 1f, joined after 2f, ridden 2f out, drifted left and headed narrowly 1 1/2f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on same pace, lost 2nd at line
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden over 2f out, no impression on leaders 1 1/2f out, kept on well closing stages of final furlong to go 2nd at line
dwelt, always rear, ridden and behind halfway, never a factor
soon held up, towards rear after 1f, ridden into 6th 3f out, 4th and drifted slightly right 2f out, no impression on leaders 1 1/2f out, kept on well closing stages of final furlong
dwelt, towards rear for most, ridden and no impression 3f out, kept on one pace
led and disputed briefly, tracked leaders after 1f, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression 3f out, no extra 2f out, weakened
tracked leaders early, towards rear after 2f, ridden 3f out, kept on into 5th 1 1/2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 5th 3f out, no extra 2f out
Adelaide River is by Australia out of a mare placed in the Irish 1000 Guineas so is of obvious interest given connections. GIMMIE SHELTER caught the eye in no uncertain terms at Killarney and with that under his belt will take the world of beating. Man Of Eden did little wrong in what looked a strong Galway maiden, staying on nicely, while Rachael Blackmore gets a rare ride on the Flat aboard Matt Connor, a half-brother to a couple of winners.
Adelaide River (IRE) Australia colt out of Could It Be Love.
Gimmie Shelter (USA) 10-1 (9-8) Mid-division and 5th halfway, ridden in closer 4th on outer from 2f out, went 3rd over 1f out, no impression on principals and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Papilio (9-5) at Killarney 1m gd in Jul.
Golden Temple (IRE) 25-1 (9-7) Towards rear, 4th halfway, dropped to 5th and under pressure 1 1/2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra in 4th final 150 yards, 4th of 6, 7 1/4l behind Tower Of London (9-7) at Leopardstown 1m mdn gd in Jul.
Holy Scat Passion (FR) Seahenge gelding out of Holy Black.
Man Of Eden 25-1 (9-5) Dwelt, soon mid-division, 4th halfway, ridden and no impression on leaders entering straight, kept on same pace inside final furlong, no extra closing stages, 4th of 7, 5l behind Pivotal Trigger (9-5) at Galway 7f mdn sft in Jul.
Matt Connor (IRE) Teofilo colt out of Emirates Hills.
My Beautiful Boy (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Dwelt, soon tracked leaders, ridden in 3rd 2f out, soon no impression on leaders, 5th of 11, 9 3/4l behind Kodi Red (9-2) at Navan 6f mdn gf in Jul.
Pigeon House (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Dwelt, towards rear, rapid headway wide of remainder after 2f, 2nd halfway, ridden and hung left over 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 11, 12l behind Hans Andersen (9-5) at Curragh 7f mdn gd in Jul.
Claycastle (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, ridden in 6th over 1f out, no impression and dropped to 7th inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 8 1/4l behind Amazing Show (9-2) at Down Royal 7f mdn gd in Jul.
