dwelt, always behind, pushed along halfway, no impression straight
dwelt, rear of mid-division, ridden in 6th 2f out, no extra
chased leaders in 3rd, ridden 2f out, went 2nd 1f out, kept on same pace in 2nd final furlong
chased leaders in 4th, ridden in 4th on outer 2f out, went 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leader in 2nd, improved to lead and ridden 2f out, soon clear, stayed on well final furlong, comfortably
dwelt, always behind, no impression straight, never a factor
dwelt and pushed along early, soon mid-division, ridden in moderate 5th 2f out, soon no impression
led, ridden entering straight, headed 2f out, dropped to 3rd 1f out, no extra final furlong
Shukhov was in good form over a mile late last summer though his two victories came on easier going than he'll find here and he hasn't been in the best of form. The once very-useful Six of Hearts hasn't won for over four years and drops into this type of company for the first time so the vote goes to IRON MAJOR. Eddie Lynam's nine-times winner makes a quick reappearance after a close fourth in a handicap at the Curragh on Sunday and that form would be good enough for this. The stable also run Mr Good Guy, who has been running poorly and was well beaten when tackling this trip for the only time.
Aye Aye Skipper (IRE) 7-1 (9-7) Raced wide close up, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 13, 7l behind Bold Max (9-2) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) in Apr.
Shukhov (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Towards rear, pushed along from early straight, soon no impression, 8th of 9, 8l behind Chillie Billie (9-0) at Naas 7f hcp gf in Jun.
Six of Hearts 6-1 (9-5) Ran 5th, progress inner entering straight and 2nd under 2f out, no impression in 4th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 6, 3 1/2l behind Vocal Heir (8-4) at Leopardstown 1m hcp 50-75 gf in Jun.
Iron Major (IRE) 14-1 (8-8) Dwelt, rear of mid-division, ridden under 2f out, progress into 6th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, 4th of 12, 2 3/4l behind Have A Nice Day (9-7) at Curragh 7f hcp 60-90 gd in Jun.
Mr Good Guy (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Pushed along early, soon chased leaders, 6th halfway and pushed along again, no impression from over 1f out, no extra and eased inside final furlong, last of 15, 13l behind Bainne (9-0) at Curragh 6f hcp in Jun.
Offbeat Safaris (IRE) 11-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, always behind, 9th of 12, 15l behind Wishformore (9-1) at Kempton 1m hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Feb '14.
Methodology (FR) Silver Frost gelding out of Desert Nights.
Mattydillon 16-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, soon 3rd, pushed along into straight, 5th 1f out, one pace, 6th of 9, 7l behind Wardell (9-11) at Gowran Park 7f 3yo hcp 47-75 gf in Jun.