settled in rear, headway on inner to go 7th 2f out, short of room 1f out, eased
settled in rear of mid-division, some headway from 2f out, kept on well from over 1f out, not reach winner
prominent and disputed lead, headed 2f out, no impression inside final furlong and dropped to 5th
tracked leaders, 8th halfway, 4th briefly 1 1/2f out, not clear run from over 1f out, kept on
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along 2f out, no extra from over 1f out, weakened
chased leaders, 9th halfway, headway over 1f out, ridden to lead early final furlong, kept on well
mid-division on outer, no extra from over 1f out
led and disputed lead, headed over 2f out, soon no extra under pressure, weakened
held up in rear, not clear run on inner and hampered from 2f out, not recover
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 4th over 1f out, no extra final furlong
rear of mid-division, 8th 2f out, kept on well final furlong without threatening winner
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra from 2f out
held up in rear, 13th over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, nearest at finish
chased leaders, 7th halfway, no impression from over 1f out
rear of mid-division, never a factor, kept on final furlong without threatening
prominent on inner and disputed lead, led 2f out, headed under pressure early final furlong, no extra
Jamesie is versatile having won over 5f and a mile and is running well enough to get involved, especially as three-year-olds have a very good record in the race. Another of the younger generation, EXPIRE, has found his form with a vengeance and was only caught in the shadow of the post at Bellewstown. He can go one better though Good To Follow has run very well over 7f the last twice and will prove a threat. Like Magic, who beat him here last time, would probably prefer and extra furlong as might Sassaway, still a maiden after 21 starts. Mountain Coral is useful but could need a little respite from the handicapper.
Mountain Coral (IRE) 20-1 (10-0) Held up towards rear, ridden in 16th 1f out, kept on final furlong, 5th of 22, 5l behind Maarek (9-8) at Curragh 5f hcp 55-85 gd in Jun.
Dotada (IRE) 20-1 (9-11) Mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden 2f out, 6th 1f out, no extra and kept on one pace, 7th of 10, 11l behind Like Magic (9-2) at Fairyhouse 7f hcp 60-90 gd in Jun.
Tornadodancer (IRE) 40-1 (8-9) Chased leaders on stands' side, 6th halfway, no extra from over 1f out, weakened, 17th of 28, 6l behind Six of Hearts (9-7) at Curragh 6f hcp gd in Jun.
Like Magic (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Soon led, ridden clear over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, won at Fairyhouse 7f hcp 60-90 gd in Jun beating Good To Follow (9-6) by 1 3/4l, 10 ran.
Good To Follow (IRE) 10-3fav (9-6) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden into 2nd 2f out, no impression leader over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 2nd of 10, 1 3/4l behind Like Magic (9-2) at Fairyhouse 7f hcp 60-90 gd in Jun.
Jamesie (IRE) 9-2 (9-11) Chased leaders, closed into 4th under 2f out, challenged under pressure and led inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Tipperary 5f 3yo hcp in Jun beating Yellow Dandy (8-9) by nk, 8 ran.
Thats A Fret (IRE) 33-1 (7-11) Saddle slipped and unseated rider after 1f, in a race won by Six of Hearts (9-7) at Curragh 6f hcp gd in Jun, 28 ran.
Expire (IRE) 11-4fav (9-10) Prominent on outer, led narrowly 2f out, driven along and strongly pressed final furlong, kept on under pressure, headed final strides, 2nd of 7, shd behind Red Army Blues (8-13) at Bellewstown 5f 3yo hcp gd.
Dash Back (USA) 25-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, towards rear for most, never a factor, 9th of 12, 7l behind Core Element (9-5) at Roscommon 7f Fillies Handicap (50-85) (3yo+) gf.
Flash McGahon (IRE) 11-1 (9-13) Always prominent, headway to dispute lead halfway, led under 2f out, strongly pressed from 1f out, headed 100 yards out and no extra, 3rd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Copper Dock (9-7) at Leopardstown 7f hcp 50-75 gf in Jun.
Gandolfini (IRE) 20-1 (8-4) Always towards rear, never a factor, 12th of 15, 9l behind Patrickswell (8-1) at Navan 6f hcp gf in Jun.
Smoky Cloud (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Led, joined approaching straight, headed under 2f out, no extra from 1f out and weakened, 5th of 14, 5l behind Copper Dock (9-7) at Leopardstown 7f hcp 50-75 gf in Jun.
Royal Intruder 22-1 (7-11) Never a factor, 11th of 15, 9l behind Patrickswell (8-1) at Navan 6f hcp gf in Jun.
Sassaway (IRE) 16-1 (9-8) Prominent, on terms from before straight, soon narrow leader, dropped to 3rd and kept on same pace from over 1f out, 3rd of 13, 2 1/4l behind One Of Three (9-5) at Limerick 7f stks gd in Jun.
Zhukhov (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Led, headed early straight, soon hampered and dropped to rear, eased over 1f out, 12th of 13, 25l behind Rambling Dancer (8-12) at Dundalk 1m 3yo stks pol in Dec.
Fleet Captain 33-1 (8-0) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened soon after, 13th of 14, 42l behind Indian Ballad (8-12) at York 6f 2yo hcp (3) gs in Oct.
Maarek 14-1 (8-4) Rear of mid-division, driven along halfway, switched left to stands' side rail, kept on under pressure from over 1f out, 6th of 28, 1 3/4l behind Six of Hearts (9-7) at Curragh 6f hcp gd in Jun.
