chased leader in 2nd, ridden 3f out, dropped to rear 2f out, kept on one pace straight
held up in rear, ridden in 6th entering straight, stayed on in 4th 1f out, disputed 2nd inside final furlong, just held for 2nd
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra entering straight, 5th 1f out, kept on one pace
held up, 5th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra entering straight, weakened over 1f out
held up, 6th halfway, ridden into 4th 2f out, 3rd 1f out, disputed 2nd inside final furlong, just prevailed for 2nd
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden to lead 2f out, went clear entering straight, kept on strongly final furlong
led, ridden and headed 2f out, no extra in 4th 1f out, kept on same pace
The Grey Express had All For Free and Not For Converting just behind when scoring at Killarney but at the revised weights it's the latter who can reverse the placings. Down In Neworleans is a real staying type who will make a great jumper one day while the tough and consistent Viking Visitor will attract plenty of support as he attempts a hat-trick though the concession of weight to useful rivals may halt his progress. BENEFIQUE isn't from one of the top yards but she has a real chance here judged on her debut success at Downpatrick where she absolutely sluiced home after attracting major support. This is obviously much tougher but she's related to numerous winners and could be useful.
Down In Neworleans (IRE) 7-2 (11-9) Tracked leaders in 3rd, close up from 5f out, challenged on inner 3f out, led approaching straight, ridden and stayed on well from 1 1/2f out, won at Clonmel 2m N H flat gd in Jun beating Gunner Kelly (11-7) by 9l, 12 ran.
Not For Converting (IRE) 7-4fav (12-0) Led, clear early, reduced advantage before halfway, ridden and strongly pressed entering straight, headed 1 1/2f out, 3rd and kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 8, 2l behind The Grey Express (11-2) at Killarney 2m 1f N H flat gd in Jul.
The Grey Express 8-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders in 3rd, lost place over 4f out, 5th into straight, headway over 2f out, led 1 1/2f out, joined briefly 1f out, driven out and kept on well, won at Killarney 2m 1f N H flat gd in Jul beating All For Free (11-1) by nk, 8 ran.
All For Free (IRE) 10-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders in 4th, dropped to 6th over 4f out, smooth headway on outer 2f out, disputed lead briefly 1f out, close 2nd under pressure inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 8, nk behind The Grey Express (11-2) at Killarney 2m 1f N H flat gd in Jul.
Benefique (IRE) 5-2 (11-6) Tracked leaders on inner, 4th 6f out, switched to outer and smooth headway 3f out, led travelling best 2 1/2f out, clear final furlong, comfortably, won at Downpatrick 2m 2f N H flat gd in May beating Milano Supremo (12-0) by 4l, 11 ran.
Greenbelt Star 9-2 (11-2) Held up, 9th approaching straight, 5th and headway on outer 1 1/2f out, led under 1f out, stayed on well, won at Roscommon 2m N H flat gf in Jun beating Point The Toes (11-2) by 2 1/2l, 17 ran.
Luna Runner (IRE) 9-2 (11-2) Made virtually all, ridden clear entering straight, kept on well under pressure final furlong, won at Wexford 2m mrs N H flat gd in Jun beating Beat The Band (11-2) by 2l, 16 ran.
Viking Visitor (IRE) 9-4 (11-7) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, headway to 2nd 4f out, improved to lead under 2f out, ridden and kept on well final furlong, won at Bellewstown 2m 1f N H flat gf in Jul beating Bullock Harbour (11-11) by 3l, 8 ran.
