mid-division, pushed along entering straight and not clear run over 1f out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, ridden in 3rd early straight, hampered over 100 yards out, eased
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along and lost place approaching straight, no extra, eased final furlong
tracked rear, ridden and no impression on outer early straight, kept on one pace inside final furlong
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along in rear approaching straight, kept on one pace final furlong
mid-division, pushed along entering straight and 7th 1f out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along entering straight, under pressure 1f out and no impression inside final furlong
prominent, 2nd halfway, pushed along to lead approaching straight, strongly pressed and joined over 1f out, under pressure and headed inside final furlong, no extra
rear of mid-division, headway between horses entering straight, not clear run 1f out, squeezed through gap to lead 100 yards out, kept on well
soon led, pushed along and headed approaching straight, soon ridden and lost place, no extra
rear of mid-division, pushed along on inner approaching straight, some headway and not clear run 1f out, soon eased
mid-division, pushed along on outer approaching straight, no extra from 1f out
held up in rear, some headway approaching straight, 8th 1f out, kept on well between horses inside final furlong
rear of mid-division on outer, pushed along approaching straight and no impression when hampered 1f out, eased
slowly into stride, mid-division, pushed along and no impression when short of room over 1f out, eased final 100 yards
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and headway to challenge entering straight, headed 100 yards out, no extra
slowly into stride, towards rear, some headway entering straight and short of room 1f out, kept on one pace
TANDEM is going from strength-to-strength and looked a pattern-race performer when completing his hat-trick in a premier handicap at Leopardstown. He can concede weight all round though there are numerous dangers including Secret Wizard, who made all for a very comfortable victory at Killarney. Tony The Gent is up 5lb for landing a very competitive handicap at the Curragh while there are several UK raiders with chances including Baraweez, who has run twice at the fixture each year since 2014 and won over shorter trips. James Givens has booked Kevin Manning for Sands Chorus, three times a winner over this trip this year, while Iain Jardine's Hibou won a tough handicap at Hamilton in style and will enjoy the conditions. Windsor Beach wasn't too far behind the selection at Leopardstown and should get closer on these terms.
Tandem 12-1 (9-10) Chased leaders in 3rd, headway to dispute lead entering straight, led under 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on well final furlong, won at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp gf in Jul beating Ceol Na Nog (9-1) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Marshall Jennings (IRE) 12-1 (9-9) Led, joined after 2f, pushed along and led again entering straight, soon ridden and headed 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 7, 8l behind Flight Risk (9-9) at Leopardstown 7f Grp 3 stks (1) gd in Jun.
Geological (IRE) 5-1 (10-0) Led and pressed, soon clear of field with nearest pursuer, ridden in 2nd over 2f out and reduced advantage, soon no extra, 7th of 8, 32l behind Psychedelic Funk (9-2) at Naas 1m gd in Jul.
Tony The Gent (IRE) 6-1 (9-7) Rear of mid-division, headway on inner 2f out, soon ridden, went 3rd 1f out, improved to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Curragh 1m hcp Good - Yielding in Jul beating Mizaah (9-9) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Examiner (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Dwelt in rear, ridden over 2f out, never near leaders, 8th of 13, 19l behind Ballard Down (9-0) at Newmarket 1m hcp (2) sft in Jul.
Mizaah (IRE) 11-2 (9-9) Mid-division, 6th 3f out, short of room briefly 1 1/2f out, soon ridden and went 2nd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Tony The Gent (9-7) at Curragh 1m hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Baraweez (IRE) 8-1 (10-0) Always behind, 11th of 14, 9 1/4l behind Just Hiss (9-5) at York 1m hcp (3) gd in Jul.
Hibou 16-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, niggled along 4f out, headway over 1f out, went 2nd and switched left inside final furlong, stayed on, led towards finish, won at Hamilton 1m hcp (2) sft in Jul beating Masham Star (9-5) by 1 1/4l, 11 ran.
Windsor Beach (IRE) 10-3fav (9-5) Led, joined entering straight, ridden and headed under 2f out, no impression final furlong, 4th of 12, 1 1/2l behind Tandem (9-10) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp gf in Jul.
Riven Light (IRE) 6-5fav (9-7) Chased leaders on inner, switched left in 2nd 2f out and soon ridden, led over 1f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, headed and dropped to 3rd near line, 3rd of 14, 1/2l behind Sea The Lion (8-10) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp gd in Jun.
Sands Chorus 7-2fav (9-12) With leader, every chance 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 5 3/4l behind Crowning Glory (9-13) at Pontefract 1m hcp (3) gf in Jul.
Gold Spinner (IRE) 3-1 (9-12) Chased leaders in 3rd, ridden in 3rd over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 7, 5 1/4l behind Clongowes (9-3) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp gd in Jun.
Red Avenger (USA) 33-1 (9-7) Rear, 9th halfway, detached 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on final furlong, never on terms, 7th of 9, 6 1/2l behind Captain Power (8-12) at Fairyhouse 6f hcp gd in Jul.
Dream Walker (FR) 33-1 (8-13) Held up, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 13, 19 3/4l behind Ballard Down (9-0) at Newmarket 1m hcp (2) sft in Jul.
Secret Wizard (IRE) 15-8fav (9-4) Made all, pushed along 2f out, asserted from over 1f out, stayed on well, comfortably, won at Killarney 1m gd in Jul beating St Gallen (9-6) by 2 1/2l, 7 ran.
Fuwairt (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Towards rear, headway over 1f out, soon pushed along, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Mythical Madness (9-11) at Haydock 1m hcp (3) gd in Jun.
Turbine (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Led, pushed along over 2f out, soon joined, headed over 1f out, no extra, one pace, 6th of 10, 2 3/4l behind Severus (9-1) at Curragh 7f hcp gf in Jul.
Stipulate 20-1 (9-4) Slowly away in rear, ridden and headway over 3f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 11th of 13, 6 1/4l behind Big Country (9-7) at York 1m 2f hcp (3) gf in Jun.
Canary Row (IRE) 4-1 (8-13) Mid-division, pushed along to 3rd halfway, improved to 2nd entering straight, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, asserted 1f out, stayed on well, eased close home, impressive, won at Gowran Park 7f hcp hvy in Jun beating Dinkum Diamond (9-7) by 7 1/2l, 10 ran.
Spruce Meadows (IRE) 13-2 (10-13) Soon raced in moderate 5th, some headway into 3rd over 3f out, dropped to 5th again and no extra from 1f out, 5th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Miles To Memphis (10-7) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp gf in Jul.
The Moore Factor (IRE) 25-1 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden in 8th on inner 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 7th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Tandem (9-10) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp gf in Jul.
