soon tracked leaders, took keen hold, challenged and on terms over 1f out, soon led and stayed on well inside final furlong
raced in 10th early, pushed along from 3f out, no extra straight
dwelt and bumped with rival, raced in 8th early, wide into straight and one pace
dwelt, took keen hold and waited with towards rear, pushed along and headway from under 3f out, kept on same pace without theatening straight
raced in 6th early, effort approaching straight, one pace final furlong
soon led, still travelling smoothly and attempted to assert over 2f out, reduced lead and joined over 1f out, soon headed and one pace
a little slow into stride and pushed along briefly, soon bumped with rival and tracked leaders, effort approaching straight, kept on same pace inside final furlong
edged left from stalls and bumped with rival, raced in 12th early, pushed along and headway from under 3f out, kept on same pace without theatening straight
very slowly into stride, towards rear for most, never a factor
bumped and impeded start, towards rear, pushed along and headway from under 3f out, kept on same pace without theatening straight
dwelt, a little keen, raced in 9th early, no impression on inner when tight for room 1f out, soon no extra
bumped early and raced in 11th, pushed along and headway from under 3f out, kept on without threatening inside final furlong
soon prominent, effort from 3f out, no extra from over 1f out
soon tracked leaders, effort approaching straight, one pace final furlong
raced in 7th early, effort from 3f out, no extra from over 1f out
The in-form Denis Hogan has four entries headed by Make A Challenge, who carries a 6lb penalty for scoring over the course and distance on Tuesday. Whatharm also represents the yard and he made most for a comfortable victory at Gowran though a 10lb rise makes this much more difficult. Galtee Mist is up 5lb after making all over the track and trip on Monday and runner-up SYRENA, who didn't get the clearest of runs, can gain revenge and land this. Angels, a dual 6f winner for Tim Easterby, has been running very well since stepping up in trip and should go well while Canford Art would have to be considered if getting a run from her reserve spot.
Make A Challenge (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Soon mid-division, took keen hold, headway and effort over 1f out, soon on terms, led inside final furlong and edged right, kept on well to just hold on, won at Galway 7f hcp gd in Jul beating Beckwith Place (9-12) by ns, 16 ran.
Pretty Boy Floyd (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Mid-division, dropped to 11th approaching straight, under pressure 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra, 11th of 12, 6 1/4l behind On A Session (9-1) at Listowel 6f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Merited (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Always towards rear, pushed along on outer approaching straight, no impression final furlong, kept on one pace, 6th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Turnberry Isle (9-7) at Ballinrobe 1m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Sky Moon (IRE) 6-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride, towards rear early, took keen hold and closed up after 2f towards outer, led before halfway, headed 2f out, weakened straight, last of 16, 13 1/4l behind Make A Challenge (9-7) at Galway 7f hcp gd in Jul.
Angels 11-2 (9-6) Waited with, soon towards rear, headway and effort straight, kept on without reaching front pair inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Koybig (9-5) at Killarney 1m hcp gd in Jul.
War Hero (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Soon tracked leaders, challenged approaching straight, impeded and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 16, 1 1/2l behind Make A Challenge (9-7) at Galway 7f hcp gd in Jul.
Cyrus Dallin 7-1 (10-0) Chased leaders early, soon mid-division, raced on outer into straight, kept on same pace final furlong, 8th of 17, 8 1/4l behind One Cool Poet (9-10) at Galway 1m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Syrena (IRE) 7-1 (9-7) Chased leader, 5th approaching straight, switched out entering straight, improved to 2nd under 1f out, strongly challenged leader final 100 yards, kept on, just held, 2nd of 15, hd behind Galtee Mist (9-6) at Galway 7f hcp gd in Jul.
Nothing To Lose (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Dwelt, raced in rear, niggled along and came wide entering straight, ridden under 2f out, progress over 1f out, ran on strongly final furlong to 3rd close home, never nearer, 3rd of 17, 1/2l behind Ducky Mallon (9-4) at Fairyhouse 7f hcp Good - Yielding in Jun.
Facethepuckout (IRE) 22-1 (9-7) Towards rear on outer, pushed along and no impression 2f out, weakened final furlong, never a factor, last of 15, 10 3/4l behind Galtee Mist (9-6) at Galway 7f hcp gd in Jul.
Stormy Air 22-1 (9-9) Chased leaders on inner, kept on same pace straight, 10th of 17, 9 1/2l behind One Cool Poet (9-10) at Galway 1m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Caesar's Comet (IRE) 10-1 (10-0) Mid-division, ridden into 6th 1 1/2f out, no impression 1f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 14, 6 3/4l behind Procurator (9-3) at Roscommon 7f hcp gd in Jul.
Vocal Duke (IRE) 28-1 (9-5) Mid-division, pushed along early straight and no impression in 7th over 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 15, 11l behind Rhydwyn (9-5) at Limerick 1m mdn Yielding in Jun.
Dee Sprinter (IRE) 9-1 (9-5) Led or disputed lead on far side, 2nd halfway, pushed along 2f out and ridden in 3rd over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 5th of 18, 4 1/4l behind Sunset Nova (9-5) at Navan 6f mdn gf in Jul.
Foreign Legion (IRE) 5-1 (9-12) Mid-division on outside, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression, 6th of 14, 3 3/4l behind Cape Cyclone (8-12) at Leicester 1m hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Galtee Mist (IRE) 20-1 (9-6) Broke well to lead, made all, ridden entering straight, strongly pressed final 100 yards, kept on, all out, won at Galway 7f hcp gd in Jul beating Syrena (9-7) by hd, 15 ran.
Whatharm (IRE) 6-1 (9-5) Made all, ridden clear 1 1/2f out, stayed on well final furlong, comfortably, won at Gowran Park 1m hcp gd in Jun beating Marylebone (8-8) by 1 1/2l, 16 ran.
Canford Art (IRE) 5-2fav (9-10) Tracked leaders on inner, 3rd halfway, switched left and headway between horses to lead 1 1/2f out, under pressure and kept on inside final furlong, headed close home, 2nd of 14, nk behind Very Smart (9-0) at Down Royal 7f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Nam (IRE) 8-1 (9-12) Slow into stride, raced a bit keen towards rear and 14th from halfway, slightly short of room on outer from 2f out and soon pushed along, kept on well inside final furlong into never nearer 6th, 6th of 15, 1 3/4l behind Sharp Focus (9-9) at Killarney 1m hcp gd in Jul.
