soon tracked leader, on terms under 4f out, ridden to lead over 3f out, headed over 2f out, dropped to 3rd into straight, soon no impression
in rear, closer in 5th over 3f out, led over 2f out, pressed and drifted left inside final furlong, headed final 50yds
prominent, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from 2f out
towards rear, kept on same pace under pressure from over 2f out
tracked leaders, 3rd over 3f out, no extra from 2f out
towards rear, improved into 4th into straight, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace without threatening
tracked leaders, ridden in 2nd approaching straight, stayed on well to challenge final furlong, led final 50yds
tracked leaders, 4th over 3f out, no extra from 2f out
soon led, joined under 4f out, headed over 3f out, soon weakened
David Wachman has won this a couple of times in recent years but Tantalising, though progressing nicely, will need to step up on her Bellewstown maiden victory in this much tougher event. Nantucket Bay, who won a Navan maiden on Fast ground in May, didn't enjoy the soft conditions in the Ladies Derby at the Curragh and is looking a few pounds high. Gentleman Duke ran his best race for a very long time over 1m3f at Killarney where he stayed on late and looks a threat as does Goldplated, who has landed a couple of low-grade handicaps in the style of a progressive filly. SHAZAMOUR, by Azamour out of a winning sprinter, wouldn't appear to have the pedigree for this trip but she ran very well behind Forever Glory and subsequent winner Cherokee Brave at Leopardstown last time and a chance is taken that she is on a fair enough mark to make a successful handicap debut.
Nantucket Bay (USA) 6-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, headway to challenge 3f out, ridden in close 3rd 2f out, no extra 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 13, 7l behind Paramount (9-5) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp 60-100.
Gentleman Duke (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Uneasy in stalls and dwelt, in rear, niggled along from halfway, struggling over 4f out, went 4th over 1f out, ran on well without troubling winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 7, 1 3/4l behind Negotiate (9-8) at Killarney 1m 3f 3yo hcp gd.
Tantalising (IRE) 11-4 (9-0) Tracked leader in 2nd, pushed along to challenge when rider lost whip 1 1/2f out, led 100 yards out and kept on well, won at Bellewstown 1m 4f mdn stks gd beating El Gran Torino (9-5) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.
Goldplated (IRE) 9-2 (9-9) Soon mid-division, moderate 6th under 4f out, closed and led over 2f out, stayed on well from over 1f out, won at Killarney 1m 3f 3yo hcp 47-70 gd beating Summer Glow (7-12) by 2 1/2l, 12 ran.
Hope Of An Angel (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Towards rear, ridden before halfway, soon no impression, 10th of 14, 23l behind Gossamer Seed (9-9) at Sligo 6f fll hcp 50-80 sft in Jun.
Regal Tramp (USA) 4-1 (9-4) Settled in rear, driven along and no impression entering straight, went 5th under pressure over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 7, 6l behind Trans City (9-8) at Down Royal 1m 2f 3yo hcp 50-80 gd.
Lovers Peace (IRE) 9-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, headway when carried wide entering straight, ridden in 11th over 1f out, ran on final furlong, 4th of 17, 3 1/2l behind Why But Why (8-6) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f 3yo hcp 47-75 gd in Jun.
Shazamour (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and no impression from well over 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 7, 6l behind Forever Glory (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m 1f 3yo mdn gf.
Hill Of Content (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) Mid-division on inner, 7th halfway, pushed along entering straight, kept on one pace without threatening, 6th of 10, 8l behind Sunset Beauty (9-9) at Leopardstown 7f stks gd.
