tracked leader, 2nd 7f out, lost place under 2f out, weakened entering straight
awkward leaving stalls and slowly into stride, raced in rear, 18th under 6f out, some headway under 2f out when stumbled badly, not recover, eased entering straight
towards rear, 14th under 6f out, no impression approaching straight, one paced final furlong, never a factor
towards rear, 17th under 6f out, good headway on inner under 2f out, switched left over 1f out, ridden and ran on well to 3rd closing stages, nearest finish
rear of mid-division, 13th under 6f out, not much room final 150 yards and switched left, ridden and ran on well, never on terms
rear, good headway on outer over 4f out, ridden and lost place over 2f out, weakened under 2f out
mid-division on inner, 7th under 7f out, lost place and niggled along over 2f out, weakened and slightly hampered approaching straight
chased leader, 9th under 7f out, no impression entering straight, short of room over 1f out, kept on same pace
towards rear, 15th under 6f out, dropped to rear and niggled along over 2f out, weakened, detached and eased over 1f out
prominent and soon tracked leader, 3rd 7f out, ridden and every chance entering straight, weakened final furlong
rear, last under 6f out, pushed along in 19th 2f out, stayed on well final furlong to 8th close home, never on terms
in rear, 19th under 6f out, no impression under 2f out when badly hampered and almost unseated rider, not recover, eased entering straight
in touch, dropped to 10th 6f out, took closer order under 2f out, ridden under 1f out, kept on without threatening
rear of mid-division on inner, 12th 6f out, headway on inner over 2f out, not much room under 1f out, kept on well closing stages, never nearer
towards rear, 17th under 6f out, headway on outer under 2f out, came wide entering straight, ridden over 1f out, closed under 1f out, led final 100 yards, kept on well
soon led, pushed along and headed under 2f out, every chance on inner 1f out, weakened final 150 yards
chased leader, 5th 7f out, under pressure and lost place over 1f out, ridden and kept on same pace under 1f out
dwelt, soon in touch on inner, 4th 7f out, pushed along and lost place under 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leader, 8th under 7f out, progress entering straight, soon ridden, closed final 150 yards, no impression on winner closing stages
chased leader, 6th 7f out, headway to outer to lead narrowly under 2f out, soon ridden, headed final 100 yards, weakened
Many of the country’s leading amateurs have secured a ride in this. Tony Martin saddled the winner in the 2103 and 2014 and runs Listowel winner Newcross and Mr Everest, who is interesting despite failing to land the odds in a Fairyhouse maiden in April. Willie Mullins has won the last two renewals and has four entries this year. Paddy Mullins rides Legal Spin, beaten less than a length by Shakespear'sgalley at the Curragh last month, but ROYAL ILLUSION looked ready for a return to a longer trip when fourth over 1m4f at the same track nine days ago and is also preferred to Mr Adjudicator and Great White Shark. Baba Boom hasn’t raced since winning at thus meeting last year and tries a new trip but Derek O’Connor’s presence in the saddle suggests he’ll be ready. Act Of God and Dalton Highway are also worth a second look.
Brazos (USA) 14-1 (10-0) Soon led, joined 7f out, headed from 4f out, weakened straight, 5th of 6, dist behind Il Paradiso (8-4) at Curragh 2m hcp gf in Jul.
Arctic Fire (GER) 33-1 (9-6) Slowly away in rear, ridden over 2f out, headway entering final furlong, nearest finish, 6th of 19, 9 1/4l behind The Grand Visir (9-10) at Ascot 2m 4f hcp stks (2) gs in Jun.
Newcross (IRE) 2-1fav (11-0) Led early, soon tracked leader, 3rd after 4f, travelled well into 2nd over 2f out, improved to lead over 1f out, ridden and asserted final 100 yards, eased close home, easily, won at Listowel 1m 7f Yielding in Jun beating Pearl Of The West (10-9) by 2 1/2l, 7 ran.
Litterale Ci (FR) 33-1 (8-6) Pushed along in mid-division 10f out, headway on outside chasing leaders over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, hung left and weakened final furlong, 9th of 16, 8 1/4l behind Withhold (9-10) at Newbury 2m hcp (2) gs in Jul.
Baba Boom (IRE) 3-1fav (9-3) Soon raced in 3rd, challenged and led inside final furlong, soon asserted and stayed on well, won at Galway 1m 4f hcp Yielding in Jul beating Flindt (8-4) by 3 1/2l, 15 ran.
Rovetta (FR) 16-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders, slight mistakes 7th and 9th, 3rd 3 out, ridden and no impression from next, 8th of 19, 23l behind Smoking Gun (11-7) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Feb.
Legal Spin (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Led, pushed along and attempted to assert 2f out, headed over 50yds out and kept on without matching winner, 2nd of 13, 3/4l behind Shakespear'sgalley (8-10) at Curragh 2m hcp gd in Jun.
Mr Everest (IRE) 9-10fav (11-12) Settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, closer 3 out, travelled well to challenge 2 out, soon ridden, under pressure in 2nd before last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 23, 9l behind Galilean (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Apr.
Lustrous Light (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Chased leader, improved to 3rd after 5f, 4th 4f out, took closer order in 3rd 3f out, pushed along in 2nd over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 6, 3 3/4l behind Max Dynamite (11-0) at Killarney 1m 6f Good - Yielding in Jul.
Shakespear'sgalley (IRE) 13-2 (9-2) Soon raced in moderate 3rd, 4th after 6f, took closer order halfway, 3rd again 3f out, pushed along over 2f out, one pace after, 2nd of 6, 12l behind Il Paradiso (8-4) at Curragh 2m hcp gf in Jul.
Great Trango (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Held up early, 4th halfway, ridden to press leaders 3 out, under pressure in 3rd next, kept on same pace, 3rd of 6, 4l behind Peregrine Run (11-0) at Cork 2m 4f gd in Jul.
Chess Grand Master 10-1 (8-13) Waited with, soon towards rear, pushed along in last after halfway, kept on without threatening final furlong, 7th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Shakespear'sgalley (8-10) at Curragh 2m hcp gd in Jun.
Royal Illusion (IRE) 11-8fav (10-11) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, some headway early straight and 2nd 2f out, pushed along and no impression in 3rd 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 14, 1 3/4l behind Moonmeister (9-11) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Mr Adjudicator 4-6fav (11-0) Held up in rear, closer over 3f out and 5th on inner 2f out, 3rd and ridden 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Royal Illusion (11-0) at Bellewstown 1m 4f gd in Jul.
Great White Shark (FR) 5-6fav (9-10) Tracked leader, headway to lead after 4f, joined over 4f, pushed along and headed 2 1/2f out, soon dropped to 5th and no extra under 2f out, eased final furlong, 5th of 7, 18 1/4l behind Monaco Rose (8-4) at Down Royal 1m 5f hcp fll Good - Yielding in May.
Prospectus 5-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along early straight and lost place under 2f out, no extra in rear from over 1f out, last of 10, 11 1/4l behind Kerosin (10-0) at Navan 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Jun.
Act Of God 5-2fav (11-6) Soon raced in 6th, slight mistake 6th, closed up and challenged straight, one pace last, 3rd of 11, 7 1/4l behind Quantatmental (11-6) at Bellewstown 2m 1f gd in Jul.
Brawler (IRE) 5-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 7th, not fluent 3 out, no impression and switched right approaching last, kept on same pace, 4th of 15, 5l behind Whenurgoodurgood (11-4) at Killarney 2m 4f mdn gd in Jul.
Dalton Highway (IRE) 13-2 (8-8) Towards rear and 12th from halfway, improved into closer 8th from 3f out, pushed along from 2f out and slightly short of room over 1f out, ridden and went 2nd inside final 150 yards, kept on strongly to lead close home, won at Curragh 2m hcp gf in May beating Tirmizi (9-2) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Neverushacon (IRE) 8-1 (12-9) won at Curragh 1m 4f gf in Jul beating Aussie Valentine (12-9) by 5l, 13 ran.
Born By The Sea (IRE) 6-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, improved to press leader on inner when badly hampered 2 out, soon ridden, stayed on to dispute and every chance when fell last, at Cork 2m mdn gd in Jul.
Freetown (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Soon chased leaders, 5th approaching halfway, switched right to outer straight, one pace 1 1/2f out, 5th of 9, 13 1/4l behind Sneaky Getaway (11-7) at Leopardstown 1m 7f mdn gf in Jul.
Vitudurum (IRE) 14-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders on outer, ran freely, 5th halfway, pushed along 4f out and no extra approaching straight, weakened, 11th of 13, 25 1/4l behind Formula One (10-0) at Ballinrobe 1m 5f hcp gd in Jul.
