towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace straight
dwelt slightly and went right from stalls, soon pushed along to tracked leaders, disputed after 2f, ridden to lead over 2f out, strongly pressed under 2f out, narrowly headed inside final 150 yards, rallied to dispute close home and just prevailed at line
soon tracked leader and close up briefly, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge under 2f out, no extra over 1f out, weakened
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 3rd under 2f out, challenged between horses 1 1/2f out, disputed under 1f out, headed inside final 150 yards, no extra close home
held up towards rear, ridden to progress in 8th 2f out, stayed on to press leaders 1f out, soon disputed, led narrowly inside final 150 yards, joined again close home, just denied at line
mid-division, pushed along briefly after 3f, ridden and no extra over 2f out
went left from stalls, held up, ridden into 9th 2f out, 7th 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
carried left from stalls, soon mid-division, ridden in 7th 2f out, stayed on into 5th 1f out, kept on well on inner closing stages
dwelt and went right from stalls, held up, ridden and no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace straight
dwelt and slight bump leaving stalls, towards rear, ridden in rear over 2f out, soon no impression
settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no extra 2 1/2f out, weakened
held up, ridden 2f out, stayed on into 8th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra entering straight
dwelt, soon mid-division, ridden into 5th 2f out, close behind leaders and hampered over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
led and disputed, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon no extra and weakened
Dermot Weld has a fine record in this and KEEP IN TOUCH (NAP) caught the eye in what looked a strong maiden at Naas. She'll have been earmarked for the race and gets the nod though there are plenty of dangers. Roman Hands made big strides from his debut to finish runner-up at Bellewstown, with Thunderbear just behind, despite running green, while Blue News was staying on strongly over Navan's extended 5f and this should be his trip. Mount King has a superb pedigree and is one to note having had a spin in a Dundalk barrier trial.
Majestic Hills (IRE) 22-1 (9-3) Dwelt, tracked leaders on inner, ridden in 4th over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 9, 12 3/4l behind Pandora Lovegood (9-2) at Roscommon 7f mdn Soft - Heavy in Jun.
Roman Hands (IRE) 13-2 (9-6) Tracked leader in 2nd, ridden and dropped to 4th 2f out, 4th 1f out, went 2nd again inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Lakota Seven (9-6) at Bellewstown 1m mdn Yielding in Jul.
Rumbled Again (IRE) 9-2 (9-1) Disputed lead, pushed along and headed at halfway, ridden 2f out, weakened, 7th of 14, 5l behind As It Was (8-10) at Navan 6f mdn gf in Jul.
Thunderbear (IRE) 150-1 (9-5) Upset in stalls, dwelt and stumbled slightly at start, held up in rear in centre, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression in 5th 1f out, no extra, 5th of 6, 9 1/2l behind Little Big Bear (9-5) at Curragh 6f Grp 3 stks (1) gd in Jul.
San Anton (IRE) 25-1 (9-7) Mid-division, pushed along and progress on outer from over 2f out, ridden in 3rd from 1f out, no impression inside final furlong and dropped to 4th close home, 4th of 15, 5 1/4l behind Voce Del Palio (9-1) at Roscommon 7f mdn Yielding in May.
Texas Boy (IRE) 7-2 (9-1) Tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, no impression on winner final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 9, 5l behind Pandora Lovegood (9-2) at Roscommon 7f mdn Soft - Heavy in Jun.
Mount King (IRE) National Defense colt out of Christmas Joy.
Keep In Touch (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Held up in mid-division on inner, 7th halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression in 8th when hung left 1f out, kept on one pace without threatening, 4th final 50 yards, 4th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Auguste Rodin (9-7) at Naas 7f mdn Yielding - Soft in Jul.
Lazer Port (IRE) 28-1 (9-0) Dwelt, towards rear and pushed along early, dropped to rear and reminders before halfway, ridden and no impression over 1f out, never a factor, 12th of 13, 9 1/2l behind Open Market (9-1) at Cork 5f mdn Yielding - Soft in May.
Rio Largo (IRE) Dick Whittington colt out of Reem Star.
Jilted 5-1 (9-2) Towards rear, ridden and came wide home turn, no progress, 5th of 6, 8 1/2l behind Princess Naomi (8-6) at Chelmsford City 7f (6) pol in Jul.
Tea Olive (FR) 12-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, 6th halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, never a factor, 5th of 6, 7 1/4l behind Caroline Street (9-2) at Leopardstown 1m mdn fll gd in Jul.
Halla Ban (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) A little awkward from stall, tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along approaching straight, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 6, 7l behind Caroline Street (9-2) at Leopardstown 1m mdn fll gd in Jul.
Samantha Maguire (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) A bit keen, towards rear and 7th halfway, short of room from 3f out, pushed along and switched to outer from 2f out, no impression and kept on same pace from over 1f out, 6th of 9, 12 1/2l behind All Things Nice (9-1) at Bellewstown 1m mdn fll Yielding in Jun.
The Fog Horn (IRE) 22-1 (9-2) Always last, pushed along at halfway, ridden 2f out, tumbled over 1f out, no impression, last of 7, 10 1/4l behind Coralillo (9-2) at Fairyhouse 6f mdn fll gd in Jul.
Blue News (USA) 9-2 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden in 9th under 2f out, 6th 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, 2nd close home, not reach winner, 2nd of 14, 1 3/4l behind As It Was (8-10) at Navan 6f mdn gf in Jul.
