chased leaders, pushed along in 5th approaching straight, 7th and no extra 1f out
towards rear, 8th approaching straight, ridden to go 5th 1f out, under pressure and kept on one pace
towards rear, never a factor, in rear 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
always prominent, disputed early, ridden to lead narrowly entering straight, kept on under pressure, no extra and headed closing stages
tracked leaders, disputed briefly after 3f, headed approaching straight and soon no extra, weakened
tracked leaders, ran freely, 4th halfway, ridden to challenge entering straight, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, led closing stages
dwelt, towards rear, pushed along in 9th 2f out, kept on one pace straight
led or disputed lead, headed 2f out, no impression in 3rd 1f out, no extra
chased leaders, pushed along in 4th 2f out, no impression in 6th over 1f out, no extra
chased leaders, ridden in 5th 2f out, no impression in 4th 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
Prove The Point made a bright start when narrowly beaten at Tipperary and was sent to Leopardstown for a Group 3 but couldn't handle the step-up. This looks more her class while Verbosity stayed on so strongly over 6f at Naas that the longer trip is certain to suit. Mr Michael took an age to warm to his task over 6f at Leopardstown but stayed on well once the penny dropped while Whiskey Sour caught the eye over that trip at Fairyhouse and is one to note in the market. PALMETTO DUNES made his debut in a four-runner race at Leopardstown and could only finish third but the pair who finished in front of him are very useful and he'll have been earmarked for this so gets the nod. David Wachman has won the last two of these so the newcomer Ocean Tides is interesting.
Jefferson Davis (IRE) 25-1 (9-4) In rear, pushed along at stages, switched left to outer over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, 5th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Henshaw (8-12) at Roscommon 7f mdn Yielding in Jun.
Mr Michael (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Rear, last halfway, headway to 7th 2f out, soon pushed along, ridden in 5th under 1f out, stayed on well to 3rd on line, never nearer, 3rd of 9, 6 1/2l behind Al Qahwa (9-5) at Leopardstown 6f mdn Good - Yielding in Jul.
Ocean Tides (IRE) Canford Cliffs colt out of Gonebeyondthemoon.
Palmetto Dunes (USA) 7-1 (9-3) In rear, pushed along straight and no impression in 3rd 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 4, 8 1/4l behind Sanus Per Aquam (9-7) at Leopardstown 7f gf in Jul.
Panus 9-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride and 5th early, ridden and dropped to rear from 3f out, no impression from over 1f out, last of 7, 30l behind Lady Allegra (9-0) at Navan 5f mdn gf in Jul.
Whiskey Sour (IRE) 11-2 (9-5) Towards rear, niggled along in 6th halfway, pushed along under 2f out, kept on final furlong to 4th under 50 yards out, never nearer, 4th of 7, 3 1/4l behind Fit For Function (9-5) at Fairyhouse 6f mdn gf in Jul.
Zig Zag (IRE) 5-2fav (9-3) Tracked leader in 2nd, niggled along over 3f out, driven in 3rd 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong and soon dropped to 5th, 5th of 6, 5 1/2l behind Foxtrot Charlie (9-3) at Killarney 1m gd in Jul.
Hot To The Touch 25-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along and no impression in 6th 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Spinamiss (9-0) at Limerick 7f mdn fll gf in Jun.
Sweetie Jar (IRE) Alfred Nobel filly out of Rum Raisin.
Verbosity (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Dwelt, chased leaders, 6th halfway, switched right in 5th over 1f out, pushed out and kept on outer to go 3rd close home, 3rd of 6, 1 1/4l behind Rue Bonaparte (9-0) at Naas 6f mdn fll Yielding - Soft in May.
Prove The Point (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Towards rear, 8th halfway, pushed along entering straight, ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on final furlong to 6th on line, never on terms, 6th of 9, 9 1/4l behind Tanaza (9-0) at Leopardstown 7f Grp 3 fll stks (1) gf in Jul.
