pushed along from stalls, soon mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden in 6th 2f out, 5th over 1f out, kept on under pressure to go 2nd final 50 yards, no threat to winner
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 4th 2f out, no impression 1f out, kept on same pace under pressure to go 3rd closing stages
mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, 7th 1f out, kept on without threatening to go 4th close home
completely missed break and always behind, ridden and no extra 2f out, never a factor
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, 15th halfway, ridden and no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace
pushed along early and prominent, led after 1f, joined halfway, soon headed and chased clear leader, pushed along over 2f out, ridden 2f out, closed on leader over 1f out, ridden and led under 1f out, stayed on well
tracked leaders, ran freely, disputed halfway, soon led and quickly went 6 lengths clear 5f out, still 4 length advantage 2f out, ridden and strongly pressed over 1f out, headed under 1f out, no extra
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace
led early, headed after 1f, 4th halfway, ridden in 3rd 2f out, no impression 1f out, no extra under pressure inside final furlong, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, 13th halfway, ridden over 3f out, no extra (found to be coughing post-race)
pushed along from stalls, mid-division, 12th halfway, ridden and no impression in 8th entering straight, kept on one pace inside final furlong
dwelt, towards rear, 14th halfway, ridden and no impression in moderate 11th 2f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, 11th halfway, ridden and no impression over 3f out
rear of mid-division, 10th halfway, ridden and no impression 4f out, no extra
A tough finale and many will pin their faith on Dermot Weld with some justification as Abstract gives the impression of being prepared with this in mind after finally showing some ability at Roscommon last time and now has the benefit of blinkers for the first time and Colin Keane is aboard. He was beaten by Social Distance at Roscommon but should at the very least get closer now at the revised weights. Both are noted but have been done no favours by the draw. The latter's stablemate Siofra remains unexposed but the far more experienced CRASSUS appeals more. His excellent apprentice takes his burden under 10-0 and his latest run when runner-up in the Ladies Derby appeals as the standout piece of recent form.
Crassus (IRE) 16-5 (10-1) Mid-division, 7th halfway, closer approaching straight and went 4th 2f out, soon progress between horses and challenged 1f out, ridden and no impression on winner final 100 yards, 2nd of 9, 1 1/4l behind Elite Trooper Grey (11-0) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Magnetic North (IRE) 11-1 (10-2) Rear of mid-division, 11th halfway, ridden and no extra from 2f out, 11th of 18, 15 3/4l behind Imposing Supreme (10-1) at Galway 1m 1f hcp sft in Jul.
Dammit (IRE) 16-1 (10-2) Soon disputed, headed over 4f out, 3rd under 4f out, improved to dispute 1 1/2f out, soon ridden, headed over 1f out, weakened quickly final 150 yards, 9th of 23, 4 1/4l behind Little Brother (8-12) at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Hurricane Alex 50-1 (11-9) Settled behind leaders, 8th halfway, ridden before straight, under pressure in 6th 2 out, kept on same pace, 5th of 18, 10 1/4l behind Ilmig (11-9) at Cork 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Jul.
Capel At Dawn (IRE) 4-1 (10-9) Mid-division on outer, no impression from 4 out, weakened, 7th of 9, 36 1/2l behind Persia (11-8) at Bellewstown 2m 1f gd in Jul.
We'll Go Again (IRE) 13-2 (12-0) Tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden in 3rd 3 out, went moderate 2nd and no impression on easy winner after last, kept on one pace, 2nd of 13, 7l behind Hallowed Star (12-0) at Roscommon 2m mdn sft in Jul.
Anycity (IRE) 16-1 (9-11) Settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, closer in 4th 3f out, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 10th of 13, 6 1/2l behind Time And Money (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Jul.
Dazzling Darren (IRE) 12-1 (9-12) Mid-division, pushed along and no impression over 2f out, no extra from over 1f out, 9th of 14, 10 1/2l behind Time And Money (9-12) at Down Royal 1m 5f hcp gf in Jun.
Pak Army (IRE) 25-1 (9-13) Prominent, soon led, asserted and ran freely after 3 1/2f, reduced advantage 6f out, ridden and strongly pressed under 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, weakened, 8th of 10, 10 3/4l behind Buckman Tavern (10-2) at Leopardstown 1m 5f hcp gd in Jul.
Alvaro 33-1 (10-2) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along and no impression early straight, ridden and 5th over 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 16, 7 1/4l behind Wild Shot (9-11) at Tipperary 1m 4f hcp gf in Jun.
Kingslayer (FR) 16-1 (10-2) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Fallen Forest (9-13) at Bellewstown 1m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Abstract (IRE) 6-1 (9-11) Soon tracked leaders, disputed 3rd approaching straight, soon pushed along, challenged and on terms 1 1/2f out, soon headed and one pace, 4th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Social Distance (9-0) at Roscommon 1m 4f hcp Yielding in May.
Siofra (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden 3f out, 3rd 2f out, 5th 1f out, no extra, 5th of 10, 5l behind Umneyaat (9-2) at Ballinrobe 1m 1f mdn gd in Jun.
While You're Up (IRE) 11-2 (10-0) Waited with early, soon raced in 3rd, 2nd and closed up approaching straight, soon led, joined over 2f out, regained lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, one pace, 2nd of 9, 1 3/4l behind Sea Sessions (9-9) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f gd in Jul.
Artistic Work (IRE) 40-1 (9-7) Always towards rear, never a factor, 7th of 9, 13 3/4l behind Ben Siegel (8-8) at Ballinrobe 1m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
King And Queen (FR) 13-2 (11-8) Chased leaders and 5th from halfway, pushed along and lost place from 3 out, soon no extra and weakened, 14th of 15, dist behind Westernerona (12-0) at Downpatrick 2m 3f hcp gd in Jul.
Katzoff (IRE) 50-1 (9-8) Chased leaders in 5th, ridden entering straight, soon weakened, trailing over 1f out, last of 7, dist behind Jungle Cove (10-2) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Social Distance (IRE) 6-1 (8-9) Disputed lead early, soon raced in 2nd, pushed along from early straight, challenged over 2f out, soon led, joined 1 1/2f out, headed inside final furlong, one pace, 5th of 6, 1 3/4l behind Exuma (9-11) at Killarney 1m 3f hcp gd in Jul.
Bynx (IRE) 66-1 (8-6) Towards rear, 10th halfway, progress on outer 2f out, ridden entering straight, no impression on leaders in 3rd under 1f out, weakened closing stages, 5th of 13, 6l behind Citronnade (9-9) at Galway 1m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jul.
Maunganui (IRE) 16-1 (10-2) Awkwardly away from stalls and pushed along, waited with, soon towards rear, headway and effort straight, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 8th of 11, 6 1/2l behind Sequoiaspirit (9-6) at Killarney 1m 3f hcp gd in Jul.
Indignation (FR) 4-1 (10-2) Pushed along briefly early, soon mid-division, 8th after halfway, raced towards outer into straight and headway, kept on without threatening final furlong, 5th of 16, 2 3/4l behind Rodney Bay (9-5) at Limerick 1m 3f hcp gd in Apr.
