soon disputed lead, in front approaching straight, ridden clear from over 1f out, stayed on strongly, easily
dwelt, soon prominent, no impression under pressure from 1 1/2f out
slow to load, soon tracked leaders, ridden in pursuit of winner and no impression from 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace
soon disputed lead, 3rd approaching straight, no impression under pressure from 2f out
slight stumble early, never better than mid-division, no impression under pressure straight
soon niggled along and short of room briefly early, towards rear, kept on without threatening under pressure straight
soon tracked leaders, no impression under pressure when rider briefly dropped rein about 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace
Aidan O'Brien has won the last two renewals with Treasure Beach and Daddy Long Legs so today's representatives have plenty to live up to. BATTLE OF MARENGO made an eye-catching debut at Leopardstown, staying on from the rear once getting the hang of things. With Joseph on board he looks the pick of the Ballydoyle pair though Twilight Zone is by Danehill Dancer out of the high-class All My Loving who produced Thomas Chippendale with her first foal. Jim Bolger has had a superb season with his juveniles so Bunreacht, a half-brother to three winners, is definitely one to keep on the right side. Flameseeker was staying on at the finish on his debut at Naas and will know more this time.
Battle Of Marengo (IRE) 7-1 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden in 7th 3f out, 6th 1f out, kept on without threatening, 3rd of 15, 3 1/2l behind Dont Bother Me (9-5) at Leopardstown 7f 2yo mdn gs.
Bunreacht (USA) Mr Greeley colt out of Unbridled Treasure.
Flameseeker (USA) 10-1 (9-5) Mid-division, 9th halfway, kept on one pace without threatening, 7th of 13, 7l behind Designs On Rome (9-5) at Naas 7f 2yo mdn.
Forty One Phases (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Held up, 6th halfway, weakened from over 2f out, last of 8, 25l behind Thunder Mountain (9-5) at Galway 7f 2yo mdn gd in Jul.
Time To Begin (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, driven along in 6th under 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 5th of 15, 9l behind Lady Gosford (9-0) at Naas 5f 2yo mdn in Jul.
Twilight Zone (IRE) Danehill Dancer colt out of All My Loving.
Janna's Jingle (IRE) Oratorio filly out of Bonnie Bluebell.
Snaidhm (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Never a factor, 13th of 15, 21l behind Lady Gosford (9-0) at Naas 5f 2yo mdn in Jul.