slightly impeded start, raced in 5th early, soon 7th, 5th again into straight, switched left from under 2f out, kept on without matching front pair from over 1f out
edged right leaving stalls and bumped rival, raced in 7th early, soon 6th, raced on outer straight and pushed along and soon lost position, no extra from over 1f out
dwelt, towards rear, pushed along and switched right 1 1/2f out, soon no impression
edged right leaving stalls, raced in 6th early, soon 5th, pushed along and lost position straight, no impression from over 1f out
bumped slightly start, soon raced in 8th, 6th into straight, no impression from over 1f out
soon raced in 3rd, improved to challenge from 2f out, led over 1f out, pressed and stayed on well inside final furlong
disputed early, soon led, headed over 1f out, kept on well without matching winner inside final furlong
slightly impeded start, in rear, pushed along and headway straight, kept on same pace without threatening from over 1f out
disputed early, soon raced in 2nd, pushed along into straight, soon lost position and no extra from over 1f out
soon raced in 4th, one pace under pressure 1f out
Richard O'Brien has created a good impression in the last couple of seasons and has a strong chance with THAT IS THE SPIRIT. The Invincible Spirit gelding is an out-and-out 7f specialist and travelled well throughout when scoring over course and distance latest. He's up 5lb for that victory but will surely go close if repeating that level of performance. Have A Nice Day also hit the target last time over a mile at Limerick but is equally proficient at this trip and is well respected in this follow-up attempt. He ties in closely with the consistent Turbine on that recent run but the latter is still awaiting a first Turf success after 14 attempts on the level. Sometimesadiamond is the sole three-year-old on show but has been running with credit in pattern race company and is a danger to all.
Silverkode (IRE) 9-1 (9-5) Soon tracked leaders in 5th, effort straight, no impression from over 1f out, 9th of 15, at Leopardstown 7f lst stks (1) Yielding in Oct.
That Is The Spirit 8-1 (9-6) Soon led, travelled well over 2f out, pressed and ridden over 1f out, kept on best final furlong, won at Gowran Park 7f hcp gf in Jun beating War Hero (8-4) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Sevenleft (IRE) 16-1 (9-10) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out, soon no extra, last of 13, 16 1/4l behind Marshall Jennings (9-12) at Naas 1m hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Have A Nice Day 16-1 (9-2) Prominent early, soon chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden into 3rd 1 1/2f out, challenged 1f out, led final 200 yards, kept on well closing stages, won at Limerick 1m hcp gd in Jun beating Turbine (9-2) by 1l, 11 ran.
Sometimesadiamond (IRE) 7-1 (8-9) Mid-division and 5th halfway, ridden in 4th from 2f out, kept on into 3rd inside final furlong, not threatening principals, 3rd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Brother Bear (9-0) at Naas 7f lst stks (1) gf in May.
St Brelades Bay (IRE) 11-2 (9-8) Ran 4th, niggled along approaching straight, no impression 1f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, no threat, 4th of 6, 3 3/4l behind Sirjack Thomas (9-3) at Sligo 7f Good - Yielding in Jun.
Turbine (IRE) 9-2jfav (9-2) Prominent early, soon chased leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along to challenge 3f out, ridden to lead over 2f out, strongly pressed over 1f out, headed final 200 yards, kept on same pace, 2nd of 11, 1l behind Have A Nice Day (9-2) at Limerick 1m hcp gd in Jun.
Mokhalad 8-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden 2f out, no impression 1f out, kept on same pace, 7th of 15, 5 3/4l behind Waitaki (8-8) at Fairyhouse 7f hcp gd in Jun.
Tribal Path (IRE) 6-1 (9-9) 12th of 14, 28 1/4l behind Ecoeye (9-2) at Cork 1m hcp Soft - Heavy in May.
Arbourfield (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Prominent, led and disputed after 1f, led halfway, ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong, 10th of 15, 7 1/4l behind Waitaki (8-8) at Fairyhouse 7f hcp gd in Jun.
