tracked leaders, challenged and on terms from 2f out, headed and kept on same pace under pressure from 1f out
soon tracked leaders in 4th, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from over 1f out
disputed lead, headed and no extra from 2f out, dropped behind final furlong
soon raced in 5th of the 6, ridden into straight, 3rd from 2f out, no impression and kept on same pace from 1f out
disputed lead, niggled around bends at halfway, travelling well over 2f out, soon ridden, definite lead and stayed on well from 1f out
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden into 5th and kept on well without threatening from 1f out
Alkazim made a highly promising debut behind Tarcisio at Limerick where the 7f looked just too short. He'll have come on for the run but the form hasn't worked out well so far. Galilean Rebel has looked in need of further on both starts to date so this should be ideal. He had the favourite Plutorius behind when third at Down Royal last month but the latter should have made plenty of progress subsequently and is taken to reverse the form. JIMTOWN has been competing at a high level and this could be his chance as he has been staying on over 7f and will appreciate the longer trip.
Alkazim (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, 5th for much, challenged strongly final furlong, hampered near line, just failed, 2nd of 10, shd behind Tarcisio (9-0) at Limerick 7f 2yo mdn gd in Jun.
Custom Cut (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Soon well off pace towards rear, moderate 9th under 4f out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 7th of 10, 17l behind Lightening Pearl (8-12) at Roscommon 7f 2yo mdn gf.
Galilean Rebel 7-1 (9-3) Disputed early, soon chased leader, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 14, 4 1/2l behind Gin Rummy (9-3) at Down Royal 7f 2yo mdn aut in Jun.
Jimtown 8-1 (9-0) Prominent, 3rd halfway, pushed along 2f out, dropped to 4th and no extra final furlong, 4th of 9, 7l behind David Livingston (9-0) at Curragh 7f 2yo mdn gs in Jun.
Plutorius (IRE) 9-2fav (9-2) Rear of mid-division, ridden 2f out, 9th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 7th of 14, 6l behind Gin Rummy (9-3) at Down Royal 7f 2yo mdn aut in Jun.
Zambezi Tiger (IRE) Tiger Hill gelding out of Johannesburg Cat.
Coppertop (IRE) 14-1 (8-9) Disputed lead, headed after halfway, 3rd 2f out, soon ridden and no impression on winner from over 1f out, 4th of 9, 7l behind Pitlochry (9-0) at Naas 6f 2yo mdn aut in Jun.
Lady Geronimo (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Soon chased leaders, 7th approaching straight, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from over 1f out, 5th of 11, 6l behind La Collina (9-0) at Limerick 7f 2yo fll mdn gd in Jun.
