towards rear, ridden to chase leading pair from over 2f out, soon no impression in 3rd and kept on same pace
towards rear, progress straight, ridden into 2nd over 2f out, no impression and kept on same pace from 1f out
prominent, soon 3rd, no impression under pressure from over 2f out and kept on same pace
prominent, 4th under 4f out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from over 2f out
chased leaders, ridden from 4f out, no impression from over 2f out
in touch, challenged straight, ridden to lead over 2f out, went clear from 1f out, stayed on well
reared leaving stalls, soon close up, on terms over 5f out, headed over 2f out, soon weakened and eased inside final furlong
led, joined 5f out, headed over 2f out, soon weakened and eased inside final furlong
SCOTTISH REEL makes his handicap debut and entries in a Group 3 at Leopardstown and the Irish St Leger suggests there is better to come over the longest trip he has faced so far. He wasn't far behind the useful Akzar at the Curragh last month and his young rider's claim will help. Top Spin was making good progress before a poor run at Royal Ascot but is held by Knight Eagle on their placed efforts behind Bright Horizon at the Curragh. Neon Tiger has been out of sorts and was well beaten behind Rockin N Reelin at Gowran on Friday.
Knight Eagle (IRE) 4-5fav (9-0) Dwelt, soon tracked leader, led from 3f out, strongly pressed from over 1f out, narrowly headed and kept on without matching winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 4, nk behind Snap Alam (9-2) at Ballinrobe 1m 1f 3yo aut stk fm in Jun.
Top Spin (IRE) 33-1 (8-7) Took keen, hold, chased leaders, driven along disputing well held 6th 2f out, soon weakened under pressure, 16th of 18, 16l behind Dandino (8-13) at Royal Ascot 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Scottish Reel (IRE) 5-6fav (9-5) Tracked leaders, improved into 3rd halfway, led over 2f out, soon ridden and strongly pressed, headed 1f out, no extra, 5th of 15, 4l behind Akzar (9-5) at Curragh 1m 2f mdn stks gd in Jun.
Silas Mariner (IRE) 22-1 (9-1) Chased leaders early, dropped to 7th halfway, ridden in rear and no impression 3f out, 7th of 8, 20l behind Mikhail Glinka (9-1) at Leopardstown 1m 1f 2yo stk hvy in Nov.
Cheval Rouge (IRE) 10-1 (8-8) In rear, ridden and no impression straight, 6th of 7, 12l behind Coastal Waters (8-1) at Naas 7f 3yo hcp 60-90 gf.
King's Vintage (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 8th of 11, 17l behind Bright Horizon (8-10) at Curragh 1m 4f 3yo hcp 60-90 gf in Jun.
Rusty Halo (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Chased leader in 2nd, pushed along 4f out, 3rd into straight, 4th 1 1/2f out, kept on under pressure, 4th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Emrani (9-2) at Dundalk 1m 3f 3yo hcp 50-80 pol in May.
Liberty Girl (IRE) 50-1 (8-6) Chased leaders early, 7th halfway, soon ridden and weakened, 11th of 13, 47l behind Reggae Rock (9-0) at Galway 7f 2yo aut hvy in Oct.
Neon Tiger 9-1 (9-7) Held up in rear, some headway on wide outside entering straight, moderate 6th over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 12, 12l behind Rockin N Reelin (8-5) at Gowran Park 1m 1f 3yo hcp 47-75 gf.
