tracked leaders in 3rd, pushed along from early straight, challenged on outer from over 2f out, gained narrow lead 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on well without quite matching winner
dwelt and pushed along, towards rear, under pressure in last into straight, soon effort on outer, no impression from over 2f out
led, pushed along under 3f out, soon joined, headed and 3rd 1f out, no impression and one pace inside final furlong
tracked leader in 2nd, pushed along to challenge over 2f out, soon on terms, narrowly headed 1f out, regained lead inside final furlong, stayed on well to just prevail
pushed along early, soon chased leaders, under pressure in 5th into straight, no impression 2f out
dwelt, soon chased leaders, no impression in 4th from 2f out, kept on same pace
a little uneasy in stalls, slowly into stride, towards rear, 6th into straight, soon pushed along, no impression from over 2f out
Postulation has the best form in the book with a second at Galway behind the Ballydoyle-trained Jamaica. But that should give Aidan O'Brien a good line on the chances of newcomer ARCHANGEL RAPHAEL and the 420,000gns Racing Post Trophy entry is taken to make a winning start. Stablemate Song Of Love and Dalewari looked nothing special on their respective debuts so Robertstown, a half-brother to Group 2 winner Lilbourne Lad, may well get involved on his introduction.
Archangel Raphael (IRE) Montjeu colt out of La Sylvia.
Awaiting Credit (IRE) Danehill Dancer gelding out of Parvenue.
Dalewari (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Settled towards rear, 8th halfway, ridden approaching straight, some headway 1 1/2f out, kept on to 6th on line, 6th of 10, 10l behind Vert De Grece (9-5) at Leopardstown 7f 2yo mdn.
Postulation (USA) 5-2 (9-5) Soon tracked leaders, 6th before halfway, 5th and pushed along 2f out, no impression final furlong, went 2nd without troubling winner close home, 2nd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Jamaica (9-5) at Galway 7f mdn stks gd in Jul.
Robertstown (IRE) Raven's Pass colt out of Sogno Verde.
Song Of Love (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Mid-division, pushed along 2f out and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 15, 10l behind Parish Boy (9-5) at Naas 7f 2yo mdn.
Swamp Fox (IRE) Windsor Knot colt out of Brogella.