rear of mid-division, headway to 6th after 6th, 5th after 8th, travelled well to 3rd 3 out, soon driven, ridden after 2 out, dropped to 5th at last, kept on same pace
rear of mid-division, 9th after 8th, ridden after 3 out, progress to 5th 2 out, 4th at last, stayed on strongly run-in to challenge leader, just failed
in rear, 12th after 8th, driven into 7th before 3 out, no impression in 9th after 3 out, kept on one pace
held up 7th, headway to 5th after 4th, 4th after 8th, driven before 3 out, ridden and weakened from 3 out, no extra
rear of mid-division, 11th after 8th, no impression 3 out, no threat
rear, 13th after 8th, progress to 7th 3 out, switched right before 2 out, soon driven, kept on run-in
tracked leader in 2nd, 3rd at 4th, improved to 2nd after 4 out, ridden after 3 out, almost on terms 2 out, driven to lead before last, strongly pressed run-in, kept on best, just held on
raced 5th, dropped to 10th after 8th, weakened to 12th 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
led, ran freely early, ridden after 3 out, led narrowly 2 out, headed before last, dropped to 4th run-in, kept on same pace
ran 6th, 7th after 8th, driven before 3 out, soon weakened, no extra from 2 out
towards rear, headway to 8th after 8th, 6th after 4 out, switched right before 3 out, ridden after 3 out, progress to 4th 2 out, 2nd at last, soon 3rd, kept on, not quite reach leaders
soon ran 4th, headway to 2nd at 4th, slight mistake at 7th, 3rd before 3 out where mistake, ridden after 3 out, dropped to 6th 2 out, not fluent in 7th at last, no extra
settled 3rd, 4th at 4th, 3rd at 6th, 6th after 8th, mistake 4 out and dropped to rear, no extra
Barry Geraghty has chosen Marchese Marconi of the two JP McManus-owned entries at the top of the weights though both face extremely tough tasks. VALYSSA MONTERG went to the Galway Festival for a very strong handicap with a promising run behind her and ran a superb race to see off the attentions of Argentino, who was racing off levels and beaten just over two lengths. The pair meet again with the runner-up 4lb better off and there should be little between them again so it would be no surprise if they fought out the finish. Plain Sailing was having his first start for two years and making his debut for Shark Hanlon when just failing to reel in Beckwith Star over the minimum at Galway. If he stays the extra he'll be a threat while Powersbomb was impressive over 2m4f at the Festival, though has been raised 10lb as a consequence.
Marchese Marconi (IRE) 16-1 (10-6) Settled behind leaders early, mid-division in 9th halfway, ridden 2 out, under pressure in 7th entering straight, no impression in 6th last, kept on one pace in 5th run-in, 5th of 20, 9 3/4l behind Quick Jack (10-4) at Galway 2m hcp gd in Jul.
Plinth (IRE) 50-1 (10-6) Chased leaders, close up from 3rd, led next, ridden and headed before 2 out, under pressure in 7th after 2 out, no impression before last, 10th of 20, 23 1/2l behind Quick Jack (10-4) at Galway 2m hcp gd in Jul.
The Crafty Butcher (IRE) 25-1 (10-5) Mid-division, slightly hampered 9th, no impression from 6 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Punchestown 3m 1f hcp sft in May.
Owega Star (IRE) 20-1 (10-11) Mid-division, no impression from 6 out, soon behind, pulled up before 4 out, at Punchestown 3m 1f hcp sft in May.
Valyssa Monterg (FR) 8-1 (10-8) Held up, 13th halfway, not fluent 3 out, 9th 3 out, ridden and progress to go 4th last, under pressure and kept on well to lead final 100 yards, won at Galway 2m 6f hcp Yielding in Aug beating Argentino (10-8) by 2 3/4l, 19 ran.
Erlkonig (GER) 14-1 (11-2) Towards rear, 17th halfway, pushed along and no impression in 11th 2 out, no extra, 9th of 19, dist behind Valyssa Monterg (10-8) at Galway 2m 6f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Argentino (FR) 25-1 (10-8) Always prominent, 2nd halfway, led 3 out, pushed along next, under pressure and kept on straight, no extra and headed final 100 yards, 2nd of 19, 2 3/4l behind Valyssa Monterg (10-8) at Galway 2m 6f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Dushrembrandt (IRE) 8-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, soon 3rd, slight mistakes 9th and 10th where 4th, pushed along from 5 out, soon lost place, dropped behind and eased from 4 out, pulled up before next, at Roscommon 3m hcp gd in Jun.
Coolmill (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Prominent and disputed, led halfway, disputed again 4 out, ridden and headed approaching 3 out, soon no extra and kept on one pace, 6th of 15, 34 3/4l behind Theos Well (11-3) at Cork 2m hcp Yielding in Aug.
Plain Sailing (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, not fluent 3 out, 3rd from 2 out, not fluent last, stayed on well run-in, just failed, 2nd of 20, hd behind Beckwith Star (11-12) at Galway 2m hcp Yielding in Jul.
Powersbomb (IRE) 12-1 (10-6) Held up towards rear, improved to track leaders travelling smoothly approaching 2 out, led before last, stayed on well to draw clear run-in, won at Galway 2m 4f hcp gd in Jul beating Bank Bonus (11-1) by 4 3/4l, 20 ran.
Tradewinds (FR) 9-4fav (11-12) Took keen hold, led and clear, inclined to jump slightly left, not fluent 6th, headed approaching straight, soon 3rd and no extra, 3rd of 12, 12l behind Little Haarth (11-12) at Limerick 2m 4f mdn gd in Jul.
Give Her Bach (IRE) 15-8fav (11-7) Chased leaders, improved to lead 4 out, narrow leader after next, ridden 2 out, stayed on well from last, comfortably, won at Tramore 2m 6f gf in Aug beating What A Jewel (11-3) by 6l, 8 ran.
