towards rear, ridden and no impression straight
soon pushed along to lead, ridden and headed 2f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, ridden in close 4th over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, weakened straight
rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression straight
always towards rear, no impression from 3f out
tracked leaders, improved to lead 2f out, soon ridden, headed over 1f out, soon no impression
rear of mid-division, ridden on outer in 7th 2f out, went 3rd final furlong, stayed on well close home
mid-division, ridden in 6th 2f out, headway to lead under 1f out, kept on well final furlong
mid-division, ridden and no impression straight
prominent, ridden and weakened straight
mid-division, progress entering straight, ridden in close 5th under 2f out, close 2nd over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden in close 3rd 2 1/2f out, led briefly over 1f out, soon headed and no extra final furlong
John Oxx has his team firing on all cylinders and there is certainly a case to be made for his improving filly DIMONA in this Premier handicap. She quickened nicely off a strong pace to take the honours over 2m at Leopardstown earlier this month but also has strong form over 1m4f so should find this intermediate distance to her liking. Lightly-raced bumper winner Giant's Quest could be interesting having won his first start on the Flat by four lengths. Pat Smullen takes the ride again as he's unable to do the weight on Sligo winner Celebrity Sevi. Cry For The Moon is usually thereabouts, but this looks a big ask for last week's Bellewstown winner Zaralabad while Gimli's Rock and Priomhbhean may also have too much weight. Regent Street has his sights lowered after acting as a pacemaker in the Great Voltigeur but, along with stablemate Obligation, also looks worth taking on.
Gimli's Rock (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders in 4th, pushed along entering straight, ridden to lead 1 /2f out, kept on well under pressure final furlong, won at Curragh 1m 4f hcp gd in Jun beating Top Spin (9-4) by 3l, 18 ran.
Priomhbhean (IRE) 7-1 (9-8) Led, well clear from halfway, reduced advantage and ridden entering straight, strongly pressed and joined 1 1/2f out, rallied gamely to regain lead close home, won at Gowran Park 1m 4f hcp gf beating Steps To Freedom (10-0) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Regent Street (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Led and soon clear, reduced lead over 4f out, headed entering final 3f, weakeend over 2f out, soon behind and eased, tailed off, 7th of 8, 50l behind Sea Moon (8-12) at York 1m 4f 3yo Grp 2 (1) gs.
Bondage (IRE) 6-1 (11-3) Held up towards rear early, headway into 7th halfway, ridden and no extra over 3f out, 9th of 13, 13l behind Paramount (9-5) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp 60-100 in Jul.
Weald 33-1 (8-4) Tracked leading duo, weakened final 500m, 11th of 14, 9l behind Royal God (8-10) at Meydan(UAE) 1m hcp in Mar.
Bremen 33-1 (11-2) Held up, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, soon no impression, kept on, 5th of 20, 9l behind Fosters Cross (10-1) at Galway 2m am hcp 70-100 gd in Jul.
Celtic Dane (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Rear of mid-division, ridden into 7th and no impression from before straight, kept on, 5th of 16, 9l behind Clare Glen (9-5) at Galway 1m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Fleur De Nuit (IRE) 13-8 (9-1) Tracked leaders, improved to dispute lead from 3f out, headed over 1f out, kept on final furlong, closing again near finish, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Address Unknown (9-6) at Galway 1m 6f stks gd in Jul.
Obligation (FR) 6-1 (9-3) Mid-division, 8th over 4f out, no extra from under 3f out, 11th of 16, 23l behind Clare Glen (9-5) at Galway 1m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Zaralabad (IRE) 5-1 (9-10) Settled behind leaders, 4th halfway, ridden into 2nd under 2f out, challenged 1 1/2f out, led 1f out, kept on well final furlong, pressed close home, won at Bellewstown 1m 6f hcp 60-90 gd beating Paramount (8-9) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Cry For The Moon (USA) 12-1 (10-6) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon no impression under pressure, moderate 2nd and kept on final furlong, 2nd of 20, 4l behind Fosters Cross (10-1) at Galway 2m am hcp 70-100 gd in Jul.
Final Flashback (IRE) 7-4fav (9-7) Tracked leader, on terms from before halfway, soon led and travelling best 3f out, ridden clear from over 2f out, stayed on well, easily, won at Tramore 1m 4f Handicap (50-85) (4yo+) gf beating Spirit Diamond (8-5) by 14l, 5 ran.
Dimona (IRE) 5-2fav (9-0) Chased clear leader in 4th, closer from 6f out, good headway on outer to lead 1f out, kept on well under pressure final furlong, won at Leopardstown 2m hcp 50-90 gd beating Star Power (9-8) by 1 1/4l, 10 ran.
Celebrity Sevi (IRE) 9-1 (9-5) Loaded without rider, soon led, ridden clear straight, stayed on well, easily, won at Sligo 1m 2f 3yo & 4yo mdn sft in Jun beating Sunset Beauty (9-12) by 10l, 12 ran.
Giant's Quest (AUS) 5-6fav (9-7) Soon tracked leader, led over 5f out, joined under 3f out, led again over 1f out, soon asserted under pressure, stayed on well, won at Ballinrobe 1m 6f mdn stks gd in Jul beating Moymore Lad (9-2) by 4l, 7 ran.
Leah Claire (IRE) 7-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, moderate 4th halfway, ridden in moderate 4th 3f out, moderate 3rd 1 1/2f out, dropped to 4th final furlong, 4th of 7, 16l behind Priomhbhean (9-8) at Gowran Park 1m 4f hcp gf.
Asiya (IRE) 12-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Cape Of Good Grace (8-5) at Sligo 1m 4f fll hcp gd.
Kalann (IRE) 10-1 (10-6) Towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, soon no impression, kept on, 6th of 20, 14l behind Fosters Cross (10-1) at Galway 2m am hcp 70-100 gd in Jul.
