raced mainly in 3rd, ridden over 2f out, improved into 2nd over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong to lead close home
raced mainly in 2nd on rail, ridden over 2f out, dropped to 3rd over 1f out and kept on same pace closing stages
took keen hold and soon dropped to rear, ridden over 3f out and no impression from over 2f out, eased inside final furlong, tailed off
raced mainly in 4th, ridden under 3f out and kept on same pace final furlong
soon led, went a few lengths clear before 2f out, ridden inside final furlong, jinked over 100 yards out and lost momentum, headed close home
Five last-time-out winners contest this nice race with only narrow Polytrack winner Dancing Zafeen looking as though he has plenty to do. Itorio struggled in in his first two starts before making all for an impressive victory at Naas and today's extra furlong looks well within his capabilities. Herewego attracted good support on his debut over 6f here in May and did it well. The form hasn't worked out badly and this faster ground and extra furlong should hold no terrors. Ger Lyons' juveniles were in invincible form when Bertie Le Belge made a very impressive debut at the Curragh from the Ballydoyle-trained favourite Cape Clear Island, who has been narrowly beaten subsequently. Aidan O'Brien will know how he stands with the winner and takes him on with TOSCANELLI, who showed the benefit of his opening run with a taking success at Limerick. He's a full brother to Mars and Wonderfully and with an entry in the Group 1 National Stakes he's given the vote to continue his progress.
Bertie Le Belge (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, soon improved, went 3rd from 1f out and soon challenged, stayed on well to lead closing stages, won at Curragh 6f 2yo mdn in Jun beating Cape Clear Island (9-5) by 1 1/4l, 12 ran.
Toscanelli (IRE) 8-13fav (9-5) Broke well and tracked leader in 2nd, progress to lead over 1f out, ridden to assert and kept on well inside final furlong, won at Limerick 7f 2yo mdn gd in Jun beating Soebroto (9-5) by 2 3/4l, 8 ran.
Dancing Zafeen (IRE) 6-4fav (9-5) Made all, ridden clear 1 1/2f out, strongly pressed close home, all out, won at Dundalk 5f 2yo mdn auc stks pol in Apr beating Packing Go Go (9-5) by nk, 6 ran.
Herewego (IRE) 7-2 (9-2) Tracked leader in 5th early, 6th halfway, driven entering straight, stayed on strongly over 1f out, led close home, won at Leopardstown 6f 2yo mdn aut in May beating Splashtop (8-8) by nk, 13 ran.
Itorio (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Bumped rival start, soon led, attempted to assert from 2f out, stayed on well to maintain advantage inside final furlong, won at Naas 6f 2yo mdn aut gf in Jun beating Devonshire (9-0) by 1 1/4l, 10 ran.
