soon prominent and led inside first 2f, headed from 3f out until on terms again approaching final furlong, headed inside final furlong, one pace
raced in 10th early, 9th approaching straight, soon headway, kept on well without quite getting to winner inside final furlong
dwelt, mid-division early, headway straight, kept on well without threatening on outer inside final furlong
led early, prominent, led again from 3f out, joined approaching final furlong, headed well inside final furlong, one pace
raced in 5th early, 6th approaching straight, kept on well without quite matching principals inside final furlong
dwelt, raced in 14th early, headway straight, kept on well without threatening on outer inside final furlong
very slowly into stride, towards rear for most, no impression straight
raced in 15th early, some headway straight, kept on same pace without threatening from over 1f out
dwelt, raced in 12th early, tight for room at stages and never better than mid-division, eased inside final furlong
dwelt, raced in 13th early, some headway on inner 1 1/2f out, soon one pace
soon led, headed inside first 2f and prominent after, 3rd approaching straight, no extra and one pace final furlong
soon tracked leaders in 4th, no extra from over 1f out
raced in 9th early, no extra from over 1f out
dwelt, raced in 8th early, 7th approaching straight, kept on without matching principals inside final furlong
dwelt, towards rear for most, no impression straight
raced in 11th early, 10th approaching straight, one pace from over 1f out
raced in 6th early, 5th approaching straight, challenged and led well inside final furlong, kept on well
raced in 7th early, 8th approaching straight, one pace 1f out
The last seven winners have been drawn in single figures. MEAGHER'S FLAG is drawn 13 but quickly got to the front at Gowran on Monday and never saw another horse. Jim Bolger likes to run horses with penalties and a quick double looks on the cards. Gavin Cromwell has two entries. Gunmaker made a winning start for the yard at Dundalk in January and was having his first subsequent run when a very good third here last month. He can get involved while Tiny Tempest makes his debut for the stable on a lowly mark after scoring at Wolverhampton last October. Ice Cold In Alex was just in front of Gunmaker last time though had the benefit of an earlier run and though Queluz has been consistent he's 6lb higher than his latest victory in lesser grade at Dundalk. Ruler Of France hasn't run since July but loves this fast ground and has surprisingly dropped to his lowest ever mark so has to be considered. Dance Alone has been running well and looks on a fair enough mark to get involved.
Geological (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Prominent, led after 1f, ridden under 2f out, strongly pressed over 1f out, headed 1f out, weakened, 9th of 16, 6 1/4l behind Zorion (9-6) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gd in May.
Mr Ormsby (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden into 8th 1 1/2f out, 5th 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 16, 2 1/2l behind Casimiro (9-2) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gf in May.
Ice Cold In Alex (IRE) 25-1 (8-6) Mid-division, progress into 6th 2f out, ridden into 4th 1f out, kept on into 2nd closing stages, not reach winner, 2nd of 16, 1 1/2l behind Casimiro (9-2) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gf in May.
Ruler Of France 9-2 (10-0) Chased leaders, led after 2f, ridden 2 1/2f out, under pressure and headed 1 1/2f out, dropped to 4th final 150 yards, no extra, 5th of 14, 2 1/4l behind Allegio (9-9) at Killarney 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Korbous (IRE) 33-1 (10-2) Disputed lead early, tracked leaders on inner, not much room and switched left under 2f out, kept on well without threatening inside final furlong, 4th of 30, 4 1/4l behind Alans Pride (9-12) at Curragh 7f hcp hvy in May.
Queluz (IRE) 11-2 (9-10) Pushed along at stages early, soon raced in 8th, progress straight and on terms from 1f out, soon led and stayed on well, won at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in May beating Saga Altais (9-13) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
Captain Cullen (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, soon weakened, last of 13, 13 1/4l behind Admodum (9-9) at Gowran Park 1m hcp gf in May.
Gunmaker (IRE) 10-1 (8-5) Mid-division, ridden into 7th 2f out, under pressure in 6th 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 16, 2 1/2l behind Casimiro (9-2) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gf in May.
Meagher's Flag (IRE) 4-1fav (8-13) Soon led, increased advantage and clear after 4f, reduced advantage entering straight, ridden over 1f out, kept on well, comfortably, won at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp gf in Jun beating Azzuri (9-9) by 3l, 10 ran.
Poetic Choice 25-1 (9-1) Mid-division best, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 13th of 17, 6 1/4l behind Beach Wedding (8-12) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp fll gf in May.
Annie Fior (IRE) 15-2 (10-0) Close up early, soon raced in 5th, a little tight for room from over 1f out, kept on without threatening inside final furlong, 8th of 14, 2 3/4l behind Queluz (9-10) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in May.
California Lad 9-2 (9-2) Towards rear, 10th halfway, ridden 2f out, headway 1f out, kept on, never nearer, 5th of 11, 3 3/4l behind Lucent Dream (9-6) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Mar.
Luna's Luck (IRE) 33-1 (9-11) Tracked leaders, no impression and one pace 2f out, 13th of 30, 12 3/4l behind Alans Pride (9-12) at Curragh 7f hcp hvy in May.
Pushaq (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Towards rear, never a factor, no threat from 3 out, 15th of 25, 36 3/4l behind Conron (11-4) at Punchestown 2m mdn gd in May.
Ocean Air (FR) 40-1 (9-12) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out, 19th of 20, 10 1/4l behind Waterboy (9-10) at Leopardstown 1m hcp gf in May.
Settle For Red (IRE) 12-1 (9-13) Chased leaders on outer, ridden in 6th 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 16, 3 1/4l behind Camile (9-2) at Gowran Park 1m hcp Soft - Heavy in May.
Dance Alone 14-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, 5th 2f out, soon ridden, 3rd 1f out, progress into 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on well to strongly pressed winner to line, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Arbourfield (9-11) at Gowran Park 7f hcp gf in May.
Tiny Tempest (IRE) 13-2 (9-7) Tracked leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, led over 1f out, just held on, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f (6) pol in Oct beating Gold Eagle (9-3) by hd, 13 ran.
High Altitude (IRE) 12-1 (9-12) Rear of mid-division, ridden and some progress 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 10th of 20, 3 1/2l behind Waterboy (9-10) at Leopardstown 1m hcp gf in May.
