always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression entering straight, weakened
rear of mid-division, pushed along and some headway early straight, 4th over 1f out, ridden and kept on one pace inside final furlong, no impression on winner close home
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden entering straight and no extra under 2f out, weakened
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, ridden entering straight and no impression in 3rd over 1f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, pushed along 4f out and soon dropped to rear, weakened, completely tailed off
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden early straight and under pressure in 2nd over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong
soon led, pushed along entering straight and ridden under 2f out, under pressure and kept on well inside final furlong
rear of mid-division, ridden entering straight and no impression in 6th over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
in rear, pushed along approaching straight, ridden in 8th 2f out and no impression 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 2f out and no impression over 1f out, no extra final furlong
Auckland had been disappointing until landing a mile maiden here so that could be a signal of better to come. But VENEER OF CHARM stepped up to this trip at Navan and was always travelling easily for a comfortable victory. That was on fast ground but there's no reason he won't be as effective on softer going so gets the vote to follow up. Hyperdrive is very much on the upgrade and only 4lb higher than his victory at Limerick so he should be thereabouts while the lightly-raced Simafar made a fine debut for Robbie McNamara at Cork and will have come on a bundle for the run.
Buffalo Blues 11-4 (9-5) Chased leaders, close 4th halfway, ridden in 3rd 2f out, moderate 4th 1f out, no impression, 5th of 6, 18l behind Act Of Valour (9-5) at Roscommon 1m 2f mdn gd in May.
Auckland (IRE) 5-4fav (9-5) Prominent, 4th early, pushed along approaching straight, 3rd 2f out, challenged over 1 1/2f out, soon on terms, gained narrow lead 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, won at Leopardstown 1m mdn gf in May beating Sin Sin (9-0) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Noble Intention (IRE) 5-1 (9-3) Chased leaders on inner, bumped rail and rider briefly lost iron after 1f, ridden in 2nd 2f out, soon dropped to 3rd, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 10, 5 1/2l behind Tilly's Chilli (9-2) at Roscommon 1m 2f hcp gd in May.
Slaney Street (IRE) 9-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, 4th before halfway, pushed along approaching straight, soon 5th and no extra, 9th of 11, 20l behind A Little Bit Me (9-0) at Listowel 7f hcp gd in Jun.
Reimagine (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden in 6th entering straight, no impression, 8th of 16, 15 1/2l behind Bigwood (9-5) at Gowran Park 7f mdn Yielding - Soft in May.
Veneer Of Charm (IRE) 3-1fav (9-7) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, improved to 5th under 3f out, good headway to lead over 2f out, ridden and asserted under 2f out, stayed on strongly, won at Navan 1m 2f hcp gf in May beating Less Of That (8-13) by 1 3/4l, 22 ran.
Hyperdrive (IRE) 10-3fav (9-2) Settled 4th, 5th halfway, 6th 3f out, ridden to close on leaders 1f out, stayed on strongly to lead close home, won at Limerick 1m 3f hcp gf in Apr beating Epitaph (9-6) by nk, 12 ran.
Simafar (IRE) 20-1 (8-4) Dwelt and in rear, pushed along early straight and progress under 2f out, 4th 1f out and kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 2 1/4l behind Vocal Response (8-5) at Cork 1m hcp gf in May.
Cristal Icon (IRE) 33-1 (8-6) Held up, pushed along straight, no impression over 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, 10th of 19, 7l behind Khabaray (10-0) at Leopardstown 1m hcp gf in May.
Freedom Chimes 12-1 (8-13) Mid-division, 8th approaching straight, ridden and disputed 6th over 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, 3rd of 13, 1 1/4l behind Tilly's Chilli (9-9) at Limerick 1m 3f hcp gd in Apr.
Time Dee (GER) 11-4 (9-5) Chased leaders on outer, ran wide off bend after 1f and dropped to 5th, pushed along 4f out, no impression from 2f out, 4th of 6, 13l behind Act Of Valour (9-5) at Roscommon 1m 2f mdn gd in May.
Thomas O'Malley (IRE) 7-4 (9-5) Mid-division on inner and pushed along early, pushed along in 6th entering straight, ridden 2f out, no impression from 1 1/2f out, 5th of 14, 4 3/4l behind Rock In Peace (9-5) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Jan.
Wild Shot 4-1fav (9-1) Chased clear leader, 2nd halfway, progress to lead 2f out, ridden and headed 1f out, no extra, 9th of 16, 6 1/4l behind Sweetasever (9-6) at Navan 1m hcp gd in Jun.
