tracked leaders on outer, ran freely, 3rd halfway, ridden and no impression 1 1/2f out, no extra 1f out
held up in mid-division on inner, travelling well in 7th 2f out, soon pushed along and headway between horses, 2nd and challenged 1f out, led 150 yards out, pushed out and kept on well
eld up in mid-division, ran freely, improved to track leader after 2f, led halfway, pushed along over 1f out, ridden and pressed 1f out, headed 150 yards out, no impression, kept on one pace
held up in rear, pushed along on outer and progress entering straight, 6th 2f out, ridden in 4th 1f out, no impression, kept on one pace
tracked leaders early, towards rear halfway, pushed along in 10th entering straight, kept on one pace from 2f out, went 6th final 100 yards, no impression
wards rear and pushed along early, ridden in 9th 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 4th halfway. pushed along 2f out, ridden in 3rd 1f out, no impression and kept on one pace until eased final 50 yards, lost 3rd on line
held up towards rear, pushed along in 8th 2f out, soon ridden and no impression, 6th under 1f out, under pressure and kept on one pace, went 3rd on line
tracked leaders, raced keenly, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression under 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
led, headed halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, 5th 1f out, no extra
Atlas is a three-times course winner and from much higher marks so shouldn't be dismissed while Shawaamekh, having his first start for Jonny Levins at Cork last month, came with a late run to beat a huge field and should make a bold bid to defy a 6lb rise. Course and distance winner MIDNIGHT FIRE also beat a big field over 6f at the Curragh before staying on well in a premier handicap on a return visit. He's still looking reasonably treated and can get back on the winning trail though there are plenty of dangers including Plunkett, who just failed to hang on in a mile handicap at the Curragh. Earls does best on testing ground so further rain would enhance his claims.
Shawaamekh 28-1 (10-4) Prominent in near side group, led that group after 2f, pushed along over 1f out, ridden in 3rd 1f out, kept on well, led close home, won at Cork 7f hcp Yielding - Soft in May beating Pallasmore Lass (8-10), 22 ran.
Plunkett 6-1fav (9-11) Tracked leaders, 7th halfway, headway to lead under 2f out, ridden over 1f out, under pressure and kept on inside final furlong, headed close home, 3rd of 26, 1/2l behind Chicago Bear (10-0) at Curragh 1m hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Earls (IRE) 11-2 (8-13) Tracked leaders, raced keenly, ridden and beaten over 1f out, 7th of 12, 4 1/4l behind Ascot Adventure (9-5) at Haydock 7f hcp (3) gd in May.
Midnight Fire (IRE) 7-1 (8-7) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, 6th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, 4th of 18, 2 3/4l behind Additional (9-0) at Curragh 6f hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Trueba (IRE) 11-1 (10-2) In touch, 5th 2 1/2f out, dropped to 6th and ridden over 1f out, weakened in 7th under 1f out, 7th of 12, 6 1/4l behind Bobby K (9-11) at Listowel 7f hcp gd in Jun.
Numoor 80-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders in centre group, pushed along and progress 2f out, ridden and led over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, kept on, headed close home (disqualified, rider weighed in light), 2nd of 22, 3/4l behind Shawaamekh (10-4) at Cork 7f hcp Yielding - Soft in May.
The Blue Panther (IRE) 10-1 (9-9) Towards rear, 8th halfway, switched right 1 1/2f out, soon ridden, kept on final furlong, never nearer, 5th of 10, 5l behind Amirat Alward (9-4) at Listowel 6f hcp gd in Jun.
Atlas (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Mid-division on outer, 9th entering straight, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 16, 1 3/4l behind Focus Required (8-10) at Leopardstown 1m hcp gd in Jun.
Navorrosse (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear of near side group, pushed along and headway 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 7th of 22, 4 3/4l behind Shawaamekh (10-4) at Cork 7f hcp Yielding - Soft in May.
Cormac (IRE) 125-1 (9-2) Dismounted and led to post, propped leaving stalls and very slowly into stride, soon well behind, detached in rear throughout, never a factor, tailed off, last of 15, dist behind Miss Cunning (9-5) at Listowel 1m hcp Yielding in Jun.
Jered Maddox 16-1 (9-12) Tracked leaders on stands' side, ridden to challenge from 2f out and briefly disputed lead over 1f out, soon headed and no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 30, 3 1/4l behind Markievicz (8-7) at Curragh 6f hcp gd in Jun.
