prominent and lead early, headed after 2f out and chased leader in 2nd, ridden from 2f out, soon lost place and weakened, no extra inside final furlong
towards rear and 11th from halfway, ridden and some progress into mid-division from 2f out, no impression and kept on same pace inside final furlong
mid-division and 9th from halfway, pushed along and weakened to rear from 2f out, soon ridden and no impression, eased inside final furlong
mid-division and 8th from halfway, ridden from 2f out, no impression and kept on same pace from 1f out
soon in rear, pushed along from 2f out and good progress to challenge on outer from 1f out, kept on best inside final furlong to just prevail
prominent early before soon settling behind leaders, 3rd from halfway, closed on leaders from 3f out and ridden to dispute lead from over 1f out, lead briefly inside final 100 yards, headed and dropped to 3rd close home
mid-division and 5th from halfway, ridden under 2f out and 4th from 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, just denied
mid-division early, soon improved to chase leaders on inner and 4th from halfway, pushed along from 3f out, ridden over 1f out and soon improved to dispute lead, headed inside final 100 yards, no extra and dropped to 4th close home
pushed along from stalls and soon settled in mid-division, 6th from halfway, lost place from 2f out, ridden and kept on without threatening into 6th inside final furlong
prominent early before improving to lead after 2f, ridden from 2f out and joined over 1f out, headed inside final 150 yards, soon no extra and dropped to 5th
mid-division and 7th from halfway, pushed along from 3f out and ridden from 2f out, no impression from 1f out and kept on same pace inside final furlong
slightly slow away and raced towards rear, 10th from halfway and soon pushed along, slightly short of room from 2f out, no impression and kept on same pace from 1f out
Aussie Valentine is on a hat-trick and though 4lb higher than his latest victory at Tipperary he's lower than when scoring on this track three years ago. LUCIUS TIBERIUS had been racing in strong company before a smooth victory in a Curragh handicap over this trip and looks the type to follow. He can defy an 8lb rise though Massif Central went very close to landing a premier handicap on the latter track and looks certain to make another bold bid. The King has only had four runs and there was much to like about his narrow defeat in a tough handicap at Navan and there's more to come. Mawaany has been in excellent form since scoring at the Curragh in May but is now 13lb higher.
Massif Central (IRE) 5-1cfav (9-13) Soon led, strongly pressed and joined over 1f out, headed closing stages and dropped to 3rd near line, 3rd of 10, 1/2l behind Band of Outlaws (8-7) at Curragh 1m hcp gf in Jul.
Tennessee Wildcat (IRE) 20-1 (9-8) Raced in 4th, progress travelling smoothly on inner straight, pushed along from 2f out, soon no impression, one pace, last of 6, 6 1/2l behind Yucatan (9-8) at Curragh 1m 2f Grp 3 stks (1) gf in Jul.
Surrey Hope (USA) 50-1 (8-12) Raced centre, held up towards rear, ridden and unable to quicken inside final 2f, never involved, 15th of 30, 8 1/2l behind Settle For Bay (9-1) at Ascot 1m hcp (2) gf in Jun.
Aared (IRE) 10-3fav (9-11) Mid-division, ridden early straight and no impression under 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 5th of 9, 5 1/4l behind Alcatraz (8-9) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp gf in Jun.
Lucius Tiberius (IRE) 9-4fav (9-12) Dwelt, towards rear, pushed along straight, headway from over 2f out between horses, led 1f out, soon edged right to rail and stayed on well, won at Curragh 1m 2f hcp gf in Jun beating Active Approach (8-13) by 2 1/4l, 6 ran.
Aussie Valentine (IRE) 4-1 (9-6) Chased leader in 2nd, improved to lead over 2f out and soon ridden, kept on well inside final furlong, won at Tipperary 1m 1f gf in Jun beating Masucci (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 4 ran.
Mawaany (IRE) 4-1 (9-7) Towards rear, 9th halfway, came wide entering straight, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 10, 1 1/2l behind Sea The Lion (8-13) at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp gd in May.
The King (IRE) 9-2 (9-10) Dwelt, soon prominent, led from 2f out, kept on well and strongly pressed inside final furlong, headed near line, 2nd of 9, nk behind Downdraft (9-4) at Navan 1m 2f hcp gd in Jun.
Espoir D'Soleil (IRE) 5-4fav (9-2) Soon raced in 6th, pushed along briefly over 3f out, tight for room from 2f out, soon switched left and kept on same pace, 5th of 10, 6 3/4l behind Maths Prize (9-5) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp gf in Jul.
Turbine (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, closer in 4th 3f out, challenged and every chance final furlong, no extra and kept on same pace closing stages, 4th of 10, 1 1/4l behind Band of Outlaws (8-7) at Curragh 1m hcp gf in Jul.
Agent Zigzag (IRE) 6-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, progress and tight for room from 2f out, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 6th of 10, 6 3/4l behind Maths Prize (9-5) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp gf in Jul.
Alcatraz (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Held up towards rear, progress into 8th 2f out, ridden in 7th and no impression 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 7th of 14, 9 3/4l behind Sea The Lion (9-0) at Cork 1m 4f hcp gf in Jun.
