mid-division, 8th on inner 3f out, switched right entering straight, headway and closed 1f out, ridden to lead final 100 yards, kept on best
prominent, led briefly, soon headed and raced 3rd, bumped rival entering straight, closed in 2nd over 1f out, dropped to 4th final 100 yards, kept on same pace
mid-division, 7th 3f out, headway entering straight where bumped, led narrowly 1 1/2f out, soon ridden, strongly pressed and headed final 100 yards, no extra and dropped to 3rd close home
broke well to lead, soon headed and chased leader, 4th 3f out, slightly hampered 2f out, lost place and switched right over 1f out, ridden in 5th under 1f out, no extra
chased leader, 5th on outer 3f out, every chance in 4th under 1f out, ridden and ran on to 2nd closing stages, nearest finish
dwelt, raced in rear, 12th under 3f out, under pressure and ridden 2f out, no impression on leaders 1f out, kept on same pace
towards rear, 10th under 3f out, came wide entering straight, ridden 1 1/2f out, no impression on leaders, kept on same pace final furlong
tracked leader on inner, 2nd halfway, lost place and ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
towards rear, niggled along in 9th under 3f out, ridden and progress 1f out, kept on final furlong to 6th close home, never nearer
chased leaders, soon pushed along to lead, increased advantage after 1 1/2f, 4 lengths clear halfway, reduced advantage under 2f out, headed and weakened 1 1/2f out
in rear, 13th under 3f out, came wide entering straight, progress on outer 1f out, kept on well to 5th closing stages, never nearer
rear of mid-division, under pressure in 11th 3f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on final furlong, no danger
in touch, 6th 3f out, lost place and weakened approaching straight
held up in rear, 14th under 3f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, never a factor
Most are hard to fancy and the consistent TONY THE GENT can prove too good for his rivals. He doesn't win often but continues to perform creditably in useful handicap company and seems sure to appreciate the descent into claiming grade on the back of two commendable placed efforts in the space of three days at last month's Killarney festival. The Hogan yard field the prime form dangers in the shape of Lincoln and Atlas, preference being for the consistent former who looks the main danger to the selection. It might also be worth keeping an eye in the market on Heavenly Rainbow as she has a chance at her best and is a stablemate of the topweight.
Tony The Gent (IRE) 5-2jfav (8-11) Broke well to lead, soon headed, 2nd halfway, progress to lead under 3f out, strongly pressed and joined 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed 1f out, kept on same pace in 3rd final 100 yards, 3rd of 7, 3 1/4l behind Master Speaker (8-5) at Killarney 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Atlas (IRE) 6-1 (11-7) In rear, mistake 2nd, progress into rear of mid-division at halfway, went 5th and ridden 2 out, no impression in 4th when bad mistake at last, 4th of 10, 5 3/4l behind Give Battle (11-6) at Sligo 2m 1f hcp gd in Aug.
Lincoln (IRE) 6-4fav (9-4) Led, ran freely early, challenged and headed over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 2nd of 7, 3l behind Sirjack Thomas (9-8) at Sligo 6f gd in Aug.
Have A Nice Day 33-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders on outer, 3rd halfway, pushed along approaching straight and no impression in 7th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 12th of 18, 8 1/4l behind Waitingfortheday (10-0) at Galway 1m hcp gd in Aug.
Duhallow Noelie (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) Tracked leader, driven over 2f out, soon ridden, lost place over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, last of 9, 10 1/2l behind My Ukulele (9-0) at Musselburgh 1m hcp (6) gd in Jul.
Raise The Tempo (IRE) 40-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, always behind, never a factor, 11th of 16, 14 1/2l behind Whatharm (9-5) at Gowran Park 1m hcp gd in Jun.
Marylebone 7-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride and niggled along in rear, 7th halfway, came wide entering straight, progress on outer 2 1/2f out, soon ridden, no extra in 6th final furlong, 6th of 10, 8 1/2l behind Never Rains (9-1) at Killarney 1m gd in Jul.
Oor Jock (IRE) 33-1 (8-4) Mid-division, 16th 2 1/2f out, no headway 2f out, one paced over 1f out, 18th of 24, 10 3/4l behind Little Clarinet (9-8) at Curragh 6f hcp Good - Yielding in Jun.
Red Avenger (USA) 11-1 (10-0) Rear of mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and kept on one pace from over 1f out, never a factor, 9th of 18, 7 1/4l behind Quite Subunctious (8-11) at Navan 1m 2f hcp gf in Jul.
Rise Again (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Held up, mid-division halfway, ridden and no extra over 2f out, 11th of 14, 16 3/4l behind Talk Now (8-10) at Roscommon 7f hcp sft in Jun.
Heavenly Rainbow (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Held up in touch towards inner, tracked leaders entering straight, switched left over 1f out, kept on, no impression, 7th of 14, 6 1/4l behind Suaimhneach (9-4) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gd in Jul.
Olaf's Boy (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Prominent and disputed, 2nd halfway, ridden and no extra 3f out, soon weakened, 14th of 15, 36 1/2l behind Sam Langford (9-5) at Bellewstown 1m mdn gd in Jul.
Cosmic Jazz (IRE) 20-1 (8-4) Rear of mid-division, 8th on outer 3f out, ridden entering straight, no impression over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 8th of 16, 6 1/4l behind Franklyn (9-1) at Leopardstown 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Dillygass (IRE) 33-1 (8-5) Soon rear of mid-division, headway and effort straight, kept on same pace final furlong, 11th of 18, 7 1/4l behind Dare To Flare (9-8) at Fairyhouse 7f hcp gd in Jul.