in touch, progress to 2nd halfway, improved to lead 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened under 1f out
towards rear, 12th halfway, came wide entering straight, progress under 2f out, good headway to lead over 1f out, ridden and headed final 150 yards, kept on same pace
slowly away and raced in rear, niggled along in 17th entering straight, ridden and kept on final furlong, never a factor
broke well to lead briefly, soon headed, 3rd halfway, under pressure entering straight, ridden under 2f out, lost place 1f out, weakened
rear, some progress entering straight, no extra, never a factor
slowly into stride and soon detached in rear, 18th 1 1/2f out, modest late headway, never a factor
rear of mid-division, 14th halfway, no impression and dropped to rear over 1f out, weakened final furlong
chased leader, 4th halfway, under pressure 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out where not much room
rear, under pressure entering straight, ridden over 1f out, ran on final furlong, never on terms
in touch, 7th halfway, lost place and switched right over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on without threatening final furlong
tracked leader on inner, 6th halfway, under pressure over 4f out, ridden entering straight, not much room on inner 1 1/2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, 10th halfway, progress 1f out, ridden into 3rd final 150 yards, kept on without threatening
chased leader, 5th halfway, ridden 1 1/2f out, weakened under 1f out
mid-division, 9th halfway, ran on final furlong, never nearer
mid-division, 11th halfway, niggled along under 3f out, no impression behind horses 1 1/2f out, soon switched right, kept on final furlong, no danger
mid-division, 8th halfway, progress and ridden 1 1/2f out, closed over 1f out, ridden to lead final 150 yards, kept on well
rear of mid-division, 13th halfway, ridden and progress on outer over 1f out, kept on same pace under 1f out
prominent, soon led, under pressure and headed 2f out, ridden and weakened 1 1/2f out
completely missed break and reared leaving stalls, raced in detached rear, came wide entering straight, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on strongly final furlong to 4th closing stages, never nearer
An open contest in which rowing in with a maiden may not appear the wisest of decisions but RED GERRY looks well treated, has sound form in the book highlighted by a close second to Blenheim Palace at Navan in the spring and didn't run at all badly when third in a decent Galway handicap last time at the week-long festival. He's also well enough drawn to take a more prominent early position should connections so decide. Finding Nero has enjoyed a good season but has probably found higher marks more demanding of late, although he's expected to go well again. Claim The Lady and Suaimhneach also make appeal but the prime danger could well come from Agent Zigzag despite his considerable burden as he particularly impressed at the Curragh on his penultimate start.
Agent Zigzag (IRE) 7-2 (9-3) Led briefly early, prominent, on terms over 4f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra and one pace after, 4th of 7, 3 1/4l behind Cuban Hope (8-13) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f gd in Jul.
Great Grey (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Raced in 6th early, pushed along over 2f out, kept on without threatening inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 2 1/4l behind Solar Wave (9-10) at Curragh 1m hcp sft in Aug.
Nimitz (IRE) 7-2cfav (9-12) Mid-division on inner, 5th halfway, pushed along 3f out and 4th 2f out, ridden to go 2nd and no impression on winner over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 3rd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Maricruz (9-4) at Navan 1m 2f hcp gf in Jul.
See Of Rome 25-1 (8-4) Led, joined after 2f, pushed along and headed 2f out, ridden and no impression in 3rd 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 5 1/4l behind Mr Adjudicator (8-8) at Galway 1m 4f hcp gd in Aug.
Claim The Lady (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) Pushed along briefly early, soon chased leaders, pushed along and switched right over 2f out, soon led, pressed and stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Naas 1m 2f hcp gd in Jul beating Finding Nero (8-12) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Prosecution 10-1 (9-11) Dwelt, waited with, soon raced in 13th, some headway but no impression when no room on rail from 2f out, kept on same pace after, 10th of 16, 10 3/4l behind Bobby Boy (10-1) at Navan 1m hcp gd in Mar.
The Last Indian (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Mid-division early, chased leaders and kept on same pace from 2 out, 9th of 20, 10 3/4l behind Bercasa (11-6) at Galway 2m hcp gd in Jul.
Cacique Royale (IRE) 8-1 (9-10) Tracked leader in 2nd, pushed along and no impression on leader over 3f out, under pressure in 3rd entering straight, ridden over 2f out, lost place and weakened over 1f out, 6th of 9, 15 3/4l behind Jake Peter (9-12) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Jun.
Dance Emperor (IRE) 9-1 (10-0) Dwelt and pushed along, mid-division early, soon chased leaders, pushed along again over 3f out, soon switched left, no extra straight, 16th of 17, 13 1/4l behind One Cool Poet (9-10) at Galway 1m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Finding Nero (IRE) 2-1fav (9-3) Towards rear and 6th from halfway, pushed along to take closer order on outer from 2f out and soon ridden, every chance from 1f out, not quicken and kept on same pace close home, 4th of 7, 2 1/4l behind Defining Battle (9-2) at Killarney 1m 3f hcp gd in Jul.
Suaimhneach (IRE) 11-4fav (9-2) Led early, soon headed and pushed along briefly, chased leaders, pushed along before straight, no impression under 2f out, soon no extra, 7th of 8, 14l behind Minnie Haha (9-10) at Gowran Park 1m hcp fll gd in Jul.
Excelcius (USA) 4-1 (8-7) Held up behind leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in rear over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 5, 2l behind Leagan Gaeilge (8-9) at Naas 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Royal Admiral (IRE) 14-1 (9-12) Rear of mid-division on outer, never a factor, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, no extra over 1f out, 15th of 17, 20 1/4l behind One Cool Poet (10-2) at Galway 1m 4f hcp gd in Aug.
Spruce Meadows (IRE) 12-1 (10-0) Soon towards rear, raced on outer into straight, soon one pace, 15th of 17, 10 3/4l behind One Cool Poet (9-10) at Galway 1m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Red Gerry (IRE) 4-1 (8-13) Raced towards rear, 8th halfway, progress between horses over 2f out, badly hampered entering straight, 4th 1f out, soon switched left, ran on to 3rd closing stages, 3rd of 10, 4 1/4l behind Halimi (9-9) at Galway 1m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Nam (IRE) 8-1 (9-12) Slow into stride, raced a bit keen towards rear and 14th from halfway, slightly short of room on outer from 2f out and soon pushed along, kept on well inside final furlong into never nearer 6th, 6th of 15, 1 3/4l behind Sharp Focus (9-9) at Killarney 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Rehoboth Beach (USA) 10-1 (10-0) Rear of mid-division, pushed along approaching straight and 11th 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on outer inside final furlong to go 6th close home, 6th of 17, 6 1/2l behind Imposing Supreme (9-12) at Galway 1m hcp gd in Aug.
Pillmakers Hill (IRE) 10-1 (8-4) Soon prominent, on terms before halfway, pushed along before straight, headed over 1f out, kept on well without quite getting back to winner closing stages, 2nd of 11, hd behind Shamad (8-12) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Alice Milligan (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ran freely, edged left and hampered rivals after 1f, progress to 3rd when hung left bend after 4f, 4th halfway, ridden and weakened over 2f out, no extra and eased, tailed off, last of 14, dist behind Pearl Warrior (9-3) at Sligo 1m 2f hcp gd in Aug.
