chased leader in 2nd, ridden entering straight, weakened from over 1f out
slowly away and in rear, pushed along in last 2f out, kept on without threatening mostly under hands and heels final furlong, never nearer
slowly into stride and always behind, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, pushed along briefly halfway, 8th entering straight, soon pushed along, no impression final furlong
dwelt, towards rear, ridden entering straight, 11th over 1f out, weakened
chased leaders in 5th, ridden in 5th over 2f out, no impression final furlong
dwelt, soon mid-division on outer, pushed along in 7th entering straight, soon ridden, 8th 1f out, kept on well without threatening final furlong, 3rd close home
chased leaders in 3rd, pushed along 2f out, ridden in 3rd 1f out, soon 2nd, kept on same pace in 2nd inside final furlong
made all, ridden 1 1/2f out, stayed on well final furlong
dwelt, rear of mid-division, 9th entering straight, soon pushed along on inner, went 6th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong
soon towards rear, no impression from halfway, never a factor
mid-division, ridden in 6th entering straight, soon no impression
chased leaders in 4th, pushed along and progress 2f out, went 2nd and short of room briefly 1 1/2f out, dropped to 3rd and ridden under 1f out, no extra close home
The Ballydoyle battalions are out in force with Aidan O'Brien having three entries and Joseph running the newcomer Arcada, the third foal of a mare whose previous two have won. Edgar Allan Poe has found 5f on quick ground too sharp so should be suited by tonight's conditions as should Istan, who has performed with credit on testing ground. The best of the quartet may turn out to be COURAGE UNDER FIRE, a half-brother to a Grade 1 winner in the USA and from a family of top-class performers on his dam's side. He's entered in Group 1's later and can make a successful start. All Crazy Now attempted to make all over 7f at Gowran but couldn't quicken from the furlong pole while Glenamoy Lad attracted major support at Tipperary and is expected to do better as is Mirdif, who started favourite at Fairyhouse but didn't get the run of the race.
All Crazy Now (IRE) 5-1 (9-5) Prominent in 2nd, led after 1f, pushed along and joined over 2f out, headed under 2f out, ridden over 1f out, dropped to 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 7, 3l behind Justice Frederick (9-5) at Gowran Park 7f mdn gd in Jun.
Arcada (IRE) Rip Van Winkle colt out of Applause.
Breath Of Truth (IRE) Bated Breath colt out of Revealing.
Courage Under Fire (USA) War Front colt out of Charming.
Edgar Allan Poe (IRE) 3-1 (9-5) Soon held up 3rd, 4th 3f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, no impression, kept on one pace final furlong, 4th of 7, 4 3/4l behind Callender (9-5) at Navan 5f mdn gf in May.
George Boole (IRE) Art Connoisseur colt out of Valbonne.
Glenamoy Lad 5-2 (9-5) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 3 1/4l behind Pedestal (9-5) at Tipperary 5f mdn gf in May.
Istan 11-4 (9-5) Soon led, gradually edged over towards stands' side after 2f, pushed along and headed 1f out, ridden and no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Van Der Decken (9-5) at Curragh 6f mdn sft in May.
Mirdif 5-2fav (9-7) Bumped start, chased leaders, disputed 7th approaching straight, soon not much room, impeded 2f out, 4th over 1f out, no impression, 4th of 13, 3 3/4l behind Elusive Beauty (8-10) at Fairyhouse 6f mdn gf in Jun.
Noivado (IRE) Casamento colt out of Maybe I Will.
Ragged Company (IRE) Zebedee gelding out of Robin.
Glenamoy (IRE) Kodiac filly out of Tarbiyah.
Madam Bounska (IRE) 12-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders and 4th 3f out, improved into 2nd and travelled well from 2f out, pushed along over 1f out and soon no impression, dropped to 4th and slightly hampered inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 8 1/4l behind Yulong Baobei (8-8) at Dundalk 5f mdn pol in May.
Oliver's Wish 33-1 (9-5) Held up, towards rear and no impression 2f out, soon no extra, last of 11, 21 1/4l behind Psychedelic Funk (9-5) at Naas 6f mdn gd in Apr.
