broke well to lead, soon tracked leader and ran freely, 3rd halfway, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
rear of mid-division, 6th halfway, pushed along and progress 2f out, 4th 1f out, no impression on leaders, kept on same pace
pushed along to chase leaders early, took closer order in 2nd after 2f, ridden 3f out, no impression on leader over 1f out, dropped to 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace
prominent, soon led, ridden entering straight, 2 lengths clear 2f out, reduced advantage and strongly pressed final 100 yards, kept on, joined on line
towards rear, 5th halfway, under pressure in 4th 3f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, good headway to 2nd 1f out, strongly challenged leader final 100 yards, kept on well to dead heat on line
chased leaders, 4th halfway, no impression, lost place and weakened over 3f out, eased under 1f out
slowly into stride and niggled along in rear, reminder after 1f, detached after 3f, never a factor
rear, 7th halfway, no impression approaching straight, moderate 6th over 1f out, no extra, never a factor
Crockford was well supported at Gowran over 7f and looked like winning when taking up the running a furlong out but couldn't quite sustain the effort. He'll know more here but so will HOWLING RIDGE, who belied his 20/1 SP with a cracking effort behind Klute and Guaranteed at the Curragh - the runner-up won back there at the weekend. The latter is trained by Jim Bolger, who has Girolamo engaged here and he's a full-brother to two winners. The 425,000gns yearling Eminence is by Sea The Stars out of a mare from a family packed with stamina while Pythion is out of a mare who has produced winners with her first two foals to race. Unforgiven has numerous winning relatives, including Group 2 winner Harbour Watch, and hails from a yard in top form as does Azophi, another by Sea The Stars.
Crockford (IRE) 7-2 (9-5) Tracked leaders, soon 4th, challenged 2f out, soon every chance, no extra and one pace final furlong, 3rd of 13, 3 1/4l behind Hillwalker (9-5) at Gowran Park 7f mdn gf in Jun.
Eminence (IRE) Sea The Stars colt out of Coolree Marj.
Girolamo (IRE) Dawn Approach colt out of Dublin Six.
Howling Ridge (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, 3rd over 3f out and soon pushed along, edged right 2f out, stayed on well without reaching front pair inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 1l behind Klute (9-5) at Curragh 7f mdn gf in Jul.
Pythion (FR) Olympic Glory colt out of Paragua.
Unforgiven (IRE) Dark Angel colt out of Gorband.
Azophi (IRE) Sea The Stars filly out of Beta.
Nanafullam (IRE) Battle Of Marengo filly out of Playbill.
