held up, soon raced in 10th, pushed along into straight, 11th over 2f out, kept on same pace
soon raced in 7th, squeezed for room under 1 1/2f out and switched right, headway to chase leaders 1f out, 2nd and kept on without troubling winner inside final furlong
soon raced in 6th, pushed along over 2f out where raced on outer, headway to chase leaders 1f out, soon no impression, kept on same pace
soon raced in 8th, took keen hold, pushed along approaching straight, soon no impression, no extra and eased closing stages
dwelt and pushed along, soon raced in 3rd, pushed along again over 2f out, led 1f out, stayed on well to assert final furlong
soon raced in 2nd, pushed along into straight, no impression 1f out, no extra
dwelt and pushed along, in rear, slightly impeded before halfway, headway to chase leaders 1f out on inner, switched right inside final furlong, kept on without threatening
soon raced in 4th, pushed along over 2f out, no impression from 1f out, eased inside final furlong
soon raced in 5th, pushed along over 2f out, switched left 1 1/2f out, 3rd 1f out, soon chased winner and no impression, one pace
soon raced in 9th, pushed along from early, no impression straight, eased closing stages
dwelt, soon towards rear in 11th, pushed along into straight, 10th over 2f out, no extra and eased final furlong
soon led, attempted to assert approaching straight, reduced lead under 1 1/2f out, headed 1f out, one pace
Mandamus has been racing in very strong handicaps including at Leopardstown last week where once again he wasn't beaten far, though he has a huge weight for a three-year-old. Bubbly Bellini is having his 98th start and attempting to win for the 17th time and, though not in the best of form, the conditions and trip will suit and he is likely to be thereabouts. CHAMPAGNE OR WATER went up 9lb for scoring over a mile at the Curragh but has produced two fine runs subsequently. She was in the lead at this trip when a close fourth back there last month and she looks the one to be on. Chillie Billie won at this meeting a year ago and is in such good form at present that it will be a surprise if he's not involved in the finish, though this will be his highest-ever mark on his 67th start. Ducky Mallon started favourite over 6f at the Curragh last time and didn't impress but his only victory has been over this trip so he's one to keep an eye on with his low weight. Roachdale House pulled too hard at Leopardstown and is reunited with Pat Smullen.
Mandamus (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Mid-division, soon 11th, pushed along straight, soon no impression, kept on final furlong, 10th of 16, 4 3/4l behind Kelinni (9-12) at Leopardstown 7f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Bubbly Bellini (IRE) 25-1 (9-6) Towards rear, 18th from halfway, no impression and kept on from over 1f out, 12th of 22, 12 3/4l behind George Bowen (8-13) at Curragh 6f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Champagne Or Water (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Raced 4th early, improved to lead after 2f, ridden under 2f out, strongly pressed over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 4th of 22, 3 1/4l behind Hint of A Tint (9-3) at Curragh 1m hcp Yielding - Soft in Aug.
Roachdale House (IRE) 8-1 (8-9) A little keen, prominent, soon 3rd, pushed along into straight, soon no impression, no extra and eased inside final furlong, 13th of 16, 9 3/4l behind Kelinni (9-12) at Leopardstown 7f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Third Dimension 10-1 (8-10) Rear, 20th halfway, driven into mid-division under 2f out, ridden 2f out, no impression 1 1/2f out, 13th of 22, 9 1/4l behind Hint of A Tint (9-3) at Curragh 1m hcp Yielding - Soft in Aug.
Club Wexford (IRE) 33-1 (10-3) Prominent in 3rd, 2nd halfway, ridden 2f out, weakened 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong, 12th of 18, 8l behind Captain Power (9-9) at Curragh 6f hcp Yielding - Soft in Aug.
Canary Row (IRE) 12-1 (8-7) Towards rear, headway to 10th halfway, driven in rear of mid-division over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, headway to 6th 1f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 22, 5 1/4l behind Hint of A Tint (9-3) at Curragh 1m hcp Yielding - Soft in Aug.
Hidden Oasis (IRE) 16-1 (8-6) Mid-division, driven under 3f out, no impression over 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, no extra, 20th of 22, 19 3/4l behind Hint of A Tint (9-3) at Curragh 1m hcp Yielding - Soft in Aug.
Chillie Billie 8-1 (9-13) Soon tracked leaders, close up in 3rd 3f out, still travelling smoothly 2f out, soon challenged and on terms, headed over 1f out, kept on without matching winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Cailin Mor (9-2) at Curragh 7f hcp Yielding - Soft in Aug.
Cairdiuil (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Ran 6th, 7th approaching straight, driven over 2f out, progress to 5th 1f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 13, 4 1/4l behind Empress Toorah (9-4) at Roscommon 7f hcp gd in Aug.
Ducky Mallon (IRE) 11-2fav (9-3) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, driven into 2nd 1 1/2f out, dropped to 4th 1f out, no extra final furlong, 8th of 18, 4l behind Captain Power (9-9) at Curragh 6f hcp Yielding - Soft in Aug.
Hurricane Twister (IRE) 11-1 (8-9) Broke well to lead, pushed along over 5f out, driven and headed over 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, no impression leader, kept on one pace, 2nd of 6, 15l behind Lean And Keen (9-12) at Ballinrobe 1m 1f hcp hvy in Jul.
