tracked leader, 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd over 2f out, no extra 1 1/2f out
dwelt and towards rear, ridden in 5th 3f out, no extra in rear over 2f out
led, ridden over 2f out, asserted and 2-length advantage 1f out, strongly pressed close home, headed last strides
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden into 2nd over 2f out, no impression on leader 1f out, kept on final furlong, led last strides
dwelt and towards rear, ridden in 5th and no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
settled behind leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 3f out, no impression 2f out, 3rd and switched right 1 1/2f out, kept on inside final furlong, pressed leaders close home
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Nothing can be ruled out in this tricky finale with most of the runners in form. That comment certainly applies to Pinot Gris, who stepped up to 1m5f for an impressive victory at Leopardstown, though he has been hit with a 14lb rise. Johnny Murtagh has two entries with Esquiline looking best of the pair, despite top weight, as he was staying on strongly behind a well handicapped winner when beaten a neck over 1m4f at the Curragh. Eastern Legend is running well but hasn't been further than 1m2f unlike Van Demon, who had plenty in hand when landing a 1m4f Cork maiden. AMEERAT JUMAIRA has improved as he's stepped up in trip and won a 1m4f rated race at Cork with a ton in hand. He's 6lb higher here but, with the longer trip likely to suit, can complete a hat-trick.
Esquiline (FR) 4-1 (9-6) Mid-division, 6th halfway, pushed along entering straight and ridden 2f out, headway on outer in 3rd 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 9, nk behind Youcrackmeup (9-10) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp fll Good - Yielding in Aug.
Ikigai Star (IRE) 22-1 (9-12) Mid-division, ridden 4f out, no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 13, 22 1/2l behind Youcrackmeup (9-7) at Galway 1m 4f hcp hvy in Jul.
Pinot Gris (IRE) 18-5jfav (9-1) Rear of mid-division, headway under 6f out, stayed on to lead on inner over 1f out, asserted inside final furlong, kept on well, easily, won at Leopardstown 1m 5f hcp sft in Jul beating One Cool Poet (10-1) by 4 1/2l, 16 ran.
Eastern Legend (IRE) 10-1 (9-6) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, 3rd and ridden 2f out, under pressure and kept on well inside final furlong, 3rd of 19, 1/2l behind Slieve Binnian (9-0) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp Good - Yielding in Aug.
Master Dunraven (IRE) 3-1fav (10-2) Soon tracked leader in close 2nd, improved to lead approaching halfway, pushed along from 3f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, no extra and weakened from over 1f out, 9th of 13, 11 1/2l behind St Faz (10-0) at Down Royal 1m 5f hcp gd in Jul.
Quiz Test (IRE) 9-2 (9-13) Mid-division on inner and 7th halfway, pushed along and took closer order from 3f out, ridden and edged slightly right over 1f out, soon no extra in 6th and kept on without threatening to go 3rd close home, 3rd of 9, 4 1/4l behind Ameerat Jumaira (9-13) at Cork 1m 4f gd in Aug.
Van Demon (IRE) 7-2 (9-8) Made all, ridden from 2f out and kept on well inside final furlong, comfortably, won at Cork 1m 4f mdn gd in Aug beating Hardpoint (9-8) by 1 3/4l, 12 ran.
Ameerat Jumaira 8-1 (9-13) Edged left from stalls, mid-division on outer and 5th halfway, pushed along over 3f out and soon ridden, good progress to challenge from 2f out and led over 1f out, stretched clear inside final furlong, comfortably, won at Cork 1m 4f gd in Aug beating Timeless Piece (9-11) by 2 1/4l, 9 ran.
Night Glow (USA) 15-2 (9-3) Tracked leaders on inner, briefly short of room 2 1/2f out, disputed lead travelling well 2f out, ridden and led 1 1/2f out, clear 1f out, reduced advantage inside final furlong, kept on, all out at line, won at Bellewstown 1m 4f mdn fll Good - Yielding in Aug beating Alalcance (9-3) by shd, 12 ran.
