prominent, switched right early, pushed along 2f out, lost position and one pace from 1 1/2f out
soon led, strongly pressed and joined from over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong to just prevail at the finish
slightly impeded start, towards rear, pushed along halfway, soon effort, one pace from 1 1/2f out
prominent, slightly impeded approaching halfway and switched right, pushed along 2f out and kept on same pace from 1 1/2f out
waited with, in rear, pushed along halfway, no impression from under 2f out
tracked leaders, pushed along before halfway, lost position and one pace from 1 1/2f out
edged slightly right leaving stalls, tracked leaders, pushed along approaching halfway, one pace from 1 1/2f out
dwelt, towards rear, still travelling smoothly and switched right to outer from halfway, soon pushed along to chase leaders, kept on well without threatening inside final furlong
soon tracked leaders, travelling smoothly and closed up from over 2f out, pushed along to challenge 1 1/2f out, on terms over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, narrowly headed and just denied at the finish
tracked leaders, pushed along before halfway, soon lost position and no impression from under 2f out
ROCKVIEW SPIRIT would have been an unlucky loser at Down Royal as she had to be switched before getting up close home. She's on the upgrade and a mark of 75 may be underestimating her. She should get a good lead from Backpfeifengesicht, who has attempted to make all the last twice and only just failed to hang on. Jonny Levins' colt will take some catching and Heavenly Rainbow could be outpaced as his Fairyhouse victory was over 6f and he was staying on strongly over that trip at the Curragh last time, as was Spiritual Impulse. Pride Of Pimlico made a successful debut over the course and distance and has been performing at a high level subsequently so he can go well and further rain would aid his cause.
Pride Of Pimlico (IRE) 11-1 (9-7) Close up, pushed along from halfway, lost position and one pace final furlong, 4th of 7, 6 1/2l behind Dom Carlos (9-3) at Curragh 5f gf in Jun.
Yolo Again (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, soon pushed along, lost position and no impression over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 8, 8l behind Indigo Balance (9-3) at Curragh 5f lst stks (1) gd in Aug.
Heavenly Rainbow (IRE) 7-1 (10-0) Chased clear leader, 4th halfway, ridden over 1f out, 3rd 1f out, kept on, not match principals close home, 3rd of 10, 1/2l behind Hammersmith (9-13) at Curragh 6f hcp gf in Aug.
Rockview Spirit 7-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, soon 3rd, tight for room and switched left over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong to lead at line, won at Down Royal 5f mdn fll gd in Sep beating Sundance Star (9-0) by shd, 10 ran.
Backpfeifengesicht 4-1 (8-13) Bumped slightly early, soon led, kept on well under pressure final furlong, headed near line, 2nd of 14, hd behind Tenax (9-5) at Tipperary 5f mdn gd in Aug.
Montalvan (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Prominent and soon disputed on outer, ridden in 3rd halfway, under pressure in 4th 2f out, no extra 1f out, 7th of 10, 4 1/4l behind Isle Of Innisfree (9-5) at Naas 5f mdn gd in Sep.
Spiritual Impulse (IRE) 9-2cfav (9-5) Rear of mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden under 2f out, ran on well final furlong, never nearer, 5th of 10, 2l behind Hammersmith (9-13) at Curragh 6f hcp gf in Aug.
Jarrocho (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden to progress 3f out, closer in 3rd 2f out, no extra in 4th over 1f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 16, 10 1/4l behind Power Down (9-5) at Bellewstown 1m mdn gd in Aug.
So Familiar (IRE) 9-1 (9-5) Chased leader, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out, under pressure over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Dancing Mountain (9-1) at Naas 5f hcp gd in Sep.
Olwen's Dream (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, soon 5th, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 6th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Rockview Spirit (9-0) at Down Royal 5f mdn fll gd in Sep.
