chased leaders on inner, pushed along and went 2nd under 2f out, ridden 1f out, stayed on well final furlong to lead close home
slowly away and pushed along early, towards rear, no impression from 3f out, never a factor
mid-division on inner, ridden entering straight, no impression, never a factor
mid-division, ridden in 10th 2f out, no impression
chased leaders, good headway on inner to lead 2f out, soon went clear, ridden 1f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, headed and no extra close home
mid-division, ridden and went 7th over 2f out, went 3rd 1f out, no extra in 4th inside final furlong
mid-division on inner, ridden entering straight, no impression, never a factor
dwelt, towards rear, ridden entering straight, no impression, never a factor
prominent and took keen hold early, led 2 1/2f out, ridden and headed 2f out, dropped to 5th 1f out, no impression
soon led, ridden 3f out, headed 2 1/2f out, weakened
chased leaders on outer, 8th 3f out, soon ridden and no impression
chased leaders on outer, ridden in 8th over 2f out, no impression
mid-division, ridden entering straight, no impression, never a factor
chased leaders on outer, ridden in 4th over 2f out, 4th 1f out, kept on without threatening in 3rd inside final furlong
rear of mid-division, ridden entering straight, no impression, never a factor
always behind, reminders early, no impression from 4f out, never a factor
chased leaders, ridden in 3rd 4f out, weakened
mid-division, ridden entering straight, no impression, never a factor
rear of mid-division, ridden entering straight, no impression, never a factor
slowly away and reminders early, towards rear, no impression from 3f out, never a factor
slowly into stride and always towards rear, no impression from 4f out, never a factor
rear of mid-division, ridden 5f out, no impression, never a factor
Bellewstown rivals Baby Jake and King's Wharf lock horns once more with the former seeking to confirm his 4L superiority despite 7lb worse terms. However, both of those horses are bypassed in favour of others with the thriving High Expectations and the improving Rubensque warranting serious consideration as they seek to extend their current productive spells. However, the clear vote goes to the interesting looking handicap debutant KOZY . The John Oxx trained filly is bred for a test of stamina (by Azamour), and her recent Tramore second to All Of Me (1m4f yielding) offered much encouragement for the future.
Lucca (IRE) 7-2fav (9-0) Chased leader, 6th halfway, ridden under 2f out, headway to 3rd under 1f out, ran on without threatening, 3rd of 14, 4 1/2l behind Emperor Waltz (9-4) at Killarney 1m 6f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Dawerann (IRE) 25-1 (9-6) Dwelt, towards rear for most, no extra from before straight, eased inside final furlong, 11th of 13, 28 3/4l behind Dara Tango (8-13) at Galway 1m 6f hcp Soft - Heavy in Aug.
Bog War (IRE) 6-1 (9-6) Soon led, pushed along and headed approaching straight, no extra over 1f out, eased, 13th of 17, 26 3/4l behind Andratx (9-4) at Galway 1m 4f hcp sft in Aug.
Gladiator King (IRE) 25-1 (11-3) Mid-division on inner, checked approaching 4th, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 9th of 10, 22 1/4l behind Ben Button (10-12) at Sligo 2m 4f hcp gd in Aug.
High Expectations (FR) 7-2jfav (8-12) Chased leaders, ran freely early, 4th halfway, ridden and closed in 3rd 2f out, challenged 1f out, led final 150 yards, kept on well, won at Bellewstown 1m 4f hcp gd in Aug beating Hague Convention (9-4) by 2 3/4l, 14 ran.
Rubenesque (IRE) 5-2fav (9-7) Mid-division, headway 3f out, went 2nd 2f out, soon ridden and headway to dispute lead 1 1/2f out, edged left briefly 1f out, improved to lead under 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Tramore 2m hcp Yielding in Aug beating Oighear Dubh (9-5) by 2 1/4l, 13 ran.
Carraigin Aonair (IRE) 25-1 (9-10) Dwelt and towards rear, ridden 3f out, no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 10th of 16, 12 1/2l behind Park Row (9-12) at Gowran Park 1m 4f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Hazariban (IRE) 33-1 (9-12) Chased leader, 5th halfway, pushed along in 8th 4f out, weakened over 3f out, 13th of 14, dist behind Repare Mon (9-0) at Dundalk 2m hcp pol in Apr.
Universal Focus (GER) 11-1 (8-12) Prominent early before settling behind leaders, 4th over 3f out, ridden to lead over 2f out and soon joined, regained narrow lead inside final furlong and kept on best close home, won at Cork 1m 4f hcp sft in Aug beating Lizard Point (8-12) by nk, 15 ran.
Buddha's Secret 25-1 (9-4) Ran 5th, 6th halfway, ridden over 2f out, ran on final furlong without threatening, 5th of 16, 2 1/2l behind Political Policy (9-12) at Navan 1m 5f hcp gf in Jul.
Kozy (IRE) 5-1 (9-2) Held up in 5th, pushed along in 4th 3f out, ridden and went 3rd 2f out, 2nd 1f out, kept on without threatening winner final furlong, 2nd of 8, 2 1/4l behind All Of Me (9-2) at Tramore 1m 4f mdn fll Yielding in Aug.
Baby Jake (IRE) 11-4 (11-12) In rear, ridden and headway before last to take 3rd place, one pace and no impression, 3rd of 5, 20l behind Beeno (10-9) at Cartmel 2m 1f hcp (3) sft in Jul.
Danequest (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Mid-division and 7th before 4 out where bad mistake, slightly hampered after next, ridden and no impression from 2 out, 10th of 13, dist behind The Irregular (11-12) at Kilbeggan 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Aug.
Nightly Wailing (IRE) 33-1 (8-4) Mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden 3f out, lost place 2f out, kept on well final furlong, no danger, 7th of 14, 7 1/2l behind Emperor Waltz (9-4) at Killarney 1m 6f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Auld Brig (IRE) 33-1 (9-8) Always towards rear, no impression from 4f out,, never a factor, last of 13, 27 1/2l behind Rubenesque (9-7) at Tramore 2m hcp Yielding in Aug.
Adarenna (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) In touch on outside when slow and lost place 1st, given reminder, closed after next, weakened before 2 out, well held when blundered last, 5th of 13, 25 1/2l behind Ange Des Malberaux (11-3) at Cartmel 2m 1f hcp (5) sft in Jul.
Freedom Chimes 50-1 (11-2) In rear, no impression from 3f out, never a factor, 12th of 17, 20 1/4l behind Exchange Rate (11-12) at Galway 1m 4f mdn Yielding in Aug.
Big Ego 7-1 (8-10) Pushed along from stalls and soon led, pushed along and pressed from 3f out, ridden and headed 2f out, dropped to 3rd over 1f out, no extra and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 9 3/4l behind Peace Maker (9-11) at Cork 1m 4f hcp sft in Aug.
King's Wharf (IRE) 8-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders, ridden in 5th 3 out, no impression from next, 5th of 12, 15 3/4l behind Timiyan (10-9) at Bellewstown 2m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Law Equity (FR) 12-1 (8-9) Mid-division, progress into 3rd 2f out, ridden in 4th over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Locus Standi (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Apr.
Traidisiun (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden and no impression 3f out, no extra over 2f out, 14th of 16, 14 1/4l behind Park Row (9-12) at Gowran Park 1m 4f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Mister Saxman 33-1 (8-4) In rear, 15th halfway, under pressure 3f out, detached 2f out, never a factor, 14th of 16, 9 1/4l behind Political Policy (9-12) at Navan 1m 5f hcp gf in Jul.
Stander (IRE) 11-2fav (8-7) Chased leaders, under pressure over 3f out, soon weakened, moderate 4th, 4th of 14, dist behind Shine Baby Shine (8-4) at Southwell 2m hcp (6) pol in Aug.
Get Out Of Jail (IRE) 11-2 (8-10) Pushed along from early, towards rear, headway and briefly impeded 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, ran on without threatening inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 8 1/2l behind Lord Erskine (9-1) at Roscommon 1m 4f hcp hvy in Aug.
Caminel (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, closed on leader 3 1/2f out, soon disputed, ridden in narrow lead 2f out, disputed again 1f out, headed final 150 yards, kept on same pace, 4th of 16, 2 1/4l behind Park Row (9-12) at Gowran Park 1m 4f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Shamiran (IRE) 33-1 (9-8) Led, joined halfway, ridden and headed 5f out, soon weakened, 8th of 13, 11 1/2l behind Rubenesque (9-7) at Tramore 2m hcp Yielding in Aug.
