in rear, pushed along and no impression over 2f out, 8th 1f out, ridden and kept on one pace inside final furlong
led, joined halfway, pushed along and headed 2f out, under pressure over 1f out and regained lead 150 yards out, kept on well
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 3rd 1f out, under pressure and kept on one pace inside final furlong
mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden over 1f out and no impression in 8th 150 yards out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
always towards rear, never a factor, 8th halfway, ridden and no impression in rear 1f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, some progress in 4th halfway, ridden in 5th 1f out and no extra inside final furlong
edged left from stalls, always prominent, disputed halfway and led 2f out, ridden over 1f out and headed 150 yards out, no impression on winner
rear of mid-division, 7th halfway, travelled well 1 1/2f out, ridden inside final furlong and no impression final 100 yards
Bubbly Bellini was racing off an 18lb higher mark a year ago and has mainly been racing in better class handicaps so he's no forlorn hope to bounce back. Captain Power is dropping in class, though his best form has been on much faster ground, but this looks just right for GIANT SPARK. Paul Midgley's raider easily completed a double over this trip on soft ground before a fair effort in the Ayr Bronze Cup where he started favourite. Louis Leroy was touched off right on the line by Doonard Prince at the Curragh and the winner is expected to run a big race in the previous event. Rattling Jewel has been in good form over the minimum trip without winning and his only victory on Turf came over today's distance on ground with some give at the Curragh. Fair Game's two victories have come over 7f on testing ground so she may find this a bit on the short side.
Captain Power (IRE) 11-1 (9-9) Upset in stalls, dwelt, towards rear, no impression from 2f out, never a factor, 12th of 18, 5 1/4l behind Tithonus (8-10) at Curragh 5f hcp hvy in Sep.
Giant Spark 7-2fav (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 8th of 24, 5 1/2l behind Classic Seniority (9-4) at Ayr 6f hcp (2) gs in Sep.
Shanghai Beauty (IRE) 9-1 (9-7) Soon towards rear in far side group, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, soon no impression, kept on, 6th of 13, 4 1/4l behind Primo Uomo (9-10) at Curragh 5f hcp Good - Yielding in Oct.
Ducky Mallon (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, 6th in far side group before halfway, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Primo Uomo (9-10) at Curragh 5f hcp Good - Yielding in Oct.
Fair Game (IRE) 3-1fav (9-7) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, no extra final furlong, 8th of 11, 10 1/2l behind Youceeyouceecee (9-4) at Limerick 7f hcp sft in Oct.
Geological (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) Dwelt, held up, 13th approaching halfway, headway and kept on same pace from over 1f out, 8th of 14, 7 1/4l behind Texas Rock (9-11) at Curragh 7f hcp Good - Yielding in Oct.
Bubbly Bellini (IRE) 14-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, progress to lead entering straight, ridden under 2f out and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 6 1/2l behind Downforce (9-8) at Tipperary 7f hcp Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Rattling Jewel 4-1fav (9-3) Prominent, 2nd in far side group before halfway, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 13, 3 1/4l behind Primo Uomo (9-10) at Curragh 5f hcp Good - Yielding in Oct.
Louis Leroy (IRE) 8-1 (9-11) Raced in near side group, soon chased leaders, drifted left and challenged inside final furlong, soon on terms and every chance, kept on without matching winner near finish, 2nd of 23, 1/2l behind Doonard Prince (8-11) at Curragh 6f hcp Good - Yielding in Oct.
