held up in 5th/6th on outer, closer in 5th and ridden on outer 2f out, 4th 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, kept on without threatening winner close home
led, ridden and headed 2f out, no extra and dropped to 4th under 1f out
held up towards rear, ridden entering straight, soon no impression, never a factor
chased leaders in 3rd, ridden over 2f out, soon no impression
slowly into stride and always behind, ridden and no impression straight, never a factor
chased leader in 2nd, improved to lead travelling well 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on well under pressure final furlong
chased leaders in 4th/5th, closer in 4th entering straight, ridden in 3rd over 1f out, kept on without threatening in 3rd inside final furlong
Chemical Charge was second to subsequent Royal Ascot winner Portage at the Curragh on his reappearance and filled the same spot behind Sir Isaac Newton in a Group 3 at that track on his next start. He's conceding weight to decent opposition but should still be in the mix. Claudio Monteverdi was second in this grade at Leopardstown and then ran in the Irish Derby. He has the beating of stablemate Lieutenant General on the form book, though the pair share the same rating. Ballybacka Queen is useful on her day while Simannka has won her last three, though steps up in grade and distance for this. RED STARS (NAP) was fourth in the Oaks Trial at Naas last month, shaping as though this step up in trip would suit. Still entered at the Curragh in a couple of weeks' time, she's bred for stamina so gets the nod.
Chemical Charge (IRE) 6-4 (9-9) Led, ridden 2f out, soon strongly pressed, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace close home, 2nd of 5, 3/4l behind Sir Isaac Newton (9-9) at Curragh 1m 2f Grp 3 stks gd in Jun.
Ballybacka Queen (IRE) 9-1 (9-12) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out, kept on one pace, weakened final furlong, 10th of 13, 7 3/4l behind Avenante (9-4) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Jun.
Brosnan (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, pushed along 2 1/2f out, not much room briefly under 2f out, one pace from over 1f out, 4th of 10, 6l behind Simannka (9-0) at Down Royal 1m 2f hcp fll gd in Jun.
Claudio Monteverdi (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Rear of mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden on outer 2f out and no impression in 8th over 1f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 9, 13 1/4l behind Harzand (9-0) at Curragh 1m 4f Grp 1 Yielding in Jun.
Lieutenant General (IRE) 9-2 (9-12) Dwelt and pushed along, towards rear, pushed along again over 3f out, headway over 2f out, disputed 6th 1f out and slightly impeded, kept on without threatening inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 4 1/4l behind Stellar Mass (9-6) at Down Royal 1m 4f hcp gd in Jun.
Red Stars (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden in 3rd 2f out, dropped to 4th 1f out, soon no extra, 4th of 10, 1 3/4l behind Discipline (9-0) at Naas 1m 2f lst fll (1) Yielding - Soft in Jun.
Simannka (IRE) 7-2 (9-0) Raced in 7th early, travelling smoothly 2 1/2f out and progress, on terms over 1 1/2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon asserted and stayed on well, comfortably, won at Down Royal 1m 2f hcp fll gd in Jun beating Glenmayne (8-8) by 3 1/2l, 10 ran.
Gallope (IRE) 66-1 (9-9) In rear, 9th halfway, ridden in 8th 2f out and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 9, 11 3/4l behind Pretty Perfect (8-9) at Cork 1m 4f Grp 3 stks (1) Yielding in Jun.
