led early, headed at 3rd, mistake 7th, weakened before 3 out, trailing and pulled up before 2 out
rear of mid-division, pushed along briefly at 1st, ridden before 3 out, no impression
tracked leaders, headway to lead 3 out, went clear 2 out, ridden well clear at last, stayed on strongly under pressure, easily
prominent, led from 3rd, ridden and headed 3 out, no impression on winner next, dropped to moderate 5th before last, no impression
mid-division, slight mistake at 1st, ridden in 7th 3 out, no impression from next, kept on one pace
always behind, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
mid-division, ridden before 3 out, went moderate 5th 2 out, moderate 4th at last, no extra
in rear, progress on outer after 4 out, ridden and no impression from next
tracked leaders, ridden in 4th 3 out, moderate 4th next, went moderate 3rd before last, kept on one pace
always behind, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
mid-division on outer, headway into 3rd 3 out, soon ridden, moderate 3rd next, went moderate 2nd before last, kept on without threatening winner
A decent prize has brought out a strong field. The four-year-old Quantatmental makes a quick reappearance after a comfortable victory in his age group at Bellewstown last week while fellow youngster MIAMI BEACH gets into the race on a low weight despite beating older horses at Kilbeggan. The latter gets the vote in receipt of 16lb from Judgement Day, who completed a hat-trick over fences last autumn and returned to action with a victory in a novices' hurdle on the latter track in May. The Red Menace wasn't beaten far in that latter event and has a big pull in the weights while Everybreathyoutake could hardly have won more easily at Downpatrick and his stamina will stand him in good stead. Shawshank looked like winning easily at Wexford until unseating his rider and made amends in impressive fashion on a return visit so is another to note in an interesting race.
Judgement Day (IRE) 9-4fav (11-4) Prominent, improved to lead before 2nd and soon clear, slow jump 4th, reduced advantage from 2 out and soon ridden, strongly pressed before last where mistake, briefly joined run-in, soon rallied to regain lead and kept on well close home, won at Kilbeggan 2m 3f Yielding in May beating Galilean (11-10) by 1l, 6 ran.
The Red Menace (IRE) 7-2fav (11-8) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 6th after 3 out, no impression next, kept on one pace, 5th of 12, 11 1/2l behind Ozzie's Way (10-5) at Down Royal 3m hcp Yielding in Jun.
Everybreathyoutake (IRE) 9-2 (11-4) Chased leaders early before soon dropping to mid-division, not fluent 5th, 5th from halfway, went 3rd before 3 out and took closer order from next, challenged in 2nd before last and soon pushed along to lead, kept on well to extended advantage run-in, won at Downpatrick 2m 5f mdn Yielding in Jun beating Poker D'Ainay (11-4) by 12l, 9 ran.
Shawshank (IRE) 13-8fav (11-4) Soon led, 3 lengths lead halfway, travelled well approaching 2 out, pushed along before last and clear early run-in, kept on well, easily, won at Wexford 3m mdn Good - Yielding in Jun beating Fire Away (11-12) by 11l, 13 ran.
Quantatmental (IRE) 6-1 (11-6) Soon tracked leaders, effort straight, on terms approaching last where slight mistake, led and stayed on best run-in to assert close home, won at Bellewstown 2m 1f gd in Jul beating Razoul (11-0) by 3 3/4l, 11 ran.
Da Baba Elephant (IRE) 7-1 (11-3) Always towards rear, slight mistake 5th and mistake next, soon detached, pulled up after 5 out, at Wexford 2m 4f hcp gd in Jun.
Mighty Stowaway (IRE) 10-1 (10-11) Led and disputed, ridden and headed 3 out, soon no extra and weakened, 11th of 12, dist behind Ozzie's Way (10-5) at Down Royal 3m hcp Yielding in Jun.
Penny Out (IRE) 5-2 (11-7) Prominent and took keen hold, led early and some slight mistakes, headed from 1st and soon raced in 3rd, on terms approaching 2 out, led approaching last, pushed out to assert run-in, stayed on well, comfortably, won at Punchestown 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Jun beating Patriciadplasterer (11-7) by 5 1/2l, 20 ran.
Soldier At War (GER) 9-4 (11-10) Chased clear leader, moderate 3rd halfway, some headway 4 out, pushed along and closer in 2nd 2 out, ridden approaching last and no impression on winner run-in, kept on one pace, 2nd of 11, 3 1/4l behind Effernock Fizz (10-10) at Wexford 2m gd in Jun.
Tara Dylan (IRE) 16-1 (9-10) Mid-division early, towards rear halfway, ridden and weakened 5f out, tailed off, last of 13, dist behind Monaco Rose (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m 5f hcp gd in Jun.
Miami Beach 10-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, 5th from 4th, slight mistake 5th, 4th 2 out and slight mistake, challenged approaching straight, soon on terms, led from over 100yds out, quickly asserted and stayed on well, comfortably, won at Kilbeggan 2m mdn gd in Jun beating Tomeric (11-5) by 5 1/2l, 12 ran.
