ran 5th, ridden and good headway to 2nd over 1f out, kept on final furlong, not trouble winner
tracked leader in 2nd, 3rd after 1f, driven entering straight, 4th 2f out, dropped to 5th and ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
raced 3rd, improved to lead on outer after 1f, driven over 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, soon asserted, kept on strongly final furlong, comfortably
settled 4th, driven approaching straight, 3rd 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, no impression, dropped to 4th over 1f out, 3rd under 1f out, kept on same pace
broke well to lead, 2nd after 1f, niggled along over 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, dropped to 3rd over 1f out, weakened
in rear, 6th 4f out, driven entering straight, ridden in 7th 2f out, no impression, eased under 1f out
towards rear, 7th 4f out, ridden over 2f out, 6th 1 1/2f out, kept on well final furlong to 4th, nearest finish
Ger Lyons has won the last two of these and Boyfriend Brian is well worth a crack at this level after convincing victories at Bellewstown and Killarney. Intern had Right Honourable behind at Leopardstown but the latter makes a quick reappearance after scoring at Galway last week and can turn the tables. Elusive Beauty stepped into Group 3 company at the Curragh and though unable to get to Roly Poly she was staying on over that 6f so today's trip will suit. CAPRI is another making a quick reappearance after impressing over a mile at Galway on Saturday. Aidan O'Brien's grey didn't have much to beat but did it in the style of a smart performer and big race entries suggest he's held in some regard. The stable is also represented by Elizabeth Browning though along with Branch Line she'll need to make major progress to get involved.
Boyfriend Brian (IRE) 6-4fav (9-7) Tracked leader in 2nd, travelled well to lead under 3f out, driven 1 1/2f out, ridden over 1f out, asserted final 100 yards, kept on well, reduced advantage close home, won at Killarney 1m Yielding in Jul beating Eagle Spirit (9-7) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Branch Line (IRE) 7-2 (8-13) Ran 4th, progress to 2nd 2f out, driven to lead narrowly 1 1/2f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Roscommon 7f mdn gd in Jun beating Randall Stevens (9-1) by 1 3/4l, 14 ran.
Capri (IRE) 2-7fav (9-5) Led after 1f, joined before halfway, led again 3f out and pushed along entering straight, kept on well inside final furlong, won at Galway 1m mdn Yielding in Jul beating Rekindling (9-5) by 2 1/2l, 7 ran.
Intern (IRE) 7-2 (9-5) Rear of mid-division, 6th 3f out, driven into 4th over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headway to 2nd under 1f out, strongly challenged leader, led narrowly final 100 yards, kept on best, won at Leopardstown 7f mdn gf in Jul beating Drake Passage (9-5) by hd, 9 ran.
Right Honourable (IRE) 5-4fav (9-5) Tracked leader, closed up travelling smoothly over 2f out, on terms before straight, gained narrow lead inside final furlong, stayed on best to assert close home, won at Galway 7f mdn Yielding in Jul beating Brutal (9-5) by 1 1/4l, 10 ran.
Elizabeth Browning (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Mid-division, 7th 3f out, ridden in moderate 6th 2f out, 4th 1f out, kept on one paced final furlong, 4th of 16, 10 3/4l behind Butterflies (9-0) at Gowran Park 1m mdn fll gd in Jul.
Elusive Beauty (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Mid-division, pushed along in 5th 2f out, soon ridden, 5th 1f out, kept on without threatening to go 3rd close home, 3rd of 7, 1l behind Roly Poly (9-0) at Curragh 6f Grp 3 fll stks gd in Jun.
