chased leaders, pushed along in 4th 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, soon 2nd, pushed along 2f out, ridden and lost place over 1f out, no impression in 6th 1f out, no extra
chased leaders, a little short of room and checked after 1f, 6th 2f out, soon pushed along, ridden and headway over 1f out, went 2nd briefly over 100 yards out, kept on same pace, no impression and dropped to 3rd close home
quick away to lead and made all, pushed along 2f out, ridden and over 1 length lead 1f out, kept on well under pressure, pressed final 50 yards, held on
pushed along early, soon chased leaders on stands' side, pushed along in 5th 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on well under pressure inside final furlong, went 2nd close home, not reach winner
waited with towards rear, improved to track leaders racing keenly 3f out, 3rd 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on one pace
dwelt and held up in rear, pushed along over 1f out, soon headway between horses and went close 4th over 100 yards out, kept on same pace, no impression close home
Indigo Balance went up 14lb for easily landing a handicap here in April and has been competing at a high level subsequently. Erosandpsyche is the other course and distance winner in the line-up though he only had two to beat when successful in June and runner-up Back To Brussels is much better off at the weights. The three-year-old STEEL BULL (NAP) had a fine juvenile campaign and looked on the way back when third in a Sandown Listed contest in June and gets the nod to return to winning ways. The remainder all have some work to do on official ratings with Verhoyen perhaps the pick if the ground turns testing.
Erosandpsyche (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, pushed along and some headway on far side over 1f out, ridden and no extra inside final furlong, last of 8, 8 1/4l behind Mooneista (9-2) at Curragh 5f Grp 2 stks (1) gd in Jul.
Livingston Range (IRE) 20-1 (10-0) Soon prominent, disputed after 1 1/2f, ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, soon no extra, last of 8, 11 3/4l behind Iva Batt (9-2) at Cork 5f hcp Yielding - Soft in May.
Indigo Balance (IRE) 25-1 (9-8) Raced near side, held up in last pair, never involved, 17th of 21, 14 1/2l behind Rohaan (9-8) at Ascot 6f hcp stks (2) sft in Jun.
Strong Johnson (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Prominent, pushed along after halfway, on terms from 2f out, headed inside final furlong and kept on without matching principals after, 4th of 12, 1 1/4l behind Frenetic (10-0) at Cork 5f hcp gf in Jul.
Verhoyen 20-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders in centre, 4th halfway, pushed along and lost place under 2f out, no extra, 16th of 19, 7 1/2l behind Major Power (8-7) at Curragh 6f hcp gd in Jul.
Back To Brussels (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Rear of mid-division, pulled hard early, no impression from 2f out, never a factor, 11th of 13, 6 3/4l behind Wren's Breath (9-3) at Naas 6f lst fll stks (1) gd in Jul.
Dancin Inthestreet 20-1 (9-7) Disputed lead, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no impression close home, 7th of 13, 3 3/4l behind Wren's Breath (9-3) at Naas 6f lst fll stks (1) gd in Jul.
Steel Bull (IRE) 17-2 (9-0) Held up off the pace towards rear, headway out wide and hung left over 1f out, kept on into 3rd no chance with leading duo, 3rd of 9, 3 1/4l behind Atalis Bay (9-0) at Sandown 5f lst stks (1) gf in Jun.
Chocquinto (IRE) 22-1 (8-6) A little slow into stride, in rear, headway and switched right approaching halfway, soon effort, kept on without matching front pair inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 3/4l behind Frenetic (10-0) at Cork 5f hcp gf in Jul.
Blue Umbrella (IRE) 50-1 (9-1) Tracked leader in far side group, under pressure 2f out, 3rd over 1f out, weakened under 1f out, 15th of 19, 8 1/4l behind Mi Esperanza (9-11) at Naas 5f hcp Yielding - Soft in May.
