raced in 2nd throughout, pushed along to chase leader over 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on
made all, pushed along under 2f out, ridden to assert entering straight, kept on well, readily
raced in 4th, pushed along in 3rd over 3f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace and dropped to 4th inside final furlong
held up in last, pushed along in 4th over 2 out, kept on under pressure to go 3rd inside final furlong, no threat to leaders
raced in 3rd, ran freely early, pushed along in 4th over 3f out, weakened and dropped rear over 2f out, no extra, tailed off
PEARL WARRIOR always had matters well in hand when making all at Sligo. A 9lb rise is not unexpected but Shane B Kelly claims back some of that and Jonny Murtagh’s charge is equally effective over this longer trip. Champagne Terri is a danger as he only weakened close home in a competitive handicap at Galway at the start of the month. Casa Romano could figure with a 5lb claimer on board but it’s harder to make a case for Turf Range and Golden Cliffs on these terms.
Champagne Terri (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Tracked leader, 3rd halfway, pushed along and headway approaching straight, led under 2f out and soon ridden, kept on under pressure, headed final 100 yards and no extra, 5th of 17, 2 3/4l behind One Cool Poet (10-2) at Galway 1m 4f hcp gd in Aug.
Pearl Warrior 9-2 (9-3) Made all, led travelling well over 2f out, pushed along and 3l lead 1f out, ridden and kept on well, eased close home, won at Sligo 1m 2f hcp gd in Aug beating Followme Followyou (8-12) by 4 3/4l, 14 ran.
Casa Romano (IRE) 17-2 (9-9) Mid-division on inner, some headway 2f out and ridden in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 5th of 17, 4l behind Imposing Supreme (9-12) at Galway 1m hcp gd in Aug.
Golden Cliffs (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders, pushed along early, ridden in 7th over 2f out, no impression from over 1f out, 11th of 14, 24 1/2l behind Pearl Warrior (9-3) at Sligo 1m 2f hcp gd in Aug.
Turf Range (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Mid-division, ridden in moderate 7th and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace, 7th of 16, 28l behind Hereia (10-12) at Roscommon 2m mdn sft in Aug.
