chased leaders, every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace
tracked leader, led over 1f out, soon hung right, headed inside final furlong, no extra
went right start, soon led, headed over 2f out, weakening when hampered over 1f out
in touch in mid-division, progress to chase leaders over 2f out, no extra final furlong
behind, headway over 1f out, chasing leaders when hung left over 1f out, hung right under pressure inside final furlong, never a threat
in touch, headway over 2f out, soon driven, led inside final furlong, stayed on strongly
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, no impression
keen, tracked leader, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon short of room and weakened
keen in rear, headway over 1f out, chased leaders approaching final furlong, never able to challenge
IRREVERENT (NAP) has an 8lb hike to contend with for winning at Ayr last time. But Richard Fahey’s charge beat Fastman easily enough with Celebrity Dancer and Daafr further behind and can go in again with further progress likely. Came From The Dark won over 6f in testing going at Haydock and went close again at Thirsk recently. He can figure if staying this extra furlong while Dutch Pursuit, a dual winner at Newcastle, goes handicapping for the first time and debuts on Turf for last year’s winning yard. Sandret is also unexposed and another to consider returning to this longer trip having won at Redcar earlier.
Irreverent 11-2 (8-13) Mid-division, not clear run over 2f out, headway over 1f out, led entering final furlong, ran on well, won at Ayr 7f hcp (3) gd in Jun beating Fastman (9-6) by 2 3/4l, 10 ran.
Fastman (IRE) 2-1fav (9-6) In touch, headway over 2f out, squeezed through to challenge over 1f out, soon every chance, kept on same pace, 2nd of 10, 2 3/4l behind Irreverent (8-13) at Ayr 7f hcp (3) gd in Jun.
Celebrity Dancer (IRE) 11-1 (9-6) Slowly into stride, in touch, headway over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, 3rd of 10, 4l behind Irreverent (8-13) at Ayr 7f hcp (3) gd in Jun.
Daafr (IRE) 50-1 (9-7) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on well closing stages, never nearer, 6th of 10, 6 1/4l behind Irreverent (8-13) at Ayr 7f hcp (3) gd in Jun.
Sandret (IRE) 85-40 (9-7) Tracked leaders, effort over 1f out, unable to quicken inside final furlong, 3rd of 4, 2 1/2l behind Shimmering Dawn (9-6) at Hamilton 6f hcp (4) gf in May.
Triple Distilled 15-8fav (9-4) Chased leaders, not clear run from over 1f out until went for gap inside final furlong, gap closed and squeezed out, soon switched right, ran on well towards finish, 3rd of 8, 1 3/4l behind The Night Watch (9-7) at Newmarket 6f hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Greek Hero 14-1 (8-6) Mid-division, outpaced over 3f out, never able to challenge, 9th of 14, 6 3/4l behind Irv (8-0) at York 1m hcp (3) gf in Jun.
Absolute Dream (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) Raced wide in touch, pushed along over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 12, 8 1/4l behind Probability (9-0) at Kempton 6f hcp (4) pol in Mar.
Punjab Mail 9-2 (9-4) Went left and bumped soon after start, chased leaders, weakened final furlong, 7th of 12, 5 1/2l behind Mickey (10-2) at Haydock 7f hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Came From The Dark (IRE) 2-1fav (9-2) Held up tracking leaders, smooth headway over 2f out went 2nd, led over 1f out, hung right inside final furlong, headed and no extra towards finish, 2nd of 9, nk behind Royal Prospect (9-9) at Thirsk 6f hcp (4) gs in Jun.
Dutch Pursuit (IRE) 5-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, headway to lead over 1f out, soon ridden, stayed on gamely when hard pressed well inside final furlong, drifted right towards finish, just held on, won at Newcastle 7f stks (5) pol in Jan beating Shanghai Grace (9-2) by ns, 10 ran.
