chased leaders in 3rd, pushed along and lost place from 2f out, ridden and no impression from 1f out
raced in 5th, improved into 4th from 3f out and ridden from 2f out, no impression from 1f out and eased inside final furlong
chased leader in 2nd, improved to challenge from 2f out and soon pushed along to lead, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, comfortably
led, pressed from 2f out, soon ridden and headed, no impression and kept on same pace from 1f out
slow into stride and raced in rear, ridden from 3f out, no impression over 1f out and kept on into 4th inside final furlong
raced in 4th, pushed along and dropped to 5th from 3f out, ridden and some progress on outer from 2f out, 3rd from 1f out, no impression and kept on same pace inside final furlong
IRON BLUE was having only his fifth start when landing a 7f Gowran handicap in comfortable fashion and looks one to follow. He has a massive 12lb rise to contend with but Dylan Hogan's claim is a real bonus and he can go in again. Piper Bomb led for a long way in that Gowran event but had no answer when the winner swept past and appears unlikely to reverse the form. Poetic Light won a course and distance maiden in August but has been looking a few pounds high in handicaps so a 2lb drop should aid his cause. Triple Sec's two victories have been on heavy going while Premier League weakened over 7f at Listowel last time. Highway To Heaven's five runs have all been in testing conditions so it remains to be seen how she acts on tonight's going.
Iron Blue (IRE) 14-1 (9-11) Soon raced in 5th, progress on inner straight, on terms under 2f out, led from 1 1/2f out, asserted and stayed on well final furlong, won at Gowran Park 7f hcp gf in Jun beating Phoenix Lightning (9-8) by 2 3/4l, 9 ran.
Poetic Light 9-2 (9-3) Mid-division, moderate 5th 4f out, headway over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no threat, 4th of 10, 4l behind Meagher's Flag (8-13) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp gf in Jun.
Triple Sec (IRE) 7-2jfav (9-10) Soon raced in 4th, effort straight, no extra from under 2f out, 11th of 12, 20 3/4l behind Lisard Lady (9-6) at Killarney 1m hcp sft in May.
Premier League (IRE) 4-1 (9-5) Led, ran freely, ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 3rd of 9, 4l behind My Snowdrop (9-6) at Listowel 7f hcp gd in Jun.
Piper Bomb (IRE) 7-1 (9-9) Led and disputed, led straight, joined under 2f out, headed from 1 1/2f out, soon no extra, one pace, 3rd of 9, 5 3/4l behind Iron Blue (9-11) at Gowran Park 7f hcp gf in Jun.
Highway To Heaven (IRE) 25-1 (8-10) Soon raced in 5th, under pressure approaching straight, weakened from over 2f out, 6th of 8, 23 1/4l behind Well Why Not (8-10) at Roscommon 1m 2f hcp hvy in May.
