prominent, disputed lead early, soon led, under pressure 2 1/2f out, joined 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on without matching winner inside final furlong
prominent, disputed 2nd 3f out, challenged 2 1/2f out, on terms 2f out, led over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong
soon chased leaders, 7th 3f out, soon slightly impeded and pushed along, still chasing leaders over 1f out, ran on without threatening final furlong
chased leaders, 11th 3f out, soon pushed along, no extra and eased final furlong
chased leaders, disputed 5th 3f out, still chasing leaders over 1f out, soon one pace
held up early, soon tracked leaders, 8th 3f out, still chasing leaders 2f out, soon one pace
took keen hold, tracked leaders, 4th 3f out, soon pushed along and switched left, kept on same pace from 2f out
dwelt, held up, 9th 3f out, soon pushed along, no impression and kept on same pace from 2f out
led early on outer, tracked leaders, disputed 5th 3f out, soon pushed along, kept on same pace from 2f out
held up, 10th 3f out, soon pushed along, kept on same pace from 2f out
in rear, pushed along from 3f out, soon no impression
held up, 12th 3f out, soon pushed along, no impression and kept on same pace from 2f out
close up and disputed lead early, disputed 2nd 3f out, still chasing leaders over 1f out, soon one pace
With his stable in superb form, Club Wexford will be fancied to add to his lone success after dropping 27lb in the ratings. He didn't enjoy testing ground at Sligo on Wednesday after running well in his three previous races. Texas Rock is 1lb lower than his last winning mark and made a bold bid to lead all at Leopardstown. He'll like the fast ground and his young rider's claim reduces his burden. DEEDS NOT WORDS (NAP) won six times in the UK for Mick Channon but has failed to add to that total for Jonny Levins. However, he was unlucky in-running over 6f at Fairyhouse last time and remains on a low enough mark to gain his first success in Ireland. I Will Excel has never won despite several fine recent efforts but a 7lb claimer should aid his cause and it will be a surprise if he's not in contention again.
Texas Rock (IRE) 13-2 (9-11) Led, headed entering straight, ridden to regain lead over 1f out, headed over 100 yards out and no impression on winner, kept on one pace, 2nd of 7, 1 1/4l behind Kadra (9-5) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gf in Jul.
Plough Boy (IRE) 25-1 (9-13) Mid-division on outer, ridden in 7th entering straight, kept on one paced, 5th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Beau Satchel (9-9) at Galway 7f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jul.
Chestnut Fire 6-1 (9-13) Went left leaving stalls, chased leaders, ridden in 5th entering straight, no impression, 6th of 16, 4l behind Beau Satchel (9-9) at Galway 7f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jul.
Beat The Ballot (IRE) 12-1 (9-10) Always towards rear, no impression from 3f out, never a factor, 15th of 16, 14 1/2l behind Beau Satchel (9-9) at Galway 7f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jul.
Rattling Jewel 16-1 (9-5) Tracked leader in 3rd, driven over 2f out, ridden in 4th over 1f out, kept on final furlong, not trouble leaders, 4th of 10, at Naas 6f hcp gd in Aug.
I Will Excel (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) Settled 4th on inner, switched left in 3rd over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 10, at Naas 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Club Wexford (IRE) 6-1 (9-4) Chased leader in 2nd, pushed along to challenge from 2f out, ridden and dropped to 3rd over 1f out, soon no extra and weakened, 5th of 9, 13 1/4l behind An Saighdiur (9-6) at Sligo 7f hvy in Aug.
Deeds Not Words (IRE) 16-1 (8-4) Slightly awkward leaving stalls, held up in touch, headway on inner 2f out and soon chased leaders, switched left inside final furlong, stayed on well, went 2nd near finish, not quite reach winner, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Fast In The Wind (8-7) at Fairyhouse 6f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Chillie Billie 8-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden entering straight and dropped to 8th 1f out, no extra, 9th of 15, 7 3/4l behind Tithonus (9-2) at Galway 7f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Sliver Thisle (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) Mid-division, ridden in 8th entering straight, soon no impression, 12th of 16, 10 1/4l behind Mr Right (9-12) at Naas 7f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jun.
Shabra Emperor (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Always behind, no impression straight, never a factor, last of 13, 31 1/4l behind Sister Slew (8-6) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Feb.
Pick Of Any (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) Soon towards rear, stumbled slightly over 3f out, headway into mid-division and pushed along 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 7th of 15, 13l behind Spruce Meadows (9-11) at Galway 7f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Arbourfield (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Mid-division on inner, ridden behind leaders 2f out, no impression in 7th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 17, 2 1/4l behind Three Bells (9-0) at Naas 6f hcp gd in Jul.
Belahodood 50-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders on inner, 6th halfway, pushed along approaching straight, ridden and no extra under 2f out, weakened, eased inside final furlong, last of 11, 21 1/4l behind Windsor Beach (9-8) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp gf in Jul.
