chased leaders, 6th 3f out, ridden under 2f out, weakened over 1f out
soon tracked leader in 2nd, strongly challenged leader under 2f out, ridden to lead under 1f out, kept on, headed close home, dropped to 3rd on line
towards rear, stayed on strongly final furlong to 6th close home, never on terms
towards rear, driven over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, good headway to close on leaders, soon ridden, kept on to 7th without threatening
towards rear, driven under 2f out, ran on final furlong to 8th, never nearer
towards rear, driven over 2f out, ridden under 2f out, no impression, no extra final furlong
rear, driven ino mid-division under 2f out, 8th under 1f out, soon ridden, kept on well to 4th, nearest finish
in rear, travelled well over 2f out, progress to mid-division 1 1/2f out, stayed on strongly final furlong to lead close home
soon led, driven and strongly pressed under 2f out, under pressure and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, driven into 5th under 2f out, soon ridden, no extra final furlong
ran 4th, driven over 2f out, no extra final furlong
rear of mid-division, driven over 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, weakened
settled 3rd, almost on terms 2f out, soon driven, ridden to lead narrowly over 1f out, headed under 1f out, weakened
raced 6th, driven 2 1/2f out, no impression final furlong, dropped to 9th
mid-division, driven over 2f out, no impression, dropped towards rear and ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, driven over 2f out, no impression, kept on same pace final furlong
Richard Fahey sent over George Bowen to win this contest last year but another UK raider in INTISAAB is preferred this time. The latter was ahead of Above The Rest when scoring at Ayr in June and went close again in the Great St Wilfred at Ripon last time. This is tougher than the race Yeeoow won at Goodwood recently and Paul Midgley’s Naggers also steps up in class as he bids for a hat-trick. Recent Leopardstown winner Captain Power has strong claims for the home team while Master Speaker was third last year ahead of Sors, Bubbly Bellini and Dark Alliance and can also go well.
Al Mohalhal (IRE) 33-1 (9-6) Chased leaders and 7th from 3f out, ridden over 2f out, soon lost place and weakened, last of 24, 20 1/4l behind Sea Wolf (9-5) at Curragh 1m hcp gd in Aug.
Intisaab 7-1 (8-9) Mid-division stands side, driven 2f out, headway 1f out, ridden and ran on well inside final furlong, pressed winner towards finish, just held, 2nd of 20, nk behind Nameitwhatyoulike (8-13) at Ripon 6f hcp stks (2) gd in Aug.
Sors (IRE) 7-1 (10-0) Soon led, pushed along from 2f out and ridden over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, won at Curragh 6f hcp gd in Aug beating Blairmayne (8-12) by 1 3/4l, 13 ran.
Master Speaker (IRE) 9-2fav (9-6) Held up towards rear, ridden and switched to inner 2f out, closer 1f out, kept on final furlong, 5th of 12, 4l behind Moviesta (9-12) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Aug.
Captain Power (IRE) 7-4fav (9-10) Towards rear, 6th halfway, pushed along 1 1/2f out, switched right over 1f out, ridden and rapid headway to close final 100 yards, kept on strongly to lead close, won at Leopardstown 6f hcp gf in Aug beating Great Wide Open (9-3) by nk, 7 ran.
George Bowen (IRE) 8-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders far side, ridden and headway over 1f out, led that side and every chance inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 7th of 20, 2 3/4l behind Roudee (9-10) at Ripon 6f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Above The Rest (IRE) 8-1 (8-8) Mid-division, not much room 2f out, soon switched left, ridden hanging right when not clear run over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, finished well, not reach leaders, 5th of 17, 1 3/4l behind Certificate (9-5) at Goodwood 7f hcp stks (2) gf in Aug.
Downforce (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Always towards rear, ridden 2f out, no impression on outer entering straight, 12th of 15, 6 1/2l behind Dream Walker (8-12) at Galway 7f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
New Bidder 9-1 (9-8) Towards rear, ridden and effort over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 12th of 15, 7 1/2l behind Bashiba (8-9) at Doncaster 5f hcp (3) gf in Aug.
Tribal Path (IRE) 9-1 (8-13) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden in 3rd 2f out, no extra in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 12, 4 3/4l behind Moviesta (9-12) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Aug.
Yeeoow (IRE) 4-1 (9-7) Led 2f, with leader, driven to lead again over 1f out, ridden and kept on under pressure inside final furlong, held on well, won at Goodwood 6f hcp stks (4) gd in Aug beating Upstaging (9-7) by 3/4l, 6 ran.
Bubbly Bellini (IRE) 12-1 (9-8) Mid-division and 7th halfway, short of room from 2f out and again short of room inside final furlong, soon eased, 9th of 13, 5 1/4l behind Sors (10-0) at Curragh 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Dandyleekie (IRE) 10-3fav (9-11) In touch, ridden 2f out, not trouble leaders, 6th of 8, 2 3/4l behind Forever A Lady (8-10) at Ayr 7f hcp (4) gs in Jul.
Naggers (IRE) 4-1 (9-7) In touch, headway and challenged over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on, won at Hamilton 6f hcp (4) gd in Jul beating Signore Piccolo (9-8) by 1 1/4l, 12 ran.
Split The Atom (IRE) 7-1 (9-10) Held up towards rear, 6th halfway, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 4th of 7, 4l behind Primo Uomo (9-4) at Dundalk 5f pol in Aug.
Dark Alliance (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) Towards rear of mid-division and 11th halfway, ridden from 2f out, effort when short of room inside final furlong and soon eased, 11th of 13, 8 1/4l behind Sors (10-0) at Curragh 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Blairmayne (IRE) 11-2 (8-12) Mid-division and 9th halfway, ridden and progress on outer from 2f out, kept on into 2nd inside final furlong, not troubling winner, 2nd of 13, 1 3/4l behind Sors (10-0) at Curragh 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Russian Soul (IRE) 6-1 (9-13) Dwelt, in rear, pushed along 2f out, progress when short of room and switched right 1 1/2f out, 6th and briefly short of room 1f out, kept on without threatening in 4th inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 2 1/4l behind Tithonus (8-4) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Sep.
