soon tracked leaders in 6th, closed up 2f out, pushed along to soon challenge and get on terms, headed over 1f out where squeezed for room in 3rd, no extra
soon disputed lead, gained narrow lead from halfway and pushed along, headed from 2f out, dropped to 7th 1f out where edged left towards rail, soon no impression
dwelt, held up, 10th halfway, short of room 2f out, moderate 11th 1f out, kept on
in rear, pushed along well before halfway, moderate 12th 1f out, one pace
soon tracked leaders in 4th, pushed along to challenge 2f out, 6th 1f out where not much room, soon one pace
soon tracked leaders in 7th, short of room 2f out, soon switched right, 8th 1f out, stayed on best final furlong to lead inside final 50yds
held up, 11th halfway, improved into 4th 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
towards rear, 13th halfway, soon slightly impeded, dropped to last from 2f out, soon no extra
towards rear, 12th halfway, went 10th 1f out and no impression, kept on
a little keen, soon tracked leaders, 8th halfway, switched right towards outer from 2f out, soon challenged, on terms over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, dropped to 3rd and kept on same pace closing stages
slightly awkward leaving stalls, tight for room briefly early, held up, 9th halfway, headway from behind horses into 5th 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
soon tracked leaders in 3rd, challenged 2f out, soon on terms, gained narrow lead inside final furlong, headed inside final 50yds and kept on without matching winner
soon tracked leaders in 5th, pushed along from halfway, 9th 1f out where squeezed for room on rail, one pace
pushed along to soon dispute lead, pushed along again halfway, soon headed, dropped towards rear and no extra from over 1f out
Half of this field have scored over the course and distance and most arrive in excellent shape. George Baker doesn't waste entries so the presence of Intibaah is intriguing with his big weight as he's been competing at a very high level in the UK and is well suited by give in the ground. Balmont Mast ran his best race for some time behind Gordon Lord Byron here last month but was earlier four lengths behind Bubbly Bellini at Cork and the latter has won 16 races in his career. He's always a threat while Master Speaker has been going well and was staying on strongly over the minimum trip at Dundalk last time. DARK ALLIANCE scored at Dundalk in November and was having just his second start of this campaign when landing what looked like a strong handicap over the track and trip last month. He's on the upgrade and though 6lb higher is taken to complete the double.
Intibaah 11-4fav (8-11) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 6, 1l behind Angelic Lord (8-10) at Haydock 6f stks (2) gs in Jul.
Balmont Mast (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Broke well to lead, soon joined, pushed along and headed before halfway, remained close up, back on terms from over 1f out, soon headed and kept on same pace, 2nd of 6, 3l behind Gordon Lord Byron (10-0) at Curragh 6f lst stks (1) gd in Jun.
Alkasser (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Mid-division, some progress 3f out, ridden in 7th 2f out, soon no impression, 10th of 11, 7 1/2l behind Flight Risk (9-7) at Curragh 7f Grp 3 stks (1) Yielding in Apr.
Bubbly Bellini (IRE) 7-2 (10-0) Held up, ran 3rd, switched right under 2f out, soon ridden and progress to lead 100 yards out, kept on well, won at Tipperary 7f gf in Jul beating Intensical (9-9) by 1 1/2l, 3 ran.
An Saighdiur (IRE) 20-1 (9-7) Close up on outer, soon 4th, pushed along from halfway, no impression in 5th from under 2f out, 5th of 6, 11 1/2l behind Gordon Lord Byron (10-0) at Curragh 6f lst stks (1) gd in Jun.
Stroll Patrol 12-1 (9-7) In rear, pushed along on outer 2f out, one pace from over 1f out, 9th of 11, 4l behind Colour Blue (9-7) at Curragh 7f hcp fll gd in Jun.
Master Speaker (IRE) 11-1 (9-3) Held up in rear, travelled well 2f out, bit short of room 1 1/2f out and switched right, last 1f out, stayed on strongly final furlong to 2nd close home, not trouble winner, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Russian Soul (10-0) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Jul.
Fit For The Job (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Soon settled towards rear, a little keen and switched left early, progress from halfway, pushed along under 2f out, no impression in 7th 1f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 12, 10 3/4l behind Bubbly Bellini (9-7) at Naas 6f hcp Yielding - Soft in Apr.
Mississippi 6-1 (9-6) Held up in touch, effort over 2f out, ridden inside final furlong, no extra close home, 5th of 10, 1 3/4l behind Canyari (9-4) at Doncaster 6f hcp (3) sft in Jun.
In Salutem 14-1 (8-8) In rear, ridden 2f out, some progress into 11th 2f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, 7th of 21, 5 1/2l behind Foxy Forever (8-10) at Curragh 5f hcp gd in Jun.
Dark Alliance (IRE) 6-1 (9-4) Rear of mid-division, short of room 2f out, soon pushed along, 6th when switched left and ridden 1f out, good headway inside final furlong to lead close home, won at Curragh 6f hcp gd in Jun beating Ducky Mallon (9-3) by 1 1/4l, 12 ran.
Your Pal Tal 50-1 (8-5) Mid-division on far side, ridden in 8th 2f out, soon no impression, 10th of 21, 6 3/4l behind Foxy Forever (8-10) at Curragh 5f hcp gd in Jun.
Bainne (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Dwelt, soon mid-division, 7th halfway, pushed along and headway from 2f out, switched right 1 1/2f out, challenged and led from 100yds out, soon asserted and stayed on well, won at Curragh 6f hcp Good - Yielding in Jun beating Battleroftheboyne (9-2) by 2l, 15 ran.
Whozthecat (IRE) 25-1 (9-9) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 5 3/4l behind Flexible Flyer (9-10) at Haydock 6f hcp (4) gs in Jul.
