mid-division and 10th from 3f out, ridden over 2f out, no impression and weakened from 1f out
mid-division and 11th from 3f out, ridden from 2f out and improved to track leaders over 1f out, no impression and kept on same pace inside final furlong
mid-division and 14th from 3f out, soon pushed along and ridden from 3f out, kept on well into 4th inside final furlong
slow into stride and raced in rear, pushed along from early, ridden from 2f out and no impression from over 1f out
mid-division on outer and 9th from 3f out, ridden over 2f out, no impression and weakened from 1f out
chased leaders on inner and 3rd from 3f out, ridden and weakened from 2f out
chased leaders and 7th from 3f out, ridden over 2f out, soon lost place and weakened
towards rear and 18th from 3f out, ridden from 2f out, no impression and eased inside final furlong
soon led, pushed along over 2f out and soon headed, ridden and weakened from 1f out
towards rear and 23rd from 3f out, pushed along from 2f out and soon improved into mid-division, ridden from 1f out and kept on well into 5th inside final furlong
settled in mid-division on inner, improved into 6th over 3f out, ridden to lead under 2f out and kept on well inside final furlong
mid-division and 13th from 3f out, pushed along and progress from over 1f out, ridden in pursuit of leader inside final furlong, kept on well without matching winner
chased leader in close 2nd, ridden over 2f out, soon lost place and weakened from over 1f out
mid-division and 15th from 3f out, ridden on outer from 2f out, no impression from 1f out and eased inside final furlong
mid-division and 12th from 3f out, soon ridden, kept on without threatening inside final furlong
mid-division on outer and 8th from 3f out, ridden from 2f out, no impression and weakened from 1f out
towards rear and 22nd from 3f out, ridden over 1f out and kept on well into 3rd inside final furlong, never nearer
mid-division and 17th on outer from 3f out, ridden from 2f out and no impression from 1f out
chased leaders and 4th from 3f out, ridden and almost on terms under 2f out, no extra and dropped to 6th inside final furlong
towards rear and 19th from 3f out, soon pushed along, ridden from 2f out and kept on into 9th inside final furlong
towards rear and 21st from 3f out, ridden on inner from 2f out, no impression from over 1f out
chased leaders and 5th from 3f out, ridden from 2f out, no impression and weakened from 1f out
mid-division and 16th from 3f out, ridden from 2f out, no impression and kept on same pace from 1f out
towards rear and 20th from 3f out, soon pushed along, ridden from 2f out and kept on into 11th inside final furlong
Parish Boy won a Listed contest as a juvenile but only had one run last year. He wouldn't be starting back in this ultra-tough handicap unless he was expected to do himself justice. The stable also run Al Mohalhal, a close second to Dick Whittington in a Group 3 at Leopardstown. The top pair are trained in the UK and Boomshackerlacker is always dangerous at this sort of level but Instant Attraction has been climbing the weights without winning. Dream Walker arrives from Yorkshire in tremendous form having run twice at the Galway Festival, landing a 7f handicap in the latter race. He's now on his highest ever mark but should still give a good account. An Saighdiur is in superb form though it's five years since he ran over a trip this far so the vote goes to SIKANDARABAD. Dermot Weld would have had plenty of options in this and the fact that the Galway maiden winner takes his chance is a pointer as he may not be as well handicapped again.
Instant Attraction (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Prominent far, side, ridden and effort inside final 2f, kept on same pace inside final furlong, no extra final 100 yards, 7th of 28, 3 1/4l behind Portage (9-5) at Ascot 1m hcp (2) sft in Jun.
Boomshackerlacker (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Held up in mid-division, headway on outside over 1f out, edged right and kept on inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 5th of 19, 3 1/4l behind Franklin D (9-1) at Goodwood 1m hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Hasanour (USA) 11-1 (9-10) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, some progress entering straight, 5th 1f out, no impression final furlong, 7th of 18, 5 1/4l behind Creggs Pipes (9-7) at Galway 1m 1f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jul.
Parish Boy 4-1 (9-3) Ran freely in 3rd, driven into 2nd entering straight, soon ridden, weakened to 6th 1 1/2f out, no extra and eased inside final furlong, 6th of 7, 21 3/4l behind Zawraq (9-3) at Leopardstown 1m lst stks (1) Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Eastern Rules (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Chased leaders early, 7th halfway, ridden 2f out, no impression 1f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 15, 3 1/4l behind Dream Walker (8-12) at Galway 7f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Wychwood Warrior (IRE) 11-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden over 2f out and no extra over 1f out, eased inside final furlong, 9th of 10, 12 1/4l behind Erysimum (8-12) at Killarney 1m lst stks (1) gf in Aug.
Al Mohalhal (IRE) 11-10fav (9-3) Broke well to lead, pushed along 1 1/2f out, 2 lengths clear and ridden 1f out, reduced advantage closing stages, kept on best, won at Naas 6f sft in Jul beating Cool Thunder (9-2) by 1/2l, 3 ran.
General Macarthur (USA) 8-1 (9-3) Mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression on inner in 7th over 1f out, no extra, 8th of 10, 5 1/4l behind Erysimum (8-12) at Killarney 1m lst stks (1) gf in Aug.
An Saighdiur (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Made al, ridden from 2f out, stayed on well under pressure final furlong, won at Curragh 7f hcp gd in Aug beating Excelli (8-6) by 1 3/4l, 13 ran.
Dream Walker (FR) 7-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, good progress on inner entering straight, ridden into 6th between horses 1f out, stayed on well final furlong to lead close home, won at Galway 7f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul beating Reckless Endeavour (8-11) by nk, 15 ran.
Sea Wolf (IRE) 13-2 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden entering straight, checked briefly over 1f out, no impression, never a factor, 13th of 18, 9 1/2l behind Creggs Pipes (9-7) at Galway 1m 1f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jul.
Sikandarabad (IRE) 10-11fav (9-5) Made virtually all, joined briefly 3f out, pushed along entering straight, ridden 1f out, stayed on well under pressure inside final furlong, won at Galway 7f mdn Yielding - Soft in Jul beating Saafarr (9-5) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Breathe Easy (IRE) 13-2 (8-5) Prominent and disputed lead, led halfway, pressed 2f out, ridden when left 3 lengths clear over 150 yards out, kept on well, won at Curragh 1m hcp Yielding in Jun beating Duchess Andorra (9-0) by 4 1/2l, 12 ran.
Cailin Mor (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Rear of mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden to go 5th 1 1/2f out, under pressure and kept on well on outer inside final furlong, just failed, 3rd of 10, hd behind Erysimum (8-12) at Killarney 1m lst stks (1) gf in Aug.
Canary Row (IRE) 8-1 (8-10) Mid-division and pushed along early, ridden 2f out, 9th towards outer 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 15, 2l behind Dream Walker (8-12) at Galway 7f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Mr Right (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Mid-division, ridden and no impression towards outer 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 11th of 14, 14l behind Hawke (9-8) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Aug.
Aared (IRE) 11-2 (10-0) Mid-division and 10th halfway, progress on outer from 2f out and ridden to lead inside final furlong, kept on well closing stages, won at Leopardstown 1m hcp gd in Jul beating Settle For Red (9-1) by 1 3/4l, 14 ran.
Fit For The Job (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Dwelt, always towards rear, ridden 2f out, no impression entering straight, 14th of 15, 8 1/2l behind Dream Walker (8-12) at Galway 7f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Texas Rock (IRE) 8-1 (9-9) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden under 2f out, challenged over 1f out, no extra in 3rd inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 13, 1 1/4l behind Great Wide Open (9-4) at Roscommon 7f hcp gd in Aug.
Katiymann (IRE) 5-4jfav (9-13) Held up, improved into 3rd into straight, led and stayed on best closing stages, won at Galway 1m 1f mdn sft in Jul beating Newcross (9-5) by 1 1/4l, 7 ran.
Whiskey Sour (IRE) 20-1 (8-6) Rear of mid-division on outer and took keen hold early, ridden and no impression from 2f out, 10th of 18, 6 1/2l behind Creggs Pipes (9-7) at Galway 1m 1f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jul.
Plough Boy (IRE) 10-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden in 4th 2f out, 4th 1f out, no impression final furlong, 5th of 13, 4 3/4l behind An Saighdiur (9-5) at Curragh 7f hcp gd in Aug.
Beau Satchel 7-4fav (10-5) Mid-division, 11th halfway, pushed along and some progress approaching straight, ridden in 7th 1f out, kept on inside final furlong to go 3rd close home, 3rd of 15, 4 1/2l behind Tithonus (9-2) at Galway 7f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Vastonea (IRE) 8-1 (10-0) Mid-division on outer, closer in 5th and ridden 2f out, went 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 10, 2 1/4l behind Flying Fairies (9-7) at Curragh 1m hcp Yielding in Aug.
