mid-division, some progress into 6th halfway, pushed along in 8th entering straight and no extra 1f out
tracked leader, ran freely, 2nd halfway, progress to lead entering straight, strongly pressed and kept on under pressure inside final furlong, headed close home
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along entering straight and no impression in 4th 1f out, kept on one pace
dwelt, rear of mid-division, 9th halfway, pushed along approaching straight and no impression in 8th over 1f out, no extra final furlong
always rear, never a factor, no impression approaching straight, weakened
tracked leader, 3rd and reminder halfway, pushed along and progress to challenge entering straight, kept on under pressure inside final furlong
slowly into stride, always towards rear, ran freely, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, weakened
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along in 3rd entering straight, kept on well inside final furlong to lead close home
mid-division, 10th halfway, pushed along approaching straight and no extra over 1f out
mid-division, 8th halfway, pushed along entering straight and no impression in 6th 1f out, no extra, kept on one pace
always towards rear, never a factor, 13th halfway, no extra 2f out
chased leaders, 7th halfway, pushed along and no impression in 7th 1f out, no extra final furlong
held up, towards rear, never a factor, 12th halfway, some progress entering straight and 9th 1f out, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, never a factor, 11th halfway, pushed along and no extra entering straight
led, ran freely, 4 lengths lead halfway, pushed along and headed entering straight, soon no extra
Aidan O'Brien has won the last four of these and relies on Cole Porter, who will improve for his run behind Restive at the Curragh, and the newcomer Successor, a Galileo colt and a half-brother to two winners in the USA. Al Mohalhal showed the benefit of his opening run with a much-improved effort behind the filly Enjoy Yourself over 7f at Gowran and this longer trip is certain to suit. ALASKAN SON was a major eye-catcher when runner-up to Landofhopeandglory at the Festival here. David Wachman's colt came home at a rate of knots and, with progress guaranteed, he should go one better. Dermot Weld's Ebediyin, a half-brother to no less than nine winners, is one to keep an eye on.
Aa Bee See 12-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, no impression in 6th entering straight, no extra, eased final furlong, 6th of 7, 25 1/2l behind Landofhopeandglory (9-5) at Galway 1m mdn Yielding in Aug.
Al Mohalhal (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out, under pressure in 3rd 1f out, kept on well final furlong, 2nd and pressed winner close home, 2nd of 16, nk behind Enjoy Yourself (9-0) at Gowran Park 7f mdn gd in Aug.
Alaskan Son (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, 4th entering straight and no impression 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 7, nk behind Landofhopeandglory (9-5) at Galway 1m mdn Yielding in Aug.
All For Nothing (IRE) Bushranger gelding out of Allofus.
Bambari (IRE) Arcano gelding out of Blue Dahlia.
Cole Porter (IRE) 5-2fav (9-5) Chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, soon ridden, no impression final furlong, 4th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Restive (9-5) at Curragh 1m mdn Good - Yielding in Aug.
Danehill Moore (IRE) Danehill Dancer gelding out of Mooretown Lady.
Ebediyin (IRE) Raven's Pass colt out of Ebadiyla.
English Pale (IRE) 50-1 (9-5) Towards rear, 10th halfway, driven over 2f out, no impression, kept on same pace over 1f out, 9th of 12, 10 1/4l behind Beacon Rock (9-5) at Curragh 1m mdn Yielding - Soft in Aug.
Niven (IRE) 50-1 (9-5) In rear, some progress 3f out, ridden in moderate 7th 2f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 14, 15l behind Mint Chai (9-5) at Bellewstown 1m mdn sft in Aug.
Off And On (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Dwelt, always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, no extra, eased final furlong, 14th of 16, dist behind Radiantly (9-0) at Tipperary 7f mdn Good - Yielding in Aug.
Paved With Gold (IRE) Champs Elysees colt out of Luminous Gold.
Successor (IRE) Galileo colt out of Dame Again.
Super Bowl (FR) 33-1 (9-5) Towards rear, ridden 3f out, no impression, never a factor, 11th of 14, 31l behind Mint Chai (9-5) at Bellewstown 1m mdn sft in Aug.
True Companion (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Towards rear, never a factor, 11th halfway, no impression straight and no extra over 1f out, 10th of 13, 18 1/2l behind Special Focus (9-0) at Roscommon 7f mdn Soft - Heavy in Aug.
