rear of mid-division, ridden entering straight, no impression, never a factor
slowly into stride and in rear, ridden entering straight, no impression, never a factor
led, ridden clear over 1f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, headed and no extra close home
chased leaders on inner, ridden in 4th entering straight, went 2nd over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden on outer 3f out, soon weakened quickly
reminders early and in rear, no impression from 2f out, never a factor
chased leaders early, checked and lost position before halfway, ridden in 6th entering straight, no impression
mid-division, ridden in 11th entering straight, 6th 1f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders on inner, ridden in 5th entering straight, weakened
mid-division, ridden in 7th entering straight, soon no impression
rear of mid-division, short of room 2 1/2f out, ridden in 13h entering straight, 8th 1f out, kept on well without threatening final furlong, never nearer
chased leaders on inner, ridden in 5th entering straight, soon no impression
mid-division, ridden in 8th entering straight, headway into 4th 1f out, kept on final furlong
mid-division on outer, ridden and weakened from over 2f out
mid-division, ridden in 10th entering straight, headway into 5th 1f out, stayed on well to lead close home
always behind, no impression from 3f out, never a factor
chased leaders, ridden in 3rd entering straight, soon no impression
prominent, ridden in 2nd entering straight, soon weakened, beaten and eased final furlong
Brian Ellison loves bringing horses to Ireland and is double-handed here. Balty Boys arrives at the top of his game after landing a very strong Newmarket handicap for which he's been raised 6lb. The lightly-raced Baraweez was disqualified for interference after finishing first in a Class 2 handicap at Newcastle and to add insult to injury he was then raised 5lb in the ratings. Bold Thady Quill hasn't won since landing a Listed contest in March of last year but he's been unfortunate to bump into a couple of Ballydoyle inmates in his last two starts and should make his presence felt. SPECIFIC GRAVITY has returned from a spell in Dubai in good form and was carrying a huge weight when a very good second to Breathe Easy at the Curragh. He'll be ready for this and with Sean Corby's claim a major plus he's taken to gain his first success in almost two years. Vastonea doesn't win often but did land this in 2012 and is on exactly the same mark.
Balty Boys (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Close up far side, ridden and every chance over 1f out, led overall inside final furlong, ran on, won at Newmarket 1m hcp 105 (2) gf beating Johnno (9-1) by 1l, 11 ran.
Bold Thady Quill (IRE) 7-2 (9-7) Chased leaders in 3rd, ridden and dropped to last briefly 2f out, 3rd again 1f out, kept on to go 2nd close home, 2nd of 4, 2l behind Michaelmas (8-6) at Naas 1m stks gf.
Piri Wango (IRE) 12-1 (9-11) Prominent and chased leader, 3rd and ridden over 2f out, no impression from over 1f out and weakened close home, 9th of 14, 8l behind Tested (8-10) at Naas 7f Listed stks (1) in Jun.
Hint of A Tint (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Soon led, headed and no extra inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 7th of 10, 4l behind Fiesolana (9-10) at Tipperary 7f flls Group 3 stks (1) gd in Aug.
Lucky Bridle (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon ridden and one pace, weakened final furlong, 12th of 19, 20l behind Angel Gabrial (8-12) at Newcastle 2m hcp (2) gf in Jun.
Croi An Or (IRE) 16-1 (9-13) Mid-division, 9th halfway, no impression in 8th 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 10th of 14, 15l behind Chance To Dance (9-3) at Cork 1m 4f pren hcp gf in Jun.
Intensical (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden in 3rd 2f out, soon no impression on leaders, 4th of 8, 1 3/4l behind Ansgar (9-9) at Curragh 7f Grp 3 (1) gf.
Jack's Revenge (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, soon every chance, kept on one pace, 5th of 28, 1 3/4l behind Louis The Pious (9-4) at Royal Ascot 7f hcp 105 (2) gf in Jun.
Specific Gravity (FR) 12-1 (9-12) Held up in touch in rear, ridden and progress into 3rd 2f out, 2nd 1f out, stayed on well final furlong without reaching winner, 2nd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Breathe Easy (8-13) at Curragh 1m 1f hcp gf.
Pintura 16-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, pushed along well over 2f out, ridden and weakened well over 1f out, last of 8, 14l behind Dutch Rose (9-2) at York 7f (2) gs in May.
Defining Year (IRE) 11-2 (9-4) Towards rear, 9th and ridden under 3f out, no impression on leaders final furlong, 6th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Chance To Dance (9-12) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp gf.
General Brook (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Chased clear leader in 2nd, ridden 2f out and closer over 1f out, under pressure and kept on well to lead final 50 yards, won at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp gd in Jun beating Long Journey Home (9-7) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Baraweez (IRE) 3-1fav (8-10) Chased leaders, challenged over 3f out, led over 2f out, soon hard pressed, kept on and found extra inside final furlong, edged right, driven out (disqualified to 2nd place), in a race won by Dance And Dance (9-1) at Newcastle 1m hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun, 8 ran.
Seanie (IRE) 7-2fav (9-11) Mid-division on outer, ridden entering straight, 5th 2f out, soon no extra, 6th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Greek Canyon (9-10) at Fairyhouse 6f hcp gf.
Vastonea (IRE) 10-1 (8-13) In rear, 7th 3f out, ridden on outer 2 1/2f out, kept on final furlong to 5th, 5th of 9, 4l behind Chance To Dance (9-12) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp gf.
Shamar (FR) 8-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, 4th 1 1/2f out, weakened final furlong, eased close home, 9th of 10, 8l behind Chance To Dance (9-8) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp 60-100 gf in Jun.
Maskoon 14-1 (8-11) Mid-division, 11th 3f out, ridden in 6th 2f out, went 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 16, 2l behind Table Rock (9-3) at Curragh 1m hcp gf in Jun.
Lean And Keen (IRE) 11-4fav (9-13) Made all, ridden and challenged 2f out, asserted over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, won at Cork 1m hcp 50-80 in May beating Zeftan (9-10) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Calibrate 7-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden in 4th 2f out, under pressure in 5th when bumped and checked 1f out, soon no impression, 7th of 9, 7l behind Shanooan (8-6) at Curragh 1m fll hcp gf.
Artful Artist (IRE) 11-8fav (8-6) Chased clear leader, 5th halfway ridden to close early straight and went 3rd 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 3/4l behind General Brook (9-7) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp gd in Jun.
Kings Ryker (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Towards rear on inner, ridden in 9th 2f out, 8th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, 5th of 12, 1l behind Hi Emperor (9-6) at Curragh 7f hcp gf.
