chased leaders, challenged over 1f out, soon on terms, headed and kept on without matching winner closing stages
pushed along briefly early, soon mid-division, pushed along again under 3f out, not much room early straight, kept on without threatening inside final furlong
rear of mid-division early, a little keen, soon towards rear, raced towards outer straight and headway, one pace 1f out
chased leaders, slightly impeded under 2f out and effort, kept on without matching front pair inside final furlong
disputed lead briefly early, soon chased leaders and a little keen on outer, mid-division before halfway, headway straight, kept on well without threatening inside final furlong
soon rear of mid-division, some headway straight, no extra from over 1f out
a little slow into stride and pushed along briefly, soon rear of mid-division, pushed along again from 3f out and headway, kept on same pace final furlong
dwelt, towards rear, headway on outer into straight, slightly impeded under 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
soon close up, challenged into straight, led from 1 1/2f out, strongly pressed over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
chased leaders, pushed along approaching straight, no extra final furlong
slowly into stride and pushed along briefly, towards rear, no impression on outer 2f out
disputed lead briefly early, soon mid-division, no impression 2f out, one pace
a little slow into stride, towards rear, slightly impeded over 2f out and headway, kept on without threatening inside final furlong
pushed along briefly early, soon mid-division, pushed along again from 3f out, switched left over 2f out, no extra from over 1f out
a little slow into stride, soon chased leaders, edged slightly right under 2f out, challenged over 1f out, soon on terms, led and stayed on well closing stages
close up early, soon chased leaders, pushed along approaching straight, no extra from over 1f out
soon towards rear, not clear run from 2f out, kept on without threatening
rear of mid-division early, took keen hold, headway straight, kept on same pace final furlong
soon led, jumped roadway after 1f, headed from 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong
Watermelon Bay ran very well when placed here in October and has been in good form in handicaps this summer so should be winning soon. Blankiedoodie completed a hat-trick of handicap victories before finding a 6lb rise against him and has it to do against Voyageofdiscovery on their 1-2 at Listowel in June. The latter was only beaten narrowly and has a weight advantage so should make a bold bid to gain his first victory since November. High Altitude had a break before returning with a close fourth at Killarney but it's very rare to find a Ballydoyle entry at the bottom of a handicap so TRACING (NAP) gets the nod. The daughter of Galileo could do with a victory for the paddocks and was noted making good late headway without being punished in a Killarney handicap last month.
Waterlemon Bay (USA) 7-1 (9-12) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along and headway to lead over 2f out, under pressure and kept on 1f out, headed 100 yards out, no extra, 4th of 16, 3 3/4l behind Edification (9-12) at Naas 1m 2f hcp gd in Jun.
Blankiedoodie 7-1 (9-6) In touch, improved to 2nd before halfway, progress to lead narrowly over 2f out, soon ridden, headed over 1f out, weakened under 1f out, 5th of 11, 6 1/2l behind Cuban Surfer (8-13) at Naas 1m 2f hcp gd in Aug.
Gougane Barra (USA) 9-1 (9-7) Held up in touch towards outer, 9th and ridden entering straight, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 11th of 14, 9 1/4l behind Suaimhneach (9-4) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gd in Jul.
High Altitude (IRE) 5-1jfav (9-12) Chased leaders early before soon dropping to mid-division, 5th on inner from halfway, pushed along under 2f out and ridden to lead inside final 200 yards, soon strongly pressed and headed, no extra and dropped to 4th close home, 4th of 15, 1 1/4l behind Sharp Focus (9-9) at Killarney 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Munfallet (IRE) 8-1 (9-11) Prominent on inner, 2nd halfway, under pressure and lost place 2f out, weakened in 6th under 1f out, 10th of 20, 9 1/4l behind Coffeemeanscoffee (8-8) at Naas 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Battledore (USA) 66-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders, pushed along before straight, no impression over 1f out, soon no extra, 4th of 5, 11 3/4l behind Long Arm (8-12) at Gowran Park 1m 1f gd in Jul.
Watchman (IRE) 14-1 (9-11) Dwelt, towards rear early, soon rear of mid-division, some headway on outer into straight, kept on well without threatening inside final furlong, 8th of 18, 2 3/4l behind Nakakande (9-1) at Fairyhouse 7f hcp gd in Jul.
Cautious Approach 12-1 (9-12) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along in 4th 2f out, ridden and no impression from over 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 19, 7 1/4l behind New Vocation (9-1) at Navan 1m 2f hcp gf in Jul.
Stranagone (IRE) 20-1 (9-9) Prominent, tracked leader and headway to dispute halfway, led briefly early straight, pushed along and headed under 2f out, no extra over 1f out, eased, 13th of 16, 10 1/2l behind Fancy Footings (9-4) at Limerick 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Voyageofdiscovery (USA) 13-2 (9-9) Mid-division and 10th from halfway, pushed along on outer from 2f out and soon ridden, no impression and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 8th of 15, 2 1/2l behind Sharp Focus (9-9) at Killarney 1m hcp gd in Jul.
House Call (IRE) 25-1 (9-7) Dwelt and pushed along and reminders, led inside first 2f, joined 2f out, headed over 1 1/2f out, weakened, 14th of 18, 20 1/4l behind Eadbhard (9-7) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Progressive Dawn 16-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden to press leader 2f out, under pressure in 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 18, 7l behind Travelwise (8-13) at Naas 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Eyeoweyou (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Tracked leaders, 7th halfway, pushed along over 2f out and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 5th of 19, 7l behind New Vocation (9-1) at Navan 1m 2f hcp gf in Jul.
Never Shy Away (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Rear of mid-division, pushed along in mid-division 3f out and no impression approaching straight, no extra final furlong, 13th of 14, 15 1/2l behind Molly Kaye (9-6) at Ballinrobe 1m 5f hcp gd in Jul.
Airgead (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Tracked leader, 3rd over 3f out, not much room and switched right over 1f out, soon ridden, weakened final 100 yards, 6th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Franklyn (9-1) at Leopardstown 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Der Mc (IRE) 25-1 (8-13) Towards rear, pushed along straight and switched right under 2f out, soon headway, kept on well without threatening inside final furlong, 3rd of 15, 2 3/4l behind Calling Time (9-13) at Killarney 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Tracing (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Towards rear, pushed along straight, soon headway, kept on same pace without threatening from over 1f out, 7th of 15, 6 1/4l behind Calling Time (9-13) at Killarney 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Out On Friday (IRE) 66-1 (8-4) Held up in touch, tracked leaders entering straight, briefly short of room under 2f out, pushed along and kept on into 5th close home, 5th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Suaimhneach (9-4) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gd in Jul.
Pari Passu (IRE) 13-2 (9-6) Mid-division, ridden into 6th 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 12th of 18, 12 1/2l behind Travelwise (8-13) at Naas 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Marwari (IRE) 25-1 (9-7) Waited with, soon towards rear, 17th 3f out, kept on same pace without threatening from over 1f out, 13th of 18, 10 1/2l behind Miss Jabeam (9-3) at Curragh 6f hcp gf in Jul.
Fugacious (IRE) 10-1 (9-11) Rear of mid-division on outer, pushed along and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace in straight, never a factor, 11th of 17, 8 3/4l behind Imposing Supreme (9-12) at Galway 1m hcp gd in Aug.
Usain Boat (IRE) 50-1 (8-13) Difficult loading, outpaced and always in rear, last of 10, 15 3/4l behind Global Spirit (10-0) at Ayr 7f hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Avalanche 12-1 (9-6) Towards rear, ridden and progress on outer 1 1/2f out, ran on well inside final furlong, 4th of 18, 6 1/4l behind Travelwise (8-13) at Naas 1m hcp gd in Jul.
