towards rear, 15th from early and pushed along briefly, pushed along again over 4f out, soon some headway on outer, no impression 2f out, soon no extra
dwelt, towards rear, last early, soon 14th, pushed along from 4f out, some headway over 3f out on inner, 9th and no impression from over 1f out, one pace
tracked leaders, 7th early, soon 5th, pushed along under 4f out, challenged and on terms into straight, led from 2f out, clear from over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong
tracked leaders, 5th early, soon 7th, pushed along from 4f out, no impression 3f out, soon no extra
chased leaders, 8th from early, pushed along over 3f out, no impression from before straight, soon no extra
prominent, 2nd from early, on terms from over 4f out, soon led, joined into straight, headed from 2f out, no impression from over 1f out, one pace
pushed along to track leaders, bumped slightly early in 6th, soon 4th, pushed along over 3f out, still 4th and no impression from over 1f out, one pace
prominent, 4th early, soon 6th, pushed along 4f out, still 6th and no impression from over 1f out, one pace
held up, 12th from early, pushed along over 4f out, ridden to go 10th and no impression from 1f out, kept on final furlong
held up, 14th early, soon in rear, pushed along and no impression from 4f out
held up, 13th from early, ridden to go 7th and no impression from over 1f out, kept on final furlong
took keen hold, slightly impeded early in 10th, pushed along over 4f out, no impression from before straight, soon no extra
held up, 11th from early, ridden to chase winner and no impression from over 1f out, 2nd and kept on without troubling winner inside final furlong
pushed along to be soon prominent, 3rd from early, pushed along over 3f out, no impression 2f out, no extra from over 1f out
soon led, joined from over 4f out, soon headed, dropped to 5th and no impression from over 1f out, one pace
mid-division, 9th from early, 8th and no impression under pressure from over 1f out, one pace
SHERLOCK HOLMES seems an apt place to start in the search for clues in a wide-open contest. The Ballydoyle colt made a winning start in handicaps over today's trip at Bellewstown and has plenty of scope for further progress. Cheltenham Festival winner Windsor Park remains unbeaten in three starts on the Flat but hasn't raced since April and Pat Smullen stays loyal to stablemate Silwana, a close-up third in this last year off a 7lb lower mark with Digeanta behind. Recent Chester winner Gabrial's King and Montefeltro make the trip over from England but look to have tough tasks while Benkei and Western Boy have a hike in the weights to contend with after their latest wins. Pyromaniac scored at the Curragh back in May and will be sharper for a recent spin over hurdles.
Windsor Park (IRE) 3-10fav (9-9) Soon led, pushed along 3f out, ridden and pressed 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Gowran Park 1m 6f Yielding - Soft in Apr beating Shu Lewis (9-4) by 1 1/4l, 7 ran.
Certerach (IRE) 16-1 (9-9) Slowly away, raced off pace in rear, pushed along under 5f out, driven over 3f out, detached 2f out, no impression, last of 5, 16l behind Fields Of Athenry (8-12) at Leopardstown 1m 4f Grp 3 stks (1) gf in Aug.
Silwana (IRE) 7-4fav (9-4) Held up 3rd, pushed along under 3f out, ridden approaching straight, progress to moderate 2nd 1f out, kept on same pace, no chance with easy winner, 2nd of 6, 10l behind Fields Of Athenry (8-10) at Leopardstown 1m 6f lst stks (1) Yielding - Soft in Jul.
Gabrial's King (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, switched right and headway over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, all out, won at Chester 1m 5f hcp lst stks (1) gd in Aug beating Gabrial's Star (9-1) by nk, 12 ran.
Mandatario 50-1 (9-11) Held up towards rear, ridden in 6th 3f out, soon no impression, 5th of 6, 12 1/4l behind Bondi Beach (8-10) at Curragh 1m 6f Grp 3 (1) gd in Jun.
Roheryn (IRE) 20-1 (9-6) Led, 2nd after 3f, pushed along under 3f out, ridden over 2f out, no impression leader, dropped to 3rd 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 5, 5 3/4l behind Fields Of Athenry (8-12) at Leopardstown 1m 4f Grp 3 stks (1) gf in Aug.
Benkei (IRE) 15-8fav (9-8) Chased leaders in 3rd, improved to dispute lead travelling well 3f out, pushed along to lead over 2f out, soon ridden clear, stayed on well final furlong, won at Bellewstown 1m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Aug beating Sweet Cherry (8-5) by 2 3/4l, 7 ran.
Montefeltro 12-1 (9-12) Held up, ridden over 2f out, never nearer, 6th of 13, 2 3/4l behind Rhombus (10-0) at Nottingham 1m 6f hcp (3) sft in Aug.
Venezia (IRE) 5-1fav (9-12) Rear of mid-division, 10th halfway, pushed along towards rear entering straight, progress between horses and ridden to go 2nd 1f out, led 100 yards out and kept on under pressure, won at Navan 1m 5f hcp gf in Sep beating Hudson's Bay (9-5) by nk, 12 ran.
Digeanta (IRE) 2-1fav (9-2) Raced in 3rd, improved into 2nd over 3f out, ridden from 2f out and soon challenged, led from over 1f out and kept on well inside final furlong, won at Curragh 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Jul beating Awesome Star (9-3) by 2 3/4l, 7 ran.
Alton Bay (IRE) 12-1 (9-13) Chased leaders, 7th 3f out, no extra and eased under 2f out, 16th of 19, 27 1/4l behind Pyromaniac (9-1) at Curragh 2m hcp gd in May.
Renneti (FR) 9-10fav (11-2) Reluctant to start and reminders early, soon 4th, close 4th 2 out, headway into close 2nd travelling well entering straight, ridden after last, improved to lead inside final furlong and stayed on well, won at Sligo 2m hvy in Aug beating Arnaud (11-2) by 2l, 5 ran.
Western Boy (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, soon 5th, closed travelling smoothly into 4th 3f out, challenged from over 2f out in 2nd, led under 2f out, ridden 1f out, kept on to maintain advantage and edged left inside final furlong, won at Curragh 2m hcp sft in Aug beating Grecian Tiger (8-8) by 1l, 8 ran.
Shadagann (IRE) 7-4fav (11-12) Tracked leader in 2nd, closer and pressed leader 4 out, slight mistake next, improved to lead entering straight, pushed out and kept on well run-in, comfortably, won at Sligo 2m mdn sft in Aug beating Crystal Earth (11-5) by 3l, 8 ran.
Sherlock Holmes (IRE) 8-15fav (9-3) Soon led, pushed along under 3f out, pressed 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, won at Bellewstown 1m 6f hcp gf in Jul beating Crystal Earth (9-6) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Golden Spear 7-2fav (8-10) Rear of mid-division, 10th halfway, progress approaching straight and went 2nd over 1f out, ridden and no impression on winner final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 15, 1 1/2l behind Clondaw Warrior (9-11) at Galway 1m 4f hcp sft in Jul.
Pyromaniac (IRE) 11-4fav (11-5) Rear of mid-division, progress inner to go 9th halfway, 6th 2 out, pushed along and no impression approaching last, no extra, eased run-in, 7th of 19, 32 1/2l behind Valyssa Monterg (10-8) at Galway 2m 6f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Ebadani (IRE) 2-1fav (9-9) Chased leader in 2nd, improved to dispute lead 3f out, soon ridden and headed over 2f out, 3rd 2f out, kept on one paced in 3rd final furlong, 3rd of 7, 8 1/4l behind Benkei (9-8) at Bellewstown 1m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Aug.
Cassells Rock (IRE) 9-4fav (11-2) Settled behind leaders, 4th halfway, ridden to challenge before 2 out, disputed 2 out, soon led and asserted before last, kept on well run-in, won at Down Royal 2m Good - Yielding in Aug beating Pires (11-6) by 1l, 8 ran.
