led, ridden and joined 1 1/2f out, headed 1f out, no impression final furlong
always towards rear, never a factor
dwelt, in rear, ridden 3f out, no impression
mid-division, headway into 5th 2f out, ridden in 5th 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden to dispute lead 1 1/2f out, led 1f out, headed narrowly inside final furlong, kept on under pressure in 2nd close home
in rear, headway 2f out, ridden in 8th 1f out, no impression final furlong
chased leaders, ridden in 6th 2f out, 4th 1f out, kept on final furlong
dwelt, rear of mid-division, ridden in mid-division 2f out, weakened
mid-division, pushed along 2f out, ridden in 7th 1f out, no impression
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon no impression
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened
mid-division, ridden 2f out, weakened
chased leaders, took keen hold, pushed along in 3rd 2f out, soon ridden, improved to lead narrowly inside final furlong, stayed on well close home
Bopedro is a five-times winner who ran another cracking race in a very tough handicap here in June when Eagle's Flight was just behind. Ice Cold In Alex beat a huge field of handicappers over 7f here in June though has yet to score over this trip nor has No More Porter, who landed a 30-runner handicap over an extended 6f here in June. The latter made a bold bid over this trip at Leopardstown a month ago and should go well from the bottom of the handicap but the vote goes to TOSHIZOU (NAP). Joseph O'Brien's colt won a Tipperary maiden over an extended 7f in September and was travelling strongly for a long way on his return over 1m2f at Cork in April. The son of Galileo looks the type to go on to better things and Mikey Sheehy's claim is a bonus.
Wonder Elzaam (IRE) 40-1 (9-10) Always towards rear, detached halfway, pushed along and closer in rear on far side 1 1/2f out, soon ridden and no extra, never a factor, 17th of 19, 8 1/4l behind Major Power (8-7) at Curragh 6f hcp gd in Jul.
Agitare (IRE) 18-1 (10-0) Chased leaders briefly on outer, soon mid-division, ridden and no extra 2f out, 16th of 17, 11 1/4l behind Sirjack Thomas (9-2) at Curragh 1m hcp gd in Jun.
Bopedro (FR) 6-1 (9-11) Held up towards rear, ridden and progress under 2f out, 7th 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 17, 2l behind Sirjack Thomas (9-2) at Curragh 1m hcp gd in Jun.
Toshizou (IRE) 12-1 (9-6) Chased leaders early, 4th halfway, ridden to challenge 2f out, disputed 1 1/2f out, headed 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 6, 2l behind Kyprios (9-6) at Cork 1m 2f gd in Apr.
Comfort Line (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) In rear, not much room behind horses approaching straight, ran on well final furlong, never on terms, 8th of 15, 4 3/4l behind Current Option (10-0) at Galway 7f hcp gd in Aug.
Eagle's Flight (IRE) 3-1fav (8-13) In touch on inner, 3rd 3 1/2f out, lost place and pushed along 1 1/2f out, ridden into 3rd final 100 yards, no impression on leaders, kept on, 3rd of 10, 2l behind Roca Roma (9-10) at Killarney 1m hcp Yielding in Jul.
Turbulence (IRE) 22-1 (10-2) Chased leaders on inner, 6th halfway, pushed along 2f out, soon headway to 2nd and challenged over 1f out, ridden to lead 1f out, stayed on well, won at Killarney 1m mdn gd in Jul beating Great Realisation (9-7) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
Theophile (IRE) 13-2 (9-1) Soon tracked leaders in 4th, closed into 3rd on inner from 4f out, pushed along over 3f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 5th of 8, 4 1/4l behind Princesse Mathilde (8-7) at Down Royal 1m 2f hcp fll gd in Jun.
Kosman (IRE) 4-1 (9-5) Led, ridden 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, close 2nd 1f out, no impression final furlong, 5th of 9, 2 3/4l behind Bucky Larson (10-1) at Naas 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Ideal Pal (IRE) 28-1 (9-8) Mid-division, 11th halfway, ridden towards rear over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, 15th of 16, 8 3/4l behind Dedillon (9-6) at Galway 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Gegenpressing 14-1 (8-13) Rear of mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression 1 1/2f out, 5th 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 9, 3 1/4l behind Geological (9-2) at Down Royal 7f hcp gf in Jul.
Star Image 25-1 (9-0) Held up, never involved, 7th of 10, 24 1/4l behind Zeyaadah (9-0) at Newmarket 1m lst fll stks (1) hvy in Oct.
No More Porter (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Mid-division, 5th halfway, ridden and some headway over 1f out, went 3rd over 100 yards out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Blue For You (9-12) at Leopardstown 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Mk Drama (IRE) 15-2 (9-9) Held up disputing 6th, ridden entering straight, no impression, 7th of 8, 6 1/4l behind Himalayan Beauty (8-11) at Gowran Park 1m hcp fll gd in Jul.
Tyrconnell (IRE) 22-1 (10-0) Waited with in rear, 9th halfway, pushed along and no impression 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, soon switched left, pushed and kept on same pace to go 5th close home, never nearer, 5th of 9, 4l behind Geological (9-2) at Down Royal 7f hcp gf in Jul.
Ice Cold In Alex (IRE) 7-1 (8-10) Rear of mid-division, pushed along after halfway and no impression 1 1/2f out, kept on well inside final furlong, 5th of 19, 2 1/2l behind Major Power (8-7) at Curragh 6f hcp gd in Jul.
Juyush 20-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, 8th approaching straight, soon headway and effort, kept on without threatening inside final furlong, 5th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Nebo (9-13) at Fairyhouse 7f hcp gd in Jul.
