tracked leaders in 3rd, 4th under 2f out, 3rd when switched right entering final furlong, ran on strongly closing stages, just failed
tracked leaders on outer, 5th halfway, soon ridden, no extra from 1 1/2f out
tracked leaders, 7th halfway, 5th and effort 1 1/2f out, 4th and no impression final furlong, kept on same pace
tracked leaders in 4th, improved into 2nd under 2f out, soon challenged, led under 1f out, kept on well, just held on
held up towards rear, progress into 6th 1f out, kept on
led, headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, not clear run 1 1/2f out, 5th 1f out, ran on well
held up towards rear, 7th and some progress over 1f out, soon short of room and no extra
always behind
close up, led 2f out, headed under 1f out, kept on under pressure
unseated rider before start, held up in touch, some progress on outer after halfway, no extra from 2f out
Ger Lyons won this last year with Lightening Pearl and dual Naas winner Lightnin Hopkins has the scope to get involved despite stepping up in grade. Boston Rocker was only just behind him a month ago and has since improved to finish a close second to Three Sea Captains in a Listed event on heavy ground over 5f here. Lewisham's close second to Alhebayeb in the Group 2 July Stakes is strong form but he didn't run up to that level in the Gimcrack at York and remains a maiden. After landing a moderate maiden at Dundalk, GEORGE VANCOUVER was sent to Deauville for the Group 1 Prix Morny and ran a brilliant race to be beaten less than a length by the high-class Reckless Abandon. A repeat of that form should be good enough before he goes on to better things.
Cougar Ridge (USA) 11-10fav (9-5) Tracked leaders in 3rd, headway to challenge in straight and led over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, won at Leopardstown 6f 2yo mdn aut in May beating Angela's Dream (8-8) by 2 3/4l, 7 ran.
Dylanbaru (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, stayed on final 100 yards, 5th of 10, 5l behind Bungle Inthejungle (9-0) at Goodwood 5f 2yo Grp 3 (1) gd in Jul.
George Vancouver (USA) 13-2 (8-13) 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Reckless Abandon (8-13) at Deauville(FR) 6f 2yo Grp 1 (1) gd in Aug.
Leitir Mor (IRE) Evensfav (9-5) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden to challenge over 1f out, disputed briefly under 1f out, no extra in 2nd closing stages, 2nd of 13, 1l behind Very Elusive (9-2) at Dundalk 6f 2yo mdn auc stks pol.
Lewisham 5-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, ridden and headway when edged left over 1f out, never on terms, 7th of 8, 4l behind Blaine (8-12) at York 6f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gd in Aug.
Lightnin Hopkins (IRE) 13-8fav (9-0) Raced alone towards stands' side, close up with other pair throughout, ridden 2f out and kept on well under pressure inside final furlong to lead close home, won at Naas 6f 2yo stk in Aug beating Boston Rocker (8-9) by 1/2l, 3 ran.
Tennessee Wildcat (IRE) 7-2 (9-4) Prominent, close 3rd halfway, improved to narrow lead 2f out, ridden and drifted right 1f out, headed final 100 yards, no extra close home, 4th of 6, 1 1/4l behind Versilia Gal (8-13) at Navan 6f 2yo aut sft in Jun.
Curly Wee (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Soon off the pace towards rear, ridden in moderate 6th and kept on same pace from 1f out, 5th of 7, 9l behind Three Sea Captains (9-3) at Curragh 5f 2yo lst stk (1) sft in Aug.
Made In Design (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, headway to challenge and led briefly 1f out, soon headed and no chance with winner final 100 yards, 2nd of 14, 2l behind Festive Cheer (9-5) at Dundalk 7f 2yo mdn stks pol in Aug.
Royal Empress (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Close up, niggled along 2f out, dropped to 5th and no impression 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 7, 8l behind Three Sea Captains (9-3) at Curragh 5f 2yo lst stk (1) sft in Aug.
Seeking Luck (IRE) 11-10fav (8-12) Tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden to close 1f out, challenged inside final furlong, just held close home, 2nd of 6, nk behind Sir Walter Scott (9-3) at Dundalk 7f 2yo stks pol.
Boston Rocker (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Attempted to make all, pressed from 2f out, joined 1f out, narrowly headed and kept on well without quite matching winner from 100yds out, 2nd of 7, nk behind Three Sea Captains (9-3) at Curragh 5f 2yo lst stk (1) sft in Aug.
Lottie Dod (IRE) 9-4fav (9-0) Led, strongly pressed in straight and headed 1f out, soon dropped to 3rd and no impression inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Vinson Massif (9-5) at Dundalk 5f 2yo mdn stks pol in Aug.
