mid-division early, soon 8th, no impression on outer when slightly impeded under 2f out, kept on same pace
dwelt, held up, pushed along and headway over 2f out where wandered, kept on without threatening inside final furlong
soon tracked leaders and raced in 3rd, slightly impeded under 2f out, soon no impression and no extra final furlong
dwelt, pushed along briefly early, raced on outer and soon 10th, no extra from 2f out
tracked leaders, soon 5th, effort 2f out, not match front pair and kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division early, effort 3f out, kept on same pace from 2f out
close up, soon led, joined 3f out, led again and stayed on best inside final furlong
chased leaders, soon 7th, effort 2f out and one pace after
slowly into stride, in rear, pushed along halfway, soon no danger
tracked leaders, soon 4th and took keen hold, effort 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out
mid-division early, headway but no impression when impeded over 1f out, kept on without threatening inside final furlong
chased leaders, soon 6th, pushed along after halfway, no impression towards outer when slightly impeded under 2f out, one pace
close up and disputed lead early, on terms again 3f out, headed and kept on without matching winner inside final furlong
mid-division early, soon 9th, pushed along after halfway, one pace 2f out
Gee Rex is the one to beat if running up to a mark of 96 but there are concerns regarding stamina having failed to figure at Group level over 6f. COSMIC HORIZON found only Zuenoon too good over 7f at Galway last time and the latter has subsequently won again. Joseph O’Brien’s colt should figure on that form and stay the extra distance. Ballydoyle’s runners remain under something of a cloud but Mount Everest improved to finish second at Cork last time and is preferred of the Aidan O’Brien trio while Yonkers, Musalsa and Dingle Bay are likely improvers with Vocal Manager and Pearl Warrior newcomers to note.
Blenheim Palace (IRE) 5-1 (9-5) Niggled along and prominent early, dropped to 8th halfway, ridden and lost place over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 11th of 18, 11 1/4l behind Cruciatus (9-5) at Curragh 7f mdn gf in Aug.
Crimson King (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Slow into stride, towards rear and 9th from halfway, pushed along from 2f out, ridden and no impression inside final furlong, 9th of 10, 10 3/4l behind Chicago May (9-0) at Naas 7f mdn gf in Jul.
Dingle Bay (IRE) 10-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, short of room 1 1/2f out, progress to 4th 1f out, no impression on leaders, kept on same pace, 4th of 12, 4 1/4l behind Mia Mento (9-2) at Leopardstown 6f mdn gf in Jul.
Fassbender (IRE) Famous Name colt out of Hazarama.
Gee Rex (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Chased leaders early, soon towards rear, last approaching halfway, no impression from over 2f out, kept on without threatening inside final furlong, last of 6, 5 1/2l behind Marie's Diamond (9-3) at Curragh 6f Grp 3 stks (1) gd in Jul.
High Glory (FR) Olympic Glory colt out of High Princess.
Mount Everest (IRE) 4-9fav (9-5) Soon prominent and disputed briefly, chased leaders after 1f, pushed along in 4th halfway, ridden 3f out, under pressure in 5th 2f out, 4th 1f out, kept on into 2nd closing stages, no impression on winner, 2nd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Duckett's Grove (9-5) at Cork 1m mdn gd in Aug.
Musalsal (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Slowly away, soon raced in mid-division, headway on outer to 6th before halfway, under pressure and lost place over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 9th of 18, 7 3/4l behind Cruciatus (9-5) at Curragh 7f mdn gf in Aug.
Pearl Warrior Dunaden colt out of Pure Speculation.
Sevenaday 20-1 (9-5) Dwelt, raced in rear, 11th halfway, no headway, dropped to rear 1 1/2f out, weakened final furlong, last of 12, 21 1/4l behind Mia Mento (9-2) at Leopardstown 6f mdn gf in Jul.
Sovereign (IRE) 10-3 (9-5) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, niggled along and trailing in last halfway, moderate and reminder 6th 2f out, kept on same pace under hands and heels final furlong, 5th of 7, 7 1/4l behind Masaff (9-5) at Leopardstown 1m mdn gf in Jun.
Vocal Manager (IRE) Vocalised colt out of Dancing On Turf.
Yonkers (USA) 11-4 (9-5) Soon chased leaders in 4th, effort straight, no impression from 2f out, chased winner and one pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 9, 8l behind Anthony Van Dyck (9-5) at Killarney 1m mdn gd in Jul.
Bendzonic (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Slowly away, raced in rear, ridden 2f out, headway 1 1/2f out, kept on final furlong, never on terms, 9th of 21, 8 3/4l behind Foxtrot Liv (9-0) at Curragh 7f mdn fll gf in Aug.
Cosmic Horizon (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Mid-division, pushed along approaching straight, switched left in 7th over 1f out, stayed on well on outer inside final furlong, nearest at finish, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Zuenoon (9-5) at Galway 7f mdn sft in Aug.
