tracked leader, mid-division after 1f, 6th halfway, progress and ridden 1f out, kept on to 3rd closing stages, never nearer
missed break and pushed along to track leader in 2nd after 1f, lost place under 2f out, weakened over 1f out, eased under 1f out
slowly away, raced in rear, soon slightly detached, closed up on field after 2f, 7th halfway, ridden and progress 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
towards rear, 8th halfway, ridden and no impression in 7th over 1f out, no extra final furlong, never a factor
prominent, 4th halfway, travelled well entering straight, closed 1 1/2f out, soon almost on terms, ridden and edged right over 1f out, kept on final furlong, not trouble winner
pushed along to lead, travelled well entering straight, ridden and headed over 1f out, dropped to 3rd 1f out, weakened final 100 yards
in touch, 3rd halfway, lost place and ridden 1 1/2f out, one paced under 1f out
towards rear, progress after 2 1/2f, 5th halfway, effort and ridden under 2f out, led narrowly over 1f out, kept on well final furlong
All of these have won at least once. Deputy Sandy made a successful debut at Naas in what looked a very strong maiden. He can only improve but would need to against this stiffer opposition. After a winning start at the Curragh, ADMIRAL NELSON has raced exclusively at Group 2 and 1 level without being disgraced. This represents a big drop in class and he can make it count. Magnanimous has won competitive nurseries at Cork and Listowel and deserves a crack at this grade as does his superbly-bred stablemate Toshizou, who landed the odds at Tipperary. Ides Of August hasn't been able to handle Group 2 company since a winning debut at Leopardstown and this is more his level.
Admiral Nelson 14-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, soon pushed along and lost place under 2f out, no extra final furlong, 9th of 10, 9 1/2l behind Lucky Vega (9-5) at Curragh 6f Grp 1 stks (1) Good - Yielding in Aug.
Deputy Sandy (IRE) 7-2 (9-7) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along to dispute lead 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong to lead closing stages, won at Naas 7f mdn gd in Sep beating Southern Lights (9-7) by hd, 10 ran.
Fourhometwo 22-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, bumped after 1 1/2f, 4th halfway, pushed along and no impression early straight, no extra from over 1f out, 8th of 9, 14 1/4l behind Cadillac (9-5) at Leopardstown 1m Grp 2 stks (1) gd in Sep.
Ides Of August (USA) 12-1 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden and no impression 2f out, soon no extra, 9th of 13, 12l behind High Definition (9-5) at Curragh 1m Grp 2 stks (1) Good - Yielding in Sep.
Magnanimous (IRE) 11-4 (9-10) Tracked leaders, closed travelling smoothly straight, soon effort, ridden to lead narrowly inside final furlong, kept on well to just prevail, won at Listowel 1m hcp Good - Yielding in Sep beating San Martino (9-7) by hd, 7 ran.
Toshizou (IRE) 10-11fav (9-7) Soon prominent, closed travelling smoothly straight, pushed along under 2f out and effort, challenged and on terms over 1f out, led inside final furlong, soon strongly pressed, stayed on well to just prevail, won at Tipperary 7f mdn Good - Yielding in Sep beating Baseman (9-7) by hd, 15 ran.
Sziget (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Mid-division on outer, pushed along 2f out, ridden and headway to lead 1f out, kept on well and drew clear closing stages, won at Naas 7f mdn gd in Sep beating Emporio (9-7) by 3 3/4l, 12 ran.
Zaffy's Pride (IRE) 3-1 (8-11) Disputed briefly, soon chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden to challenge 1 1/2f out, led final 150 yards, kept on well closing stages, won at Dundalk 6f mdn pol in Sep beating Anjalawi (8-9) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Avagardner 20-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out, under pressure in 4th 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Belle Image (9-2) at Curragh 6f gd in Sep.
