towards rear, 16th before halfway, headway 4f out, ridden in 7th over 1f out, kept on same pace in 6th closing stages
soon tracked leader, 2nd before halfway, lost place and under pressure 3f out, weakened 2f out
close up, 4th before halfway, progress over 4f out, 2nd 3f out, headway under 3f out where edged left and bumped rival, lost place and weakened quickly 2f out
towards rear, slightly detached halfway, headway on outer 3f out, ridden entering straight, kept on same pace final furlong, never on terms
towards rear, 17th before halfway, effort over 2f out, progress over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
broke well, soon held up towards rear, 12th before halfway, headway 2f out, ridden in 6th over 1f out, kept on without threatening to 4th close home
rear, 15th before halfway, no impression over 2f out, one paced over 1f out
in touch, 8th before halfway, headway under 3f out where edged left and bumped rival, lost place and weakened over 2f out
completely missed break and detached, closed up on field after 4f, 19th halfway, kept on over 1f out, never on terms
dwelt slightly, raced in rear, 18th halfway, headway on outer 4f out, slightly hampered in 6th under 3f out, ridden into 2nd 1f out, kept on final furlong, no impression on winner
dwelt, raced in rear, good headway after 4f, 9th before halfway, progress to 2nd 2 1/2f out, led approaching straight, headed and ridden over 1f out, weakened in 3rd closing stages
rear of mid-division, 13th before halfway, progress over 7f out, headway in 5th under 3f out where bumped, closed 1 1/2f out, led over 1f out, ridden and kept on well final furlong
rear of mid-division, pushed along in 14th before halfway, weakened and detached over 7f out, soon eased, pulled up 4f out
in touch, 10th before halfway, lost place and under pressure over 3f out, weakened under 3f out
soon led narrowly, headed and under pressure over 5f out, lost place and ridden over 4f out, weakened over 3f out, tailed off
close up, 5th before halfway, slightly hampered 2 1/2f out, soon lost place and weakened
in touch, mid-division after 5f, 11th before halfway, headway over 2f out, ridden into 4th 1f out, switched left and ran on final 150 yards, nearest at finish
in touch, 6th before halfway, lost place and under pressure 2 1/2f out, soon weakened
tracked leader, ran freely, 3rd before halfway, led over 5f out, increased advantage 3f out, reduced lead 2f out, headed and ridden approaching straight, weakened over 1f out
mid-division on outer, headway after 5f, 7th before halfway, under pressure and lost place over 3f out, weakened under 3f out
COLTOR won this for Dermot Weld last year and can produce a repeat despite being on a 7lb higher mark. He arrives in winning form having scored over timber at Downpatrick in March and will be tuned up for this. Willie Mullins won this with Whiskey Sour in 2017 and the nine-year-old is one of six entries for the yard. Jockey bookings are no great help though Patrick's presence on board Grade 1 winning hurdler Echoes In Rain suggests she's the stable pick though he may not have made the weight on Farout. Harry Fry sends Winterwatch from the UK with Aine O'Connor on board and the four-year-old was an easy winner at Kempton last month. Powerful Aggie ran in two Listed contests in the spring and her overall form puts her in the picture and the recent rain has done no harm.
Favorite Moon (GER) 5-1 (11-12) Prominent, took keen hold, ridden in 3rd 3 out, 5th at last, no impression, 5th of 16, 12 1/2l behind The Friday Man (11-12) at Bellewstown 2m 1f mdn gd in Jul.
Taipan (FR) 6-4 (11-0) Tracked leaders and 3rd from halfway, improved to lead 4f out and soon joined, pushed along and headed 1 1/2f out, soon ridden and no extra in 2nd, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 7, 6l behind Benaud (11-0) at Bellewstown 1m 4f Yielding in Jun.
Crowns Major (JPN) 28-1 (9-9) Mid-division on outer and 8th halfway, pushed along from 3f out and ridden over 2f out, soon no impression and weakened, last of 13, 23 1/2l behind Earl Of Tyrone (8-13) at Curragh 1m 6f hcp gd in Jun.
Whiskey Sour (IRE) 2-1fav (11-6) Towards rear, progress to 3rd after 4 out, took closer order on outer 3 out, switched right and closed 2 out where not fluent, led before last, driven out, won at Cork 2m 4f gd in Jul beating Darver Star (11-6) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Powerful Aggie (FR) 12-1 (9-2) Mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out, 10th of 11, 17 3/4l behind Yaxeni (9-2) at Gowran Park 1m 6f lst fll stks (1) Yielding in May.
Lot of Joy (IRE) (9-0) won at Jagersro 1m 4f stks pol in Nov.
Nuits St Georges (IRE) 20-1 (9-12) Towards rear, some headway early straight and mid-division 2f out, 5th and ridden over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 6th of 12, 7 1/4l behind Maze Runner (9-0) at Curragh 2m hcp gd in Jun.
Coltor (IRE) 4-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, closer after 4 out and led 2 out, pushed along approaching last, ridden and kept on well run-in, won at Downpatrick 2m 3f Yielding in Mar beating Clondaw Hollow (11-4) by 3 1/4l, 9 ran.
Lynwood Gold (IRE) 8-1 (9-12) Mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden to challenge 2f out, no extra closing stages of final furlong, 6th of 12, 1 1/4l behind Harry's Legacy (8-11) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Maze Runner (IRE) 3-1fav (9-0) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, headway travelling well in straight and led 2f out, ridden and 2 lengths clear 1f out, stayed on well, won at Curragh 2m hcp gd in Jun beating Dark Voyager (8-7) by 5 1/2l, 12 ran.
Cask Mate (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, 12th 2f out, 11th when not clear run 1f out, soon pushed along and no impression, kept on one pace, 7th of 17, 4 1/4l behind Extensio (9-6) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Echoes In Rain (FR) 5-6fav (9-7) Tracked leaders in 6th, headway into 3rd 2f out, soon pushed along, ridden in 2nd 1f out, no impression on winner inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 16, 3 1/4l behind Dame Rapide (9-3) at Curragh 1m 6f hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Monas Melody (IRE) 11-1 (9-9) Held up towards rear, ridden to progress 3f out, challenged 2f out, soon disputed, headed close home, 4th of 12, 1/4l behind Harry's Legacy (8-11) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
No Say Ever 7-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders on inner and 4th halfway, pushed along from 3f out and soon ridden, no impression and weakened from 2f out, 12th of 13, 22 1/2l behind Earl Of Tyrone (8-13) at Curragh 1m 6f hcp gd in Jun.
Call My Bluff (IRE) 11-2 (9-6) Tracked leaders, pushed along 3f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, not pace to get on terms, 4th of 8, 3 1/4l behind Master Milliner (9-9) at Kempton 2m hcp (3) pol in Jul.
Foveros (FR) 5-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along and no impression 2f out, soon no extra and eased from over 1f out, 10th of 12, dist behind Maze Runner (9-0) at Curragh 2m hcp gd in Jun.
Dutch Schultz 6-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, ridden in 4th 3 out, 3rd and no impression on leaders at last, 4th inside final furlong, no extra, 4th of 25, 8 1/4l behind Irish Blaze (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hvy in Feb.
Winterwatch (GER) 4-1 (9-8) Tracked leaders, raced keenly, headway into 2nd 3f out, ridden and led 2f out, went clear 1f out, stayed on strongly, won at Kempton 2m hcp (4) pol in Jun beating Mukha Magic (9-2) by 3 3/4l, 5 ran.
Farout (IRE) 13-2 (9-12) Rear of mid-division, ridden in 7th 2f out, 6th 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 9, 2 1/4l behind The Names Jock (10-0) at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp gd in May.
Youmdor (FR) 11-4fav (9-13) Held up in rear, 7th when short of room briefly over 2f out, soon pushed along, went moderate 3rd 1f out, kept on under hands and heels final furlong, 3rd of 8, 12l behind Sionnach Eile (9-12) at Ballinrobe 1m 5f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Lunar Power (IRE) 5-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, 5th and pushed along entering straight, 4th and no impression before last, kept on one pace run-in, 4th of 7, 5 1/2l behind Iberique Du Seuil (11-0) at Fairyhouse 2m (1) Yielding in Apr.
Celestial Horizon (IRE) 28-1 (10-10) Held up, towards rear halfway, no extra before 4 out, weakened and pulled up before 3 out, at Tipperary 2m (1) Yielding in Jun.
Big Kitten (USA) 25-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, ridden and no extra after 3 out, tailed off, 10th of 16, dist behind Whatdoyawanttoknow (11-4) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f mdn gd in Jul.
