tracked leaders, slight mistake 5th, not fluent 8th, kept on same pace from after 2 out
soon chased leaders, pushed along after 3 out, no impression and not fluent last, one pace
led, tended to jump slightly left, joined approaching 2 out, soon headed, still close up before last, soon one pace
soon mid-division, fell 3rd
held up, soon mid-division, improved to track leaders from 3 out, soon close up, led approaching straight, headed before last, kept on same pace
soon tracked leaders, not fluent 4 out, kept on same pace from after 2 out
towards rear, impeded 3rd, no impression after 3 out, no extra from next
towards rear, improved to chase leaders approaching straight, chased winner and no impression run-in, kept on same pace
held up, pushed along 4 out, some headway from before 2 out, one pace from before last
chased leaders, pushed along and close up approaching 2 out where led, headed approaching straight, no extra from before last
held up, soon mid-division, slight mistake 3 out, kept on same pace from before last
soon mid-division, not fluent 4 out, no impression from after 2 out, no extra from before last
held up, not fluent 5th, pushed along to chase leaders and not much room briefly after 2 out, kept on same pace from before last
soon towards rear, never a factor
soon chased leaders, pushed along on outer after 3 out, no extra from next
soon tracked leaders, slight mistake 6th, mistake 7th, not fluent 4 out and lost place, towards rear from 3 out, soon behind and eased, pulled up 2 out
tracked leaders, not fluent 5th, slight mistake 4 out, no extra from before last
close up, not fluent 1st, slight mistake 8th, still close up approaching 2 out, soon pushed along, no extra from before last
soon mid-division, some slight mistakes, pushed along 4 out, no impression from 3 out, soon behind and eased
held up towards rear, improved to track leaders travelling smoothly approaching 2 out, led before last, stayed on well to draw clear run-in
A four-year-old won this last year so Aidan O'Brien's Lone Star, who competed in Grade races after landing a Thurles maiden in October, is one to note as is Be Seeing You from the same age group. Gordon Elliott's youngster beat today's rival Coldstonesober at Bellewstown last time and with Jack Kennedy's claim is no worse off at the weights. The stable have a very strong hand with Perth winner Bank Bonus and the consistent Disputed also in the line-up. BUSTER DAN DAN made all for a very convincing victory at Killarney a couple of weeks ago and though raised 7lb he could have won more easily and is taken to defy the extra. Cassells Rock ran a superb race when runner-up over this trip at Punchestown in April and found 2m1f too short at Killarney a fortnight ago.
Cassells Rock (IRE) 10-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, a little keen, 7th from 5th, no impression 3 out, eased and impeded last, no extra, 10th of 12, 30 1/2l behind Gusty Rocky (10-11) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Sir Ector (USA) 10-1 (9-5) Chased leader, progress to lead after 5f, ridden and pressed 3f out, headed 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 6th of 10, 11 3/4l behind Kingfisher (9-5) at Leopardstown 1m 6f lst stks (1) gf in Jun.
Buster Dan Dan (IRE) 8-1 (11-9) Made all, not fluent 1st, clear at stages, slight mistake 6th, asserted from between last 2, stayed on well run-in, won at Killarney 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul beating Kennedys Mor (10-8) by 4l, 11 ran.
Saint Gervais (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Held up in rear, slight mistake 1st, closer before straight, ridden 3 out and no impression, last of 5, 21 1/2l behind Alelchi Inois (11-0) at Cork 2m 4f gd in Jul.
Coldstonesober (IRE) 11-2 (10-5) In rear, slightly impeded 1st, improved into 2nd approaching straight, closed 2 out, almost on terms when left in lead and clear last where slightly impeded, stayed on well,, won at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul beating Harangue (10-0) by 9l, 7 ran.
Irish Bulletin (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Held up, soon towards rear, slight mistake 1st, 11th from 5th, some headway on outer after 4 out, pushed along into straight, no extra 2 out, 8th of 12, 24 1/4l behind Gusty Rocky (10-11) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Don Vincenzo (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, ridden in 4th 2 out, weakened, 17th of 25, 27 1/4l behind Bog War (10-9) at Punchestown 2m hcp Yielding in Apr.
Bank Bonus 6-4fav (10-11) Held up in rear, headway after 3 out, led after next, mistake last, clear flat, easily, won at Perth 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Jul beating Solway Dandy (11-12) by 3 1/4l, 7 ran.
Ellie Mia (IRE) 12-1 (11-10) Held up, slight mistake 2nd, 9th from 4th, impeded next, slight mistake 3 out, soon pushed along, went close 3rd 2 out, kept on run-in without reaching winner, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Coldstonesober (11-12) at Sligo 2m hcp gd in Jul.
Be Seeing You Evensfav (10-3) Held up towards rear, 6th from 6th, improved to track leaders from 4 out, challenged between horses from before 3 out where on terms travelling smoothly, not fluent 2 out, soon led and pushed along, ridden out and stayed on well run-in, won at Bellewstown 2m 4f hcp gf in Jul beating Coldstonesober (10-12) by 2 1/2l, 8 ran.
Disputed (IRE) 11-8fav (11-11) Soon led, mistake 1st, soon joined and headed, not fluent 4th, soon 3rd, pushed along from 3 out, close 4th 2 out, kept on same pace straight, 3rd of 10, 5 1/4l behind Coldstonesober (11-12) at Sligo 2m hcp gd in Jul.
Tabac Brun (FR) 4-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, bad mistake 4th, mistake next, under pressure 6 out, dropped to last and no extra from 4 out, pulled up before next, at Kilbeggan 2m 4f gd in May.
Holeinthewall Bar (IRE) 7-1 (11-8) Chased leaders, 5th from 7th, got on terms before 2 out, soon led, ridden before straight and attempted to assert, kept on run-in, headed near line, 2nd of 13, 3/4l behind Mr Mulliner (9-11) at Sligo 2m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Santo Prince (USA) 3-1fav (11-12) Soon tracked leaders, 5th from 5th, slight mistake 4 out, pushed along approaching 3 out on inner, 6th 2 out, one pace, 6th of 12, 16 3/4l behind Swansea Mile (11-4) at Bellewstown 2m 1f mdn gf in Jul.
Topper Thornton (IRE) 3-1fav (11-7) Chased leaders, not fluent 3rd, closed next, led 5th, headed after 2 out, soon beaten, 5th of 7, 8 3/4l behind Bank Bonus (10-11) at Perth 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Lone Star (IRE) 40-1 (10-12) Led, joined 3rd, bad mistake and almost fell 6th, soon lost place, dropped behind 2 out and no extra, 11th of 12, dist behind Fiscal Focus (10-12) at Leopardstown 2m (1) sft in Dec.
Star Power (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, not fluent 1st and 3rd, pushed along after 4 out, no extra approaching straight, tailed off, 9th of 11, dist behind Steel King (10-12) at Roscommon 3m hcp gd in Jul.
Curragh Golan (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, 3rd from 7th, slight mistake next, chased leader 3 out, no impression next, one pace, 6th of 11, 10 3/4l behind Buster Dan Dan (11-9) at Killarney 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Can't Be Done (IRE) 9-1 (11-7) Prominent, soon 2nd, jumped slightly left 3rd, on terms from 4th, headed 3 out where not fluent, no impression from before last where slow jump, one pace, 6th of 11, 12 1/2l behind Neverushacon (11-0) at Gowran Park 2m gd in Jun.
Powersbomb (IRE) 16-1 (10-13) Held up in touch in rear, closer 7th 4 out, ridden in 5th on outer next where pecked on landing, under pressure in 5th when brought down 2 out, at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp gd in May.
Oscar's Passion (IRE) 8-1 (11-8) Towards rear, mistake 2nd, pulled up before next, at Cork 2m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Harangue (IRE) 7-1 (10-0) Towards rear, mistake 1st, closer in 5th from 8th, pushed along from 4 out, tight for room briefly after 3 out, still 5th approaching straight, left moderate 3rd and kept on same pace without threatening from last,, 2nd of 7, 9l behind Coldstonesober (10-5) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Phangio (USA) 5-2fav (11-2) Held up, soon mid-division, pushed along to chase leaders from 4 out, no impression from before 2 out, one pace, 6th of 13, 11 1/2l behind Ocean Glandore (10-13) at Bellewstown 3m hcp gf in Jul.