chased leaders, 7th on outer entering straight, no extra from 1f out
rear of mid-division on inner, some headway early straight, 8th 1f out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 4th entering straight, no extra from over 1f out, weakened
rear of mid-division, good headway between horses early straight to go 4th 1f out, kept on same pace
always towards rear, never a factor
tracked leaders, driven along in 8th entering straight, no extra and weakened
slowly away and always towards rear, never a factor, kept on one pace in straight
tracked leaders, 5th approaching straight, ridden early straight and 3rd 1f out, led inside final 100 yards and kept on under pressure
chased leaders on inner, 6th entering straight, soon no extra
reluctant to enter stalls, tracked leader in 2nd, ridden in 3rd entering straight, no extra from over 1f out
led and attempted to make all, ridden entering straight and strongly pressed, kept on under pressure, headed final 100 yards and dropped to 3rd
towards rear, headway on outer in straight, ridden to go 4th inside final furlong and every chance final 100 yards, no impression on winner close home
prominent, 2nd approaching straight, ridden and tried to challenge over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
mid-division, went 7th inside final furlong, kept on same pace
mid-division, 9th entering straight, ridden and went 6th inside final furlong, kept on same pace
rear of mid-division, kept on one pace in straight without threatening
never a factor
A couple of three-year-olds have won this in recent years and there are plenty from the younger generation involved here including Battleoftheboyne, who scored over 5f at the Curragh last time but has no problems with this trip. Dougal Philps is another youngster with potential as he was having just his fifth start when landing a Ballinrobe maiden. That was over 1m1f and his previous start had been over 1m4f but he has plenty of pace and with his low weight is entitled to respect. Russian Soul is in tremendous form though an 11lb rise makes things difficult so JAMESIE is handed the vote in a very tricky event. He ran well to finish sixth in the race a year ago and, though he hasn't won subsequently, he's performed with credit in plenty of tough handicaps including when runner-up in the Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot. He was conceding 15lb to Bold Thady Quill when narrowly beaten at Naas and should have no problems reversing the form on these terms. Flic Flac and Seanie are others to consider in a wide-open handicap.
Moran Gra (USA) 25-1 (9-11) Chased leader, led halfway, ridden and headed 2 1/2f out, soon no extra and weakened entering straight, 11th of 14, 22l behind Vastonea (9-0) at Galway 1m hcp sft in Jul.
Six of Hearts 12-1 (9-9) Settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 5th 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 10, 8l behind Piri Wango (9-3) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gs in Aug.
Elusive Ridge (IRE) 11-2 (9-8) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden entering straight, kept on same pace from 1 1/2f out, 4th of 14, 4 1/2l behind The Reaper (10-0) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Aug.
Jamesie (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Raced far side, held up, headway when not clear run inside final 2f, switched right over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, finished well, not reach leaders, 6th of 27, 2l behind Hawkeyethenoo (9-9) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Bible Black (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, lost place over 2f out, 7th of 9, 10l behind Stirring Ballad (8-12) at Chester 1m 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Aug.
When Not Iff (IRE) 16-1 (9-6) Led, ridden and headed under 2f out, weakening when checked on inner over 1f out, 13th of 14, 10l behind The Reaper (10-0) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Aug.
Bold Thady Quill (IRE) 12-1 (8-9) Soon chased leaders, challenged from 2f out, 2nd and clear with two other principals over 1f out, kept on without matching winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 18, 1 1/2l behind Punch Your Weight (8-6) at Curragh 1m hcp sft in Aug.
Lily's Angel (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Behind stand's side, never a factor, 11th of 17, 31l behind Sholaan (8-9) at York 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) sft in Jun.
Battleroftheboyne (IRE) 9-2 (9-13) Always prominent, challenged from over 1f out where rider dropped whip, led inside final furlong, pushed out to maintain advantage closing stages, won at Curragh 5f hcp sft in Aug beating Faleena (9-5) by hd, 9 ran.
Norville (IRE) 10-1 (8-9) Always towards rear, 11th of 14, 9l behind The Reaper (10-0) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Aug.
Duff (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, soon ridden and weakened, 10th of 14, 8l behind The Reaper (10-0) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Aug.
Seanie (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Always towards rear, 9th of 10, 10l behind Piri Wango (9-3) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gs in Aug.
Flic Flac (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Mid-division, 7th halfway, good headway on inner entering straight, led 2f out, ridden over 1f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong and headed final 50 yards, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Piri Wango (9-3) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gs in Aug.
Bubbly Bellini (IRE) 9-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra entering straight, 11th of 13, 13l behind Pintura (9-11) at Galway 7f hcp sft in Aug.
Russian Soul (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders on outer, 5th halfway, travelled well to challenge early straight and led 1f out, pushed out and kept on well inside final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m hcp 60-80 pol in Aug beating Brown Butterfly (9-11) by 1 3/4l, 14 ran.
Fairy Wing (IRE) 7-1 (8-11) Prominent, 2nd halfway, disputed 3f out, ridden in 3rd 2f out, no extra 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 10, 2 3/4l behind Piri Wango (9-3) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gs in Aug.
Strait Of Zanzibar (USA) 16-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, no impression from 3f out, 8th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Muck 'N' Brass (9-3) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Aug.
Dougal Philps 4-6fav (9-5) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, improved to narrow lead 4f out, ridden to assert over 1f out, kept on strongly, comfortably, won at Ballinrobe 1m 1f mdn stks gd in Jul beating Jpevie (9-5) by 4 1/2l, 8 ran.
Jembatt (IRE) 16-1 (8-7) Mid-division, 13th 2 1/2f out, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace, 13th of 18, 13l behind Punch Your Weight (8-6) at Curragh 1m hcp sft in Aug.
Music In The Rain (IRE) 10-1 (10-0) Went left leaving stalls, towards rear, headway into 6th 2f out, ridden into 4th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 5th of 12, 7l behind Jembatt (9-5) at Curragh 7f hcp in Aug.
Skyway (IRE) 25-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, no threat from 2f out, 13th of 17, 13l behind Glor Na Mara (8-13) at Curragh 1m hcp gd in May.
