towards rear, pushed along in 10th halfway, no impression, dropped to 11th 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong
towards rear, switched left to race alone on rail halfway, 5th 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, progress to 4th 1f out, kept on, not reach leaders
rear of mid-division, 7th halfway, switched left and progress to 3rd 2f out, ridden into 2nd over 1f out, progress to lead narrowly final 150 yards, kept on best
ran 5th, pushed along over 3f out, weakened to 9th 2f out, no extra final furlong
mid-division, 6th halfway, driven over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, no threat
in rear, 11th halfway, ridden 2 1/2f out, no impression on leaders, some headway to 8th 1f out, kept on same pace
soon raced 4th, pushed along halfway, soon driven, dropped to 7th 2f out, ridden under 2f out, no extra 1 1/2f out
rear of mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden and progress to 7th 1 1/2f out, kept on final furlong to 5th, never on terms
settled 3rd, driven into 2nd 2f out, improved to lead 1 1/2f out, strongly pressed 1f out, ridden and headed final 150 yards, kept on, not match winner
soon tracked leader in 2nd, pushed along and dropped to 4th 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, improved to 3rd over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, nearest finish
Rock In Peace was beaten six lengths when second on debut at Dundalk and then made no impression over this trip at the Curragh in a race in which True Valour made promising late headway. Ger Lyons' other runner Doctor Geoff has plenty of speed in his pedigree but SPORTSMANSHIP can complete a quick double for Ballydoyle as there was plenty to like about the War Front colt's debut sixth at the Curragh, where he wasn't given a hard time in the closing stages. Firey Speech is another likely improver but Ice Canyon may need today's experience.
Benson Dubois (IRE) Dandy Man colt out of Tea Service.
Doctor Geoff (IRE) Fast Company colt out of More Respect.
Firey Speech (USA) 12-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride and in rear, 10th halfway, pushed along and some progress 2f out, no impression in 6th over 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 10, 9l behind Intricately (9-0) at Gowran Park 7f mdn Yielding in Jun.
Haaf Crafty (IRE) Mastercraftsman colt out of Haaf Ok.
Hueston 20-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, towards rear, pushed along and some headway on outer over 2f out, soon no impression until went moderate 7th 1f out, ran on without threatening final furlong, 5th of 10, 5 3/4l behind Confrontational (9-5) at Down Royal 5f mdn gd in Jun.
Ice Canyon Raven's Pass gelding out of Picture Hat.
Ostaiocht (IRE) Vocalised colt out of Aeraiocht.
Red Sabor Bated Breath colt out of Really Ransom.
Rock In Peace (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Chased leaders on outer, 10th halfway, ridden in 8th over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 10th of 14, 8l behind Intelligence Cross (9-5) at Curragh 6f mdn Yielding in Jun.
Sportsmanship (USA) 10-3 (9-5) Mid-division, 7th halfway, pushed along and 5th 1f out, no impression and kept on one pace inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 4 3/4l behind Grand Coalition (9-5) at Curragh 6f mdn gf in Jun.
True Valour (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Rear of mid-division, 11th halfway, pushed along in 9th 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, nearest at finish, 6th of 14, 3 3/4l behind Intelligence Cross (9-5) at Curragh 6f mdn Yielding in Jun.
Mr Scarlet Dandy Man gelding out of Scarlet Buttons.
