mid-division, 10th halfway, pushed along approaching straight, 7th 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace
mid-division, 8th halfway, edged left and progress between horses 1f out, 4th 150 yards out, kept on
rear of mid-division, 11th halfway, 8th 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
chased leaders, 7th halfway, no impression 1f out, kept on one pace
mid-division on outer, ran freely, progress to lead after 2f, pushed along and headed entering straight, no extra under 2f out, checked 1f out
mid-division, progress on outer entering straight and ridden to lead under 2f out, headed 150 yards out, kept on under pressure
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, went 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along straight, no impression from over 1f out
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along straight and no extra inside final furlong
disputed early, 2nd halfway, led briefly entering straight, dropped to 6th 1f out and soon short of room, eased
prominent and led early, headed after 2f, 3rd halfway, no extra under 2f out, dropped to 9th and hampered 1f out
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along approaching straight, ridden and progress to challenge when edged left 1f out, led 150 yards out and kept on under pressure
always rear, never a factor, no extra over 1f out
This is a very stiff test for juveniles but it shouldn't be a problem for VILMAN, who was staying on behind the classy Ol' Man River over a mile at the Curragh in August and the winner's subsequent Group 2 victory gives the form a massive boost. Aidan O'Brien, who has won three of the four renewals of this, is represented by the Monjeu colt Ivanovich Gorbatov, who has an entry in the Racing Post Trophy so must be well regarded. Jim Bolger quickly reaches for the blinkers on Selskar Abbey, who looks certain to improve for his opening run at Leopardstown while Intense Pride showed potential in the Super Auction Sales race over 6f at the Curragh. Chaplin Bay cost 180,000gns and is closely related to some smart performers so is one to watch in the market.
Chaplin Bay (IRE) Fastnet Rock colt out of Green Castle.
Class Mate Azamour colt out of Visanilla.
Creative Talent (IRE) Mastercraftsman gelding out of Pitrizzia.
Cupertino (USA) 40-1 (9-2) Rear of mid-division on outer, ridden on outer entering straight, no impression, never a factor, 10th of 16, 12l behind Intransive (9-5) at Gowran Park 1m 2yo mdn gf in Sep.
Herminio (FR) New Approach colt out of Histoire Sainte.
Intense Pride (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along 2f out, switched right under 1f out, no impression and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 6th of 29, 2l behind Midterm Break (9-3) at Curragh 6f 2yo auc gf in Sep.
Ivanovich Gorbatov (IRE) Montjeu colt out of Northern Gulch.
Pao De Acuca (IRE) Rip Van Winkle colt out of Splendeur.
Qatea (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Mid-division, no impression in 9th over 1f out, kept on one pace, 10th of 15, 10l behind Parish Boy (9-5) at Naas 7f 2yo mdn in Aug.
Regit Three Valleys gelding out of Welcome Star.
Selskar Abbey (USA) 6-1 (9-5) Tracked leader in 3rd on inner, 4th halfway, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace 1 1/2f out, 5th of 10, 10l behind Vert De Grece (9-5) at Leopardstown 7f 2yo mdn in Aug.
The Carbonator (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Mid-division, pushed along halfway, weakened from 2f out, 12th of 16, 15l behind Intransive (9-5) at Gowran Park 1m 2yo mdn gf in Sep.
Vilman (IRE) 22-1 (9-5) Towards rear and pushed along from halfway, improved to take closer order on outer over 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong to take 3rd on line, 3rd of 18, 1 3/4l behind Ol' Man River (9-5) at Curragh 1m 2yo mdn in Aug.
Brokopondo (IRE) 33-1 (7-12) Mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden 2f out and no impression over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, last of 12, 12l behind Intenser (9-0) at Gowran Park 7f 2yo hcp gd in Sep.
Alguazil Selkirk colt out of Almamia.
Awaiting Credit (IRE) 66-1 (9-5) Rear of mid-division, 10th halfway, 9th entering straight, switched left and kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 15, 4l behind Archangel Raphael (9-5) at Galway 1m 2yo mdn gd in Sep.
Fingal Girl (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride and always rear, detached halfway, no extra 2f out, weakened, 12th of 13, 45l behind Could Should Would (9-0) at Galway 7f 2yo flls mdn auc stks gd in Sep.
