held up, pushed along 5f out, headway 2f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
prominent, lost place 6f out, pushed along 4f out, stayed on over 1f out, no impression
led 1f, tracked leaders, lost place 6f out
prominent, led after 1f, headed 13f out, led again 9f out, clear inside final 2f, easily
tracked leaders, pushed along 5f out, went 2nd 3f out, no chance with winner over 1f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong
held up towards rear, took keen hold, saddle slipped after about 3f, well beaten final 4f
mid-division, headway 10f out, lost place over 3f out, well beaten final 2f
held up towards rear, headway 11f out, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace over 1f out
took keen hold, mid-division, headway 12f out, lost place over 4f out
mid-division, headway 11f out, lost place 2f out, no extra final furlong
prominent, led 13f out, headed 9f out, weakened from 3f out
held up in rear, headway from 2f out, never on terms
The hat-trick seeking Arabic History looks to be facing a stiff task under a double penalty in this but Moon Racer, who was impressive at Fairyhouse in April, has every chance of making a winning start for new connections. Fergal O'Brien rides three including Carlisle scorer Chezzy while there is probably more to come from Uttoxeter winner Going For Gold. Miami Present will be worth monitoring in the months ahead but Celtic Agent and Paolozzi need to improve to get involved. Rebecca Curtis saddled last year's winner and unleashes another nice prospect in HOW ABOUT IT. He's nicely bred and did well to win an Irish point-to-point in the spring - Barry Geraghty's booking is a positive sign.
Arabic History (IRE) 5-4fav (11-7) Mid-division, headway on outside over 4f out, went 2nd and challenged over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, driven out, won at Market Rasen 2m 1f NH flat (6) gd in Sep beating Midnight Shot (10-7) by 2l, 9 ran.
Celtic Agent 13-2 (11-4) Chased leaders, went 2nd over 4f out, driven over 2f out, 3rd and stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 2 1/4l behind Echo Springs (10-12) at Aintree 2m 1f NH flat (4) gd in May.
Going For Gold (FR) 1-2fav (11-0) In touch in 4th, went 3rd over 4f out, headway over 2f out, soon pushed along, led over 1f out, ran on well, won at Uttoxeter 2m NH flat (6) gd in Jul beating Raise A Spark (11-0) by 3 1/2l, 5 ran.
Moon Racer (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, progress into 5th entering straight, ridden in 4th 2f out, stayed on to lead over 1f out, kept on strongly final furlong, won at Fairyhouse 2m NH flat in Apr beating Sir Scorpion (11-7) by 8l, 13 ran.
Paolozzi (IRE) 7-4 (11-7) Held up in touch, headway to lead narrowly over 3f out, soon hard pressed, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on and every chance final furlong, held towards finish, 2nd of 10, 1l behind Always Lion (11-0) at Worcester 2m NH flat (6) gd in Sep.
Chezzy (IRE) 4-1 (10-12) Chased leader, led over 2f out, came clear final furlong, won at Carlisle 2m 1f mares n h flat (6) gd in Apr beating Jennys Melody (11-2) by 12l, 11 ran.
How About It (IRE) 3-1 (12-2) Mid-div, 4th 1/2way, prog & closer 4th bef 2out, further prog to 4l 2nd last, kow to ld aft last, won at Kilmallock 3m ire ptp sft in Apr beating Mells Theater (12-2) by 2 1/2l, 12 ran.
Ink Master (IRE) 5-2 (11-9) Rcd 2nd, disp 5th, ld 7th until jnd 5out, 2nd 4out & ev ch, outjumped 2out, wknd flat & lst 2nd close home, 3rd of 8, 7l behind Adam du Breteau (11-9) at Dromahane 3m ire ptp sft in Mar.
Miami Present (IRE) 11-8 (11-9) Rcd 5th, mstk 6th, fair 5th 6out, went mod 3rd aftr 3out, sl prog bef last & closed on 2nd flat, nev a dngr, 3rd of 7, 11l behind Monbeg Gold (11-9) at Tallow 3m ire ptp in Feb.
Robbie Rabbit (IRE) 7-4 (10-7) Nt jw 1st circ; hdwy 3 out; qcknd to ld flat; rdly, won at Worcestershire 3m ptp gd in Apr beating Milly Malone (11-7) by 3l, 6 ran.
Troika Steppes 13-2 (11-1) Held up in rear, headway on outside over 4f out, every chance over 2f out, no impression on winner final furlong, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 9, 9l behind Jacks Last Hope (11-1) at Uttoxeter 2m NH flat (6) gd in Jun.
War On The Rocks (IRE) 14-1 (11-3) Mid-division on inside, headway over 4f out, not clear run and lost place 3f out, no impression after, 7th of 16, 15l behind Ballybolley (11-3) at Towcester 2m NH flat (6) gs in Mar.
