led, challenged 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, headed last 200 yards, no extra and kept on same pace
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge 2f out, no extra in 3rd 1 1/2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, headway in 5th 1 1/2f out, ridden into 2nd 1f out, led last 200 yards, kept on well
always towards rear
mid-division, 5th halfway, close in 4th 2f out, ridden into 3rd 1f out, no extra inside final furlong and kept on same pace
chased leader in 2nd, ridden to challenge 2f out, no extra in 4th 1f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden 2f out, stayed on in 5th when hampered 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 6th 2f out, under pressure over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
Aidan O'Brien has opted for his son's 7lbs claim on board SNOW MOUNTAIN, who made all over 7f at Limerick, and there's every chance that move could prove decisive in what looks a very tight nursery. Bobskier appeared to be well suited by 7f when scoring narrowly at Sligo, a race in which the favourite Ferocious Fran got upset at the start and finished distressed, but Suntan was always struggling after missing the break at Navan and will need to get off on level terms here. Fourth in that Navan event was Tracey Collins' newcomer Belleau, who confirmed the good impression she made that day by making most of the running over 7f at Roscommon.
Snow Mountain (IRE) 3-1 (9-0) Made all, driven along from early straight, pressed from over 1f out, kept on gamely under pressure final furlong, won at Limerick 7f 2yo mdn gd in Jun beating Sydney Harbour (9-0) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Belleau (IRE) 9-4fav (8-6) Soon led and made virtually all, driven clear over 1f out, kept on well under pressure final furlong, won at Roscommon 7f 2yo mdn aut gf beating When Not Iff (8-9) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Suntan (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) Towards rear, 8th when slightly hampered and switched right over 1f out, kept on, 7th of 12, 10l behind Emperor Hadrian (9-3) at Navan 6f 2yo mdn gf in Jun.
Ferocious Fran (IRE) 3-1fav (8-2) Slowly into stride, soon mid-division, ridden in 6th 2 1/2f out, weakened, 10th of 11, 20l behind Bobskier (8-6) at Sligo 6f 2yo mdn aut gf in Jun.
Foolproof (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Chased leader in close 2nd, ridden and no extra 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace, lost 2nd close home, 3rd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Foot Perfect (8-12) at Navan 6f 2yo mdn aut fm in May.
Big Tex (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) Led, joined from 2f out, ridden and soon headed, no impression straight, 7th of 11, 11l behind Bobskier (8-6) at Sligo 6f 2yo mdn aut gf in Jun.
Cheers Buddy (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Held up, moderate 6th 2f out, soon switched to outer, ran on final furlong, 4th of 8, 8l behind Rudolf Valentino (9-0) at Naas 6f 2yo mdn gf.
Long Time Coming (IRE) 16-1 (8-8) Chased leaders early, 5th halfway, ridden into 3rd 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 9, 8l behind Vamizi Island (9-3) at Bellewstown 1m 2yo mdn aut gf.
Bobskier (IRE) 10-3 (8-6) Chased leaders, close 3rd 2f out, ridden to dispute lead 1 1/2f out, narrowly led inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Sligo 6f 2yo mdn aut gf in Jun beating Hope Of An Angel (8-3) by shd, 11 ran.
