disputed lead briefly early, soon chased leaders, pushed along from 3 out, under pressure in 4th from next, no impression and one pace from before last
held up, closed to track leaders from 3 out, under pressure in 5th from next, no impression and not fluent last
soon prominent, led approaching 3rd, joined from 4 out, headed between last 2, no extra and one pace from before last
towards rear, slightly impeded approaching 5th, pushed along 3 out, no impression from before 2 out, kept on same pace
held up, 7th 2 out and pushed along, soon no impression, kept on same pace without threatening
prominent, a little keen early, on terms from 4 out, stumbled slightly 2 out, headed between last 2, mistake last, one pace
chased leaders, slight mistake 4 out, reminders approaching next, no impression from before 2 out, no extra and eased run-in
soon led, headed approaching 3rd, not fluent 5th, on terms from 2 out, led between last 2, soon attempted to assert, slight mistake last, headed and kept on without matching winner closing stages
disputed lead briefly early, prominent, lost place 3 out, 6th next, improved to chase leader from before last, challenged run-in, led and stayed on best closing stages
in rear, mistake 2nd, pushed along 3 out, no impression from before 2 out, soon no extra
Track experience is a big advantage on this very undulating course and ATLANTIC BREAKER has run very well here on his last two starts so looks the one to be on as he bids to go one better. Robin Des Mana won a Down Royal bumper before a reasonable debut over timber at Bellewstown from which he looks certain to improve. Man Of Conquest was suited by stepping up to 2m4f at Wexford so could find this on the short side but French Ambassador ran easily his best race to date on that track earlier this month and would be a threat with the expected progress.
Banker Burke (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Mid-division, closer in 6th halfway, 4th before 4 out, ridden in 3rd before 2 out, no impression before last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 13, 10 1/4l behind Our Dougal (11-4) at Down Royal 2m mdn gd in Jun.
Robin Des Mana (IRE) 7-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, no impression and switched left before 2 out, one pace, 4th of 13, 17 3/4l behind Tesseract (11-12) at Bellewstown 2m 1f mdn Yielding in Jul.
Atlantic Breaker (IRE) 4-1 (11-4) Mid-division, 5th before 4 out, progress into 3rd and slight stumble before 2 out where not fluent, pushed along to dispute before last, headed after last and ridden, kept on well without matching winner, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Lake Malawi (11-4) at Downpatrick 2m 2f mdn gd in Jun.
Aye Paddy Too (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 6th on inner 3f out, 5th and no impression 2f out, 4th 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 10, 7 1/4l behind Robin Des Mana (11-7) at Down Royal 2m gd in Jun.
Bentons Lad 5-1fav (11-7) In touch, outpaced after 3 out, no impression before next, well beaten when left modest 4th last, 4th of 16, dist behind Gold Chain (11-8) at Perth 2m 4f hcp (5) gd in Jun.
French Ambassador (IRE) 20-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders, went 2nd 4 out, led after next, ridden and strongly pressed 2 out, joined run-in, headed and no extra near line, 2nd of 14, nk behind Beautiful Ben (11-12) at Wexford 2m hcp gd in Jul.
Hunting Harry 33-1 (11-4) Mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden and no impression 3 out, no extra before straight, 12th of 18, dist behind Bello Conti (11-4) at Clonmel 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
Man Of Conquest (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Always prominent, led briefly after 4th, 3rd halfway, ridden in 2nd entering straight, 3rd and no impression after 2 out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 14, 11 1/2l behind Bright Tomorrow (11-4) at Wexford 2m 4f mdn Good - Yielding in Jun.
Our Brian (IRE) 9-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, 9th on outer halfway, pushed along and no impression in 8th approaching straight, no extra, tailed off, 8th of 14, dist behind Red Giant (11-4) at Wexford 3m mdn Good - Yielding in Jun.
Rogarr (IRE) Kutub gelding out of Delphina.
