led or disputed lead, strongly pressed and headed 1 1/2f out, soon no extra, eased when beaten inside final furlong
chased leaders, 7th halfway, no impression from 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden entering straight, no extra from 2f out
chased leaders on inner, 4th halfway, ridden approaching straight, no extra from 1f out
dwelt and in rear, ridden and headway early straight, forced way between horses and went 4th 1f out, no impression and kept on one pace final furlong
disputed lead, headed entering straight and soon no extra, weakened
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, challenged early straight and led 1 1/2f out, pressed inside final furlong, kept on under pressure
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden approaching straight, went 2nd over 1f out, kept on under pressure, not quite match winner
towards rear, headway early straight, went 3rd 1f out, kept on inside final furlong without reaching leaders
The last two winners, Mastercraftsman and Gitano Hernando, were Group 1 performers and though there's nothing of their calibre here ZANUGHAN is expected to take high rank. John Oxx's colt has had a few niggling problems which have restricted his appearances but he looked a fine prospect when landing a Galway Listed event last month and can go on to better things. Freedom and High Ruler represent Ballydoyle and the latter, who had some useful juvenile form but hasn't been seen since a decent effort in the Irish 1000 Guineas, could prove the better at this stage. The tough and consistent Bob Le Beau may do best of the older brigade.
Bob Le Beau (IRE) 11-4 (9-9) Tracked leader in 2nd, driven along entering straight, kept on well under pressure inside final furlong, not reach winner, 3rd of 5, 3/4l behind Sense Of Purpose (9-6) at Leopardstown 1m 4f Grp 3 (1) gd in Aug.
Confidence (USA) 33-1 (9-12) Towards rear, never a factor, kept on one pace in straight, 6th of 8, 10l behind Takapour (9-6) at Dundalk 1m 3f stks pol.
Northgate (IRE) 2-1fav (9-7) Tracked leaders in 3rd, improved to lead 2f out, ridden clear from over 1f out, stayed on strongly final furlong, eased close home, won at Down Royal 1m 5f stks gd beating End Of The Affair (8-11) by 9l, 5 ran.
Clare Glen (IRE) 12-1 (9-6) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, kept on one pace in straight without threatening, 8th of 13, 14l behind What A Charm (9-6) at Listowel 1m 4f Listed stks sft.
Mid Mon Lady (IRE) 40-1 (9-5) Always towards rear, weakened over 2f out, last of 11, 44l behind Manieree (8-12) at Curragh 1m 2f Grp 2 flls (1).
Dubawi Star 5-1 (9-10) Always prominent, led 3f out, brought to outer early straight, soon ridden clear, stayed on well final furlong, won at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp gf in Aug beating Tobar Na Gaoise (9-3) by 3l, 8 ran.
Freedom (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders on outer, 6th halfway, 4th early straight, no impression on winner from 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 13, 4 1/2l behind What A Charm (9-6) at Listowel 1m 4f Listed stks sft.
High Ruler (USA) 40-1 (9-0) Chased leader in 2nd and pushed along to go pace, ridden halfway, no extra in 3rd 1 1/2f out, 5th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 8, 6l behind Roderic O'Connor (9-0) at Curragh 1m 3yo Grp 1 (1) gf in May.
Zanughan (IRE) 7-2 (8-13) Soon raced in moderate 6th, 5th and closed from over 2f out, ridden into 3rd into straight, led and stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Galway 1m 4f Listed stks (1) gd in Aug beating Spin (8-10) by 2l, 10 ran.
Hurricane Havoc (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Soon led, ridden over 2f out, headed under 2f out, remained close up, kept on same pace and dropped to 3rd closing stages, 3rd of 12, 2 3/4l behind Flowers Of Spring (9-3) at Gowran Park 1m 1f flls Group 3 stks (1) gd.
