held up towards rear, some headway on inner 3 out, pushed along and no extra after next
towards rear and brought down 1st
chased leaders, 6th halfway, closer 3 out and headway into 2nd next, led last and kept on well under pressure, headed close home
towards rear and brought down 1st
always towards rear, not fluent 3rd, pushed along and no impression after 2 out
rear of mid-division, pushed along and some headway before 2 out, ridden and no impression approaching last, kept on one pace
led early, chased leaders in 3rd, headway to lead again after 3 out, slight mistake next, ridden and headed last, no extra run-in
towards rear, pushed along and some headway after 2 out, kept on one pace, never a factor
mid-division, 7th halfway, closer after 3 out and pushed along next, no impression and not fluent last, no extra
chased leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along in 3rd 2 out, soon no extra, weakened
mid-division on inner, closer after 3 out and 4th next, ridden in 3rd before last, under pressure and kept on well run-in to lead close home
mid-division, 8th 2 out, pushed along and went 5th on outer approaching last, kept on one pace
led or disputed after 1st, not fluent 2nd, headed 3 out, soon no extra, weakened, pulled up before next
rear of mid-division, pushed along and no impression approaching 2 out, no extra, behind and pulled up before last
rear of mid-division, ridden in 11th after 2 out and no impression before last, under pressure and kept on one pace run-in
rear of mid-division and fell 1st
chased leaders, 5th halfway, slight mistake 5th, pushed along approaching 2 out, no extra entering straight
towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression 2 out, kept on one pace
prominent and disputed lead, mistake 3 out, soon no extra and weakened, behind and pulled up before last
mid-division on outer, closer 3 out and 5th next, ridden and no impression before last, kept on one pace
Thomas Edison won this in 2014 and looked as though he'd retained his ability when fourth at Tipperary a month ago behind today's rival Plinth. Tony Martin will have him spot-on and he can reverse places with the winner. Clondaw Warrior produced a brilliant performance to land the race last year with Princely Conn just over a length back in third and Tigris River a further couple of lengths away in fifth. The winner is now 12lb higher and Ruby Walsh has deserted him for MAX DYNAMITE, runner-up to Quick Jack in this in 2015 before winning the Yorkshire Cup and finishing second in the Melbourne Cup. He hasn't been seen since last year's Ascot Gold Cup but, with the champion trainer having other strong contenders, his rider must believe he's ready for this and he gets the vote. Princely Conn has been kept back for this and a recent run on the Flat will have put him straight so he could come out best of last year's runners. Timyan and Ornua are on hat-tricks while John Quinn sent Project Bluebook to Fairyhouse in April to land a Grade 2 novices' contest ,though four-year-olds rarely win this ultra-competitive handicap.
Clondaw Warrior (IRE) 9-2 (11-7) Chased leader, progress to 2nd after 2nd, not fluent at 4th, dropped to 4th 2 out, no impression, kept on one pace, 6th of 8, 15 1/4l behind Plinth (11-4) at Tipperary 2m (1) gd in Jul.
Ivan Grozny (FR) Evensfav (11-9) Led, increased advantage to 8 lengths after 4th, reduced advantage 4 out, ridden and headed before last, no extra run-in, dropped to 3rd closing stages, 3rd of 8, 5 1/4l behind Plinth (11-4) at Tipperary 2m (1) gd in Jul.
Swamp Fox (IRE) 5-1fav (11-6) Held up, towards rear early, 12th approaching halfway, pushed along and progress on outer from over 4f out, challenged straight, kept on same pace without troubling winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 20, 2 3/4l behind Whiskey Sour (11-3) at Galway 2m 1f hcp sft in Jul.
Court Minstrel (IRE) 7-2 (11-12) Held up in touch in last pair, headway approaching 2 out, switched right approaching last, went 2nd and kept on run-in, not reach winner, 2nd of 7, 2l behind Rossetti (11-3) at Stratford 2m hcp (2) gd in Jun.
Thomas Edison (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) In rear, 6th 4 out, no impression 2 out, kept on run-in to 4th, no threat, 4th of 8, 12 1/4l behind Plinth (11-4) at Tipperary 2m (1) gd in Jul.
Plinth (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Rear of mid-division, 5th 4 out, improved to 3rd 2 out, soon ridden in 2nd, led before last, driven out, won at Tipperary 2m (1) gd in Jul beating Kitten Rock (11-0) by 3 1/2l, 8 ran.
Airlie Beach (IRE) 9-4 (9-12) Led, ridden and pressed 1 1/2f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, headed last 50 yards, dropped to 3rd at line, 3rd of 10, 3/4l behind She's So Flawless (9-0) at Killarney 1m 6f mdn Yielding - Soft in Jul.
Fergall (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) In rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on and went 4th inside final furlong, no impression on leaders, 4th of 8, 3 3/4l behind Langlauf (9-0) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp (3) pol in Jun.
Max Dynamite (FR) 7-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear of mid-division, ridden and no real progress over 2f out, 10th of 17, 18 1/2l behind Order Of St George (9-0) at Ascot 2m 4f Grp 1 (1) sft in Jun.
The Game Changer (IRE) 40-1 (11-12) Towards rear, detached in last at 4th, soon no danger, pulled up after 2 out, at Punchestown 2m (1) Good - Yielding in Apr.
Tigris River (IRE) 8-11fav (11-0) Tracked leaders in 4th, went 3rd at 5th, close 3rd travelling well 3 out, 2nd 2 out, improved to lead at last, pushed along briefly run-in, stayed on well, easily, won at Bellewstown 2m 4f gd in Jul beating Noble Inn (11-0) by 2 1/2l, 5 ran.
Joey Sasa (IRE) 8-1 (10-10) Towards rear, progress on inner after 3 out, ridden in 8th 2 out, no impression, 7th of 14, 15 3/4l behind Thomas Hobson (11-0) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Ornua (IRE) 5-4fav (11-9) Made all and soon went on, slight jump at road before 2nd, slight mistake 3 out, still travelling smoothly approaching straight, pushed along approaching 2 out where slight mistake and asserted, stayed on well run-in, eased closing stages, won at Clonmel 2m gd in May beating Morgan (11-9) by 17l, 5 ran.
Western Boy (IRE) 14-1 (11-3) Held up, 9th after 1st, closed up on outer travelling smoothly 2 out, 4th before straight, led at last, ridden and kept on well run-in, won at Punchestown 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr beating Light That (11-0) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Project Bluebook (FR) 5-2 (9-11) Tracked leaders, outpaced over 3f out, rallied on inside 2f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with easy winner, 2nd of 6, 4l behind Addicted To You (8-2) at Catterick 2m hcp (4) gs in Jul.
Ancient Sands (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Mid-division, mistake 6th, ridden in 5th and not fluent 3 out, 4th when left 3rd and hampered 2 out, kept on one pace run-in, 3rd of 9, 8l behind Blazer (11-12) at Punchestown 2m gd in May.
Timiyan (USA) 7-4fav (10-9) Mid-division, headway travelling well into 4th 3 out, led before 2 out, ridden and joined briefly 2 out, led again before last, stayed on well run-in, won at Bellewstown 2m 1f hcp gd in Jul beating Top Othe Ra (9-13) by 2 1/4l, 12 ran.
Shrewd 33-1 (9-10) Mid-division on outer, driven over 3f out, soon ridden and weakened, eased over 1f out, tailed off, 14th of 18, dist behind Thomas Hobson (9-10) at Ascot 2m 4f hcp stks (2) gf in Jun.
All The Answers 9-4jfav (11-12) Mid-division, 6th halfway, mistake 4 out, pushed along and no impression after last, ridden and kept on one pace iin straight, 5th of 11, 10 3/4l behind Three Wise Men (11-12) at Galway 2m 2f gd in Aug.
Morga (IRE) 28-1 (9-6) Soon in rear and pushed along early, some headway from before straight, no impression over 1f out, one pace, last of 10, 5 3/4l behind Flying Fairies (9-9) at Roscommon 1m 4f lst stks (1) Good - Yielding in Jul.
Automated 8-1 (11-2) Towards rear, pushed along and some progress from before straight, soon one pace, 12th of 20, 14 1/4l behind Whiskey Sour (11-3) at Galway 2m 1f hcp sft in Jul.
Princely Conn (IRE) 5-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 3f out, under pressure in 3rd 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 3rd of 13, 4 3/4l behind All's Quiet (9-7) at Ballinrobe 1m 5f mdn gd in Jul.
St Stephens Green (IRE) 16-1 (10-7) Tracked leaders, 6th after 5th, closed up before 3 out where on terms, soon gained narrow lead, not fluent 2 out, went on approaching last, stayed on well run-in, eased closing stages, won at Killarney 2m 1f hcp gd in May beating Chambord Du Lys (10-13) by 3 1/4l, 18 ran.
