towards rear stands' side group, never a factor, ridden 2f out and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
prominent stands' side group, pushed along to lead 2f out, ridden and headed 150 yards out, no extra
mid-division stands' side group, headway 2f out and pushed along to lead 150 yards out, kept on well, comfortably
mid-division far side group, ridden and no impression in centre over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong to go 5th close home
slowly into stride, towards rear far side group, pushed along and some headway under 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, eased
tracked leaders stands' side group, ridden over 2f out and no extra in centre over 1f out, weakened
tracked leaders far side group, 4th halfway, soon pushed along, ridden and dropped towards rear 2f out, no extra, eased over 1f out
towards rear far side group, some headway under 2f out, ridden over 1f out and kept on inside final furlong
rear of mid-division far side group, pushed along 2f out and ridden in 6th 1f out, kept on inside final furlong to go 3rd closing stages
reared as stalls opened, soon recovered and mid-division far side group, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
led on far side, ridden and headed 2f out, under pressure and challenged 1f out, no impression on winner final 100 yards, kept on one pace
tracked leaders stands' side group, 3rd halfway, ridden under 2f out and no impression inside final furlong
always towards rear stands' side group, never a factor, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra over 1f out
mid-division stands' side group, ridden and no extra over 1f out, eased final 100 yards
prominent far side group, pushed along 2f out and ridden in 5th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
The veteran Maarek has won three times here and has dropped to a fair mark. Any further rain would aid his cause while Ducky Mallon is another who likes the track and he's only 2lb higher than his recent victory at Leopardstown. Blairmayne has run well on three occasions here since scoring at Naas in May so has to be considered while it was difficult not to be impressed by Urban Beat's victory on heavy ground here in May. The latter would be a strong fancy if the going deteriorates while his stable companion Guessthebill looked potentially smart on testing ground last autumn but makes a belated reappearance. Alfredo Arcano has done most of his winning over the minimum but stays this trip and should go well but a chance is taken with PATUANO, a course and distance winner in May who has subsequently run in better company.
Guessthebill (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) Chased leaders in 4th, headway into 2nd and pushed along 2f out, soon ridden, dropped to 3rd under 1f out, no extra in 4th inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 3l behind Kenya (9-3) at Leopardstown 7f Grp 3 stks (1) sft in Oct.
Medicine Jack 14-1 (10-0) Soon led, headed from 2f out, no extra and one pace after, 9th of 14, 5l behind Full Moon (9-6) at Curragh 7f hcp gd in Aug.
Urban Beat (IRE) 8-1 (9-10) Mid-division, ridden 2f out and 6th over 1f out, under pressure and headway to lead final 100 yards, stayed on strongly close home, won at Curragh 6f hcp hvy in May beating Aurora Eclipse (9-8) by 3 1/2l, 14 ran.
Texas Rock (IRE) 16-1 (9-13) Raced in 4th early, 3rd before halfway, soon effort, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 8th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Full Moon (9-6) at Curragh 7f hcp gd in Aug.
Maarek 12-1 (10-4) Fly-leapt slightly leaving stalls, towards rear, progress on inner 1 1/2f out, ridden to challenge 1f out, disputed and every chance inside final furlong, no extra close home, 4th of 7, 1 1/4l behind Blairmayne (8-10) at Naas 5f hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Alfredo Arcano (IRE) 7-2 (9-10) Bumped start, soon chased leaders in 3rd, lost position and no impression when not much room over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Dandyman Port (8-9) at Tipperary 5f hcp gd in Aug.
Aurora Eclipse (IRE) 9-2 (9-10) Dwelt, mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression, last of 8, 8 1/4l behind Rapid Reaction (8-4) at Naas 5f hcp fll gf in Jun.
Patuano (IRE) 33-1 (9-7) Always rear, never a factor, no impression and detached approaching straight, eased over 1f out, last of 10, 20 1/4l behind Yulong Gold Fairy (9-1) at Galway 7f lst fll stks (1) sft in Aug.
Hello Brigette (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Mid-division, no impression from over 2f out, never a factor, 10th of 13, 5 1/4l behind Sometimesadiamond (9-0) at Naas 6f lst fll stks (1) gf in Jul.
Arcanears (IRE) 14-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, pressed leader 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 4th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Geological (8-9) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Aug.
Blairmayne (IRE) 7-1 (9-4) Chased leader of far side group, 5th overall halfway, ridden under 2f out, every chance in 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 10, 2l behind St Brelades Bay (9-11) at Curragh 6f hcp gf in Aug.
Fit For Function 14-1 (8-4) Prominent in near side group, 5th halfway, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 11th of 17, 6 3/4l behind Intisaab (9-10) at Curragh 6f hcp gd in Jul.
Highly Approved (IRE) 20-1 (9-6) Held up in 5th, ridden 2f out, weakened, last of 7, 9l behind Hello Brigette (9-9) at Leopardstown 6f hcp gf in Jun.
Powersville (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Always towards rear, never a factor, no impression under 2f out, no extra final furlong, 12th of 14, 16 3/4l behind Urban Beat (9-10) at Curragh 6f hcp hvy in May.
Ducky Mallon (IRE) 5-1 (8-12) Led, headed after 1 1/2f and 2nd halfway, ridden to lead over 1f out, edged left and headed 150 yards out, under pressure and kept on well to regain lead close home, won at Leopardstown 6f hcp gd in Aug beating Captain Power (9-8) by nk, 6 ran.
