rear, 11th 2 1/2f out, under pressure entering straight, ridden and no extra under 1f out, never a factor
prominent, 4th halfway, ridden into 3d under 1f out, progress to 2nd final 150 yards, kept on, not trouble winner
rear of mid-division, under pressure in 10th on outer 2 1/2f out, under pressure and lost place approaching straight, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, 9th under 3f out, progress approaching straight, ridden in 6th under 1f out, kept on same pace
soon led, almost joined after 2f, ridden over 1f out, strongly pressed 1f out, soon headed, dropped to 3rd final 150 yards, kept on same pace
chased leader, 6th over 3f out, no impression on leaders over 1f out, kept on same pace under 1f out
mid-division on outer, progress on outer after 1f, ran freely and almost on terms after 2f, under pressure in 2nd over 1f out, soon ridden in 3rd, dropped to 4th and one paced under 1f out
towards rear, under pressure in 15th over 2f out, ridden approaching straight, kept on final furlong, never on terms
chased leader, niggled along in 8th over 3f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on same pace
completely missed break, raced in rear, 14th on outer 2 1/2f out, headway over 1f out, ridden 1f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer
towards rear, soon prominent on inner, niggled along in 7th over 3f out, lost place approaching straight, ridden over 1f out, weakened under 1f out
towards rear, 12th 2 1/2f out, dropped to rear approaching straight, soon weakened
rear of mid-division, dropped to rear and under pressure over 3f out, no impression, weakened 1 1/2f out
tracked leader, 3rd halfway, headway and strongly challenged leader 1f out, soon led, ridden and ran on strongly final 100 yards
chased leader, progress on outer after 1f, 5th over 3f out, under pressure over 2f out, no impression, weakened 1f out
towards rear, 13th on outer 2 1/2f out, headway over 1f out, ridden 1f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer
A poor contest for the Festival. The Coolmore-owned The Rain King couldn't match strides with Delphi at the Curragh though that was no disgrace. Crassus didn't run badly behind that winner in a Navan handicap and should find this more to his liking. Castel Gandolfo couldn't handle heavy conditions at Roscommon and is best judged on his narrow defeat at Gowran in June and should get into the frame though the vote goes to CHIMERIC. A 66/1 chance on his debut in a maiden won by Russian Emperor at Naas back in May, he belied his odds with a very good run and the form has worked out very well.
Muyam Spirit (FR) 22-1 (11-12) Dwelt, held up towards rear, ridden and no impression 3f out, 7th of 9, 18 1/2l behind Run For Oscar (11-12) at Killarney 1m 6f mdn gd in Jul.
Roundel 10-1 (9-9) Chased leaders on inner, 5th halfway, ridden and kept on one pace from over 1f out, 7th of 14, 10 1/2l behind Nan Yehi (9-4) at Ballinrobe 1m 1f mdn gd in Jul.
Wish Me (IRE) 150-1 (9-12) Bumped leaving stalls and always behind, never a factor, 16th of 18, 24 3/4l behind Gold Factory (9-2) at Naas 6f mdn gd in Jul.
Berlusconi (IRE) 28-1 (9-7) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along approaching straight and soon no impression on winner, ridden and moderate 3rd 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 8, 15 3/4l behind Aztec Parade (9-7) at Leopardstown 1m mdn gd in Jul.
Castel Gandolfo (IRE) 11-4 (9-7) Soon prominent, a little keen, pushed along into straight, one pace from over 2f out, 4th of 14, 13 1/4l behind Bolivar (9-7) at Roscommon 1m 2f mdn hvy in Jul.
Chimeric (IRE) 66-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride, waited with, soon towards rear, 16th approaching halfway, closed travelling smoothly straight, kept on same pace without threatening inside final furlong, 7th of 17, 4 3/4l behind Russian Emperor (9-7) at Naas 1m mdn Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Crassus (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Dwelt, soon in touch, 4th 4f out, ridden under 2f out, lost place and weakened over 1f out, 7th of 9, 7 1/2l behind Delphi (9-8) at Navan 1m 2f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Empire Street (IRE) 33-1 (9-7) Mid-division on inner, ridden 3f out, weakened, 8th of 9, 13 1/2l behind Dawn Patrol (9-7) at Naas 1m 2f mdn gd in Jul.
Fastnet Crown (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Dwelt, always towards rear, ridden and no impression 3f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 7th of 14, 9 1/2l behind Comfort Line (9-7) at Limerick 1m mdn gd in Jul.
Fennor Cross (IRE) Elzaam gelding out of Persilian.
Liam's Approval (IRE) 22-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride and pushed along early, towards rear, some headway in rear of mid-division 2f out, kept on one pace, never a factor, 10th of 18, 17 1/4l behind Taramansour (9-7) at Cork 1m 2f mdn gd in Jul.
Movie King (IRE) 13-2 (9-7) Slowly into stride, in rear, pushed along into straight, one pace from under 2f out, last of 7, 11 1/4l behind Collaborating (9-7) at Gowran Park 1m 1f mdn gd in Jun.
Patriant Saint (IRE) Viyrpour gelding out of Ish.
The Rain King (IRE) 9-4 (9-7) Rear of mid-division, 9th 3f out, under pressure and ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer, 7th of 14, 8 1/2l behind Delphi (9-7) at Curragh 1m mdn gd in Jun.
Eshtiya (IRE) 5-1 (9-2) Prominent early, soon raced in 9th, no impression and one pace from over 1f out, 8th of 18, 13 3/4l behind Woodford General (9-7) at Naas 6f mdn Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Matilda With Me (IRE) 150-1 (9-2) Towards rear, pushed along 4f out, trailing when pulled up entering straight, at Naas 1m 2f mdn fll gd in Jul.
