led, headed before halfway, led again entering straight, headed 2f out and no impression in 4th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
towards rear, never a factor, 8th halfway, pushed along and no impression in 7th under 2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
mid-division, 6th halfway, progress straight and led under 2f out, under pressure and kept on well inside final furlong
mid-division, 5th halfway, ridden over 2f out and 3rd over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
towards rear, 7th halfway, pushed along over 2f out, ridden in 5th 1f out and went 3rd under pressure 150 yards out, kept on, not reach principals
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along straight and 5th 2f out, soon no impression, no extra inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, switched right and challenged 2f out, ridden in 2nd over 1f out, under pressure and kept on inside final furlong, not match winner
unseated rider before start, chased leaders, pushed along and soon 2nd, led before halfway, headed entering straight and no extra 2f out, weakened
Algonquin deserves this step up in class after his handicap victories, the latest under a huge weight, though Sacrificial is also stepping out of handicap company and is rated 9lb higher after an impressive victory at Galway. The pair fought out a finish at Dundalk in October with the former just prevailing so there should be little between them again and Wychwood Warrior, who was just behind in fourth, can also get involved as he's made very good progress this season. Battle Of Marathon is undoubtedly better than he showed on his return from a very long break at Leopardstown but it's difficult to knock the claims of DEVONSHIRE. Willie McCreery's filly, third in the Irish 1000 Guineas, found 7f and fast ground against her in the Jersey Stakes and this should prove much more suitable.
Seanie (IRE) 10-1 (9-9) Soon led, pressed from 3f out and soon pushed along, headed from 1f out and weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Eshera (8-11) at Cork 1m lst stks (1) gd in Aug.
Princess Aloof (IRE) 20-1 (9-8) Towards rear, ridden 2f out, kept on and closer 1f out, slightly bumped over 150 yards and soon not clear run, kept on same pace closing stages, 7th of 9, 4 1/4l behind Easter (9-0) at Gowran Park 1m 1f lst fll stks (1) gd in Aug.
Algonquin 5-2fav (10-1) Settled in rear, improved on outer from over 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out and soon led, kept on well to maintain advantage inside final furlong, won at Naas 1m hcp gf in Jul beating Shannon Soul (9-5) by nk, 7 ran.
Battle Of Marathon (USA) 10-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, raced in rear, 5th 5f out, 4th 3f out, pushed along approaching straight, dropped to last over 1f out, soon ridden, no extra and eased inside final 200 yards, last of 6, 26 1/4l behind Carla Bianca (9-9) at Leopardstown 1m 1f Grp 3 stks (1) Yielding in Jul.
Sacrificial (IRE) 7-2fav (9-13) Chased leaders, 5th 3f out, progress on outer over 2f out, on terms before straight, soon led, stayed on well final furlong, won at Galway 1m hcp Yielding in Jul beating Lily's Rainbow (9-0) by 2 3/4l, 12 ran.
Wychwood Warrior (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Tracked leader in 2nd, progress to challenge from 3f out, pushed along from 2f out, improved into share of lead from 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, headed on line, 2nd of 9, hd behind Eshera (8-11) at Cork 1m lst stks (1) gd in Aug.
Devonshire (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, pushed along halfway, weakened approaching final 2f, 15th of 16, 21 1/4l behind Dutch Connection (9-4) at Ascot 7f Grp 3 stks (1) gf in Jun.
Knocknagree (IRE) Evensfav (9-0) Tracked leader, led after 1 1/2f, pushed along and 2 lengths clear 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, won at Listowel 1m mdn fll hvy in May beating Takeachanceonme (9-12) by 3 1/4l, 7 ran.
Inis Meain (USA) 25-1 (10-13) Always towards rear, mistake 4 out, soon ridden and weakened, tailed off, 21st of 23, dist behind Lite Duties (10-6) at Navan 2m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Lat Hawill (IRE) 12-1 (9-9) Towards rear, ridden into 9th 2f out, no impression entering straight, 11th of 14, 18 1/4l behind Hint of A Tint (8-7) at Galway 1m hcp Yielding in Jul.
Akira (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, 3rd 4f out, dropped to 4th from 3f out, ridden over 1f out and soon switched off rail for room, kept on well inside final furlong without matching principals, 4th of 9, 1/4l behind Eshera (8-11) at Cork 1m lst stks (1) gd in Aug.
