disputed lead, led from 3f out, ridden and pressed over 2f out, soon headed, no extra and weakened from over 1f out
mid-division and 7th from halfway, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and no impression from 1f out
mid-division and 6th halfway, ridden over 2f out, no impression and kept on same pace from 1f out
slightly slow into stride and raced towards rear, pushed along in 11th from halfway, no impression and detached from over 2f out
mid-division and 8th from halfway, good progress on outer over 2f out and ridden in 3rd over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong and dropped to 4th
briefly pushed along from stalls, soon tracked leaders and 4th halfway, pushed along from 2f out and soon ridden, no impression from over 1f out and eased inside final furlong
slightly awkward away from stalls and soon towards rear, 9th from halfway, progress on inner over 2f out and ridden in 4th over 1f out, no impression in 3rd inside final furlong and kept on same pace close home
slow into stride and raced in rear, pushed along on wide outside from 2f out and soon ridden, good progress from over 1f out, no impression and kept on same pace close home
briefly pushed along from stalls, soon tracked leaders and 3rd halfway, pushed along to challenge over 2f out and soon led narrowly, ridden and pressed from 1f out, kept on best inside final 100 yards
mid-division and 5th halfway, pushed along over 2f out and soon good progress into close 2nd, ridden to challenge over 1f out, no impression on winner inside final 100 yards and kept on same pace close home
towards rear and 10th from halfway, ridden over 2f out and no impression in 9th from 1f out, some moderate late progress
disputed lead, pushed along and headed from 3f out, ridden and weakened from over 2f out
Caesar's Comet won a claimer at this fixture a year ago and though unsuccessful subsequently has been placed on several occasions. Castletownshend also has a track and trip victory to his credit back in 2020 and led for a long way over 7f at Leopardstown a fortnight ago only to be passed by Royal Tribute, who has an 8lb rise to contend with but will be suited by the extra furlong. MULLACASH BUZZ scored at Dundalk in February and on his return to Turf at Naas in April. He's had a break and looks open to further progress so gets the nod. Cool Leader is still a maiden but ran very well at Gowran last time but Morning Dew is overlooked despite a fine effort on her reappearance at Listowel as she's now 0-22.
Mullacash Buzz (IRE) 9-1 (9-6) Made all, ridden and 2-length advantage 2f out, kept on well final furlong, pressed close home, won at Naas 1m hcp gd in Apr beating Lucky Number (9-1) by 1/2l, 17 ran.
Royal Tribute (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Mid-division, 6th halfway, pushed along and 5th over 1f out, ridden and halfway to lead into final 100 yards out, kept on well, won at Leopardstown 7f hcp gf in Jun beating Castletownshend (9-9) by 1 3/4l, 10 ran.
Atlas (IRE) 9-1 (9-2) Mid-division, 6th entering straight, ridden and no impression over 1f out, no extra, 10th of 12, 6 1/2l behind Morning Approach (9-9) at Leopardstown 1m hcp gf in Jun.
Nana Patsy (IRE) 40-1 (9-2) Slow into stride and soon detached in rear, some moderate late progress inside final furlong, never a factor, 24th of 30, 19 1/2l behind Markievicz (8-7) at Curragh 6f hcp gd in Jun.
Cool Leader 9-1 (9-7) Tracked leader in 2nd, led 2f out, soon ridden, joined 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra in 3rd close home, 3rd of 16, 3l behind Dunum (9-12) at Gowran Park 1m hcp gd in Jun.
Nevada Brave (IRE) 15-2 (8-11) Towards rear, ridden on outer over 1f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 12, 4 3/4l behind Morning Approach (9-9) at Leopardstown 1m hcp gf in Jun.
Breakfast Club 40-1 (8-10) Soon towards rear of stands' side group, carried left over 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, 10th of 20, 7 1/4l behind Iva Batt (10-0) at Naas 5f hcp Yielding - Soft in May.
Indiana Grey (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Rear of mid-division, no impression straight, never a factor, 11th of 15, 9 3/4l behind Angel's Trumpet (9-8) at Gowran Park 1m hcp gd in Jun.
The Bog Bank (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Pushed along leaving stalls, mid-division, closer in 5th and ridden 2f out, 6th 1f out, no impression, 6th of 15, 1 1/2l behind Angel's Trumpet (9-8) at Gowran Park 1m hcp gd in Jun.
Heer At Dawn 10-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, 7th halfway, always prominent in 4th 2f out, ridden and led narrowly over 1f out, headed 100 yards out, no extra closing stages, 4th of 22, 3 3/4l behind Complete Fiction (8-12) at Leopardstown 1m 1f hcp Good - Yielding in Jun.
Tribute To Jade 40-1 (8-12) Slowly away and reminders, soon detached, pushed along to close up on field after 2f, 16th halfway, switched right under 2f out, progress and ridden over 1f out, no extra closing stages, 11th of 18, 7 3/4l behind Ever Rock (9-11) at Fairyhouse 6f hcp gd in May.
Never Back Down (IRE) 12-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders, improved to lead at halfway, ridden and headed 2f out, 4th 1f out, no extra, 5th of 16, 7l behind Dunum (9-12) at Gowran Park 1m hcp gd in Jun.
Castletownshend (IRE) 22-1 (9-9) Soon led, headed over 2f out, ridden and lead again over 1f out, headed inside final 100 yards, no impression on winner, 2nd of 10, 1 3/4l behind Royal Tribute (8-13) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gf in Jun.
Geological (IRE) 66-1 (9-10) Broke smartly to lead, headed after 1f but remained prominent, pushed along over 2f out and soon weakened, 21st of 30, 15 1/2l behind Markievicz (8-7) at Curragh 6f hcp gd in Jun.
Morning Dew (FR) 8-1 (9-1) Held up in rear of mid-division, 10th halfway, headway on outer entering straight, 2nd 2f out, ridden and led over 1f out, headed 100 yards out, soon no extra in 3rd, 3rd of 15, 3l behind Miss Cunning (9-5) at Listowel 1m hcp Yielding in Jun.
Caesar's Comet (IRE) 20-1 (9-8) Close up, dropped to 6th halfway, ridden in 5th 1f out, no impression, 5th of 11, 8 1/2l behind Mass Gathering (9-10) at Sligo 6f Good - Yielding in May.
Kaswarah (IRE) 22-1 (8-12) Mid-division, 8th and ridden 2f out, 6th 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 14, 3 1/4l behind Golden Days (8-12) at Cork 7f hcp gd in May.
Drummond Warrior (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Towards rear, no extra on stands' side from over 1f out, never a factor, 15th of 17, 10 1/4l behind Curraheen Princess (10-0) at Navan 5f hcp gd in May.