pushed along from stalls and settled in 2nd, improved to dispute entering straight, lead over 2f out and soon ridden, pressed and joined over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, just held
settled in rear, 7th 4f out, raced wide into straight, ridden from 3f out and no impression from over 1f out
settled in mid-division, 6th 4f out, ridden in 5th over 2f out, improved to challenge in 3rd from 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, no impression on principals
tracked leaders, raced in share of 3rd 4f out, ridden in 4th 2f out, no impression inside final furlong and kept on same pace
soon led and swished tail, joined entering straight, ridden over 2f out and soon headed, weakened inside final furlong
stumbled shortly after start and settled in mid-division, 5th 4f out, ridden from 3f out, slightly short of room from 2f out, soon eased and pulled up
tracked leaders, raced in share of 3rd 4f out, improved to challenge over 1f out and soon disputed, kept on well inside final furlong, just prevailed
settled towards rear, in rear 4f out, ridden in 6th 2f out, kept on well without threatening inside final furlong
Dermot Weld has won two of the last three and Aidan O'Brien has scored three times in the past 10 years. The former has two entries and it's ZANNDA who appears to have the strongest form in the line-up. She couldn't quite get to Jazzi Top in a Listed contest at Newmarket before finding Pleascach too hot to handle at Naas but both winners have proved themselves Group 1 performers subsequently. O'Brien has a trio of entries with Easter looking the more likely winner as she's been placed in two Listed contests, though stablemate On A Pedestal is a progressive filly who could spring a surprise. Altesse is the only older filly taking part and she's now been placed five times at Listed level so should ensure the youngsters don't have everything their own way.
Altesse 4-1fav (9-6) Mid-division on inner, ridden in 7th entering straight, went 4th 2f out, close 5th 1f out, headway final furlong, went 2nd inside final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 10, 1l behind Panama Hat (9-11) at Roscommon 1m 4f lst stks (1) gd in Jul.
Cocoon (IRE) 33-1 (9-11) Mid-division on outer, ridden in 9th on outer 2f out, no impression, 11th of 17, 5 1/4l behind Duca Valentinois (9-0) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Easter (IRE) 7-2fav (9-0) Towards rear, 8th halfway, pushed along approaching straight, ridden 2f out, 7th 1f out, stayed on well final furlong to 3rd, never on terms, 3rd of 10, 3 3/4l behind Off Limits (9-0) at Killarney 1m lst fll stks (1) gd in Jul.
Hot Sauce (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Went left out of stalls and settled in mid-division, 6th over 3f out, ridden from 2f out, no impression from 1f out and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 7 1/4l behind Wedding Vow (9-0) at Curragh 1m 1f Grp 2 fll stks (1) Good - Yielding in Jul.
On A Pedestal (IRE) 3-1fav (9-0) Dwelt and towards rear, progress to chase leaders after 1f, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge 2f out, disputed 1 1/2f out, narrow lead 1f out, swished tail, kept on well final furlong and drifted left, won at Killarney 1m 3f hcp fll Yielding in Jul beating Sidra (9-10) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.
Wooden Heart (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Held up, took keen hold, soon raced in 5th, pushed along 3f out, soon no impression, no extra and eased final furlong, 6th of 7, 20 1/4l behind Outstanding (9-0) at Naas 1m 2f lst fll (1) gf in Jun.
Zannda (IRE) 11-4fav (8-9) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, progress to challenge over 2f out, ridden and no impression on winner over 1f out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 7, 8 1/2l behind Pleascach (8-9) at Naas 1m 2f Grp 3 fll stks (1) Yielding - Soft in May.
Zhukova (IRE) 8-15fav (9-0) Chased leader, 3rd halfway, progress 3f out and led under 2f out, asserted 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, won at Navan 1m 2f mdn fll gf in Jun beating Duchessofflorence (9-0) by 3 1/4l, 7 ran.
