always rear, in touch when driven along 2f out, no extra from over 1f out
tracked leader in 2nd, driven along from 2f out, no chance with winner from 1f out, kept on one pace
tracked leader on outer in 3rd, ridden from 2f out, no impression from over 1f out, kept on one pace
made all, stretched clear final furlong, comfortably
Coolmore should have no problems landing this as last week's Dundalk winner Ishvana and the hugely expensive Oasis Dream newcomer Reply, who is related to a host of winning sprinters, are in the care of Aidan O'Brien and are certain to go well. REQUINTO, trained by David Wachman for members of the Coolmore team, showed blistering early pace before fading late behind the well-regarded Parish Hall over 6f at Leopardstown and, with that under his belt, can see off these rivals.
Hamlet The Dane (IRE) 50-1 (9-3) Dwelt, always towards rear, never a factor, 7th of 9, 18l behind Tough As Nails (9-3) at Tipperary 5f 2yo mdn sft.
Ishvana (IRE) 6-1 (8-12) Niggled along to go pace early, 6th halfway, stayed on into 3rd 1 1/2f out, switched over 1f out, ridden to lead last 100 yards, kept on well, won at Dundalk 5f 2yo mdn auc stks pol beating Bible Black (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Reply (IRE) Oasis Dream colt out of Cap Coz.
Requinto (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Keen hold and led, clear 2f out, ridden and reduced advantage 1f out, challenged inside final furlong and headed last 50 yards, 3rd of 7, 1 3/4l behind Parish Hall (9-3) at Leopardstown 6f 2yo mdn gf.
Lady Superior (IRE) 50-1 (8-9) Never better than mid-division, 6th of 9, 16l behind Tough As Nails (9-3) at Tipperary 5f 2yo mdn sft.