tracked leaders, pushed along 2f out and 4th over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong to lead closing stages
tracked leaders, 2nd and pushed along under 2f out, no impression inside final furlong, 3rd and kept on one pace final 100 yards
prominent and disputed lead, led 2f out and soon pushed along, ridden and edged left inside final furlong, kept on, headed closing stages
tracked leaders, 5th and pushed along under 2f out, soon ridden, kept on one pace inside final furlong to go 4th close home
disputed lead and led narrowly halfway, headed 2f out and soon pushed along in 3rd, 4th and ridden inside final furlong, no extra and dropped to rear close home
NOCHE MAGICA was an expensive yearling with a speedy pedigree who made an impressive debut at Cork. Runner-up Sturlasson had the benefit of experience but had no answer when the winner went past. Bucanero Fuerte had beaten the latter comfortably here in March so has to be considered along with the two Ballydoyle entries. His Majesty cost 325,000gns and is a half-brother to two winners while the €340,000 colt Unquestionable is by Wootton Basset out of a mare from a speedy family. Love Ya showed very good pace at Dundalk and is certain to improve.
His Majesty (IRE) No Nay Never colt out of Czabo.
Unquestionable (FR) Wootton Bassett colt out of Strawberry Lace.
Valiant Force (USA) Malibu Moon colt out of Vigui's Heart.
Blame Thechampagne (IRE) 6-1 (9-2) Dwelt, mid-division, pushed along under 2f out, ridden in 7th 1f out, 5th inside final furlong, kept on without threatening in 4th close home, 4th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Porta Fortuna (9-2) at Curragh 5f mdn fll hvy in Apr.
Love Ya (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Tracked leader and led after 2f, pushed along and veered sharply left under 2f out, kept on well on far rail from over 1f out, headed final 100 yards, 3rd of 6, 1/2l behind Brighter (9-2) at Dundalk 5f mdn fll pol in Apr.
Sturlasson (IRE) 11-4 (9-7) Led, pushed along and pressed over 1f out, soon headed, ridden and no extra in 2nd inside final furlong, 2nd of 6, 3 3/4l behind Noche Magica (9-7) at Cork 5f mdn Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Bucanero Fuerte 3-1fav (9-7) Tracked leaders, pushed along in 3rd 2f out, went 2nd 1 1/2f out, led 1f out, stayed on strongly inside final furlong, won at Curragh 5f mdn Soft - Heavy in Mar beating Sturlasson (9-7) by 2 3/4l, 11 ran.
Noche Magica (IRE) 7-4 (9-7) Slightly slow into stride and raced towards rear, closer in 4th halfway, good progress to challenge over 1f out and soon pushed along to lead, stretched clear inside final furlong, impressive, won at Cork 5f mdn Soft - Heavy in Apr beating Sturlasson (9-7) by 3 3/4l, 6 ran.
Vanity Pays 4-6fav (9-2) Broke well to lead, headed after 1f, led narrowly 2 1/2f out, under pressure and ridden 1f out, headed final 100 yards, kept on same pace, 2nd of 9, 2l behind Ribchestina (9-2) at Naas 6f mdn fll Soft - Heavy in Apr.
