led, ridden and headed 3f out, soon no impression, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride and in rear, ridden and trailing 3f out, no impression from 2f out
chased leaders, ran in snatches and ridden along 4f out, 3rd 2f out, kept on final furlong without threatening
towards rear, went 4th and ridden on outer 2f out, 4th 1f out, stayed on well final furlong to go 2nd close home
dwelt and towards rear, ridden in moderate 6th 2f out, no impression
chased leaders, ridden in 3rd 3f out, kept on same pace from 2f out
chased leader in 2nd, improved to lead 3f out, ridden clear 2f out, stayed on well final furlong
mid-division, ridden 3f out, soon no impression
chased leaders, ridden in 5th 2f out, weakened
VICTORY SONG, who started a short-priced favourite on his debut over 1m5f at Tipperary, didn't appreciate the heavy ground and can make amends under today's conditions. Tonabrocky probably needed his recent run at Leopardstown, his first since April, and there's every chance he'll make further progress so must pose a threat. The filly Razia wasn't fancied on her opening run at Sligo and ran accordingly but she'll have come on for the experience and her allowance will help. Cape Glory made his debut at Dundalk last September and caught the eye but the fact he hasn't been seen subsequently is off-putting.
Amazing Glory (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, never a factor, no impression in 9th over 1f out, no extra, 11th of 12, 11l behind Convocate (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m 2f mdn stks gf in Aug.
Benkei (IRE) Galileo colt out of Bywayofthestars.
Cape Glory (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Dwelt and in rear, pushed along and some progress on outer entering straight, went 5th 1f out, stayed on without threatening, 4th of 13, 2 1/4l behind Fighter Squadron (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 2yo mdn stks pol in Sep '12.
Deep Speed (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Chased leaders and 8th halfway, pushed along and no impression in 7th over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong to go 3rd near line, 3rd of 10, 8l behind Lake District (9-5) at Cork 7f mdn stks gd in Aug.
Hareth (IRE) Jeremy gelding out of Princess Leona.
Tonabrocky (IRE) 7-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders on outer and 4th halfway, ridden early straight and no impression in 6th 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 3l behind Convocate (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m 2f mdn stks gf in Aug.
Victory Song (IRE) 5-4fav (9-5) Settled behind leaders in 4th, 3rd 4f out, pushed along to close up under 2f out, challenged 1f out, 2nd and pressed winner inside final furlong, 3rd close home, 3rd of 6, 3/4l behind Dubai Deer (9-5) at Tipperary 1m 4f 3yo mdn hvy in May.
Vote Of Confidence (USA) Pleasantly Perfect gelding out of Sogna Di Me.
Razia (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Prominent in chasing group, moderate 3rd over 2f out, no impression and kept on same pace straight, 4th of 14, 10l behind Long Dog (9-5) at Sligo 1m 2f mdn stks sft in Aug.
