soon tracked leader in 2nd, closed under 4f out, travelled well to lead 2 1/2f out, clear 1 1/2f out, kept on strongly final furlong, eased closing stages, very easily
in rear, 6th halfway, progress over 3f out, switched left 2 1/2f out, no impression and switched right in 4th 2f out, soon ridden, kept on to moderate 2nd final 100 yards, not trouble easy winner
chased leader, 4th halfway, took closer order in 3rd 3f out, ridden and no impression on leader over 2f out, dropped to moderate 4th over 1f out
led early, 2 lengths clear after 2f, reduced advantage under 4f out, under pressure and headed 2 1/2f out, ridden and no impression 1 1/2f out, one paced and dropped to moderate 3rd final 100 yards
ran freely towards rear, 5th halfway, pushed along to 4th over 3f out, edged left under 3f out, dropped to 5th and ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leader, 3rd halfway, lost place and dropped to rear over 3f out, soon ridden, detached and weakened over 2f out, eased closing stages
KING'S VOW has been raised 12lb for his victory at Leopardstown but he was so convincing that he can defy the extra before going on to better things. Willie Mullins does brilliantly with his horses on the Flat and Micro Manage looked a really nice prospect when landing a soft-ground maiden at Tipperary in October. Cuban Hope arrives with a 6lb penalty for his victory at Gowran on Monday though he's been raised 8lb so looks well enough treated to get into contention again. Yonkers showed real potential in strong company last season and though not making the expected progress so far this campaign could be on a fair mark for his handicap debut.
Micro Manage (IRE) 11-2 (9-5) Raced in 4th early, soon 3rd, led from under 2f out, soon asserted and stayed on well, won at Tipperary 1m 1f mdn sft in Oct beating South Pacific (9-5) by 4 1/4l, 16 ran.
Cuban Hope (IRE) 13-8fav (9-2) Held up, 6th halfway, pushed along and headway 2f out, ridden to lead narrowly final furlong, kept on best under pressure, won at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp gd in Jun beating High Street Lady (9-4) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.
Third World (IRE) 6-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, 6th 3f out, soon ridden and weakened, 14th of 16, 18 3/4l behind Blenheim Palace (9-1) at Navan 1m 2f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Yonkers (USA) 9-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along entering straight, ridden in 4th over 1f out, under pressure and kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 2 1/4l behind Il Paradiso (9-5) at Leopardstown 1m 4f mdn Good - Yielding in May.
Gealach (IRE) 13-2 (9-5) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along in straight and 4th 2f out, 5th and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 11, 5 1/2l behind Building Bridges (9-5) at Navan 1m 5f mdn Good - Yielding in Jun.
Aneczka (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, effort straight, challenged over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on well to dead-heat at line, won at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn pol in May beating Vivax (9-5), 9 ran.
King's Vow (FR) 9-2fav (10-0) Mid-division, headway on outer after halfway and 3rd over 4f out, led early straight and ridden to go 3 lengths clear over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, won at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in May beating Laura Bullion (9-3) by 3 1/4l, 21 ran.
