soon chased leader, 2nd halfway, challenged 3f out, ridden to dispute 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, soon no extra
mid-division, ridden and no extra 2 1/2f out
mid-division, ridden and squeezed up over 2 1/2f out, no extra 2f out, kept on one pace
held up, towards rear halfway, progress on inner over 2f out, not clear run 1 1/2f out, ridden into 4th 1f out, kept on well between horses inside final furlong, pressed winner close home
dwelt slightly and rear, ridden 2 1/2f out, under pressure in 8th 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
soon led, ridden and joined 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
led briefly, soon chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out
held up towards rear, switched to outer 3f out, smooth progress 2 1/2f out, ridden to press leaders 1 1/2f out, led 1f out, kept on well under pressure final furlong
settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, edged left over 2 1/2f out, soon ridden, no extra over 2f out, eased 1 1/2f out, tailed off
chased leaders, 4th halfway, lost place briefly 4f out, ridden into 3rd 2f out, challenged over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra in 3rd close home
settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden to close 2f out, pressed leaders 1 1/2f out, no extra 1f out, kept on one pace
The lightly-raced Baby Zeus has moved to Willie Mullins and Colin Keane rides. He won't mind the ground and looks the type to make progress so a big run is expected. Tejano lost her maiden tag with an easy all-the-way victory on ground with give at Gowran and makes her handicap debut while Aesop overcame a long absence to score at Cork and has only been raised 3lb. Annexation's last run on the Flat was at Galway in August when beaten half-a-length and he's now 1lb lower and has won over hurdles subsequently. Joseph O'Brien runs two and BRIGHT IDEA (NAP) looks a blot on the handicap though has never raced over a trip this far. A Killarney maiden winner over a mile twelve days ago, his narrow defeat by Champers Elysees when attempting to concede 1lb here last June was boosted when the winner went on to complete a four-timer and is now rated 114.
Simply A Breeze (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Dwelt, always towards rear, ridden and no extra 2 1/2f out, last of 15, 34 1/4l behind With Thanks (9-2) at Naas 7f Grp 3 stks (1) hvy in Nov.
Dance Jupiter (IRE) 9-1 (10-1) A little slow into stride, soon towards rear, 19th 3f out and still travelling smoothly, soon switched left, switched right over 1f out and kept on same pace without threatening, 12th of 21, 6 3/4l behind Raise You (10-1) at Curragh 1m hcp gd in Apr.
In From The Cold (IRE) 16-1 (10-11) Soon rear of mid-division, 6th 4 1/2f out, good headway on outer over 3f out, came wide entering straight, ridden and switched left in 2nd over 1f out, kept on, no impression on winner closing stages, 2nd of 9, 2 3/4l behind No Say Ever (9-6) at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Mirann (FR) 85-40fav (10-0) Mid-division, 8th over 4f out, niggled along 3f out, ridden over 2f out, progress over 1f out, kept on, no extra closing stages, 7th of 14, 5 1/2l behind Aesop (8-13) at Cork 1m 2f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Lobo Rojo 16-1 (9-4) Soon mid-division, 18th 3f out and some headway, kept on same pace without threatening final furlong, 11th of 24, 4 1/2l behind Layfayette (8-13) at Curragh 1m hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Tejano (IRE) 9-2 (10-2) Made all, ridden and asserted from over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, comfortably, won at Gowran Park 1m 1f mdn fll Yielding in May beating Pappina (9-2) by 6l, 14 ran.
Aesop (IRE) 7-1 (8-13) Towards rear, 12th over 4f out, switched left under 3f out, headway on outer under 2f out, ran on well final furlong to lead close home, won at Cork 1m 2f hcp Yielding in Apr beating Aiseirigh (8-12) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Baby Zeus (IRE) 5-1 (9-8) Rear of mid-division, ridden in 6th over 1f out, soon no impression, kept on one pace, 7th of 16, 3 1/4l behind Layfayette (9-1) at Naas 1m 2f hcp sft in Aug.
Alghazaal 9-2 (9-6) Tracked leaders, ran freely, headway to lead after 5f, strongly pressed under 2f out and headed 1f out, no impression on winner inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Thunder Kiss (9-7) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Mar.
Bright Idea (IRE) 5-6fav (9-9) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden to close on outer over 2f out, 2nd over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong to lead at line, won at Killarney 1m mdn sft in May beating Fictitious Lady (9-4) by hd, 14 ran.
Annexation (FR) 16-1 (11-5) Held up towards rear, 12th halfway, pushed along approaching 3 out, no impression when fell heavily next, at Killarney 2m 1f hcp Yielding in May.
Dancing Approach 6-4fav (9-13) Prominent, 3rd under 5f out, effort 1 1/2f out, ridden over 1f out, slightly hampered and switched right closing stages, kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 4l behind No Say Ever (9-6) at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in May.
