soon chased leaders in 3rd and pushed along at stages, progress and on terms under 2f out, led under 1f out, stayed on well
led and went on, pushed along and reduced lead 2f out, soon joined, headed under 1f out, kept on well without matching winner
dwelt, soon chased leaders in 4th, pushed along over 2f out, soon challenged, one pace 1f out
dwelt, soon chased leader, pushed along over 3f out, lost place and no impression under 2f out, no extra from over 1f out
waited with, soon in rear, pushed along over 3f out, no impression under 2f out, no extra from over 1f out
waited with, soon raced in 5th, pushed along over 3f out, improved to challenge under 2f out, one pace 1f out
ANTHONY VAN DYCK could not have been more impressive in his first venture into pattern race company in a Group 3 at Leopardstown last month. Moving easily into the lead approaching the final furlong, he quickened away in the closing stages and will take all the beating here. Mohawk took an age to get on top at Cork in June and may need more time but Christmas has improved with every run and landed a Listed race at Tipperary earlier this month. Klute was a 20/1 chance when beating Guaranteed here on debut but the latter went one better over course and distance next time so the form looks decent and Jessica Harrington’s colt has plenty of scope.
Anthony Van Dyck (IRE) 8-11fav (9-3) Soon tracked leader, 2nd to clear leader halfway, pushed along and closed 1 1/2f out, progress to lead over 1f out, asserted under 1f out, stayed on well, easily, won at Leopardstown 7f Grp 3 stks (1) gf in Jul beating Bold Approach (9-3) by 4 3/4l, 5 ran.
Christmas (IRE) 5-2jfav (9-3) Led, strongly pressed and joined 1f out, regained lead from 100yds out, kept on well, won at Tipperary 7f lst stks (1) gd in Aug beating Highland Fortune (9-3) by nk, 7 ran.
Could Be King 9-2 (9-5) Chased leader, 5th halfway, ridden and edged right over 1f out, no impression on leaders, kept on to 3rd close home, never nearer, 3rd of 11, 6 3/4l behind Inverleigh (9-5) at Leopardstown 6f mdn gf in Aug.
Guaranteed (IRE) 4-1 (9-5) Led, ridden and joined over 1 1/2f out, came close with rival inside final furlong, stayed on well to just prevail at the finish, won at Curragh 7f mdn gd in Jul beating Mount Tabora (9-5) by hd, 13 ran.
Klute (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Soon led, pushed along and went on from 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong to hold on at the finish, won at Curragh 7f mdn gf in Jul beating Guaranteed (9-5) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Mohawk (IRE) 4-7fav (9-5) Chased leader in 2nd, pushed along briefly after 3f to close on leader, ridden 2 1/2f out, under pressure in 2nd over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong to lead close home, won at Cork 7f mdn gf in Jun beating Eagle Song (9-5) by 3/4l, 7 ran.
