tracked leaders and raced near side group, pushed along over 2f out, kept on without threatening inside final furlong
a little awkward leaving stalls, chased leaders and raced near side group, pushed along over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out
dwelt, raced far side group and waited with, pushed along over 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out
a little slow into stride, towards rear and raced near side group, pushed along halfway, switched right 2f out, no extra final furlong
raced far side and prominent in that group, pushed along halfway, weakened from 2f out
waited with and raced near side group, pushed along over 2f out and progress, kept on without threatening inside final furlong
soon led and raced near side group, pushed and headed over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
a little slow into stride, waited with and raced near side group, pushed along and progress from over 2f out, chased leaders and ran on without threatening inside final furlong
raced far side and led that group, on terms overall over 2f out, headed and kept on same pace inside final furlong
prominent in near side group, on terms over 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong to lead near line
raced far side group and raced prominently, on terms over 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, headed near line
waited with and raced near side group, pushed along and progress from over 2f out, kept on without threatening inside final furlong
a little slow into stride, chased leaders and raced near side group, pushed along over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out
raced far side group, waited with, pushed along approaching halfway, one pace from over 1f out
chased leaders, raced near side group, pushed along over 2f out, no extra final furlong
tracked leaders, raced near side group, pushed along to challenge and close up from 2f out, every chance and kept on without matching front pair inside final furlong
chased leaders, raced near side group, pushed along approaching halfway, kept on same pace from over 1f out
Ger Lyons won the first running of this last year with a well-supported entry and Nullifier, who looked a nice prospect when easily landing a 5f Navan maiden in October, looks certain to go well. For The Trees landed a competitive nursery at Naas in October though that was on testing ground while ELUSIVE KING had some of these behind when a very good fifth over 7f here a fortnight ago. His victory over Soul Searcher at Naas in November has been boosted by the runner-up and Ken Condon's charge may be good enough. Whoareyouanyway was a long way behind in that latter race but has improved subsequently at Dundalk while Big Gossey won very easily there in December.
Dark Vader (IRE) 4-1 (9-2) Always towards rear, ridden towards rail 2f out, soon no impression, 12th of 14, 10 1/4l behind Maid Of Spirit (8-9) at Curragh 6f hcp gf in Jun.
For The Trees (IRE) 14-1 (9-8) Chased leaders, ridden 1 1/2f out, no impression 1f out, kept on one pace under 1f out, 7th of 15, 7 3/4l behind Jungle Jane (9-5) at Tipperary 5f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Latin Five (IRE) 50-1 (10-0) Mid-division best, ridden and no impression 1 1/2f out, 13th of 17, 9 3/4l behind Champers Elysees (9-9) at Curragh 7f hcp gf in Jun.
Cool Vixen (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Pushed along leaving stalls, raced towards rear, ridden and progress 1 1/2f out, weakened under 1f out, 10th of 15, 11 1/4l behind Jungle Jane (9-5) at Tipperary 5f hcp Yielding in Jun.
In The Present (USA) 100-1 (9-2) Disputed lead, ridden entering straight, headed under 2f out, soon weakened quickly, 14th of 15, 7 3/4l behind Love Locket (9-2) at Leopardstown 7f Grp 3 fll stks (1) gf in Jun.
Never Before (IRE) 33-1 (9-10) Prominent, disputed after 1f, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra, 11th of 17, 7 1/4l behind Champers Elysees (9-9) at Curragh 7f hcp gf in Jun.
The King Of Kells (IRE) 14-1 (9-9) Led and disputed, headed after 3f, ridden and no extra over 2f out, towards rear and eased over 1f out, 16th of 17, 22 3/4l behind Champers Elysees (9-9) at Curragh 7f hcp gf in Jun.
Elusive King (IRE) 13-2 (9-8) Held up in mid-division, ridden into 7th 1 1/2f out, closer in 6th 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 17, 3 1/4l behind Champers Elysees (9-9) at Curragh 7f hcp gf in Jun.
Nullifier (IRE) 2-1fav (9-5) Prominent on stands' side, pushed along to lead under 2f out, soon ridden clear, stayed on well final furlong, won at Navan 5f mdn Yielding in Oct beating Xian Express (9-5) by 2l, 13 ran.
Big Gossey (IRE) 2-1fav (9-2) Tracked leader, headway to lead under 2f out, pushed along to assert 1f out, soon ridden and edged left inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Dundalk 5f pol in Dec beating Bombshell (8-11) by 4 1/4l, 11 ran.
Flaming Moon (IRE) 7-2 (8-7) Dwelt slightly, soon chased leaders, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 7, 10l behind For The Trees (8-7) at Naas 6f hcp Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Hieroglyphic 40-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 12th of 17, 9 1/4l behind Champers Elysees (9-9) at Curragh 7f hcp gf in Jun.
Linus Larrabee (IRE) 33-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride, towards rear,, 6th of 18, 5l behind You'resobeautiful (9-2) at Navan 5f mdn gf in Jun.
Vormir (IRE) 50-1 (9-9) Soon disputed lead, headed from 1 1/2f out, soon no extra, 11th of 15, 10 3/4l behind Confidence High (9-8) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gd in Jun.
Lapses Linguae (FR) 10-1 (8-6) Awkward and edged right leaving stalls, raced in detached rear, no headway, weakened over 1f out, never a factor, 14th of 15, 18 1/4l behind Jungle Jane (9-5) at Tipperary 5f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Taggalo (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) Held up in mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression in 7th 1f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 14, 9 1/4l behind In The Present (9-0) at Dundalk 7f mdn fll pol in Dec.
Earls (IRE) 6-1 (9-7) Rear of mid-division on inner, ridden in 7th 2f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 12, 6 1/4l behind Plough Boy (9-9) at Fairyhouse 6f hcp gd in Jun.
Whoareyouanyway (IRE) 11-10fav (10-2) Slowly away, towards rear, headway on inner under 2f out, 3rd and switched right over 1f out, pushed along to lead 150 yards out, kept on well, won at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Dec beating Laurel Grove (9-10) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Elzaamone (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, dropped to 3rd 1f out, no extra, 3rd of 8, 11l behind Koolasice (9-7) at Fairyhouse 6f mdn gf in Jun.
