soon disputed lead, ridden 2f out, soon headed, 3rd 1f out, no extra final furlong
mid-division on far side, ridden in 13th 2f out, weakened
always towards rear, no impression from 2f out, never a factor
prominent, ridden in 4th 2f out, 2nd briefly 1f out, no extra in 3rd inside final furlong
mid-division on stands' side, ridden in 6th 2f out, went 4th 1f out, kept on without threatening winner to go 2nd inside final furlong
rear of mid-division, ridden in 15th 2f out, no impression
prominent. ridden in 3rd 2f out, 5th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
always in rear, no impression from 2f out, never a factor
in rear, ridden 2f out, some late progress, never a factor
mid-division, ridden in 10th 2f out, no impression
chased leaders, ridden and weakened 2f out, eased final furlong
chased leaders, ridden in 5th 2f out, 6th 1f out, no extra
reluctant to load, broke well and disputed lead, ridden to lead under 2f out, stayed on well final furlong
in rear, ridden 2f out, some progress into 11th 2f out, kept on without threatening final furlong
mid-division, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
always in rear, no impression from 2f out, never a factor
mid-division, ridden in 9th 2f out, no impression
mid-division on far side, ridden in 8th 2f out, soon no impression
mid-division, ridden in 14th 2f out, weakened
chased leaders, ridden in 7th 2f out, soon no extra
mid-division, ridden in 11th 2f out, no impression
Three of the last four winners have been trained in the UK but Desert Law, who beat Monsieur Joe in the Epsom Dash, has a high draw to contend with. Foxy Forever has an even worse berth and will do very well to get into contention and though Caspian Prince finished runner-up a year ago he hasn't been in the best of form since returning from Dubai. Most of the Irish-based runners are old pals who bump into each other regularly with different results. Ryan Moore galvanised Master Speaker to his first victory on Turf here last month and his mount should be thereabouts along with the in-form Bubbly Bellini while PRINCE CONNOISSEUR will be better for his run at Tipperary earlier this month - his first since winning here in September. He's handed a speculative vote in a wide-open handicap in which Bainne can be given a chance of following up his recent success over the track and trip. Russian Soul was due to run here yesterday so that result should be monitored.
Caspian Prince (IRE) 28-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 10th of 17, 8l behind Red Baron (8-6) at Musselburgh 5f hcp (4yo+) (2) gf.
Russian Soul (IRE) 11-2 (9-9) Held up behind leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 5th over 1f out, not clear run 200 yards out, kept on same pace in 3rd closing stages, 3rd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Line Of Reason (9-9) at Cork 5f Listed stks (1) gf.
Bubbly Bellini (IRE) 7-4fav (9-12) Soon led, ridden 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, won at Cork 5f stks in May beating Russian Soul (9-10) by 1/2l, 4 ran.
Desert Law (IRE) 16-1 (8-5) Raced wide in touch, headway 2f out, led approaching final furlong, ridden and ran on, won at Epsom Downs 5f hcp (2) gf beating Monsieur Joe (9-6) by 1l, 20 ran.
Discussiontofollow (IRE) 5-1 (9-8) Pulled hard in mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, faded final furlong, 6th of 13, 8l behind Mukhmal (8-6) at Newmarket 6f hcp 105 (2) gf in May.
My Good Brother (IRE) 12-1 (9-11) Prominent, ridden in 3rd 2f out, soon no extra and dropped to rear 1f out, weakened, last of 9, 9l behind Kimbay (8-6) at Tipperary 5f hcp.
Ardhoomey (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Prominent on outer, close 2nd halfway, led 2f out, ridden and strongly pressed over 1f out, headed final 200 yards, no extra and kept on same pace, 2nd of 6, 2 1/4l behind Line Of Reason (9-9) at Cork 5f Listed stks (1) gf.
Zalty (FR) 9-2 (9-5) Towards rear, pushed along and no impression in 8th 1f out, kept on inside final furlong to go 4th close home, 4th of 9, 3l behind Kimbay (8-6) at Tipperary 5f hcp.
Master Speaker (IRE) 11-2 (9-3) Soon tracked leaders, 5th halfway, challenged 1 1/2f out, soon on terms, led under 1f out, pressed closing stages, kept on well, won at Curragh 6f hcp gd in May beating In Salutem (8-10) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Monumental Man 14-1 (8-8) Raced wide close up, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace, 7th of 20, 4l behind Desert Law (8-5) at Epsom Downs 5f hcp (2) gf.
Chiclet (IRE) 8-1 (8-8) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 13th of 20, 7l behind Desert Law (8-5) at Epsom Downs 5f hcp (2) gf.
Dikta Del Mar (SPA) 10-1 (9-2) Close up, ridden halfway, every chance over 1f out, stayed on one pace, 3rd of 12, 2 1/4l behind Katawi (9-4) at Ayr 5f fll lst stks (1) gf.
Foxy Forever (IRE) 11-4 (9-7) Prominent, ridden to lead 1f out, headed inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Dynamo Walt (9-6) at Chelmsford City 5f hcp (0-90) (3) pol.
In Salutem 4-1fav (9-2) Towards rear, pushed along in 8th 2f out, 6th and ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace into 3rd final 100 yards, 3rd of 9, 1 3/4l behind Kimbay (8-6) at Tipperary 5f hcp.
Prince Connoisseur (IRE) 9-1 (9-2) Led, pushed along and headed 1 1/2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 9, 5l behind Kimbay (8-6) at Tipperary 5f hcp.
Captain Cullen (IRE) 11-2 (9-6) Held up, soon 13th, switched right under 3f out, 10th 1f out, one pace, 9th of 16, 6l behind Vitally Important (9-8) at Naas 7f hcp.
Kimbay (IRE) 5-1 (8-6) Tracked leaders, 2nd over 2f out, led 1 1/2f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, won at Tipperary 5f hcp beating Zaindera (8-5) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.
Your Pal Tal 10-1 (9-11) Held up in rear and always behind, trailing halfway, never a factor, 5th of 8, 4l behind Calm Bay (9-2) at Down Royal 5f hcp gf.
Tylery Wonder (IRE) 10-1 (9-8) Promient and led early stands' side, tracked leaders, ridden in 5th and briefly short of room 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 2 1/2l behind In Salutem (8-9) at Navan 5f hcp sft in Oct.
Ostatnia (IRE) 5-2fav (9-8) Chased leader, led after 1 1/2f, ridden and strongly pressed over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, won at Cork 5f 3yo hcp gf beating Zunera (9-12) by 1l, 7 ran.
Zaindera (IRE) 10-3 (9-6) Soon led, pushed along over 1 1/2f out where joined, headed over 1f out, no impression when slightly impeded close home, one pace, 4th of 8, 2l behind Oneoveryou (8-13) at Naas 5f mdn stks gf.
Lady Mega (IRE) 9-2 (8-9) Upset in stalls, tracked leaders, 5th 2f out, no impression and short of room 1f out, no extra, 8th of 9, 7l behind Kimbay (8-6) at Tipperary 5f hcp.
Cruise Tothelimit (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) With leader, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Meshardal (9-7) at Catterick 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Bainne (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Dwelt, soon mid-division, 7th halfway, pushed along and headway from 2f out, switched right 1 1/2f out, challenged and led from 100yds out, soon asserted and stayed on well, won at Curragh 6f hcp beating Battleroftheboyne (9-2) by 2l, 15 ran.
