raced in 3rd, pushed along before straight, led over 1f out and drifted slightly right, asserted and stayed on well inside final furlong
led, pushed along 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon no extra, one pace
in rear, pushed along 2f out, soon closed up, no extra and one pace final furlong
raced in 4th, effort on outer and pushed along 2f out, no extra and one pace final furlong
raced in 2nd, pushed along over 2f out, soon every chance, no extra and one pace inside final furlong
Punters should tread carefully until markets are properly formed with Ballydoyle fielding than three of the five starters. Matters are not clarified by the fact that all three are sired by Galileo and it has also been evident that all O'Brien runners are going to improve considerably for initial outings. The choice is EL GRECO as he showed plenty of promise on his sole career start here last term and looks sure to improve at three. Indianapolis and Liscannor Bay are of obvious interest whilst Drapers Guild has the benefit of a run this term when runner-up here last month. His experience will be a major help, whilst in-form Ger Lyons isn't without a chance of upsetting the O'Brien hegemony with Treble Cone, promising enough on debut here three weeks ago.
Drapers Guild 5-1 (9-5) Soon led, strongly pressed under 1f out, headed final 150 yards, kept on same pace, 2nd of 7, 2l behind High Street Lady (9-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn pol in Mar.
El Greco (IRE) 7-2 (9-5) Tracked leaders on inner, 6th halfway, headway on inner early straight and challenged over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 3rd of 14, 2 1/2l behind The Kid Bobby B (9-5) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Oct.
Indianapolis (IRE) Galileo colt out of Adoration.
Liscannor Bay (IRE) Galileo colt out of Lahinch.
Treble Cone 16-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along on outer and 5th over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 4l behind Harvestfortheworld (9-0) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Mar.
