chased leader in 2nd, outpaced entering straight, no extra from over 1 1/2f out
held up, 6th straight, moderate 5th and no impression from over 1f out
tracked leaders in 3rd, 2nd and headway early straight, ridden to lead 1f out, kept on well under pressure
held up, no impression straight
led, edged clear entering straight, soon ridden, headed 1f out, no extra under pressure
tracked leaders in 4th, headway on outer early straight, 2nd and challenged final furlong, kept on, no extra close home
held up in 5th, progress straight, 3rd under 1f out, kept on, no extra close home
A MIND OF HER OWN is the form pick here though it's a little disconcerting that she hasn't run since well beaten in the Goffs Million Mile last September. David Wachman's filly had earlier run Lillie Langtry to less than three lengths in a Group 3 at Naas, form that should be good enough for this. Dermot Weld introduces a nicely-bred newcomer in Truth Seeking, who is a half-sister to three winners and out of a winner in the USA. Jim Bolger's So Secret didn't show much in her two starts as a juvenile but she's bred to do better in her second campaign and is no forlorn hope. Prince Jock was last of three behind Emperor Claudius at Naas and looks vulnerable.