took keen hold, prominent, led before halfway, joined from 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, soon no impression, no extra final furlong
soon chased leaders, 4th halfway, 2nd approaching straight, on terms from 2f out, led 1 1/2f out and pressed, stayed on well final furlong
dwelt, towards rear, progress and travelled smoothly into straight, pushed along from 2f out, soon every chance, no impression inside final furlong and kept on same pace
soon led, headed before halfway and soon 3rd, pushed along over 4f out, no impression straight, no extra and eased inside final furlong
took keen hold, soon raced on outer in 2nd, lost place approaching straight, soon dropped to last, behind under 2f out
towards rear, 7th early straight, no impression and kept on same pace from 2f out
held up, 6th halfway, improved on outer approaching straight, no impression when eased inside final furlong
KING OF ARAGON's dam has had four foals and the first three have been winners including a Group 1 winner in France. Aidan O'Brien's colt is still in the Derby's at Epsom and the Curragh and can leave last season's form behind and take this. Deontas was a big price in two Listed contests last season and this is more likely to prove his level and the longer trip will be much more to his liking. Edelpour has an outstanding pedigree and is a half-brother to eight winners. He's also in both classics and the betting should be noted to gauge his readiness. John Oxx' filly Ballerina Rose is another superbly-bred type who will be ideally suited by this trip and a bit of cut in the ground. She has much more scope than Blue Skimmer.
Azzuri 13-2 (9-5) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd and no impression 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 4, 4l behind Don Camillo (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 3f 3yo mdn stks pol in Mar.
Blue Skimmer (IRE) 4-1fav (9-5) Prominent and soon led, headed after 2f, led again early straight, ridden over 1f out and headed 100 yards out, no extra, 6th of 16, 2 3/4l behind Baldonnel (9-5) at Gowran Park 7f 2yo mdn aut gd in Sep.
Edelpour (IRE) 4-1 (9-5) Mid-division on inner, progress into 6th entering straight, pushed along in 5th 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 16, 10l behind Giovanni Canaletto (9-5) at Leopardstown 1m mdn stks in Oct.
King Of Aragon (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride and went left out of stalls, soon mid-division, 11th early, 8th approaching straight, 5th travelling smoothly from 3f out, no impression in 7th and one pace from 1f out, 9th of 18, 9l behind Mohaayed (9-5) at Navan 1m mdn stks in Oct.
Light That (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Dwelt, always towards rear, 8th 3f out, soon ridden and weakened, 11th of 12, 17l behind Song Of Love (8-12) at Dundalk 1m 3yo mdn stks pol in Feb.
Ripped (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Mid-division early, dropped to rear halfway, ridden in 8th and no impression 3f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 5th of 9, 16l behind Highland Reel (9-5) at Gowran Park 1m 2yo mdn gf in Jul.
Ballerina Rose Duke Of Marmalade filly out of Roses For The Lady.
Deontas (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Soon led, headed from 2f out, soon no impression and one pace in 7th from 1f out, 7th of 9, 10l behind Together Forever (9-0) at Curragh 1m 2yo fll Listed stks (1) in Oct.
