soon disputed lead, headed under 2f out, rallied to be on terms again inside final furlong, stayed on well to edge ahead near line
dwelt, towards rear, kept on without threatening straight
tracked leaders, mainly in 4th, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from over 1f out
soon raced towards rear in 7th and niggled along, kept on without threatening straight
dwelt, always towards rear, kept on straight
soon disputed lead, 3rd before straight, weakened from 2f out
soon tracked leaders, mainly 6th, wide straight, ridden to challenge and lead over 1 1/2f out, joined inside final furlong, stayed on well, headed near line
soon tracked leaders, mainly 5th, 4th straight, struggling from 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace
close up, soon on terms, led under 2f out, soon headed and dropped to 3rd, kept on same pace from over 1f out
Lonrach is the only filly in the line-up and produced a very promising debut effort behind the odds-on Raphael Santi over the C&D earlier this month. She had Blue White Fire just over a length behind but the latter looked more in need of the experience and could reverse the form. The winner is trained by Aidan O'Brien, who was also responsible for Power, a very impressive winner at the Curragh when stablemate SECRETARY OF STATE finished a commendable fourth. The latter looks a nice prospect and can get off the mark here though there are one or two newcomers who could be anything including Jimtown, a half-brother to the useful Imperial Dancer and other decent winners.
Blue White Fire (IRE) 6-1 (8-10) Reluctant to load, chased leaders, 5th 2f out, kept on without threatening under hands and heels from 1 1/2f out, 3rd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Raphael Santi (9-3) at Gowran Park 7f 2yo mdn gf.
Dark Passion (IRE) Dark Angel colt out of Prince's Passion.
Jimtown Avonbridge colt out of Gorgeous Dancer.
Le Rouge Alex (IRE) Heliostatic colt out of Grand Capua.
Mr Lando Shirocco colt out of Capitana.
Muckross Sky (IRE) Ivan Denisovich gelding out of Skyscape.
Secretary Of State (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along and no impression from over 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Power (9-3) at Curragh 6f 2yo mdn gf.
Triumphant (IRE) Danehill Dancer colt out of Meek Appeal.
Lonrach (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden in 4th entering straight, 3rd 1f out, kept on final furlong, 2nd of 8, 2l behind Raphael Santi (9-3) at Gowran Park 7f 2yo mdn gf.
