raced in last virtually throughout, in touch until ridden 3 out, weakened
tracked leaders disputing 3rd, not fluent at 2nd, 2nd at halfway, slight mistake 8th, ridden in 2nd entering straight, moderate 3rd before last, no extra in 4th run-in
led early, headed before 3rd, 3rd at halfway, ridden in 3rd 3 out, moderate 4th 2 out, went 3rd again at last, kept on without threatening winner in 2nd inside final furlong
tracked leaders disputing 3rd, closer 3rd when briefly short of room entering straight, ridden in 3rd 2 out, 2nd and no impression on winner before last, dropped to 3rd inside final furlong, no extra
tracked leader in 2nd, led before 3rd and made rest, went clear and pushed along 2 out, clear at last, eased inside final furlong, easily
Skyace had shown some potential for Willie Mullins in bumpers but went to Shark Hanlon and made a successful debut over 3m at Tipperary. She's certain to improve though BARRINGTON COURT will be a tough nut to crack. A winner at Punchestown in February and Tipperary three weeks ago, she wasn't right when pulled up at Leopardstown and looks the one to beat. Battle Of Wills has twice been a beaten favourite since a winning hurdling debut at Naas and has questions to answer while stable companion Gealach didn't really get going in a Bellewstown handicap last time. Politicise was impressive when landing a Kilbeggan maiden but will need to step-up here.
Battle Of Wills (IRE) 15-8fav (11-9) Soon disputed lead, headed from 2nd, remained prominent, slight mistake 3rd, pushed along approaching 3 out, soon dropped to 4th, no impression when slight mistake 2 out and left 3rd, no extra and not fluent last, 3rd of 8, 18 3/4l behind Laura Bullion (11-2) at Bellewstown 2m 1f gd in Jul.
Gealach (IRE) 12-1 (10-7) Mid-division, bad mistake 6th, ridden 3 out, no impression, 7th of 14, 15 1/4l behind Ardamir (10-4) at Bellewstown 2m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Dame De Ruban (FR) 16-1 (11-5) Led, clear at times, reduced advantage 4 out, joined after 3 out, ridden and headed entering straight, no extra in 5th 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 6, 8 3/4l behind Barrington Court (11-5) at Tipperary 2m 4f Yielding in Jul.
Politicise (IRE) 3-1 (11-8) Tracked leader in 2nd, ridden to lead before last, stayed on well run-in, won at Kilbeggan 2m 4f mdn Good - Yielding in Jul beating Dakota Beat (12-0) by 5l, 14 ran.
Skyace (IRE) 15-2 (10-13) Held up towards rear, headway into mid-division after 8th, 4th after 3 out and closer early straight, travelled well to lead last, kept on well run-in, very easily, won at Tipperary 3m mdn Good - Yielding in Jun beating Desert Island (10-13) by 3 3/4l, 15 ran.
Barrington Court (IRE) 10-3 (11-5) Settled behind leaders, 4th halfway, closer in 2nd 4 out, disputed after next, narrow lead entering straight, strongly pressed and slight mistake 2 out, soon ridden, kept on well under pressure from last, won at Tipperary 2m 4f Yielding in Jul beating Recent Revelations (11-5) by 1 1/4l, 6 ran.
