tracked leader in 2nd, ridden entering straight, 2nd 2f out, soon no impression on leaders
tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden entering straight, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden in 6th entering straight, soon no impression
always last, ridden and no impression from 4f out
soon led and attempted to make all, clear halfway, ridden and pressed over 2f out, joined and edged right under 1f out, stayed on well, headed near line
held up in 6th, ridden in 4th 2f out, soon 2nd, disputed lead under 1f out, stayed on well to lead near line
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden entering straight, 3rd 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
LEARN hasn't progressed as expected this campaign but there's still time and he should take this. Not beaten far behind Camelot in the Racing Post Trophy in October, he was beaten less than 2l in the San Siro Gran Criterium on his final juvenile start and though twice behind Sharestan in Listed contests this season he takes a drop in grade here. He'll need to be at his best as there are several threats not least from fellow three-year-old Regulation, who was very impressive in beating Lady Jock at the Curragh and is improving fast. The older brigade are led by Elusive Ridge, who wasn't at his best behind today's rival Goldplated at Sligo where the 1m2f trip didn't suit. The winner is definitely better over further and may struggle for pace here while Croi An Or was behind the selection at the Curragh last time.
Elusive Ridge (IRE) 5-4fav (9-10) Waited with behind leaders, effort to go 2nd before straight, 3rd over 1f out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 4, 4l behind Goldplated (9-0) at Sligo 1m 2f stks gs in Jun.
Goldplated (IRE) 33-1 (9-8) Waited with towards rear, no impression under pressure 2f out, moderate 5th and kept on same pace from over 1f out, 5th of 7, 18l behind Hartani (8-10) at Curragh 1m 6f Grp 3 (1) sft.
Ask Jack (USA) 16-1 (9-7) Dwelt, soon mid-division, ridden and weakened from 3f out, last of 9, 9l behind Potomac (8-7) at Cork 1m 1f hcp sft in Jun.
Happy Maverick (IRE) 40-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders in 3rd, dropped to 8th after halfway and no threat entering straight, 11th of 12, 48l behind Oilily (10-9) at Leopardstown 1m 6f amat mdn stks gs.
Learn (IRE) 7-1 (8-13) Soon led, strongly pressed and headed under 2f out, no extra and dropped to 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 4 1/2l behind Sharestan (9-12) at Curragh 1m Listed stks (1) sft in Jun.
Croi An Or (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Raced in 5th throughout, ridden and no impression from over 2f out, 5th of 6, 8l behind Sharestan (9-12) at Curragh 1m Listed stks (1) sft in Jun.
Regulation (IRE) 2-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, headway travelling well in 2nd under 3f out, led over 1f out, ridden and kept on strongly final furlong, comfortably, won at Curragh 1m mdn stks sft in Jun beating Lady Jock (9-0) by 3 1/2l, 15 ran.
