rear of mid-division, progress after 5f, led after 5f, 4 lengths clear after 6f, reduced advantage under 4f out, headed under 3f out, weakened over 2f out, eased final furlong
in touch, 3rd halfway, 4th over 3f out, closed and almost on terms over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, no impression closing stages
towards rear, 7th halfway, progress to 4th 2f out, soon ridden, no impression on leaders 1f out, kept on same pace
in rear, soon slightly detached, closed up on field after 4f, 8th halfway, ridden and no impression in 7th over 1f out, never a factor
rear of mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden in 7th over 2f out, no impression under 1f out
soon led at sedate early pace, headed after 5f, closed under 4f out, led under 3f out, headed over 2f out, every chance in 3rd 1 1/2f out, kept on without threatening under 1f out
tracked leader, 4th after 6f, took closer order in 3rd over 3f out, travelled well to lead narrowly over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, asserted closing stages
mid-division, 5th halfway, under pressure over 2f out, one paced under 1f out
Joshua Des Flos is a half-brother to the very smart Balko Des Flos, who won a bumper before going jumping, and his stable has a fine record in these races. THE FOUR SIXES is a half-brother to four winners, two of them bumpers, and his yard continue to fire in the winners. Nights Of Doyen looks more of a chaser on pedigree but Ballybawn Belter is bred for this job and Jody Townend is a positive booking.
El Capitaine (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) In rear, pushed along at halfway, ridden in moderate 5th 4f out, no impression, 5th of 7, dist behind Icare D'aubrelle (11-7) at Naas 2m sft in Feb.
Joshua Des Flos (FR) Joshua Tree gelding out of Royale Marie.
Laser Focus (IRE) Sea The Stars gelding out of Decisive Intent.
Must Meet Cecil (IRE) Mustameet gelding out of Jaya Bella.
Nights Of Doyen (IRE) Doyen gelding out of Midnight Benefit.
The Four Sixes (IRE) Westerner gelding out of Lemon Cello.
Ballybawn Belter (IRE) Valirann filly out of Milford Maggie.
We Will Rock You (FR) Great Pretender filly out of I Want It All.
