soon led, ridden under 2f out, under pressure and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along and lost place approaching straight, weakened under 2f out, hampered 1f out, eased
towards rear, 9th halfway, pushed along 4f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on final furlong, no threat
in touch, 4th halfway, progress over 2f out, ridden in 3rd under 2f out, no impression on leaders, dropped to 4th final 150 yards, no extra, lost 4th close home
chased leader, 5th halfway, ridden under 3f out, no impression on leaders over 1f out, progress to 3rd final 150 yards, kept on same pace, no threat
broke well, soon tracked leader, 3rd halfway, pushed along and closed over 2f out, ridden under 2f out, progress to lead narrowly over 1f out, kept on well final furlong
rear of mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden entering straight, no impression in 5th 1f out where edged left, kept on same pace, no danger
raced in rear, 12th halfway, under pressure and detached approaching straight, no headway, never a factor, eased under 1f out
rear of mid-division, 8th halfway, no impression on leaders, kept on well final furlong to 4th close home, never nearer
towards rear, 10th halfway, no impression 2f out, kept on same pace, never a factor
towards rear, 11th halfway, under pressure and detached approaching straight, ridden over 2f out, no extra, never a factor
mid-division, 6th halfway, pushed along approaching straight, under pressure and weakened 1 1/2f out, hampered 1f out
SOUTHERN FRANCE made his debut over this trip at Navan last month and gave notice of an imminent victory. He lost his place after tracking the leaders then came with such a rattle he would have won in another stride. Compensation awaits though his stable also run Cypress Creek and Victory Salute. The former caught the eye in no uncertain terms in both starts last season and today's trip will be ideal for the son of Galileo while the latter, another Galileo, is related to three winners including the useful Bondi Beach. Make The Switch is by Dansili out of a USA Grade 1 winner and has Group 1 entries so he's one to keep an eye on.
Cypress Creek (IRE) 3-1 (9-5) Dwelt, in rear, last and pushed along in last 2f out, reminder under 2f out, moderate 9th 1f out, kept on well under hands and heels final furlong, never nearer, 5th of 11, 7 1/4l behind James Cook (9-5) at Leopardstown 1m mdn sft in Oct.
King D'Argent (FR) 20-1 (9-5) Led early, soon headed and raced in 2nd, dropped to 3rd 6f out, ridden and weakened to rear from 2f out, no impression on principles and kept on without threatening inside final furlong, 4th of 5, 4 1/2l behind Hunting Horn (9-5) at Naas 1m 2f mdn Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Make The Switch (IRE) Dansili colt out of Switch.
Moktamel (IRE) 4-1 (9-5) Soon raced in 3rd, closer order 4f out, pushed along before straight, kept on same pace from 2f out, 4th of 7, 11 1/4l behind Ming (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn pol in Apr.
National Security (IRE) 9-10fav (9-5) Mid-division, pushed along before halfway, no extra under 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 8th of 12, 13 1/2l behind Platinum Warrior (9-5) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Nov.
Southern France (IRE) 7-2 (9-5) Chased leaders in 3rd, dropped to 8th and niggled along 3f out, lost further ground in 10th and pushed along 2f out, soon switched right, 8th 1f out, rapid headway and stayed on strongly final furlong, strongly pressed winner to line, just failed, 2nd of 11, hd behind Coeur Sublime (9-5) at Navan 1m 2f mdn Yielding - Soft in Apr.
Stronghold (FR) Teofilo colt out of Aphelie.
Union Gap (IRE) Canford Cliffs gelding out of Vivachi.
Victory Salute (IRE) Galileo colt out of One Moment In Time.
Last Mystery (IRE) Mastercraftsman filly out of Last Laugh.
Miraculum (IRE) Teofilo filly out of Manayer.
Niku (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Mid-division, pushed along and 6th 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 8th of 14, 7 3/4l behind Ballet Shoes (9-0) at Curragh 1m mdn fll gf in Jul.
