ran 4th, closer entering straight, pushed along and no impression over 1f out, ridden and kept on one pace final furlong
made all, 3 lengths clear halfway, reduced advantage 3f out, asserted early straight, ridden and stayed on well inside final furlong
always towards rear, pushed along under 4f out, ridden early straight and no impression 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, closer approaching straight, soon pushed along, ridden and no impression on winner under 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, closer approaching straight, ridden and no impression 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
ran 5th, pushed along entering straight and soon no impression , kept on one pace final furlong
All seven entries won last time and Degraves is unpenalised for landing a Group 3 over 1m1f in October and his pedigree suggests he'll be at home over this trip. His two stable companions, GALILEO CHROME and Hy Brasil, have both won maidens. The latter won over 1m5f at Navan though it's the former who looks the one to beat as he had Serpentine back in fifth when scoring at the Curragh. Numen and Delphi represent Ballydoyle, the former easily landing a 1m2f maiden here and the latter carrying a big weight in handicap over that trip at Navan. Aunt Bee held on from Thunder Kiss over 1m2f at the Curragh and the runner-up went one better at Killarney on Monday, though Jessica Harrington's filly is held on collateral form by Zenya who was an impressive maiden winner at Roscommon - the latter's yard having won this twice in the past five years.
Degraves (IRE) 7-2 (9-3) Tracked leaders, closed on outer from before straight travelling smoothly, edged left and came close with rival and on terms 1 1/2f out, kept on well to hold on at the finish, won at Leopardstown 1m 1f Grp 3 stks (1) Soft - Heavy in Oct beating Persia (9-3) by 1/2l, 5 ran.
Delphi (IRE) 3-1 (9-8) Dwelt and pushed along to soon lead, 1 length clear 4f out, niggled along and strongly pressed 2f out, soon ridden, kept on best under pressure final furlong, won at Navan 1m 2f hcp Yielding in Jul beating Sacramento (9-7) by nk, 9 ran.
Hy Brasil (IRE) 20-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride, held up in 6th, progress into 5th travelling well 3f out, went 3rd 2 1/2f out, ridden and led 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, won at Navan 1m 5f mdn sft in Jun beating Zanahiyr (9-7) by 1 1/4l, 8 ran.
Numen (IRE) 7-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd and pushed along approaching straight, ridden and headway to lead 150 yards out, kept on well, won at Leopardstown 1m 2f mdn gd in Jun beating Lough Cutra (9-7) by 3 1/2l, 8 ran.
Aunt Bee (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) Towards rear early, soon led, 1 length clear halfway, reduced advantage 3f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on best under pressure, won at Curragh 1m 2f mdn fll gd in Jun beating Thunder Kiss (9-2) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Zenya (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) Mid-division, pushed along and headway 2f out, soon ridden and led 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, won at Roscommon 1m 2f mdn fll gf in Jun beating Toora Loora (9-2) by 1 3/4l, 13 ran.
Galileo Chrome (IRE) 4-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and not clear run 2 1/2f out, stayed on to dispute 3rd 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong to lead close home, won at Curragh 1m 2f mdn gf in Jun beating King Of The Throne (9-7) by hd, 18 ran.
