soon chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden to challenge 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on same pace
mid-division, ridden into 6th 2f out, no impression in 7th over 1f out, kept on final furlong
dwelt, towards rear, ridden into 7th 2f out, no impression over 1f out
mid-division early, 6th halfway, ridden in close 5th 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out
chased leaders early, 7th halfway, pushed along in 8th 3f out, closer in 6th over 1f out, stayed on to lead final 150 yards, pulled clear closing stages
led, ridden and drifted right from 1 1/2f out, headed 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and no extra 3f out
chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd 2f out, kept on, no extra inside final furlong
chased leaders early, 8th halfway, ridden and no extra 3f out
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden into 2nd 2f out, led 1f out, headed final 150 yards, no extra
Aidan O'Brien had an odds-on favourite in this last year but won it with the 10/1 chance Astrology. His sole representative this time is Hall Of Mirrors, who looked in need of the experience on his debut at the Curragh. He wasn't fancied that day and will know much more this time so is an obvious threat to all. Military Device also struggled to go the early pace over this C&D last month but he's another who will have come on markedly for the run. Jim Bolger has had a brilliant season with his juveniles and ALPINIST could be another from the production line. He's by New Approach and a half-brother to eight winners including two brilliant performers in Alborada and Albanova. Engaged in two Group 1 races, he can justify the entries by making a winning start. Galileo Rock is another newcomer to note in what could prove an informative contest.
Abu Nayef (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 3f out, 10th of 15, 8l behind Dont Bother Me (9-5) at Leopardstown 7f 2yo mdn gs.
Alpinist New Approach colt out of Alouette.
Dark Pulse (USA) Midnight Lute colt out of Top Time.
Distant Bells Falco colt out of A La Longue.
Galileo Rock (IRE) Galileo colt out of Grecian Bride.
Hall Of Mirrors (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Chased leader in close 2nd, ridden to challenge 2f out, no extra in 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 7, 5l behind Dibayani (9-5) at Curragh 7f 2yo mdn sft in Jul.
Longshadow Monsun colt out of La Felicita.
Maximal Crazy Notnowcato gelding out of Marias Magic.
Military Device (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Held up on inner, 7th halfway, some headway into 5th over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 8l behind Nevis (9-5) at Leopardstown 1m 2yo mdn sft in Jul.
Our Manekineko 33-1 (9-5) In rear and soon ridden along, never a factor, 11th of 13, 17l behind Designs On Rome (9-5) at Naas 7f 2yo mdn.
Wyoyo (IRE) Moss Vale gelding out of Jersey Lillie.
Zenetti (USA) 20-1 (9-5) Soon towards rear, ridden in 6th approaching 4f out, no impression and kept on same pace straight, last from over 1f out, last of 7, 9l behind Probably (9-5) at Limerick 7f 2yo mdn gd in Jun.
Approval Given 33-1 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden in 6th 3f out, 4th 1f out, kept on, 4th of 15, 4l behind Dont Bother Me (9-5) at Leopardstown 7f 2yo mdn gs.
