led, edged right and headed entering straight, soon no extra, weakened
always rear, driven along approaching straight, no extra from 2f out
tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden to lead entering straight, stayed on far rail, headed under pressure early final furlong, kept on one pace but no chance with winner
chased leaders on inner, 5th halfway, pushed along approaching straight, no impression in centre of course from over 1f out, kept on one pace
tracked leader in 2nd, 3rd entering straight, soon pushed along in centre of course, no impression under pressure from 1f out, kept on one pace
held up racing keenly in 4th, switched right early straight and brought over to stands side, good headway to lead early final furlong, kept on well, easily
This has proved to be one of the most informative contests of recent years and been won by a host of top-class performers including Rip Van Winkle, New Approach and Teofilio. Aidan O'Brien has won the last three renewals and Jim Bolger the previous three and both are double-handed this time. Parish Hall looks comfortably the pick of the Bolger pair having made a sparkling debut here in April when subsequent winners Raphael Santi and Requinto occupied the places. TENTH STAR beat two Bolger runners easily in a Listed contest over the C&D last month and has improved gradually with each run. He may just have too much experience for Parish Hall this time and gets the vote. His overall form is stronger than that of Orchestra Leader, though the latter looked as though another furlong would suit when scoring over 6f at Navan while Remember Alexander disappointed at the Curragh last time after a promising start there.
Cheerful Giver (IRE) 50-1 (9-1) Soon ridden to lead, headed over 2f out, weakened, last of 7, 30l behind Fire Lily (8-12) at Curragh 6f 2yo Grp 3 (1).
Orchestra Leader (USA) 9-1 (9-0) Settled behind leaders early, 4th halfway, ridden in 5th 2f out, kept on in 3rd 1f out, stayed on well final furlong to lead close home, won at Navan 6f 2yo aut gf in May beating Snowflake Dancer (9-4) by 1 1/4l, 7 ran.
Parish Hall (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along in 2nd over 2f out, kept on to challenge inside final furlong, led last 50 yards, won at Leopardstown 6f 2yo mdn gf in Apr beating Raphael Santi (9-3) by 3/4l, 7 ran.
Strait Of Zanzibar (USA) 4-1 (9-0) Always prominent, disputed lead, driven along from 2f out, headed under pressure 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 1 3/4l behind Captain Obvious (9-0) at Naas 6f 2yo mdn gf.
Tenth Star (IRE) 4-9fav (9-1) Tracked leader, 3rd halfway, smooth headway on outer to lead over 1f out, briefly pushed out and soon clear, easily, won at Leopardstown 7f 2yo lst stk (1) gf in Jun beating Whip Rule (9-1) by 4l, 3 ran.
Remember Alexander 5-6fav (9-0) Promient, 3rd halfway, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 4th of 16, 2 3/4l behind Janey Muddles (9-0) at Curragh 6f 2yo mdn gf in May.
Vault (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) Led early, ridden along and dropped to rear before halfway, no extra from 2f out, weakened, last of 5, 13l behind Lilbourne Lad (9-1) at Curragh 6f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gd in Jun.
