ridden to lead, strongly pressed and headed early straight, no extra from over 1f out, kept on one pace
tracked leader, 3rd halfway, smooth headway on outer to lead over 1f out, briefly pushed out and soon clear, easily
tracked leader on outer, 2nd halfway, led early straight, soon driven along and headed over 1f out, no chance with winner final furlong
Zoffany won this last year for Ballydoyle and the Coolmore operation can strike again with TENTH STAR. The Dansili colt should probably have beaten Zip Top over C&D three weeks ago and is heading in the right direction. He has the beating of Roman General on that run and can get the better of the Jim Bolger pair, Snowflake Dancer and Whip Rule, who both run in the colours of June Judd, though both should be suited by the step up to 7f. Shukhov should find a race in due course, though possibly at a lower level.
Snowflake Dancer (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Tracked leader in 2nd, ridden 2f out, no chance with winner from over 1f out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 5, 6l behind Lilbourne Lad (9-0) at Naas 6f 2yo lst stk (1) gf.
Tenth Star (IRE) 11-8 (9-0) Tracked leaders on inner in 3rd, switched right to go 2nd early final furlong, kept on well without reaching winner, 2nd of 7, nk behind Zip Top (9-0) at Leopardstown 7f 2yo mdn gd.
Whip Rule (IRE) 2-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, driven along 2f out, went 3rd over 1f out, kept on same pace without threatening, 3rd of 5, 2l behind Choir (9-0) at Naas 6f 2yo stks gf in May.
Roman General (IRE) 18-1 (9-0) Towards rear, ridden and headway on outer to go 4th over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no impression on principals, 3rd of 7, 2l behind Zip Top (9-0) at Leopardstown 7f 2yo mdn gd.
Shukhov (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden along in 6th halfway, switched right 2f out, no impression from over 1f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 9, 3 1/2l behind After (8-12) at Curragh 6f 2yo mdn gd.
