chased leader a few lengths behind, closer halfway, niggled along to challenge briefly 5f out, ridden and no extra over 4f out, soon no impression
made all, challenged briefly 5f out, clear 4f out, not extended
ANNIE POWER won by 15 lengths at Wexford last time and will be a short price to complete the hat-trick against sole rival Vintage Supreme. John Long's gelding made it third-time lucky at Cork last month but lacks the scope of the Mullins' filly and may also be better over further.
Vintage Supreme (IRE) 22-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders, 6th 5f out, closed on inner straight, ridden to lead over 1 1/2f out, stayed on well final furlong, won at Cork 2m 3f N H flat in Aug beating Wrong Way Corrigan (12-0) by 3/4l, 17 ran.
Annie Power (IRE) 6-4fav (11-1) Led, headed after 5f, regained lead over 2f out, ridden clear over 1f out, impressive, won at Wexford 2m mrs N H flat sft in Aug beating Ourbeautifuldream (10-13) by 15l, 7 ran.
