settled in rear, last and ridden 3f out, no impression under pressure from 2f out
chased leaders, 3rd travelling well entering straight, ridden in 2nd 2f out, no impression on winner and dropped to 3rd close home
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, soon no impression
chased leaders, short of room briefly 3f out, ridden in 3rd 2f out, soon no impression
dwelt and soon pushed along to chase leaders, ridden in 2nd entering straight, weakened
made all, ridden clear 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, reduced advantage close home
held up in touch, headway into 5th on inner and ridden 2f out, 3rd over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, kept on
chased leaders, ridden in 4th on outer 2f out, soon no impression
Waver has attempted to make all on his last two starts over 1m4f but only stayed on at one pace when headed. He should be suited by the shorter trip and has to be on the short-list. Rockabilly Riot has dropped to what should be a winnable mark but hasn't been finding much in a finish while it was heavy ground when Troon scored at Listowel in September. TRULY GENIUS will have the benefit of Luke Dempsey in the saddle and though last month's Leopardstown winner was beaten at the Curragh subsequently it was a much better race than this so he deserves support here.
Troon (USA) 10-1 (9-9) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression entering straight, weakened over 1f out, tailed off, last of 16, 45l behind Reposer (9-11) at Leopardstown 1m hcp in May.
Hes Our Music (IRE) 8-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, 4th 3f out, soon ridden, 2nd 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong, 4th of 14, 7l behind Ansgar (9-7) at Curragh 1m hcp gf in Jun.
Truly Genius (IRE) 13-2 (8-6) Chased leaders, going well in 6th approaching straight, 5th from 2f out, 6th again and no impression under 1f out, kept on, 4th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Stronger Than Me (8-7) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp 60-100 gf in Jun.
Balmont Flyer (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge 1f out, soon every chance, no extra closing stages, 5th of 16, 3l behind Truly Genius (9-9) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp 47-70 gf in Jun.
Auden (USA) 10-1 (8-2) Pushed up to soon dispute lead, headed and lost place from 2f out, soon no extra, 5th of 6, 13l behind Edith Cowan (9-1) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp gf.
Waver (IRE) 4-1 (9-5) Led, ridden entering straight and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 6l behind Zarkiyr (9-5) at Tipperary 1m 4f mdn stks gf in Jun.
Lady Geronimo (IRE) 10-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 9th and no extra 2f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 17, 5l behind Kashmir Peak (9-11) at Navan 1m 2f 3yo hcp 47-75 gd in May '12.
Rockabilly Riot (IRE) 7-2fav (9-9) Chased leaders, ridden in 4th 2f out, close 3rd 1f out, led briefly inside final furlong, soon headed, no extra close home, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Sharjah (9-5) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f 3yo hcp 47-75 gd.
