soon raced in 5th, quickened into 2nd over 1f out, led inside final furlong and soon asserted, stayed on well, easily
soon raced in 4th, pushed along over 2f out, one pace 1f out
bumped slightly start, soon raced in 2nd, pushed along over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
a little keen, soon in rear, pushed along 2f out, some headway but no impression from over 1f out, kept on same pace without threatening
soon towards rear in 6th, pushed along from 2f out, no impression from over 1f out
soon raced in 3rd, pushed along over 2f out, no impression and kept on same pace from 1f out, 2nd closing stages
edged slightly left start and bumped rival, led, pushed along 2f out, pressed over 1f out, soon headed and no extra, one pace
CARAVAGGIO has a sprint pedigree and though still in the Irish 2000 Guineas he's engaged in all the top sprints where he looks certain to be a contender. His first-season form progressed from landing a Dundalk maiden to winning the Coventry Stakes and ended with a very easy victory in the Group 1 Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh and he's one to look forward to this campaign. His stable also run Pedestal, a winner at Tipperary before a fine effort behind Ardad in the Windsor Castle Stakes though he hasn't been seen subsequently. Khukri is also progressing nicely and reappeared with a victory in a Navan Listed contest from today's rival Gorane, who was only just touched off after holding every chance.
Caravaggio (USA) 1-8fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, soon 4th, closed from over 2f out, led over 1 1/2f out, pushed along to assert from over 1f out, soon clear, stayed on well, easily, won at Curragh 6f Grp 1 stks (1) gf in Aug beating Courage Under Fire (9-3) by 4l, 5 ran.
Khukri (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, 6th 3f out, pushed along to 3rd 1f out, ridden to lead final 150 yards, kept on best, won at Navan 6f lst stks (1) gd in Apr beating Gorane (8-12) by 3/4l, 15 ran.
Mister Trader 11-4fav (9-3) Raced far side, tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 20th of 22, 19 1/4l behind Ardad (9-3) at Ascot 5f lst stks (1) sft in Jun.
Mr Scarlet 16-1 (9-3) Rear of mid-division, 9th 3f out, progress to 7th 1f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, never nearer, 6th of 15, 5 1/2l behind Khukri (9-3) at Navan 6f lst stks (1) gd in Apr.
Pedestal (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Raced far side, held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 22, 3 1/4l behind Ardad (9-3) at Ascot 5f lst stks (1) sft in Jun.
Psychedelic Funk 9-4fav (9-3) In rear, 15th 3f out, no impression, never a factor, 12th of 15, 13 1/4l behind Khukri (9-3) at Navan 6f lst stks (1) gd in Apr.
Gorane (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Tracked leader in 2nd, 3rd 3f out, ridden in 2nd over 1f out, led narrowly 1f out, headed final 150 yards, not match winner, 2nd of 15, 3/4l behind Khukri (9-3) at Navan 6f lst stks (1) gd in Apr.
Tinder (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Dwelt, a little keen in rear, no impression under 2f out, kept on same pace, 9th of 11, 6 1/4l behind Hydrangea (9-0) at Leopardstown 7f Grp 3 stks (1) Good - Yielding in Apr.
Virtudes (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, progress to lead 2f out and asserted 1f out, ridden and stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Naas 6f mdn gf in May beating Shinko Princess (9-10) by 2 1/4l, 17 ran.
