prominent on outer, ran freely, 4th halfway, ridden and lost place under 2f out, no extra in rear final furlong
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, switched right under 2f out and ridden over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong to lead close home
in rear, pushed along and some headway 2f out, ridden in 5th over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace
prominent, 2nd halfway, led 2f out and soon pushed along, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, headed close home
mid-division, 5th halfway, short of room 2f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong to go 3rd closing stages
always towards rear, pushed along entering straight, ridden and no impression on outer under 2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
soon led, ridden and headed 2f out, no impression in 3rd 150 yards out, no extra
This is a race Aidan O'Brien loves and he has won the last seven. He has three entries this time and though MOUNT EVEREST looks the stable's pick with Ryan Moore on board the Curragh maiden winner faces competition from stable companions Sovereign, who caught the eye behind the selection at the Curragh before winning by 14 lengths at Galway, and Japan, who had a bit up his sleeve when scoring on heavy going at Listowel. Pythion dead-heated over this trip at Leopardstown but the third has been well beaten subsequently so Power Of Now may prove more of a threat to the Ballydoyle trio after winning with a bit in hand over the course and distance.
Guaranteed (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Dwelt, soon chased leader, pushed along over 3f out, lost place and no impression under 2f out, no extra from over 1f out, 5th of 6, 15 1/4l behind Anthony Van Dyck (9-3) at Curragh 7f Grp 2 stks (1) Yielding in Aug.
Japan 1-2fav (9-5) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along 2 1/2f out, ridden into 3rd under 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong to lead close home, won at Listowel 7f mdn hvy in Sep beating Aristocratic Man (9-5) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Mackqeez (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Raced in 4th early, pushed along halfway, challenged over 2f out, slightly impeded over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 14, 2l behind Dark Pursuit (9-3) at Down Royal 7f mdn gd in Sep.
Mount Everest (IRE) 6-4fav (9-5) Close up, soon led, joined 3f out, led again and stayed on best inside final furlong, won at Curragh 1m mdn gd in Aug beating Yonkers (9-5) by 1 1/4l, 14 ran.
Power Of Now (IRE) 5-2 (9-5) Tracked leaders, switched right over 2f out, challenged when edged slightly left inside final furlong, led 100yds out, stayed on well, won at Naas 1m mdn gd in Sep beating Dumouriez (9-5) by 1 1/2l, 19 ran.
Pythion (FR) 6-1 (9-5) Towards rear, 5th halfway, under pressure in 4th 3f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, good headway to 2nd 1f out, strongly challenged leader final 100 yards, kept on well to dead heat on line, won at Leopardstown 1m mdn gf in Jul beating Howling Ridge (9-5), 8 ran.
Sovereign (IRE) 8-15fav (9-5) Chased leader, improved to dispute after 1f and soon led, pushed along to assert 2f out, clear entering straight, kept on strongly final furlong, eased close home, won at Galway 1m 1f mdn hvy in Sep beating Elite Trooper Grey (9-5) by 14l, 5 ran.
