mid-division, 9th halfway, no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace
always towards rear, never a factor
led, brought wide to stands side entering straight, strongly pressed 2f out, soon headed, no impression under pressure and dropped to 3rd early final furlong, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 5th halfway, no impression from early straight, no extra
slowly into stride, pushed along into mid-division, 8th on inner halfway, no impression under pressure from 2f out
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, remained alone on far rail in straight, 5th under pressure 2f out, no extra from over 1f out
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden to go 4th in centre of course under 2f out, no impression under pressure from 1f out
never a factor, kept on one pace in straight
prominent, 2nd halfway, driven along early straight, soon no extra and weakened
prominent, 4th halfway, brought to stands side in straight, 2nd under pressure 2f out and soon no extra, 5th 1f out, kept on one pace
slowly into stride and always towards rear
mid-division, 10th halfway, some headway in centre of course to go 7th 2f out, progress into 2nd early final furlong, kept on without reaching winner
tracked leaders on outer, 7th halfway, brought to stands side in straight, went 3rd 2f out, soon pushed along to lead, kept on well inside final furlong
Aidan O'Brien won this last year and relies on Paint Your Wagon, a colt by Pivotal out of a winning miler. He can make his presence felt but the form pick is ZANUGHAN, one of a trio from the yard of John Oxx and an excellent third behind Marksmanship on his racecourse debut over this trip at the Curragh a fortnight ago. It's Freezing, who wasn't far behind in fourth, had the benefit of three runs last season and doesn't look up to reversing the form. Dermot Weld's newcomer Uncut Stone is related to plenty of winners and Sam Bass should be capable of making progress this season.
Celestial Prospect (AUS) 16-1 (9-11) Mid-division, 10th into straight, soon ridden, 6th over 1f out, kept on under pressure, 5th of 25, 5l behind Ezalli (9-0) at Curragh 1m 2f mdn stks in Sep.
Illicit Encounter (IRE) 66-1 (10-5) Never a factor, 13th of 17, 26l behind Marksmanship (9-2) at Curragh 1m 2f mdn stks sft.
Madera Drawn (IRE) 40-1 (10-12) Never a factor, tailed off, 22nd of 24, well behind Mr Eko (11-10) at Cork 2m 4f cond hcp hdl 80-95 in Mar.
Sky Pilot (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Mid-division, no impression from 3f out, 7th of 15, 9l behind Captainofthefleet (9-7) at Limerick 1m 3f mdn stks sft.
Colourful Hawk (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Never a factor, 9th of 13, 12l behind Best Hello (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m 2f mdn stks in Mar.
It's Freezing (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Led, driven along from early straight, headed 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, dropped to 4th closing stages, 4th of 17, 3 1/2l behind Marksmanship (9-2) at Curragh 1m 2f mdn stks sft.
Long Journey Home (IRE) Dansili colt out of Quest For Eternity.
Mafi (IRE) 66-1 (9-5) Always towards rear, 17th of 19, 27l behind Sapphire (9-0) at Curragh 1m 3yo mdn sft in Mar.
Paint Your Wagon (IRE) Pivotal colt out of Dame Hester.
Sam Bass (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Chased leaders mainly 6th, never a factor, kept on one pace in straight, 5th of 8, 10l behind Dunboyne Express (9-0) at Leopardstown 7f mdn stks gd in Jun.
Scoot My Friend (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Towards rear, ridden and kept on straight, 8th of 19, 9l behind Tiz The Shot (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m 2yo mdn gf in Oct.
Tazaamun (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Always towards rear, 10th of 13, 17l behind Best Hello (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m 2f mdn stks in Mar.
Teajaybe (USA) 14-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, 4th over 3f out, no impression from 2f out, soon weakened, 13th of 16, 23l behind Exodus (9-0) at Navan 1m mdn stks in Oct.
Uncut Stone (IRE) Awesome Again colt out of Suitably Discreet.
Wakhan (IRE) Dalakhani colt out of Wrapitraise.
Zanughan (IRE) 10-3 (9-5) Mid-division, 8th approaching straight, pushed along and no impression early straight, 7th over 1f out, switched right and stayed on strongly inside final furlong, nearest at finish, 3rd of 17, 3 1/2l behind Marksmanship (9-2) at Curragh 1m 2f mdn stks sft.
Smartcity (USA) 50-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 15, 7l behind Quest For Peace (9-5) at Leopardstown 1m 2f 3yo mdn gf.
