niggled along from early, always towards rear
soon tracked leaders in 3rd, 2nd and challenged 2f out, no extra final furlong and dropped to 4th near finish
soon towards rear and niggled along, never a factor
led after a couple of furlongs, ridden and headed 2f out, soon no impression, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, travelled well from 2f out, ridden to challenge in 2nd final furlong, not match winner, kept on same pace
led early, tracked leader, back in front 2f out, strongly pressed over 1f out, stayed on best final furlong
dwelt, towards rear, niggled along early, moderate 5th and no impression from 2f out, kept on well under pressure without threatening final furlong to go 3rd near finish
tracked leaders, dropped to moderate 6th and no extra from 2f out, kept on same pace
This has been run eight times and Aidan O'Brien has won them all - with five different jockeys. The stable appear intent on keeping up the sequence with three entries and Joseph, who will have had the pick of the trio, can become the sixth winning rider on board the Montjeu colt INDIAN CHIEF. Great Explorer is by Galileo out of a 6f winner while Piet Mondrian has eight winning siblings in his pedigree including French 2000 Guineas winner Aussie Rules. Jim Bolger has had a wonderful season with his juveniles and Loch Garman has to be of interest as does Dermot Weld's Manhattan Swing, who is from a good family of milers. Cottrell's dam has produced winners with her first two foals and Kevin Prendergast's colt is another to keep an eye on.
Chelsea Hotel (IRE) Lemon Drop Kid gelding out of No Secrets.
Cottrell Acclamation colt out of Asheyana.
Final Lash (IRE) Jeremy colt out of It Takes Two.
Great Explorer (IRE) Galileo colt out of Starchy.
Indian Chief (IRE) Montjeu colt out of Buck Aspen.
Loch Garman (IRE) Teofilo colt out of Irish Question.
Manhattan Swing (IRE) Invincible Spirit colt out of Bluebell Park.
Sweet Lana (IRE) Moss Vale filly out of Be My Lover.
Piet Mondrian Danehill Dancer colt out of Last Second.
