dwelt, towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, never on terms
in touch, pushed along halfway, ridden 2f out, kept on, not trouble leaders
tracked leaders, switched to near side over 1f out, ridden and headway to lead inside final furlong, all out
tracked leader, led 2f out, ridden approaching final furlong, headed inside final furlong, rallied close home
Former Ballydoyle inmate BALLSBRIDGE is fitted with a tongue-tie on his debut for a new trainer. He showed plenty of early pace when second over a mile at Naas last month and this shorter trip may suit. Ithra has been competing in handicaps without success but should figure back at this level while Master Dandy is a likely improver. Mattella is speedily-bred and is preferred to Busan of the newcomers.
Advantage (IRE) 11-1 (9-7) Slow away, in rear, went 5th inside final furlong, never dangerous, 5th of 8, 5 3/4l behind Bright (9-7) at Wolverhampton 5f stks (5) pol in Oct.
Ballsbridge (USA) 5-2 (9-8) Tracked leaders, pushed along and led 2 1/2f out, ridden clear over 1f out, soon strongly pressed, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 16, 1 1/4l behind Frazil (9-11) at Naas 1m mdn Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Master Dandy (IRE) 11-1 (9-6) Held up towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, kept on well from over 1f out, never near to challenge, 3rd of 10, 7 1/4l behind Cruise (9-1) at Southwell 6f mdn stks (5) pol in May.
Muddagent 18-1 (9-12) In rear, ridden 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, not trouble leaders, 4th of 6, 4 3/4l behind Child Of Lir (9-7) at Newcastle 1m mdn stks (5) pol in Sep.
Ithra 18-1 (9-7) Took keen hold, soon pressing leader, ridden over 2f out, driven and edged left over 1f out, soon lost 2nd, one pace, 3rd of 8, 4 1/4l behind First Of May (9-10) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp fll (5) pol in Oct.
Mattella Mattmu filly out of Gran Canaria Queen.
Busan Mondialiste gelding out of Craic Agus Spraoi.