held up in touch, pushed along over 2f out, weakened 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden and hung left under pressure over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, no match for winner
prominent, still going well over 2f out, driven to lead approaching final furlong, stayed on strongly inside final furlong
held up in touch, rapid headway over 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on for remote 3rd
tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, never a threat
Mariner steps up in trip on his debut for a new yard having took a backward step at Naas when last in action though is still preferred to stablemate Dark Side Premier. But this can go to a newcomer with HIGH ORDER preferred as the half-brother to a couple of winners and hailing from a yard in flying form. Early Irish Derby entry Imperial Sovereign should be noted for any significant support while Open Secret looks best of the remainder.
Dark Side Premier 100-1 (9-7) Awkward start, in rear, never involved, 8th of 9, 12 1/4l behind Indalo (9-7) at Newcastle 7f stks (5) pol in Nov.
High Order Frankel colt out of Diploma.
Imperial Sovereign (IRE) Frankel colt out of Imperial Charm.
Mariner (IRE) 3-1 (9-7) Led, ran freely, pressed 3f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, no impression in 3rd 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 5, 15 3/4l behind Henry Adams (9-7) at Naas 7f mdn gd in Jul.
Open Secret Cracksman colt out of Pulcinella.
Angelica Catalani Mondialiste filly out of Pantera Negra.