soon mid-division, 7th approaching straight, switched to outer and no impression over 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong
soon towards rear, no impression approaching straight
soon tracked leader, niggled along from 4f out, led from 2f out, clear from over 1f out, stayed on well, easily
slowly into stride, always towards rear
soon tracked leaders, 5th approaching straight, no impression and kept on same pace from over 1f out
waited with, 6th approaching straight, 5th from 2f out, soon no impression, kept on same pace
soon tracked leaders, 4th from 2f out, no impression and kept on same pace from over 1f out
tracked leaders, in pursuit of winner but no impression from over 1f out, kept on same pace
soon led, headed from 2f out, dropped to 3rd and no extra from over 1f out
soon mid-division, 6th over 4f out, 8th approaching straight, soon no impression
Durand has leading claims stepping up in trip after finishing second at Limerick on his debut. He'll go close if taking to the fast surface but a chance is taken on MILITARY DEVICE. A second over 7f at Gowran in September was his best effort of last season but the son of Shirocco looks sure to improve over middle-distances and Dermot Weld's charge gets the nod. Minister Of Mayhem is another likely to appreciate today's greater test of stamina and Golden Silence should improve on his debut fifth at Naas. Stablemate and newcomer Keychain is related to winners over middle-distances and fellow debutant Gentle Jimmy is a half-brother to the smart Eton Forever.
Cardinal Palace (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Mid-division, headway into 6th 3f out, ridden and no extra over 2f out, 10th of 14, 16l behind Love And Cherish (9-0) at Dundalk 1m 2yo mdn auc stks pol in Nov.
Dunbrin (IRE) 50-1 (9-5) Led, headed after 3f, 4th into straight, no extra from 2f out, last of 9, 27l behind Resolute Response (9-5) at Naas 1m 2f mdn stks in May.
Durand 12-1 (9-5) Soon tracked leaders, went in pursuit of winner inside final two furlongs, no impression and kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Hold The Line (9-5) at Limerick 1m 3yo mdn aut in May.
Gentle Jimmy (IRE) Azamour gelding out of True Joy.
Golden Silence (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Waited with towards rear, headway to track leaders from 2f out, no impression in moderate 4th and kept on same pace from 1f out, 5th of 9, 7l behind Resolute Response (9-5) at Naas 1m 2f mdn stks in May.
Keychain (IRE) Key Of Luck gelding out of Sarifa.
Military Device (IRE) 7-2 (9-5) Led, ridden 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, no extra in 4th 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 9, 10l behind Leading Light (9-5) at Tipperary 1m 1f 2yo mdn hvy in Oct.
Minister Of Mayhem 11-4 (9-5) Prominent early, soon chased leaders, 4th on outer halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 5th of 9, 7l behind Sruthan (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 3yo mdn auc stks pol in Mar.
Tempo Mac (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders in 4th, 3rd approaching straight and no impression on winner from well over 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 6, 9l behind Lady Giselle (9-0) at Listowel 1m 3yo mdn aut sft.
Royal Beauty (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Dwelt and in rear, nudged along over 2f out, behind when eased inside final furlong, last of 10, 32l behind Just Pretending (9-0) at Navan 1m fll mdn stks in May.
