settled 3rd, ridden 1f out, kept on in 2nd inside final furlong, not reach winner
led, ridden and headed under 1f out, no extra final furlong
tracked leader in 2nd, ridden to lead under 1f out, kept on well under pressure final furlong
Kevin Prendergast won this last year and DOROTHY PARKER should repeat the process. Her debut run behind the high-class Dawn Approach was a fine effort and she wasn't beaten far in another decent maiden at the Curragh. Although both runs were over 5f, the form looks too strong for Desiderata who disappointed over this trip at Down Royal after a promising debut at Navan while Randall's Alannah, though improving in a nursery over the C&D last time, has a bit to find.
Desiderata (IRE) 7-4fav (9-5) Led, strongly pressed 2f out and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 5l behind Smoker (9-5) at Down Royal 7f 2yo mdn aut sft in Jun.
Dorothy Parker (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Chased leaders in 3rd, driven along 2f out, no impression and kept on one pace from over 1f out, 3rd of 7, 2 3/4l behind Infanta Branca (9-0) at Curragh 5f 2yo mdn in Apr.
Randall's Alannah (IRE) 12-1 (8-4) Chased leaders in 5th, 6th and ridden 2f out, 5th 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, went 2nd without reaching winner close home, 2nd of 7, 3/4l behind Chips Are Down (9-3) at Sligo 6f 2yo hcp.