broke well, tracked leaders, progress to lead under 2f out, drew clear inside final furlong, kept on well, easily
slowly into stride, held up in rear, ran freely, some progress on far side over 2f out, no extra in 4th 1f out, weakened
dwelt, tracked leaders, progress 2f out and ridden to go 2nd over 1f out, no impression on winner inside final furlong, kept on one pace
led or disputed lead, ran freely, pushed along and headed under 2f out, no impression in 3rd 1f out, kept on one pace
prominent and disputed lead, pushed along over 2f out and soon no extra, weakened
Aidan O'Brien could have chosen from five original entries and goes with SIOUX NATION, who should have few problems getting off the mark despite being a beaten favourite in both previous starts. He attempted to make all over Leopardstown's extended 6f last time and though having no answer when Brother Bear quickened past inside the final furlong he's unlikely to be caught here. Drombeg Dream was very green at Naas but ran on once getting the hang of the job though probably already needs another furlong. Tahan is by Rock Of Gibraltar and the first foal of an unraced mare while Lucia's Bob is by Big Bad Bob and the first foal of a mile all-weather winner. Yulong Warrior is another first foal though he's by Street Cry and if there's to be a surprise he may be the one to spring it.
Sioux Nation (USA) 8-11fav (9-5) Towards rear, 8th halfway, ridden and good headway to 4th 1f out, soon 3rd, kept on, nearest finish, 2nd of 12, 2l behind Brother Bear (9-5) at Leopardstown 6f mdn gf in May.
Tahan (IRE) Rock Of Gibraltar colt out of Reehan.
Yulong Warrior (USA) Street Cry colt out of Mahkama.
Drombeg Dream (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Towards rear, pushed along and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, never a factor, 9th of 14, 9 1/4l behind Alpha Centauri (9-0) at Naas 6f mdn fll gf in May.
Lucia's Bob (IRE) Big Bad Bob filly out of Veronica Falls.
