prominent, soon 3rd, under pressure 2f out, challenged final furlong, not match winner and kept on same pace final 100yds
prominent, soon 2nd, pushed under 3f out, on terms 2f out, soon led, headed and kept on same pace inside final furlong
pushed along to soon lead, joined 2f out, soon narrowly headed, remained close up with every chance, no impression and kept on same pace inside final furlong
tracked leaders, soon 4th, under pressure 2f out, 5th 1f out, no impression and kept on same pace
dwelt, in rear, no impression from over 1f out, soon one pace in 6th
led briefly early, held up in 5th, travelling smoothly 2f out, soon switched left to outer, 4th 1f out, quickened to lead inside final 100yds out, pushed out
held up towards rear and took keen hold, soon 6th, pushed along from 3f out, no impression from over 1f out, soon dropped to last
GIOVANNI BOLDINI is likely to be a warm order after his fine effort behind Mustajeeb in the Jersey Stakes and a similar effort would see him very difficult to beat. Captain Joy wasn't beaten far in this a year ago and should be ready for another big run after returning from Dubai with a solid effort in a Listed contest at Leopardstown. Manalapan was also in action in Dubai during the winter where he performed with credit, though he has a couple of pounds to find with Paene Magnus on their run at Dundalk in October. The latter could prove a big threat as he likes this track and fast ground and wasn't disgraced behind Magician here last month.
Paene Magnus (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden in 3rd 3f out, dropped to rear under 2f out, no impression and kept on one pace, 4th of 5, 5l behind Magician (9-10) at Curragh 1m 2f Grp 3 (1) gf in May.
Captain Joy (IRE) 14-1 (9-9) Always towards rear, pushed along entering straight and no impression 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 8, 6l behind Pearl Of Africa (9-7) at Leopardstown 1m Listed stks (1) gd.
Einsteins Folly (IRE) 20-1 (9-9) Soon mid-division, under pressure in 6th 2f out, went 4th 1f out, kept on final furlong without matching principals, 4th of 9, 1 1/2l behind Indigo Lady (9-4) at Curragh 1m 2f Listed stks (1).
Manalapan (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) 4th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Tha'ir (9-0) at Meydan(UAE) 1m 3f hcp in Feb.
Talitha Kum (IRE) 11-10fav (9-12) Held up in rear, closer entering straight and ridden in 4th under 2f out, 2nd 150 yards out but no impression on winner, 2nd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Maggie Dalton (9-3) at Limerick 1m fll hcp gf.
Giovanni Boldini (USA) 14-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, ridden in 3rd and one pace final furlong, no impression on leading duo, 3rd of 23, 3 1/2l behind Mustajeeb (9-4) at Royal Ascot 7f 3yo Grp 3 (1) gd.
He's No Saint 16-1 (8-12) Led after 1f, pushed along and challenged early straight, headed over 1f out and soon no extra, 7th of 8, 8l behind Pearl Of Africa (9-7) at Leopardstown 1m Listed stks (1) gd.
