prominent, disputed 3rd from 3rd, slight mistake 3 out, no impression next, one pace
prominent, soon led and disputed, joined from before last where slight mistake, stayed on best run-in to regain lead near line
soon tracked leaders, disputed 3rd from 3rd, no extra from before 2 out
chased leaders, not fluent 1st, 6th from 3rd, pushed along briefly from next, pushed along again from 6th, no impression 3 out, kept on same pace without threatening
held up, 7th from 3rd, closed up 3 out, on terms from before last where slight mistake, kept on well run-in, headed near line
not fluent 1st, soon detached in rear, completely tailed off
held up, 9th from 3rd, no extra 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
led early, prominent, on terms 5th, slight mistake 3 out, no impression and one pace approaching last
soon chased leaders, 5th from 3rd, slight mistake 6th, prominent and slight mistake 2 out, soon no extra
held up, 8th from 3rd, pushed along from 6th, no impression 3 out, soon no extra
Ben Dundee was having his first start since December when gaining an impressive victory at Naas three weeks ago and there's much more to come. Little Stevie has been improving with every run and there was plenty to like about his victory at Cork though he was well beaten by Sound Money at Killarney in May. MAHLER TEN split two decent performers at Fairyhouse and looks a very promising type and though he'll be over further eventually he can take this. Canelie won four bumpers in France and was having her first run for almost a year when runner-up to Presenting Percy at Galway. She's certain to be better for that experience while Without Limites looked a superb prospect when landing two heavy ground bumpers in the spring by wide margins and could be anything.
Ben Dundee (IRE) 7-4fav (11-7) Prominent in 3rd, improved to 2nd before 4th, led after 4th, soon disputed lead, led 4 out, not fluent 2 out, asserted before last where not fluent, eased close home, comfortably, won at Naas 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Nov beating Act In Time (11-7) by 7l, 13 ran.
Light That (IRE) 10-3jfav (11-4) Chased leaders, mistake 5th, 3rd halfway, progress into 2nd 3 out, ridden and no extra before straight, weakened, last of 9, 36 3/4l behind Magna Cartor (11-5) at Wexford 2m gd in Oct.
Little Stevie 2-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, progress into 2nd entering straight, pressed leader after 3 out, ridden to lead 2 out, asserted before last, kept on well, won at Cork 2m mdn gd in Nov beating Bensachuine (11-12) by 6 1/2l, 8 ran.
Mahler Ten (IRE) 7-1 (11-6) Chased leader, last but still in touch 3 out, soon closed again, challenged and every chance between last 2, soon on terms, headed and kept on well without matching winner closing stages, 2nd of 4, 1/2l behind Fire In His Eyes (11-10) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f gd in Nov.
Sound Money 5-4fav (11-7) Prominent, led after 2nd, slight mistake 2 out, soon asserted, stayed on well run-in, easily, won at Killarney 2m 1f mdn gd in May beating Little Stevie (11-2) by 7l, 14 ran.
Megara 14-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 15, 23 3/4l behind Arthur Mc Bride (11-12) at Goodwood 2m hcp stks (4) gd in Oct.
Surf Instructor (IRE) Stowaway gelding out of Corrie Hall.
Without Limites (FR) 4-6fav (11-6) Led, asserted over 4f out, increased advantage entering straight, very easily, won at Limerick 2m lst (1) hvy in Apr beating Finula (11-2) by dist, 4 ran.
Canelie (FR) 8-11fav (11-1) Tracked leaders, left 3rd from 3rd, pushed along approaching straight, soon challenged, kept on without matching winner run-in, 2nd of 13, 2l behind Presenting Percy (11-12) at Galway 2m mdn Yielding in Oct.
Western Daru (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) Held up, stumbled approaching 3rd, 10th from 5th, no danger and one pace approaching 3 out, 6th of 15, dist behind Asthuria (10-13) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn sft in Nov.
