raced 3rd of the 4 throughout, niggled along before straight, no impression from 2f out, kept on same pace
tracked leader, closed up 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no impression and kept on same pace inside final furlong
wandered around a bit before roadway early, made all, niggled along into straight, ridden 2f out, asserted inside final furlong, stayed on well, comfortably
raced last of the 4 throughout, no impression under pressure from 2f out, kept on same pace
It's hard to know what to make of The United States, a debut winner at the Curragh last July but not seen again until April where he was disappointing. A Group 3 entry next month suggests more is expected though he may find the in-form MANALAPAN just too strong. He's only had five runs and improved with each, completing a double at the Curragh and Gowran in recent weeks, and this looks within his capabilities. Brog Deas hasn't really returned to form since a spell of hurdling and Morga will need to step up though at least she'll be well suited by the quick ground.
Brog Deas (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Settled towards rear, ridden and no threat from early straight, 13th of 18, 8l behind Tobann (9-3) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gd.
Manalapan (IRE) 11-2 (9-1) Mid-division early, 4th halfway, ridden in 3rd 2f out, challenged 1 1/2f out, kept on final furlong to dispute close home and led at line, won at Gowran Park 1m 4f hcp gd beating Encrypted Message (9-4) by ns, 9 ran.
The United States (IRE) 7-4fav (9-3) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden into 3rd 2f out, no extra in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 8, 7l behind Fort Knox (9-3) at Leopardstown 1m 3yo lst stk (1) sft in Apr.
Morga (IRE) 12-1 (8-6) Tracked leaders and 4th halfway, ridden and not clear run over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 16, 2 1/4l behind Jayed Jidan (9-4) at Curragh 1m hcp gd.
