pushed along leaving stalls, soon tracked leader in 2nd, closed and pushed along over 3f out, led 1 1/2f out, soon ridden and pressed, kept on well final furlong
dwelt slightly, soon prominent on outer, 4th halfway, progress to 4rd over 3f out, closed under 2f out, ridden and every chance in 2nd over 1f out, lost place and no extra final 100 yards
soon led, 1 length clear before halfway, reduced advantage over 3f out, under pressure and headed 1 1/2f out, weakened
rear, 6th halfway, 5th over 4f out, took closer order 3f out, dropped to rear and ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
towards rear, 5th halfway, dropped to 6th over 4f out, headway 1 1/2f out, soon ridden, stayed on in 2nd under 1f out, not trouble winner
in touch on inner, 3rd halfway, 4th over 3f out, under pressure over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on to 3rd without threatening closing stages
Grandmaster Flash was racing in much better company on Turf last summer and though stepping up to 2m for his second course victory three weeks ago he's won over the trip and his rider's claim is again a bonus. Kasperenko was beaten 10 lengths that day and appears unlikely to turn the tables despite this being a more suitable trip. PURE NATURE could be another for the champion jockey as she looked one to follow when gaining her third track victory in four starts with an impressive success in December and can defy a 9lb rise. Swift Verdict, an easy maiden winner in January, started favourite for a handicap last month but ran poorly behind The Mouse Doctor, who was gaining his third track success.
Grandmaster Flash (IRE) 7-4fav (9-9) Led, headed after 5f, led again 3f out, ridden 2f out, asserted over 1f out, kept on strongly final furlong, won at Dundalk 2m pol in Feb beating Sneaky Getaway (9-9) by 5l, 8 ran.
Kasperenko 11-1 (9-9) Held up towards rear, progress 2 1/2f out, ridden in 6th 2f out, kept on into 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 10l behind Grandmaster Flash (9-9) at Dundalk 2m pol in Feb.
Jon Ess (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) Led early, tracked leaders on outer, 3rd halfway, pushed along early straight, ridden and no impression in 4th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 10th of 18, 3 3/4l behind Halimi (9-10) at Leopardstown 1m 5f hcp gd in Sep.
Pure Nature 9-2 (8-9) Ran 5th, 4th 4f out and headway entering straight, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, drew clear final 150 yards, won at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Dec beating Dundory (8-6) by 6l, 7 ran.
The Mouse Doctor (IRE) 11-2 (9-2) Prominent, soon chased leaders in 3rd, 4th approaching straight, soon headway and effort, challenged and on terms inside final furlong, stayed on well to just prevail at the finish, won at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Feb beating Pempie (9-2) by shd, 10 ran.
Swift Verdict 13-8fav (9-6) Chased leaders, soon 4th, some headway over 4f out, soon 3rd, lost position from 2f out, soon slightly impeded and switched right, no impression over 1f out, 8th of 10, 9 3/4l behind The Mouse Doctor (9-2) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Feb.
