dwelt, soon raced in 6th, no impression from 2f out, no extra from over 1f out
took keen hold, soon raced in 5th, pushed along and improved to challenge 2f out, 3rd 1f out, one pace, dropped to 4th on line
soon led, pushed along 3f out, ridden and pressed 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong
soon tracked leader in 2nd, 3rd 3f out and pushed along, challenged 2f out, 2nd and every chance 1f out, kept on without matching winner inside final furlong
slowly into stride, in rear, closer order 6f out, pushed along in 5th under 2f out, 4th 1f out and no impression, kept on into 3rd on line
dwelt, soon tracked leaders in 4th, a little keen, lost place and no impression from 2f out, no extra from over 1f out
dwelt, soon tracked leaders in 3rd, 2nd 3f out, dropped to 5th 1f out, no extra
It's a surprise to see WINDSOR PARK running here after his brilliant victory in the Neptune at Cheltenham, though he's probably warming up for a crack at the Group 3 Vintage Crop Stakes at Navan next month. He should take this without too much fuss as his fitness should give him the edge over Shu Lewis, though the latter reappeared last season with a Listed victory at Leopardstown and went on to perform with credit in a higher grade. Dark Crusader hasn't won since landing the Melrose at York in 2013 but she's another who generally competes at a high level while the Ascot Stakes winner Domination should have another good season, though may need this after a long absence.
Domination 11-8fav (9-0) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed and edged left just inside final furlong, kept on, held near finish, 3rd of 4, 1/2l behind Havana Beat (9-0) at Sandown 2m Listed stks (1) gf in Jul.
News At Six (IRE) 11-2 (9-12) Settled 3rd, pushed along to 2nd entering straight, ridden 2 1/2f out, weakened to 4th 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong, 6th of 7, 16l behind Papa's Way (8-4) at Cork 1m 2f hcp hvy.
Windsor Park (IRE) 8-11fav (11-9) Led, headed over 5f out, led again approaching straight, drew clear over 1f out, stayed on well, very easily, won at Galway 1m 6f am stks (4yo+) gd in Oct beating Marchese Marconi (11-2) by 10l, 6 ran.
Shu Lewis (IRE) 6-1 (9-4) Soon pushed along and early reminders, raced in moderate 3rd, closer order from before halfway, on terms 4f out, soon led, ridden straight, joined from 2f out, headed and one pace from 1f out,, 4th of 8, 5l behind Toe The Line (9-4) at Curragh 2m Listed stks (1) gf in Sep.
Dark Crusader (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Slow to break, soon mid-division, ridden over 3f out, lost place 2f out, 11th of 13, 34l behind Silk Sari (9-5) at Doncaster 1m 7f Grp 2 flls (1) gs in Sep.
May O Dea (IRE) 66-1 (8-12) Very slowly into stride, in rear, pushed along 4f out, no extra from 2f out, 13th of 14, 28l behind Tom Melbourne (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn stks pol in Dec.
Silver Sally (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, no extra straight and dropped to 6th 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 8, 9l behind Dancingwithangels (9-4) at Dundalk 1m 4f mdn stks pol in Mar.
