tracked leader in 2nd, pushed along to challenge on outer from 3f out and hung right, improved to lead over 1f out and edged left, soon ridden and joined, kept on best inside final furlong to lead final strides
soon led, pushed along and pressed from 3f out, ridden and impeded over 1f out, soon headed and weakened inside final furlong
slightly slow into stride, soon improved into mid-division and 5th halfway, pushed along from 3f out and soon ridden, 4th 1f out, no impression and kept on same pace inside final furlong
slightly slow into stride, towards rear and 6th halfway, pushed along from 3f out and soon dropped to rear, no impression from 2f out
tracked leaders on inner and 3rd halfway, pushed along from 3f out and soon challenged, ridden from 2f out and improved to dispute lead from 1f out, headed final strides
slightly slow into stride and raced in rear, pushed along on outer from 2f out and soon ridden, 6th 1f out, no impression and kept on into 5th inside final furlong
mid-division and 4th halfway, pushed along from 2f out and soon ridden, 5th 1f out, no impression on principals and kept on inside final furlong to go 3rd on line
Alder represents last year’s winning yard and can improve on last month’s fourth at the Curragh as he steps up in trip. But Aidan O’Brien won this with Anthony Van Dycke back in 2018 and 1.2 million euros purchase HIAWATHA may prove good enough. A brother to stablemate and Group 1 winner Luxembourg, he’s entered in the National Stakes later in the season. Jockey bookings suggest Valiant King is preferred to Mister Mister while Blazing Sunset is a brother to a winner in France.
Alder (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Rear, 11th over 3f out, progress 1 1/2f out, kept on in 5th final 150 yards to 4th close home, never nearer, 4th of 11, 3l behind Proud And Regal (9-5) at Curragh 7f mdn Yielding in Jun.
Arabian Legend (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Held up in mid-division, raced keenly, 8th halfway, ridden and no impression when not clear run over 1f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 13, 6 1/2l behind Auguste Rodin (9-7) at Naas 7f mdn Yielding - Soft in Jul.
Blazing Sunset Bated Breath colt out of Solar Pursuit.
Coach Madden (IRE) 18-1 (9-5) Dwelt, soon held up in touch in rear, 6th halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no extra 1f out, never a factor, last of 6, 18 3/4l behind La Dolce Vita (9-0) at Tipperary 7f Yielding - Soft in Jun.
Hiawatha (IRE) Camelot colt out of Attire.
Mister Mister (GER) Sea The Moon colt out of Miss Germany.
Valiant King Roaring Lion colt out of Assembly.
Sea Spray Zoustar colt out of Wingingit.
