soon led, 1 length clear 5f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
held up towards rear, 5th halfway, pushed along under 2f out, ridden into 4th 1f out, no extra under 1f out
missed break, raced in rear, 6th halfway, slightly detached 2f out, progress to 4th under 1f out, kept on well to 3rd close home, nearest finish
settled 3rd, switched right and closed on leaders 1f out, headway to lead final 150 yards, ridden out
raced 4th, took closer order over 3f out, pushed along approaching straight, ridden under 2f out, no extra 1f out
tracked leader in 2nd, pushed along 4f out, ridden approaching straight, headway to lead narrowly over 1f out, under pressure and headed final 150 yards, kept on same pace
The bottom pair are a long way out of the handicap and can't be realistic contenders. SANUS PER AQUAM won three times as a juvenile including here and in a Group 3 at Newmarket before finishing third in the Dewhurst. He only ran twice in his second campaign but a run at Dundalk in March should have put him straight and he can start making up for lost time. Tirmizi also won here in his first season but had just one run in the Derrinstown Stud Trial on this card last term and hasn't been seen subsequently. Like the selection, he has the potential to do much better and the pair look to have the call over their limited rivals though Benkei returned to form at Tipperary and will enjoy conditions more than most.
Sanus Per Aquam (IRE) 9-2 (9-2) Ran 5th, pushed along entering straight and soon no impression, ridden in 6th over 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 7, 5 1/2l behind Elbereth (9-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f pol in Mar.
Tirmizi (FR) 4-1 (9-3) Soon 5th, 4th halfway, pushed along 2 1/2f out, ridden under 2f out, dropped to 7th 1f out, no extra, 7th of 8, 7 1/2l behind Moonlight Magic (9-3) at Leopardstown 1m 2f Grp 3 stks (1) gd in May.
Brokopondo (IRE) 16-1 (9-9) Held up behind leaders, 5th halfway, ridden to close 2f out, under pressure in 5th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 8, 2l behind Tandem (9-5) at Tipperary 1m 4f gd in Apr.
Mandamus (IRE) 7-1 (12-0) 4th of 24, 19 3/4l behind Mr Boss Man (12-3) at Punchestown 1m 7f Good - Yielding in Apr.
Nearly Famous 20-1 (8-11) Soon mid-division, headway straight, one pace from over 1f out, 14th of 22, 10 3/4l behind Vastonea (9-6) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp Yielding in Oct.
Three Jacks (IRE) 7-2 (8-13) Raced in 2nd, 3rd after 3f, pushed along halfway, 4th into straight and raced towards inner, challenged over 2f out, soon no impression in 3rd, no extra from over 1f out, 3rd of 5, 9l behind Hansian Prince (8-11) at Cork 1m hvy in Apr.
Benkei (IRE) 6-1 (9-9) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden to challenge 2f out, no extra in 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 8, 1 3/4l behind Tandem (9-5) at Tipperary 1m 4f gd in Apr.
