tracked leader in 2nd, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, dropped to 3rd under 1f out, slightly hampered 100 yards out, kept on one pace
held up in touch in rear, disputed 3rd entering straight, pushed along over 1f out, 2nd under 1f out and soon challenged, edged left 100 yards out, kept on well under hands and heels, led final strides
led, pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out, strongly pressed final 150 yards, kept on, headed final strides
held up in touch in 3rd, disputed 3rd entering straight, pushed along on rail when not clear run from over 1f out, no impression in 4th when short of room 100 yards out, kept on one pace
Messerschmitt (IRE) 10-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out, no impression in 4th over 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 5, 4 1/4l behind Bremen (9-9) at Cork 1m 2f sft in Apr.
Old Faithful (FR) 4-1 (9-6) Mid-division, closer in 5th and ridden 2f out, went 3rd over 1f out, no impression on leaders final furlong, kept on one pace, 3rd of 15, 5 1/2l behind Procrastinate (9-6) at Curragh 7f mdn hvy in Mar.
Gibbs Island 18-1 (9-2) Tracked leader, close up and disputed after 2f, led halfway, ridden and pressed 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, under pressure in 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 3l behind Marty The Party (9-5) at Naas 1m hcp Yielding in Apr.
Naturally Nimble (GER) 7-4 (9-8) Ran 5th, pushed along approaching straight, went moderate 3rd over 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 6, 6 1/2l behind Norwalk Havoc (9-8) at Leopardstown 1m mdn hvy in Apr.
