raced in 5th early, 4th approaching straight, pushed along 2f out, challenged and every chance inside final furlong, kept on well, just denied
raced in 3rd early, 5th approaching straight, pushed along 3f out, lost position and no impression from 2f out
raced in 2nd early, led inside first 2f, pushed along 2f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, kept on well, just prevailed
raced in 4th early, soon tracked leader, pushed along under 3f out, slightly impeded 1 1/2f out, one pace inside final furlong
soon raced in 6th, pushed along under 2f out,
led early, soon headed and tracked leaders, switched right under 2f out, lost position and no impression 1f out,
waited with, soon raced in 7th, pushed along 2f out and progress, kept on without matching front pair inside final furlong
dwelt, held up in rear, pushed along 2f out, kept on without threatening inside final furlong
Buckhurst is penalised for his Group 3 victories over 1m2f at the Curragh. His hat-trick bid came unstuck when tackling 1m4f at Leopardstown where he'd won over this trip earlier. Mount Everest is top-rated after his victory in a 1m2f Listed race at Leopardstown for which he has a 3lb penalty. He's been on his travels subsequently and could find this on the short side. ANCIENT SPIRIT was beaten only a head in that latter contest when conceding 4lb. That was his first start for Jessica Harrington and with a 7lb pull should reverse the form. San Andreas really found his form at Dundalk and has fitness on his side while Ken Condon sent Trais Fluors, six-times a winner in France for Andre Fabre, to the Breeders' Cup and Saudi Arabia for his first two starts for the yard. Inhale has joined Henry De Bromhead from Michael Bell and wouldn't be racing in this grade unless thought capable of going well.
Buckhurst (IRE) 7-2jfav (9-4) Held up in touch, pushed along into straight, headway and effort 1f out, kept on without threatening final 100yds, 2nd of 9, 1 1/4l behind Norway (9-1) at Leopardstown 1m 4f Grp 3 stks (1) gd in Sep.
Mount Everest (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) 6th of 8, 4 3/4l behind Port Lions (9-0) at Riyadh 1m 2f gf in Feb.
Ancient Spirit (GER) 14-1 (9-7) Soon led, 5 lengths clear after 2f, reduced advantage halfway, travelled well and asserted 3f out, came wide entering straight, ridden over 1f out, kept on, under pressure and headed close home, 2nd of 10, hd behind Mount Everest (9-3) at Leopardstown 1m 2f lst stks (1) Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Bold Approach (IRE) 13-2 (9-12) Chased clear leader, 3rd halfway, pushed along and no impression early straight, ridden and no extra over 1f out, eased final 100 yards, 11th of 13, 11 3/4l behind Charcor (9-6) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec.
Breaking Story (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Chased clear leader, 4th 4f out, headway early straight and led briefly under 2f out, ridden over 1f out, 3rd and no impression final 100 yards, 3rd of 13, 2 1/4l behind Charcor (9-6) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec.
San Andreas (IRE) 5-6fav (9-8) Soon disputed, led after 1f, pushed along 1 1/2f out, kept on strongly under hands and heels inside final furlong, comfortably, won at Dundalk 7f pol in Feb beating Laugh A Minute (9-5) by 4l, 6 ran.
Trais Fluors 25-1 (9-0) 7th of 8, 14 3/4l behind Port Lions (9-0) at Riyadh 1m 2f gf in Feb.
Inhale 11-2 (9-6) Held up, headway over 1f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, no impression, 4th of 9, 4 1/4l behind Gallipoli (9-4) at Newcastle 7f hcp (4) pol in Feb.
