Dwelt and soon led narrowly, extended advantage before halfway, 6 lengths clear 3f out, ridden 2f out and still clear entering final furlong, reduced advantage under pressure inside final furlong, all out towards finish, held on (tainer said, regarding the apparent improvement of form, that the gelding may have needed his first run in Tipperary, it being his first run after a break. Regarding his penultimate run at Cork, he stated that he failed to pick up on the good to firm ground. He added that his charge disappointed on his last start in Cork over an inadequate trip on good ground. The trainer concluded by saying that his charge benefited from being able to dictate on today's softer ground over a more suitable trip)
Soon chased leaders in 3rd, moderate 2nd at halfway, 6 lengths behind 3f out, ridden 2f out and closed under pressure inside final furlong to press winner closing stages, never nearer (op Evs)
Dwelt and in rear until took closer order in 6th before halfway, improved under pressure behind leaders from 3f out, ridden in 3rd 2f out and no impression on winner entering final furlong, kept on one pace (op 6/1)
Disputed early and soon settled behind leader in 2nd, moderate 3rd at halfway, ridden into straight and no impression on winner in 5th 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace
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