led early, soon raced in 2nd, pushed along 2f out, no extra from over 1f out
in rear, headway on outer straight, pushed along under 2f out, no extra from over 1f out
soon raced in 7th, a little keen, headway on inner 2f out, 6th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
soon raced in 8th, pushed along to close on outer 2f out, 7th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
towards rear, soon raced in 11th, pushed along over 2f out, no impression from over 1f out
soon raced in 6th, switched right 2 1/2f out, challenged 1f out, gained narrow lead well inside final furlong, stayed on best
prominent, soon raced in 3rd, pushed along 2f out, challenged 1f out, soon got on terms, headed and kept on without matching winner closing stages
tracked leaders, soon 4th, pushed along from early straight, led 1f out, joined inside final furlong, headed and one pace in 3rd closing stages
soon raced in 9th, pushed along 2 1/2f out, no impression 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong
soon led, headed 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
soon raced in 5th, pushed along 2 1/2f out, no impression from under 2f out
towards rear, soon raced in 10th, pushed along over 2f out, switched right 1 1/2f out, 5th 1f out, 4th and no impression when flicked tail inside final furlong, kept on same pace
Dermot Weld won this last year and the lightly-raced Stay De Night is one for the short-list as he wasn't at his best on his hat-trick attempt at Leopardstown in September. EASTERN RULES (NAP) has done most of his racing at Meydan over the past two seasons with just two narrow defeats at Group 3 level last summer away from Dubai. He has an excellent strike-rate so gets the vote to make a successful return. Richard Fahey sends Heaven's Guest from Yorkshire and the classy handicapper has another crack at this level though he's failed when stepped up on previous occasions. Father Frost, a maiden winner at Cork on his debut, didn't really impress on his next start at Navan while Some Spirit looks to have more to do. Slipper Orchid, like the selection a regular at Meydan, has been placed at this level in the past and can make her presence felt.
An Saighdiur (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden 3f out, no impression from 2f out, 7th of 9, 7l behind Mustajeeb (9-3) at Curragh 6f Grp 2 (1) in May.
Big Time (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Chased leader, ridden and weakened from over 2f out, last of 7, 24l behind Great Minds (9-7) at Cork 6f Listed stks (1) sft in Apr.
Burn The Boats (IRE) 10-3 (9-8) Held up in rear, ran freely, progress straight, 4th and switched left 1f out, ridden and kept on one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 1 1/2l behind Togoville (9-5) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Mar.
Eastern Rules (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) 4th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Ertijaal (8-13) at Meydan(UAE) 6f hcp gd in Feb.
Focus On Venice (IRE) 7-1 (9-13) Chased leader and prominent, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 8th of 10, 8l behind Bubbly Bellini (8-13) at Curragh 6f hcp hvy in Mar.
Heaven's Guest (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, chance approaching final 2f, ridden over 1f out, weakened soon after, 15th of 26, 10l behind Speculative Bid (8-9) at Ascot 7f hcp (4yo+) (2) gf in May.
Lat Hawill (IRE) 14-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, 6th 3f out, soon ridden and no impression, 13th of 19, 8l behind Hasanour (9-2) at Curragh 1m hcp in May.
Stay De Night (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Rear of mid-division, switched right and 9th 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 6th of 18, 2l behind Baraweez (9-3) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gf in Sep.
Slipper Orchid (IRE) (9-0) 5th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Cladocera (9-3) at Meydan(UAE) 1m 1f Grp 2 flls (1) std in Feb.
Some Spirit (IRE) 40-1 (9-0) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, soon no impression, 5th of 9, 7l behind Brooch (9-0) at Curragh 1m fll Grp 2 stks (1) in May.
Father Frost (IRE) 4-1 (9-2) Settled 3rd, pushed along over 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, dropped to 4th 100 yards out, kept on one pace, 4th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Toscanini (9-2) at Navan 6f 3yo stk gd in May.
Military Angel (USA) 66-1 (9-0) Took keen hold, soon mid-division in 10th, stumbled slightly before halfway, 12th 3f out, no extra from under 2f out, last of 18, 18l behind Pleascach (9-0) at Curragh 1m 3yo Fll Grp 1 (1) gd in May.
Intensical (IRE) 25-1 (9-9) Chased leaders early, ridden and dropped to mid-division halfway, soon weakened, 21st of 23, 46l behind Onenightidreamed (8-10) at Curragh 1m pren hcp hvy in Mar.
