in rear, pushed along before halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace in 4th final furlong
led, 3 lengths lead halfway, ridden and headed over 1f out, no impression and dropped to 3rd 100 yards out
chased leader, 3rd halfway, closer 2f out, pushed along over 1f out, 2nd 100 yards out and kept on one pace
chased leader, 4th halfway, pushed along and no impression in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace
upset in stalls, chased leader, 2nd halfway, closer 2f out and led over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong
Aidan O'Brien and Ger Lyons have won the last two renewals between them and their representatives look set to dominate again having the edge on experience on their rivals. CAPE CLEAR ISLAND is just preferred to Dandyleekie, though the latter got upset in the stalls before his latest second over this trip at Navan. The Ballydoyle colt made it third-time lucky at Fairyhouse last month and is capable of further progress. Tagg's Island is related to three winners and could prove the pick of the newcomers.
Cape Clear Island (IRE) 1-5fav (9-5) Always prominent, pushed along in 3rd halfway, ridden to lead under 2f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, edged slightly left under pressure close home, all out, won at Fairyhouse 6f 2yo mdn gf in Jul beating Windsor Beach (9-5) by ns, 9 ran.
Dandyleekie (IRE) 15-8 (9-1) Upset in stalls, led, headed and ridden over 1f out, no impression on winner and kept on one pace, 2nd of 5, 4 1/2l behind Dick Whittington (9-1) at Navan 6f 2yo auc gf in Jun.
Compass Hill (USA) Mizzen Mast colt out of Zamindarling.
Tagg's Island (IRE) Excellent Art colt out of Miss Odlum.
Lucida (IRE) Shamardal filly out of Lura.
