soon raced in 6th, 7th over 3f out, no extra from under 2f out
soon led, headed 1 1/2f out, no extra and one pace final furlong
soon raced in 2nd, travelling smoothly and struck by rival rider's whip 2f out, led 1 1/2f out, headed inside final furlong, no impression when bumped under 100 yards out, one pace
slowly into stride, held up, 8th over 3f out, no extra from 2f out
soon raced in 4th, pushed along behind horses from 2f out, bumped rival under 100 yards out, stayed on well to lead on line
soon raced in 3rd, effort from over 2f out, no extra final furlong
soon raced in 5th, effort from over 2f out, no extra final furlong
dwelt, mid-division early, 6th over 3f out, no room over 2f out and soon switched left to outer, kept on well without reaching 1st 2 inside final furlong
slowly into stride, towards rear, slightly impeded under 2f out, kept on same pace without threatening
dwelt, held up, 9th over 3f out, soon pushed along and progress to lead inside final furlong, kept on well, headed on line
California Jumbo was narrowly beaten at Navan last time and should go well again but DAWN TROUPER looks to have the strongest form. Placed in all three starts to date, the latter was second to a horse rated 84 at Leopardstown last time and a bold bid is expected here. Somerset Maugham could only manage fourth at the latter track when last in action and makes a belated reappearance while Subjudice disappointed at Navan but stable companion Winner Takes Itall is a newcomer to note along with Khafaaq.
Lady Kimberley (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Dwelt and pushed along, checked briefly early, soon towards rear and no impression 2f out, 15th of 17, 20 3/4l behind Covetous (9-0) at Fairyhouse 7f mdn sft in Sep.
California Jumbo (USA) 3-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, pushed along in 2nd over 2f out, ridden and no impression on winner over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, 2nd of 6, nk behind Understate (9-5) at Navan 1m mdn gf in Jun.
Dawn Trouper (IRE) 2-1fav (9-5) Chased leaders in 3rd, ridden in 2nd entering straight, 2nd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Spanish Point (9-5) at Leopardstown 1m mdn gf in Jun.
Khafaaq Helmet colt out of Mujadil Draw.
Somerset Maugham (IRE) 7-2 (9-5) Dwelt, soon tracked leaders, pushed along before straight, 5th over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 8, 4 3/4l behind Theobald (9-5) at Leopardstown 1m mdn gf in Jun.
Subjudice (IRE) 7-1 (9-5) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden in 4th 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 11, 12 1/2l behind Coeur Sublime (9-5) at Navan 1m 2f mdn Yielding - Soft in Apr.
War Advocate (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Always rear, pushed along before halfway, ridden and no impression early straight, no extra over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, last of 4, 5 1/4l behind Battle Of Jericho (9-4) at Fairyhouse 6f gf in May.
Winner Takes Itall (FR) Nathaniel gelding out of Sinndiya.
June Ann (IRE) Acclamation filly out of My Girl Anna.
With Herself (IRE) Lilbourne Lad filly out of Caro Mio.
