LEOPARDSTOWN 17:52

Non Runners: POWER UNDER ME (IRE).

Time: 1m 40.48s Closing Sectional: (3f): 35s (107.7%)

Overrounds: Industry SP 116%, Betfair SP 101.3%

A smart renewal of a Group 3 that has been dominated by 3-y-os in recent years, and it was one from that generation who was sent off favourite and attempted to make all, but he didn't set a particularly strong pace and had no answer to the winner's turn of foot.

MUTASARREF an improved performer this year, defied a penalty to double his tally at this level and make it 3 wins from his last 4 starts, the emphasis on speed suiting him more than most; raced along inside, tracked pace, typically travelled well, produced to lead entering final 1f, always holding on; is reportedly set to take his chance in the Dullingham Park stakes back here next month.

MOUNTAIN BEAR (IRE) back up in trip, bounced back to best and is well capable of making the breakthrough at this sort of level; waited with, came wide straight, stayed on well, never nearer.

LORD MASSUSUS (IRE) again ran creditably and his consistency is hard to knock; chased leaders, took strong hold, ridden entering straight, kept on, took third close home, would have benefited from a stronger gallop; he's a likeable type.

GALEN shaped a bit better than the bare result upped in grade, unlucky not to get placed; soon led, shaken up entering straight, headed approaching final 1f, stumbled slightly and lost third close home; previous comments about trip still apply and he remains with potential.

REAL APPEAL (GER) ran much better than last time, this right up there with the pick of his recent efforts; raced along inside, mid-division, headway over 1f out, kept on; remains to be seen if able to back this up.

BRIGHT STRIPES (IRE) ran well in bare form terms but didn't carry much of a win threat; held up, ridden entering straight, one paced.

YLANG YLANG back down markedly in trip having reportedly torn muscles when last seen in the Oaks, is best not judged on this run, either, unsuited by the way things developed and her jockey subsequently reporting that the ground was too quick for her; in rear, pushed along entering straight, not clear run over 1f out, kept on, hands-and-heels ride; likely to be much closer to form next time.

EMPRESS OF BEAUTY (FR) ran better than last time but continues to come up short in pattern company; close up, took strong hold, driven over 1f out, dropped away.