LEOPARDSTOWN 15:45 5s3v3b

All 8 ran.

Time: 2m 11.61s Closing Sectional: (3f): 37.1s (106.4%)

Overrounds: Industry SP 112%, Betfair SP 99.8%

Back in its usual slot having been held at Dundalk last year, the latest edition of a Group 3 that has been won by some illustrious names through the years went the way of an Aidan O'Brien-trained runner for the fourth time in a row, Bolshoi Ballet defying a market drift to run out a convincing winner.

BOLSHOI BALLET (IRE) not beaten far in the Criterium de Saint-Cloud just 8 days on from breaking his maiden at this track last year, produced a borderline smart performance on his comeback run, this a very solid platform upon which to build; tracked pace, pushed along entering straight, went on over 1f out, drew clear, well on top finish; open to further improvement, he will be the one to beat in the Derrinstown Derby Trial back here next month and will stay 1½m when the time comes.

FLYING VISIT (IRE) gelded since last seen, ran well on form returned to the scene of his listed win last year, albeit without really troubling the winner; mid-division, not settle fully, ridden early in straight, kept on; held his form well during a busy campaign last year and will continue to give a good .

TAIPAN (FR) showed improved form 5 months on from his debut victory, the experience gained here likely to bring him on even more, still looking a little rough around the edges; slowly into stride, held up, took keen hold, ridden entering straight, stayed on; capable of better.

LOUGH DERG (IRE) who attracted , his debut form having worked out quite well, took a step forward upped in trip and switched to turf after 5 months off; in touch, pushed along before home turn, headway on inner early in straight, no extra final 1f; open to further improvement.

ISLE OF SARK (USA) shaped better than the distance beaten suggests, the run possibly just needed after 5 months off; waited with, smooth headway out wide entering straight, no extra final 1f; capable of better.

FERNANDO VICHI (IRE) upped in trip, after 7 months off, was given a considerate reappearance; held up, pushed along 3f out, one paced, not knocked about; next run should reveal more.

WUQOOD just touched off by Flying Visit in a Group 3 here last year, was a shade disappointing on his return to action, the run perhaps just needed after 6 months off; held up, headway out wide entering straight, effort flattened out.

CATENA ZAPATA (IRE) making turf debut, ran about as well as could have been expected at a trip he is not necessarily bred to stay; soon led, went with enthusiasm, headed over 1f out, weakened.