LEOPARDSTOWN 15:05 55356t

Non Runners: SECRET PULSE (IRE).

Time: 1m 42.17s Closing Sectional: (3f): 36.5s (105%)

Overrounds: Industry SP 119%, Betfair SP 100.2%

A smart renewal of this listed contest and form well worth being positive about, a pair of race fit 3-y-os proving too good for the standard-setter who was returning from a break, Magnanimous getting first run but winning with a bit in hand.

MAGNANIMOUS (IRE) back up in trip and back on a sounder surface, showed much improved form to make the breakthrough at this level, well positioned the way things panned out but full value for the margin of victory; chased leaders, travelled well, produced to lead 1f out, quickened clear, kept up to work; a straightforward sort, he would make plenty of appeal in something like the Jersey Stakes.

FOURHOMETWO ran at least as well in defeat as when winning the time before and deserves plenty of credit for getting as close as he did in a race not run to suit; waited with, headway when forced wide home turn, stayed on, nearest at the finish, unsuited by the emphasis on speed; well up to winning a similar event.

SINAWANN (IRE) a C&D winner last year, shaped as if retaining all ability after 9 months off, this likely to leave him spot on for some loftier targets later in the year; mid-division, took strong hold, met some trouble entering straight, effort over 1f out, kept on, not knocked about.

UP HELLY AA (IRE) down in grade, ran creditably, seemingly in spite of the drop in trip; tracked pace, driven entering straight, kept on.

EBENEEZER PERRY improved again despite not being seen to best effect; held up, driven early in straight, not quicken, would have benefited from a stronger gallop; well worth another chance at this sort of level.

KOOLASICE (IRE) ran to a similar level to last time; made running, headed over 1f out, no extra, had the run of the race.

SALTONSTALL back down in trip, ran better than last time but is yet to fully fire this season; missed the break, had to pick way through straight, kept on, never a threat.

PALE IRIS (IRE) upped in trip, wasn't disgraced but never looked like playing more than a bit-part role; mid-division, met some trouble entering straight, one paced.

LUNAR SPACE (IRE) failed to repeat last effort, something clearly not right, perhaps no coincidence that the was only his second ever try on a left-handed track; chased leaders, hung right home turn, driven entering straight, weakened final 1f.