★ Recent form analyst notes

• Pos 6 20 Aug York

  Sat close to the pace early - tracking the front-runner from 3f in - pressed for a response 3f out then again inside the final 2f - lost ground in the last furlong to finish sixth

• Pos 1 18 Jul Curragh (IRE)

  handy early and soon sitting behind the front group - 5th at halfway - made ground in good order early in the straight and went in front 2f out - driven and took control soon after - given a squeeze and three lengths clear 1f out - ran out an easy winner

• Pos 2 18 Jun Ascot

  Sent on early - overtaken before the 1f mark - moved back in front approaching 3f out - driven and opened two lengths 2f out - edged right by a loose horse inside final furlong but stayed in charge - held effort to the line but caught in the closing strides

• Pos 1 10 May Leopardstown

  Set the pace from the off - pushed along and drew clear approaching 2f out - held a three-length advantage entering the final furlong - stayed on strongly before being allowed to idle near the line

Per-race notes from official racing analyst commentary.