Elusive Pimpernel gelding who dam was a maiden and stayed up to 7f. Weakened inside final furlong on debut in a Leopardstown maiden over 7f. Open to improvement but may be vulnerable in this company.
February foal by Lope De Vega out of a Invincible Spirit mare. Half-brother to recent 10f Epsom winner Derek Duval. Yard one from 12 with their juveniles this season so caution advised on debut.
January foal by Dragon Pulse out of a Bernadini mare. Cost €64,000 as a yearling related to game 7f winner Firefright and half-brother to Absolute Zero. Yard in good form and five from 28 with their juveniles this term.
The experience of CHRISTMAS should prove a strong advantage for the Aiden O'Brien-trained youngster here following his improvement at Gowran Park last month and can get off the mark at the third time of asking. Newcomers Mofakker from the Dermot Weld yard and the Jessica Harrington debutante Pulse Of Shanghai should follow the selection home.