Settled 4th, took closer order in 3rd after 5f, pushed along to 2nd 3f out, improved to lead 2 1/2f out, ridden 2f out, kept on best under pressure final furlong op 8/13 tchd 4/6
Southern France (4/7), Yabass (4/1), Whirling Dervish (7/1), Sizzling (9/1), Drapers Guild (25/1), National Security (25/1), Easter Lily (33/1)
YABASS can register his first victory in Listed company by taking this 1m5f contest. The selection finished runner-up in handicap company over further last time and he is taken to get the better of Leopardstown maiden winner Southern France who looks the pick of Aidan O'Brien's three runners. Whirling Dervish ran well to finish second on his seasonal return and he is taken to claim third.