chased leader, 4th when squeezed for room 6f out and dropped to 5th, ridden from 2f out and soon weakened
prominent early before settling in mid-division, 9th 5f out and pushed along over 3f out, ridden on outer from 2f out and kept on without threatening inside final furlong
chased leader on inner and 3rd 5f out, pushed along from 2f out and ridden to challenge over 1f out, led 100 yards out and kept on well close home
settled towards rear, 12th 5f out, pushed along and some progress on outer from 2f out, ridden over 1f out and kept on into never nearer 8th inside final furlong
pushed along from stalls and settled in mid-division, 8th 5f out and ridden over 2f out, 6th 1f out and kept on well into never nearer 5th inside final furlong
soon led, pushed along from 2f out and ridden over 1f out, pressed and headed inside final furlong, no extra and dropped to 3rd close home
prominent early before settling towards rear of mid-division, 10th 5f out, ridden from 2f out and no impression from over 1f out
settled towards rear of mid-division, 11th 5f out, ridden from 3f out and no impression from over 1f out
prominent early before settling behind leaders, improved into closer 4th 5f out and pushed along in 3rd from 3f out, ridden from over 1f out and kept on without matching principals
mid-division, 7th 5f out, pushed along in 5th from 3f out and ridden from 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, no impression close home
mid-division on inner, 6th 5f out, progress to challenge from 1f out and switched to inner for room inside final furlong, kept on to take 2nd close home
settled towards rear, 13th 5f out, pushed along from 2f out and kept on into never nearer 9th inside final furlong
mid-division early before soon making progress on outer to chase leader in 2nd, ridden over 2f out, soon lost place and weakened
reluctant to race and very slowly away, detached in rear before catching up with field after 5f, ridden from 4f out and soon no impression
Along The Shore didn't run badly in a big field over this trip at Navan last time and would have to be considered but was behind ONDAMOURA at Dundalk in October and the latter is better off at the weights. Tom Hogan's horses have been hitting the crossbar lately, as did this one at Fairyhouse earlier this month when narrowly beaten by Bobskier, but he looks well treated and can get back to winning ways. Whats The Plot loves soft ground and battled on strongly to repel Bridle Path at Wexford so a 5lb rise doesn't look insurmountable. Manuka almost certainly needs further than this to show his best but the lightly-raced Highland Fling has shown potential and could be a threat if first-time blinkers have the desired effect.
Lisa's Legacy 12-1 (11-12) Close-up, jumped left and unseated rider 1st, at Cork 2m mdn sft in Nov.
Whats The Plot (IRE) 9-4fav (9-6) Mid-division, progress into 4th on inner 3f out, ridden in 4th entering straight, headway to dispute lead on inner inside final furlong, stayed on well to lead close home, won at Wexford 1m 3f hcp Yielding in May beating Bridle Path (9-10) by nk, 10 ran.
Highland Fling (IRE) 16-1 (9-11) Tracked leader, ran freely, 2nd halfway, led 3f out, soon ridden and headed 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 16, 3 3/4l behind Ibsen (9-9) at Navan 1m 5f hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Along The Shore (IRE) 12-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, 8th 5f out, ridden in 5th 2f out and soon no impression on winner, kept on one pace final furlong, 4th of 17, 5 3/4l behind Pirolo (8-5) at Navan 1m 5f hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Manuka (IRE) 11-2 (10-0) Bumped slightly start, soon chased leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along 4f out, headway towards outer approaching straight, on terms over 2f out, soon led, headed 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Danequest (8-13) at Dundalk 2m hcp pol in Apr.
Jazz Ranger (IRE) 33-1 (10-6) Held up, 20th early, pushed along approaching 3 out, no extra and eased straight, 20th of 25, dist behind Elusive Ivy (11-2) at Punchestown 2m hcp Yielding in Apr.
Indian Spirit 25-1 (10-0) Always towards rear, no impression straight, never a factor, 10th of 11, 35l behind The Moore Factor (9-0) at Gowran Park 7f mdn hvy in Apr.
Bomber Jackson (IRE) 6-1 (11-12) Soon mid-division, 8th after 8th, closed 10th, soon pushed along, challenged from before last where bumped slightly and mistake, kept on without matching winner run-in, 2nd of 17, 4l behind Sizing Alberta (11-4) at Roscommon 2m 4f mdn sft in Jun.
Greanta (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, 4th 3f out, soon ridden, no impression over 1f out, 7th of 14, 5 1/4l behind Bobskier (8-8) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcp gf in Jun.
Ondamoura (IRE) 9-1 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden and progress into 4th 2f out, went 2nd under 1f out, kept on same pace close home, 2nd of 14, 1 1/4l behind Bobskier (8-8) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcp gf in Jun.
Byron Beauty (IRE) 11-2 (9-4) Towards rear, improved into 7th 4f out, ridden under 3f out and weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 14, 7 1/4l behind Along The Shore (9-6) at Limerick 1m 3f hcp sft in Oct.
Halarath (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Mid-division early before soon dropping towards rear, pushed along in 8th 3f out, improved to challenge in 3rd and ridden from 2f out, no extra inside final furlong and kept on same pace, 4th of 11, 4 1/2l behind The Ring Is King (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Apr.
Hughies Bay (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Rear of mid-division, moderate 8th when bad mistake 3 out, no impression, 11th of 16, dist behind Dontbackme (11-4) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f mdn gd in Apr.
Solent Lad (USA) 33-1 (9-4) Slowly away and in rear, no impression straight, never a factor, 9th of 14, 10 1/4l behind Sea of Blue (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Mar.
Sounds Of Thunder 5-1 (10-13) Mid-division, not fluent 1st and dropped towards rear, mistake 3rd and soon pulled up, at Downpatrick 2m 2f hcp Good - Yielding in Jun.
Leah's Little Star (IRE) 100-1 (10-0) Slowly into stride, always behind, pushed along early, no impression straight, 9th of 11, 34 1/2l behind The Moore Factor (9-0) at Gowran Park 7f mdn hvy in Apr.
