chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and weakened 3f out
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to lead 2f out, ridden and kept on from 1 1/2f out, headed final 150 yards, no extra when slightly hampered final 100 yards, kept on same pace
held up in rear, ridden in 7th 2f out, stayed on in 5th 1f out, kept on final furlong
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 2f out, no impression in 4th 1f out, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, 6th halfway, headway in 4th 2f out, ridden into 2nd 1f out, stayed on to lead last 150 yards, drifted left under pressure, kept on
led and disputed, led 3f out, ridden and headed 2f out, no extra in 3rd over 1f out, kept on one pace
led and disputed, ridden in 2nd 3f out, soon no extra and weakened over 2f out
held up, 7th halfway, headway in 4th 3f out, 3rd 2f out, ridden and no extra over 1f out
Burrenbridge Lodge made a promising start over a mile at Gowran Park but didn't appreciate forcing tactics at Roscommon subsequently and is likely to be ridden with more restraint here. BACK BURNER is the 10th foal of a mare who has produced eight winners up to a mile and he made a very promising start when staying on over six furlongs at Dundalk. This trip is certain to suit and he gets the vote though Jamesie will be a tough opponent. David Marnane's colt has run very well on several occasions without quite getting there and must be a threat though the selection has more scope at this stage. Going Gaga produced his best effort to date behind Foolproof at Cork though he'll need to step up again to get competitive.
Spring Crocus (IRE) Noverre filly out of Saffron Crocus.
Back Burner (IRE) 4-1 (8-11) Held up towards rear, headway in 7th 2f out, ridden into 6th 1f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 11, 1l behind Truly Genius (8-11) at Dundalk 6f 2yo mdn stks pol.
Burrenbridge Lodge (IRE) 9-2 (8-11) Close up and soon disputed lead, headed from 2f out, weakened over 1f out, soon eased, 9th of 14, 14l behind The Four Masters (8-11) at Roscommon 7f 2yo mdn aut gf.
Going Gaga (IRE) 20-1 (8-4) Chased leaders on outer, ridden halfway, 5th 1 1/2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 5l behind Foolproof (9-5) at Cork 6f 2yo hcp 50-80 gd.
Jamesie (IRE) 5-1 (8-11) Keen hold in mid-division, progress from before straight, 3rd under pressure on outer over 1f out, no impression and kept on same pace well inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 1l behind The Four Masters (8-11) at Roscommon 7f 2yo mdn aut gf.
Just On Fire (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Always behind, eased straight, tailed off, last of 14, well behind The Four Masters (8-11) at Roscommon 7f 2yo mdn aut gf.
Nama Express (IRE) 40-1 (8-8) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 11th of 14, 39l behind Admiraloftheboyne (8-8) at Sligo 6f 2yo mdn aut.
Painted Fingers (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, 7th of 16, 9l behind Treasure Beach (9-3) at Gowran Park 7f 2yo mdn gf.
