towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out
led and disputed, ridden 2 1/2f out, headed under 2f out, no extra 1f out, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, progress into 7th 3f out, ridden in 6th 2f out, no impression 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
held up in mid-division, ridden and no impression 2 1/2f out, no extra 2f out, weakened
settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden 3f out, no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 4th halfway, not clear run 1 1/2f out, ridden to press leaders 1f out, disputed inside final furlong, just prevailed at line
led and disputed, ridden in narrow lead 2f out, joined over 1f out, kept on well under pressure inside final furlong, just denied at line
held up in mid-division, ridden and no impression 2 1/2f out, no extra 2f out
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, pressed leaders 3f out, ridden to challenge 2f out, under pressure in 4th 1f out, kept on same pace
settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, closer on outer 3f out, ridden to press leaders 2f out, disputed over 1f out, headed and held close home
dwelt, always towards rear, ridden and no impression 3f out, soon no extra
The hugely-expensive Rekero, by Fastnet Rock out of a Champion Stakes winner, ran in a barrier trial at Dundalk in September so isn't devoid of experience though has missed a couple of recent engagements due to soft ground. MCPHERSON, who is by Golden Horn out of a 1m4f winner, ran very well in both starts over a mile last season on ground with plenty of give. This is more like his trip and with his stable in top form he can make a successful return to action. HMS Seahorse looked a likely future winner when a close second in a Leopardstown maiden and started a short-priced favourite for a Naas handicap but didn't get the best of runs and he's another certain to be suited by stepping up in trip. The remainder have little to recommend them though Silaiyli is a likely improver from a fair run at Naas.
Coventry (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, slight mistake 3 out, soon lost place and slightly hampered, 5th and pushed along entering straight, no extra from 2 out, 5th of 7, 20l behind Jeff Kidder (11-2) at Fairyhouse 2m (1) Yielding in Apr.
Perry Square (IRE) 33-1 (10-7) Soon led, joined 3 1/2f out, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 13, 4 3/4l behind Ottoman Emperor (9-7) at Cork 1m 2f mdn gd in Apr.
Shedini (IRE) 20-1 (9-9) Pushed along briefly early, soon mid-division, disputed 11th before halfway, no extra 2f out, 15th of 16, dist behind Fil The Power (9-9) at Gowran Park 1m 2f mdn sft in Apr.
Tuckmill (IRE) 250-1 (10-7) Dwelt slightly, always towards rear, ridden and no impression over 3f out, 10th of 11, 27 1/4l behind Kailash (9-7) at Cork 1m 2f mdn gd in Apr.
Twentybore 250-1 (9-9) Slowly away, in rear, no impression from 3f out, some modest late progress, 7th of 14, 34 3/4l behind Amhran Na Bhfiann (9-9) at Dundalk 1m 4f mdn pol in Apr.
Castletownbere (IRE) Ajaya gelding out of Veneration.
Hms Seahorse (IRE) Evensfav (8-11) Chased leaders, pushed along in 5th 2f out, ridden in 4th over 1f out, bumped slightly inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 4th of 13, 2 1/4l behind Fourhometwo (9-10) at Naas 1m hcp gd in Apr.
Lucky Shot (IRE) 100-1 (9-7) Rear of mid-division, no impression straight, never a factor, 11th of 12, 17 3/4l behind Belmont Avenue (9-7) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Apr.
Rekero (IRE) Fastnet Rock colt out of Pride.
Safecracker 20-1 (9-7) Soon mid-division, disputed 10th 3f out, headway straight, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 10th of 21, 8 3/4l behind Wordsworth (9-7) at Curragh 1m 2f mdn gd in Apr.
Wicklow Silver (IRE) 200-1 (9-7) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression 2f out, soon no extra, 13th of 14, 15 1/2l behind Irwin (9-7) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Jan.
Lug (IRE) 80-1 (9-9) Slowly away, always towards rear, never a factor, 13th of 14, dist behind Amhran Na Bhfiann (9-9) at Dundalk 1m 4f mdn pol in Apr.
Petrol Head (IRE) 300-1 (10-7) Dwelt and pushed along briefly early, waited with, last approaching straight, soon no impression, 14th of 16, 23 1/4l behind Earlswood (9-7) at Navan 1m mdn hvy in Mar.
Stay Thinking (IRE) 150-1 (10-7) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 3f out, no impression 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 13, 10 1/4l behind Ottoman Emperor (9-7) at Cork 1m 2f mdn gd in Apr.
Dawn Tapper (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Disputed, shied and jumped road shortly after start, soon headed, chased leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along 4f out, ridden over 3f out, no extra 2f out, 7th of 11, 18 1/2l behind Kailash (9-7) at Cork 1m 2f mdn gd in Apr.
Mcpherson 6-4fav (9-7) Chased leaders and 4th on inner from halfway, switched to outer and ridden over 2f out, edged left and bumped rival over 1f out, kept on into 2nd inside final furlong, not threatening winner, 2nd of 9, 2l behind Roman Empire (9-7) at Gowran Park 1m mdn Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Sawbuck (IRE) Zoffany gelding out of New Morning.
Silaiyli (IRE) 40-1 (9-7) Dwelt, towards rear, checked on bend after 1f, no impression straight, never a factor, 9th of 14, 7 1/4l behind Dublin Journal (9-7) at Naas 1m 2f mdn gd in Apr.
Wild Dollar (IRE) 80-1 (9-7) Dwelt, soon mid-division, 9th after halfway, soon pushed along and kept on same pace straight, 9th of 17, 10l behind Southern Lights (9-7) at Leopardstown 1m 2f mdn gd in Apr.
Elzaamsan (IRE) 40-1 (9-7) A little slow into stride, soon mid-division, pushed along over 3f out where 15th, kept on same pace without threatening straight, 12th of 21, 11l behind Wordsworth (9-7) at Curragh 1m 2f mdn gd in Apr.
