tracked leaders, 6th entering straight, ridden under 2f out, no impression from 1f out, kept on one pace
always prominent, 4th halfway, ridden from early straight, 3rd 1f out, kept on one pace
prominent, 3rd halfway, headway to join issue 3f out, headed 2f out, soon no extra, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders on inner, 6th halfway, no extra from 3f out, eased when beaten over 1f out
always behind
tracked leader in 2nd, headway to join issue entering straight, headed 2f out, no extra from over 1f out
settled in mid-division on inner, 9th halfway, went 5th 2f out, good headway on inner to lead over 1f out, kept on under pressure
rear of mid-division, took keen hold, 11th on outer 2f out, kept on from over 1f out without threatening
rear of mid-division, 10th halfway, headway into 5th 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong
settled towards rear, 9th on outer 2f out, good headway to go 2nd early final furlong, kept on well under pressure without reaching winner
tracked leaders, 5th on outer halfway, no extra from early straight, weakened
mid-division, 7th approaching straight, no impression from 2f out, weakened
led, strongly pressed and joined entering straight, advantage again briefly 2f out, headed over 1f out, and soon no extra
Rock Medley has only won once in 14 starts and is back on his highest ever mark after a decent effort at Dundalk. FAMMI SOGNARE, who has been hurdling without much luck, ran very well on her return to the Flat at Leopardstown and is just 1lb higher. Her two victories to date have come on fast ground and the conditions will be in her favour. The fitness advantage she holds over Midnight Soprano may be enough to see off the progressive rival, who makes her handicap debut after a comfortable success on ground with some give at Wexford last July. The veteran Maal gained the seventh success of his career over a mile at Limerick and this longer trip is no problem for David Marnane's versatile performer but Elusive Award's two victories have been over 7f and he's yet to prove he stays this far.
Drombeg Dawn (IRE) 25-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden to challenge over 1f out, disputed early final furlong, kept on well under pressure, led on line, won at Curragh 1m Extended Handicap (4yo+) sft in Mar beating Toraidhe (9-10) by shd, 14 ran.
Rock Medley (IRE) 9-2fav (9-12) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden into 2nd 2f out, no impression leader 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Maximo (8-12) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 60-90 pol.
Midnight Dreamer 16-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to challenge 2f out, ridden and no extra 1f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 10, 8l behind Hawk Flight (8-5) at Leopardstown 1m 6f hcp gf.
Kindest 7-2fav (9-5) In touch, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 15, 7l behind Dance And Dance (9-10) at Newmarket 1m hcp 0-95 (3) sft in Sep.
Cul A Dun (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Always towards rear, 14th of 16, 15l behind Northern Rocked (8-9) at Naas 7f hcp 60-100.
Much Acclaimed (IRE) 18-1 (9-8) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 10th of 12, 18l behind Park Ranger (9-2) at Tipperary 1m 1f hcp 50-85 sft.
Castle Bar Sling (USA) 20-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and weakened entering straight, 17th of 20, 17l behind Barack (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m hcap sft in Oct.
Elusive Award (USA) 6-1 (8-10) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, 9th 1f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 16, 8l behind Northern Rocked (8-9) at Naas 7f hcp 60-100.
Maal (IRE) 16-1 (9-10) Held up in last, good headway on outer entering straight, ridden in 2nd on outer 1 1/2f out, led 1f out, kept on well, won at Limerick 1m hcp 50-80 sft beating Cave Artist (8-6) by 1/2l, 15 ran.
Lime Tree Valley (IRE) 9-1 (9-13) Rear of mid-division throughout, never a factor, 10th of 14, 12l behind Dahindar (10-0) at Dundalk 1m hcp 60-85 pol in Oct.
Born To Excel 5-1 (7-11) Chased leaders on outer, 6th halfway, ridden before straight, soon weakened, eased over 1f out, 8th of 9, 20l behind Home Secretary (8-3) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec.
Fammi Sognare (IRE) 20-1 (8-2) Mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden to go 6th over 1f out, kept on well under pressure inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, hd behind Celtic Dane (8-8) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp 60-100 in Mar.
Chebona Bula 14-1 (9-9) Towards rear for most, no impression 2f out, 12th of 14, 18l behind Ceannline (9-11) at Wexford 1m hcp 50-80 fm in May.
Diamond Shower (USA) 5-1fav (9-5) Led, ridden and headed early straight, soon weakened, 10th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Dazzle Dancer (9-8) at Dundalk 1m 4f app hcp 50-75 pol in Nov.
Midnight Soprano (IRE) 5-2fav (9-0) Soon led and made most, ridden from 2f out, kept on well final furlong, won at Wexford 1m 3f mdn stks in Jul beating Scots Gaelic (9-5) by 3l, 14 ran.
Notalossonya (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and dropped to rear approaching straight, no extra and eased when beaten from over 1f out, tailed off, last of 8, well behind Blue Ridge Lane (9-3) at Dundalk 1m 4f 4yo stk pol.
