chased leader, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th 2f out, no extra in 6th 1f out, kept on one pace
chased leader, 4th halfway, ridden in 7th 3f out, no extra and weakened
always towards rear
chased leader early, 8th halfway, weakened over 4f out
led, headed after 1f, chased leaders, 2nd halfway, improved to lead 3f out, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra and kept on same pace
mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden in 6th 2f out, 4th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden in 7th 2f out, no extra and kept on same pace
chased leaders, 5th halfway, headway in 4th 3f out, ridden into 2nd 2f out, led over 1f out, kept on well
chased leaders, 6th halfway, no impression in 5th 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out
always towards rear
mid-division, ridden in 9th 2f out, 7th 1f out, kept on same pace
prominent, led after 1f, wide and headed 3f out, ridden in 3rd 2f out, no extra and kept on same pace
held up towards rear, headway into 9th 4f out, ridden into 8th 2f out, no impression and kept on one pace
Nina Carberry has won this three times in the past 10 years so her presence on Captains Dilemma must be respected despite her mount not having run since October. Katie Walsh was on board when Paramount scored over 1m6f at Tipperary but has switched to PARK RANGER here and the hint should be taken. Christy Roche's four-year-old is improving fast and can defy a 10lbs hike in the weights for an impressive success at Fairyhouse. Taralga arrived in good form to land this a year ago but isn't in such shape at present and is 6lbs higher. Zarinava ran moderately here last time after a couple of decent efforts but if it develops into a stamina test she has a big chance and will get a good ride from Pauline Ryan.
Baron De'l (IRE) 20-1 (9-9) Always behind, pushed along and outpaced from early, last of 10, 11l behind Emperor Claudius (8-13) at Curragh 1m Listed stks (1) gf in Jun.
Montbretia 5-2fav (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 9, 9l behind Suzi's Decision (8-12) at Haydock 1m 4f fll lst stks (1) gd in May '09.
Dabirana (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Tracked leader in 2nd, 3rd over 3f out, no extra in 4th from over 1f out, 4th of 5, 6l behind Northgate (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f stks pol in Sep.
Duc De Savoie (USA) 11-4 (9-5) Mid-division, 7th halfway, headway in 5th 3f out, ridden in 3rd 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong to go 2nd, no chance with winner, 2nd of 13, 6l behind Pittoni (9-5) at Curragh 1m 2f 3yo mdn sft in Oct.
Taralga (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Disputed early, soon chased leader in 2nd, ridden in 3rd 2f out, soon no extra and weakened, 8th of 9, 11l behind Aladdins Cave (8-11) at Leopardstown 1m 6f hcp 50-85 gf.
Zarinava (IRE) 7-1 (8-7) Soon tracked leaders, on terms before straight, soon headed, struggling when short of room and no extra from 2f out, 9th of 15, 21l behind Fisher Bridge (8-11) at Curragh 2m hcp 60-100 gf in Jun.
Jettymarc (IRE) 14-1 (10-0) Mid-division, 7th into straight, kept on under pressure from 1 1/2f out, 4th of 18, 3 1/2l behind Spelterini (8-10) at Curragh 1m 4f app stks gd in Jun.
Mon Champion (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Rear of mid-division, progress on outer entering straight, 9th 1f out, kept on, 7th of 23, 5l behind Luttrell Lady (8-11) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp 60-90 gd in Jun.
Paramount (FR) 4-1 (10-11) Held up towards rear, headway into 5th 2f out, ridden in 4th 1f out, kept on well final furlong to press winner close home, just held, 2nd of 10, shd behind Cyborg (10-9) at Bellewstown 1m 6f Amateur Handicap (60-90) (4yo+) gf.
Hearthstead Dream 33-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, headway to 9th 2f out, ridden in 8th and no impression 1f out, kept on same pace, 8th of 18, 7l behind Lucky At Last (10-11) at Galway 1m 6f stks sft in Oct.
Abroad 22-1 (8-4) Mid-division, weakened to rear and no extra from before straight, 14th of 15, 40l behind Fisher Bridge (8-11) at Curragh 2m hcp 60-100 gf in Jun.
Lancetto (FR) 14-1 (7-13) 7th of 15, 12l behind Bay Willow (8-4) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp gf in Jun.
Park Ranger (IRE) 4-1 (9-11) Mid-division, 8th entering straight, soon ridden, 5th and headway 1 1/2f out, challenged on stand's side 1f out, soon led, stayed on well, won at Fairyhouse 1m 2f hcp 47-65 gf beating Denny Crane (9-8) by 3l, 12 ran.
Captains Dilemma (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) Soon led, ridden and headed over 2f out, kept on again final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 18, 3/4l behind Purple Heart (9-7) at Navan 1m 2yo hcp 50-80 sft in Oct.
