towards rear for most, never a factor
mid-division, ridden in 9th 2f out, soon no impression and kept on one pace
mid-division, 10th halfway, ridden into 7th 3f out, no impression in 8th 2f out, soon no extra
mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden in 11th and no extra 3f out, weakened
held up towards rear, ridden in 12th 2f out, 10th 1f out, kept on final furlong
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 5th 2f out, 4th 1f out, kept on final furlong
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 7th 2f out, kept on final furlong
always towards rear
chased leaders, 5th halfway, headway in 3rd 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on well under pressure final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden into 11th 2f out, no impression in 9th 1f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 8th halfway, weakened over 3f out
led and disputed, ridden in 2nd 2f out, no extra in 3rd 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
rear of mid-division for most, never a factor
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden 2f out, kept on in 5th 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 2nd close home and just held
held up towards rear, headway in 10th 3f out, ridden into 8th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
led and disputed, ridden to lead 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra final furlong
chased leaders, 7th halfway, headway in 5th 3f out, ridden in 4th 2f out, challenged 1f out, no extra inside final furlong and kept on same pace
mid-division best, ridden and no extra over 3f out, weakened
Another tough test for punters but GIPSY COUNTESS can give supporters a good run. Jim Bolger's filly has had only three starts in her life and showed how far she had progressed when making all over 1m4f at Tipperary last week. She makes her handicap debut at the right end of the scale and won't be inconvenienced by the drop in trip. Humor Me Rene is another improving three-year-old who followed her 7f success at Tipperary by completing a double over 1m4f at Roscommon. She's up 8lbs here but her young rider can claim 7lbs which will be a big help. Dawn To Dance stepped up to this trip for her maiden success at Roscommon where she won impressively and can make further progress while Danny Mullins brought the tough Salazaar with a tremendous late run to score over the trip at Sligo and the combination must be considered. La Mere Germaine looked ready to win again soon when a close fourth behind Premier Rouge on ground with some give and her debut success last September was gained on good going.
Lonesome Maverick (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) Held up in rear of mid-division, headway travelling smoothly on outer early straight, went 4th over 1f out, ridden and no impression in 3rd final furlong, kept on same pace, 4th of 14, 1 1/2l behind Castle Bar Sling (8-8) at Leopardstown 1m 1f hcap gd.
Tin Town Boy (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, towards rear, no impression and kept on same pace from 3f out, 8th of 10, 14l behind Celtic Dane (9-5) at Down Royal 1m 5f hcp fm in Jun.
Dawn To Dance (IRE) 9-10fav (9-2) Tracked leaders in 4th, headway travelling well on outer early straight, led well over 1f out, rider lost whip and edged right final furlong, kept on well, won at Roscommon 1m 2f mdn stks gf beating Bold Identity (9-7) by 3l, 6 ran.
La Mere Germaine (IRE) 12-1 (9-6) Mid-division, 6th halfway, progress approaching straight, 5th 1 1/2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 1l behind Premier Rouge (8-13) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f hcp 50-85 gf.
Lethal Weapon (IRE) 25-1 (8-2) Always towards rear, 22nd of 25, 12l behind Bangalore Gold (9-0) at Curragh 1m hcap gf in May.
Chapter Nine (IRE) 14-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, 10th over 4f out, wide and no extra into straight, soon eased, 15th of 16, well behind Lynott (8-4) at Roscommon 1m 4f hcp 50-80 gf in May.
Imply 20-1 (8-9) Led early, soon tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden straight, 4th 1 1/2f out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 5th of 12, 7l behind Celtic Soprano (9-4) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp 60-100 hvy in Apr.
Not Til Monday (IRE) 3-1fav (8-13) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, dropped to 9th and ridden 2f out, ran on again inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 10l behind Charleville (8-8) at Galway 1m 4f hcp 55-80 sft in Jul '09.
Sublime Talent (IRE) 4-1 (9-7) Prominent, 2nd before straight, 3rd 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, kept on well final furlong, reduced lead close home, won at Limerick 1m 3f mdn stks in Apr beating Ruler Of All (9-7) by nk, 10 ran.
Putapriceonthat (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Led early, headed after 1f, 3rd halfway, ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on final furlong, pressed winner close home, 2nd of 7, nk behind Napa Starr (9-9) at Leopardstown 1m hcp 60-90 gf.
Saint By Day (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Rear of mid-division, no impression straight, 12th of 23, 11l behind Luttrell Lady (8-11) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp 60-90 gd in Jun.
Salazaar (IRE) 12-1 (9-8) Towards rear, pushed along in 7th 4f out, ridden in close 5th on outer straight, stayed on well to lead close home, won at Sligo 1m 2f hcp 50-70 gf in Jun beating Blackwitch Woman (9-4) by nk, 13 ran.
Humor Me Rene (USA) 8-1 (9-1) Settled towards rear, headway on outer approaching straight, 6th 3f out, progress to lead 2f out, stretched clear final furlong, comfortably, won at Roscommon 1m 4f 3yo hcp 47-75 gf beating At Present (9-2) by 2 1/2l, 14 ran.
Boxer Beat (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) Held up in rear, headway into 3rd 2f out, ridden in 4th over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 7, 4 1/2l behind Zerashan (9-2) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f mdn stks gf in Jun.
Lac A Dancer (IRE) 6-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, ridden in 6th entering straight, soon weakened, 10th of 12, 8l behind Talkin Kate (8-9) at Naas 1m app hcp 50-75 gf.
Gipsy Countess (IRE) 4-1 (9-0) Made all, ridden along straight, strongly pressed final furlong, all out close home, won at Tipperary 1m 4f 3yo fll stks gd beating Dance On By (9-0) by hd, 11 ran.
Holly Hill (IRE) 4-1 (9-6) Chased leaders in moderate 5th, some progress entering straight, no impression from under 2f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 12, 12l behind Park Ranger (9-11) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f hcp 47-65 gf.
Quarton (IRE) 12-1 (8-4) Always towards rear, 9th of 11, 17l behind Bright Horizon (8-10) at Curragh 1m 4f 3yo hcp 60-90 gf in Jun.
Forbidden (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Rear of mid-division, 7th halfway, 6th entering straight, kept on one pace from over 1f out without threatening, 4th of 9, 8l behind Strandfield Lady (8-13) at Leopardstown 1m 2f app hcp 50-75 gd.
