prominent and disputed lead, headed halfway, pushed along 3f out and soon no extra, eased under 2f out
slowly into stride and in rear, 15th halfway, some progress over 2f out and ridden to go 5th 1f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 5th halfway, soon pushed along and dropped towards rear under 2f out, no extra, eased final 100 yards
chased leaders, 7th halfway, progress to go 2nd 2f out and soon ridden, under pressure and no impression on winner inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression on winner in 4th 2f out, under pressure and no extra inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, soon pushed along and no impression on winner over 2f out, ridden and kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no impression in 6th over 2f out, no extra, eased final 100 yards
mid-division, 10th halfway, ridden and dropped towards rear over 2f out, no extra, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, never a factor, 13th halfway, pushed along and no impression under 3f out, no extra, eased inside final furlong
led or disputed lead, led before halfway and asserted to go 3 lengths clear over 2f out, ridden over 1f out and kept on well inside final furlong
towards rear, switched left and some progress over 2f out, soon ridden and 9th 1f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, ran freely, 9th halfway, pushed along and no impression 3f out, ridden and towards rear when slightly hampered 1f out
rear of mid-division, progress after halfway and ridden to go 5th 2f out, under pressure and no impression in 4th 1f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden and no impression in 11th 2f out, 7th 1f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, 11th halfway, ridden and no impression in 9th 2f out, under pressure and kept on one pace final furlong
CREDIT THE GIVER just sneaks into the bottom of this handicap after being raised 4lb for his Wexford victory. A lightly-raced five-year-old, he's still improving and can defy the extra. Creggs Pipes had Wexford Opera 2l behind over the course and distance three weeks ago but the runner-up did nothing for the form at Leopardstown a week later. Hasanour won this last year and returns from a spell in Dubai. He completed a track double on his next start and though 5lb higher should get into the mix. Champagne Or Water enjoys a bit of cut in the ground and would be a threat if the rain arrives while Marshall Jennings and Canary Row are both respected after their battling 1-2 at Naas when Aussie Valentine wasn't far behind in third. Sretaw is a very consistent performer and is no forlorn hope from the bottom of the handicap.
Mohaayed 7-1 (9-5) Held up, soon disputed 6th, pushed along from early straight, moderate 4th 1f out, one pace, 5th of 9, 9 3/4l behind Lily's Rainbow (9-0) at Navan 1m lst stks (1) Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Bold Thady Quill (IRE) 11-1 (10-0) Towards rear, pushed along under 3f out, headway and not much room under 1f out, soon switched right, kept on well without threatening final furlong, 5th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Marshall Jennings (9-2) at Naas 1m hcp gd in Apr.
Aussie Valentine (IRE) 7-1 (9-12) Prominent, soon 2nd, challenged 2f out, soon every chance, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 2 1/4l behind Marshall Jennings (9-2) at Naas 1m hcp gd in Apr.
Champagne Or Water (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) Led, headed after 1f, challenged 3f out, led 2f out, soon ridden, kept on well under pressure final furlong, won at Gowran Park 7f hcp fll gd in Apr beating Colour Blue (9-9) by 1l, 12 ran.
Cailin Mor (IRE) 7-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out, 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th and no extra close home, 4th of 12, 1 1/4l behind Champagne Or Water (9-6) at Gowran Park 7f hcp fll gd in Apr.
Canary Row (IRE) 5-1jfav (9-6) Soon raced in 10th, pushed along 3f out, improved to challenge from over 1f out, soon on terms, kept on well final furlong, headed near line, just failed, 2nd of 14, hd behind Marshall Jennings (9-2) at Naas 1m hcp gd in Apr.
Marshall Jennings (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, 6th early, took keen hold on inner, challenged 2f out, soon on terms, stayed on well final furlong to lead near line, won at Naas 1m hcp gd in Apr beating Canary Row (9-6) by hd, 14 ran.
Buenos Y Bobos (IRE) 11-1 (9-4) Mid-division, progress in 5th 3f out, close up on outer in 4th 2f out, ridden to challenge 1 1/2f out, disputed over 1f out, edged ahead final 150 yards, kept on well close home, won at Curragh 1m 2f hcp hvy in Apr beating Gallope (9-0) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Pour Deux (IRE) 4-1 (9-7) Led, pressed 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra, 5th of 6, 8 1/4l behind Stronger Than Me (9-4) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov.
Creggs Pipes (IRE) 12-1 (9-9) Made all, ridden to assert and 2 lengths clear over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, won at Curragh 1m hcp sft in May beating Wexford Opera (9-11) by 2l, 26 ran.
Aimhirgin Lass (IRE) 5-1 (9-12) Prominent, soon 3rd, lost place and no impression 1f out, no extra and eased inside final furlong, 9th of 13, 12 1/4l behind Tribal Path (8-12) at Leopardstown 7f hcp hvy in Apr.
Wexford Opera (IRE) 7-2fav (8-9) Slowly away, raced towards rear, 12th halfway, pushed along under 2f out, ridden in 11th over 1f out, kept on final furlong to 8th on line, never on terms, 8th of 14, 6 3/4l behind Dont Bother Me (9-3) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gd in May.
Beau Satchel 14-1 (8-8) Towards rear, 13th halfway, pushed along under 3f out, driven into 12th 1f out, soon ridden, no danger, 11th of 14, 9 1/4l behind Dont Bother Me (9-3) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gd in May.
Credit The Giver (IRE) 2-1fav (9-13) Dwelt, held up towards rear, headway into 6th 3f out, pushed along in 5th entering straight, ridden in 5th on outer 1f out, good headway to lead close home, stayed on well, won at Wexford 1m 1f hcp Yielding in May beating Palavicini Run (8-13) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Sretaw (IRE) 5-1 (8-13) Towards rear, 8th halfway, pushed along 3f out, ridden over 2f out, headway to 4th 1f out, kept on well final furlong to 3rd, never nearer, 3rd of 9, 4 1/2l behind Laganore (9-12) at Navan 1m 2f hcp fll gf in May.
Eastern Rules (IRE) 6-1 (9-2) 8th of 12, 5 1/2l behind Anaerobio (9-6) at Meydan 7f hcp gf in Jan.
Hasanour (USA) 14-1 (8-13) 12th of 13, 10 1/4l behind Think Ahead (8-11) at Meydan 1m 2f hcp gd in Feb.
Bishan Bedi (IRE) 4-1 (9-2) Held up in last, ridden in last 2f out, no impression under pressure final furlong, went 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 4, 2l behind Captain Joy (9-2) at Dundalk 1m pol in Feb.
Plough Boy (IRE) 10-1 (8-5) Tracked leader in 3rd, 4th halfway, pushed along to 3rd over 2f out, progress to 2nd 1 1/2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, not trouble winner, 2nd of 14, 2 1/4l behind Dont Bother Me (9-3) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gd in May.
