soon mid-division, progress on outer to track leaders approaching straight, no extra from 2f out
mid-division best, no extra straight
mid-division, 8th before halfway, no extra and kept on same pace from 2f out
soon tracked leaders, progress on inner to lead under 2f out, headed and kept on same pace well inside final furlong
soon mid-division, closer in 7th 2f out, no impression and kept on without threatening under pressure from over 1f out
never better than mid-division
chased leaders, close 8th and ridden 3f out, no impression and kept on same pace from 2f out
mid-division, closer in 6th 2f out, ridden into 3rd 1f out, stayed on well to lead well inside final furlong
soon chased leaders, closer in 3rd approaching straight, no extra and kept on same pace from 1f out
soon tracked leaders, 5th 2f out, ridden to challenge in 2nd 1f out, on terms briefly well inside final furlong, soon headed and kept on same pace
towards rear for most, no impression straight
never better than mid-division
led, headed under 2f out, soon no extra
towards rear, ridden before straight, soon no impression
soon prominent, 4th 2f out, no impression and kept on same pace from over 1f out
soon tracked leaders, no extra from over 2f out
towards rear, stayed on without threatening straight
chased leaders, 6th before halfway, ridden 3f out, soon no extra
A big field maiden to finish the Guineas meeting and it should pay to stick with the top trainers. That being said I'll put forward ALBURJ to go in ahead of Changeisgonacome and Bright Horizon. This may turn out to be a decent maiden with the above three named all holding noticeable entries later in the year. The Weld team are hitting form at the right time their once raced son of Dynaformer had the one run at two. He acquitted himself quite well that day in heavy ground and the return to good safe ground should bring further improvement for this Irish Derby entry. Jim Bolger's charge is another consider in a tight race. The yard won this last year with a decent type. The son of Consolidator made a pleasing debut behind a smart type and could well make his experience count. The Ballydoyle horse, Bright Horizon is taken to improve on his debut run but may just come up short. Akatara is another note but Alburj gets the vote. Previews by Declan Rix
Chip Tea (IRE) 11-4 (9-7) Chased leaders, closer in 3rd from 5f out, kept on without matching winner in 2nd final furlong, 2nd of 9, 1 1/4l behind Hans Crescent (9-7) at Dundalk 2m mdn stks pol in Feb.
Indubitably 50-1 (9-7) Led, headed after 3f, driven along early straight, dropped to 5th over 2f out, no extra from over 1f out, 6th of 11, 11l behind Bob Le Beau (8-11) at Naas 1m 2f mdn stks gd.
Musical Express (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Rear of mid-division, 9th over 4f out, no impression and kept on same pace straight, 7th of 11, 28l behind Red Star Boy (11-11) at Roscommon 2m N H flat gf in Sep.
Super Say (IRE) Intikhab gelding out of Again Royale.
High Queen (IRE) 14-1 (8-7) Always towards rear, ran very wide off bend before halfway and lost considerable ground, virtually pulled up 4f out, kept on in straight, 10th of 14, 29l behind Oneeightofamile (9-8) at Clonmel 2m mdn stks gd.
More Benefits (IRE) Hawk Wing filly out of Benefits Galore.
Alburj (USA) 16-1 (9-0) Mid-division, 8th halfway, headway in 6th 2f out, ridden into 4th over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong to go 3rd, 3rd of 16, 2 1/2l behind Nebula Storm (9-0) at Leopardstown 7f mdn stks hvy in Nov.
Bright Horizon 5-1 (9-0) Led, strongly pressed from over 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 18, 4 1/2l behind Reiteration (9-5) at Curragh 1m 3yo mdn sft in Mar.
Changeisgonacome (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Led, ridden straight, headed under 2f out, soon no extra, dropped to moderate 4th close home, 4th of 14, 6l behind Rain Forest (9-0) at Navan 1m 2f mdn stks gf in Apr.
Green Art (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Mid division on outer, ridden in 6th on outer 2f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 13, 6l behind Majestic Dancer (9-0) at Gowran Park 7f 3yo mdn gf.
Lightening Stricks (IRE) King's Best colt out of Opera Comique.
Marching Orders (IRE) Rock Of Gibraltar gelding out of Phantom Rain.
Mister Mayfield (IRE) Spartacus gelding out of Pinta.
Rappletrap Car 50-1 (9-0) Mid-division, dropped to 7th halfway, ridden and no impression over 4f out, weakened, 7th of 8, 28l behind Kaladena (9-0) at Navan 1m 5f 3yo mdn gf.
Terra Bleu (IRE) Azamour gelding out of Pinaflore.
Akatara (IRE) Desert Style filly out of Akdara.
Emily Jane (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Chased leaders on inner, ridden straight, no impression from 2f out, 5th of 13, 7l behind Majestic Dancer (9-0) at Gowran Park 7f 3yo mdn gf.
Hawk Dance (IRE) Hawk Wing filly out of Dancingintheclouds.
Mazellie (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Keen hold in mid-division, dropped towards rear and ridden 4f out, soon no impression, 10th of 14, 18l behind Leo Gali (9-0) at Roscommon 1m 2f 3yo fll stks gf.
Paloma Blanca (IRE) Sadler's Wells filly out of Reina Blanca.
Stop The Music (IRE) Danehill Dancer filly out of Teslemi.
