led and disputed in near side group, led before halfway, ridden and joined over 2f out, soon headed, no extra 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
mid-division in centre group, ridden to progress 1 1/2f out, challenged between horses 1f out, held in 3rd close home
disputed in centre group, headed before halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra 1 1/2f out
held up in near side group, ridden and no impression 2f out, soon no extra
mid-division in centre group, improved to dispute over 2f out, led over 1 1/2f out, ridden and joined 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on one pace
held up towards rear in near side group, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
tracked leader in near side group, ridden 2f out, pressed leaders 1 1/2f out, under pressure in 5th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
tracked leaders in centre group, ridden to challenge 2f out, close up and disputed 1f out, led narrowly inside final 150 yards, kept on well close home
held up in centre group, ridden and progress 1 1/2f out, no impression final furlong, kept on one pace
held up towards rear in centre group, ridden and no impression 2f out
settled behind leaders in near side group, closed 2f out, ridden to lead and dispute 1f out, headed inside final 150 yards, kept on same pace
prominent early, soon tracked leaders in centre group, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
tracked leaders in near side group, ridden and no extra 2 1/2f out, weakened
disputed on far side, headed before halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra 1 1/2f out
mid-division in near side group, ridden and no impression over 2f out, soon no extra
Interesting to see some three-year-olds tackling their elders at this early stage of the season with Lovejoy appealing most of the younger brigade on the back of a good effort here last time - dropping down a furlong looks a smart move. Craft Irish is likely to get involved off top weight with Jake Coen's claim a plus and Queen's Pardon had already landed a similar contest over course and distance this season before finishing a good second at Navan. Queen Maedbh and Wave Machine are interesting but the choice is MARSA as she was progressive last term, with three wins from her last five starts, and the booking of Colin Keane suggests she's ready for her reappearance.
Craft Irish (IRE) 12-1 (10-2) Led on far side, ridden over 2f out, under pressure and headed 150 yards out, no impression on winner, kept on one pace, 2nd of 14, 2 1/4l behind Dandyville (9-9) at Naas 6f hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Queen Maedbh (IRE) 9-4fav (10-0) Held up towards rear, some headway 2f out and soon pushed along, 6th over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 9, 13l behind Snowcapped (8-11) at Curragh 7f hcp fll sft in May.
Sophie's Star 33-1 (9-11) Chased leader in far side group, 7th and pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out and kept on one pace inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 6l behind Dandyville (9-9) at Naas 6f hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Wave Machine (FR) 20-1 (9-2) In rear, pushed along and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 13, 6l behind Believing (9-2) at Chelmsford City 6f lst fll stks (1) pol in Apr.
Petit Calvados (IRE) (8-7) 4th of 16, 2 1/2l behind Forza Capitano (9-5) at Chantilly 6f hcp gs in Sep.
Queen's Pardon 7-1 (9-12) Tracked leaders towards far side, 7th halfway, pushed along and went 2nd under 2f out, soon ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, 2nd of 20, 3/4l behind Tawaazon (10-3) at Navan 6f hcp sft in Apr.
Sioux Spirit (IRE) 11-1 (9-10) Mid-division, lost place after halfway, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace closing stages, 9th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Not Too Real Bad (8-9) at Cork 5f hcp gd in May.
Transcendental (FR) 20-1 (9-11) Broke well, soon settled back in mid-division, headway on inner to dispute lead entering straight, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final 150 yards, 5th of 12, 3 3/4l behind All Lies Ahead (9-13) at Leopardstown 7f hcp hvy in Apr.
Marsa (IRE) 11-2 (8-9) Tracked leader in 2nd, took keen hold early, ridden in 2nd 2f out, dropped to 4th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Fastnet Crown (9-10) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Dec.
Pilbara Gold (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) Broke well and led, pushed along and pressed 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, 3rd 1f out, no extra, 6th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Lokada (9-3) at Dundalk 5f mdn pol in Nov.
Iva Batt (IRE) 10-3 (9-2) Rear of mid-division in stand side group, pushed along over 2f out, soon ridden and no impression over 1f out, no extra, 11th of 14, 10l behind Dandyville (9-9) at Naas 6f hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Little Queenie (IRE) 10-3 (9-8) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along and disputed lead briefly 1 1/2f out, 3rd and no impression inside final 150 yards, kept on one pace, 3rd of 7, 4 1/2l behind Tawaazon (9-7) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Mar.
Najat 40-1 (10-1) Mid-division on far side, ridden under 2f out and 10th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, eased, 16th of 19, 10 1/2l behind Harry's Hill (10-0) at Naas 5f hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Lovejoy (IRE) 28-1 (9-0) Led, pushed along to assert and 3 lengths clear under 2f out, ridden 1f out and headed over 100 yards out, no impression on winner, 2nd of 9, 3 1/4l behind Snowcapped (8-11) at Curragh 7f hcp fll sft in May.
Tooprofitable (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Slightly bumped from stalls and soon led, pushed along and headed from halfway, no extra and weakened from 2f out, 10th of 11, 18 1/2l behind Wave Machine (9-7) at Naas 6f hcp hvy in Nov.
