always towards rear, never a factor
chased leaders, no extra from over 2f out, weakened
chased leaders, ridden along from 3f out and no extra 2f out, eased when beaten final furlong
always towards rear, never a factor, eased when beaten final furlong
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out and no impression from 1f out, kept on one pace
always prominent, led over 3f out and travelling best, ridden over 1f out and soon edged left, headed and no extra final 100 yards
towards rear on outer, ridden and some headway 3f out, 8th 2f out, no impression from over 1f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along in 4th 2f out and soon no extra, weakened
rear of mid-division, 11th halfway, ridden in 7th 2f out, soon no impression under pressure
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong without troubling leaders
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra over 2f out, weakened
rear of mid-division, ridden and headway into 6th 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out and soon challenged, kept on best to lead final 100 yards
led, headed over 3f out and soon driven along, dropped to 4th under pressure over 1f out, no extra
chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden 3f out and soon no extra, weakened
Gunner Lindley last won for Barry Hills at York in October 2010 but he's been going well for his new trainer who knows the time of day. He's probably still on a fair mark and first-time blinkers should aid the cause. BOLD THADY QUILL finished just in front of him at Cork last time when they occupied the places behind Potomac. The runner-up got no sort of run that day and can turn the tables on the winner and take this though it should be tight between the trio. Spa's Dancer travels from the UK in very good form having been going well in soft ground. Just touched off over 7f last time his earlier success over today's trip at Sandown points to his chances. Akasaka appears best on fast ground at Polytrack so Barack looks more of a threat as he found 1m2f stretching his stamina last time and has produced some fair runs at pattern race level.
Taameer 16-1 (9-6) Held up in 5th, last 3f out, ridden and no impression under 2f out, last of 6, 13l behind Cityscape (9-6) at Curragh 1m Grp 3 (1) in Sep.
Barack (IRE) 14-1 (9-11) In rear, headway on outer entering straight, ridden in 9th 2f out, led over 1f out, headed under 1f out kept on same pace close home, 2nd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Strandfield Lady (8-5) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp sft.
Super Say (IRE) 6-1 (9-12) Tracked leaders, ridden in 4th entering straight, kept on one paced from 2f out, 5th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Potomac (8-7) at Cork 1m 1f hcp sft.
Bancnuanaheireann (IRE) 25-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, 6th and no extra from under 2f out, 6th of 7, 10l behind Sharestan (9-9) at Curragh 1m 2f Listed stks (1) sft.
Gunner Lindley (IRE) 7-2 (9-7) Prominent, 2nd halfway, ridden 2f out, dropped to 3rd final furlong, 3rd of 9, 2 3/4l behind Potomac (8-7) at Cork 1m 1f hcp sft.
Spa's Dancer (IRE) 7-4fav (10-2) Took keen hold, with leader, led over 5f out and got on rail, ridden and joined inside final furlong, kept on gamely, caught post, 2nd of 10, shd behind Duster (9-12) at Folkestone 7f hcp 0-85 (4) sft.
Waydownsouth (IRE) 20-1 (9-8) Slowly into stride and in rear, ridden on outer over 2f out, no impression, 8th of 9, 5l behind Potomac (8-7) at Cork 1m 1f hcp sft.
Akasaka (IRE) 7-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, headway in 2nd 2f out, challenge over 1f out, ridden to lead under 1f out, kept on well under pressure final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m 3f Handicap (60-90) (4yo+) pol in May beating Night Glimmer (9-3) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Castle Bar Sling (USA) 20-1 (8-12) Towards rear, ridden in 7th 2f out, no impression, 6th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Potomac (8-7) at Cork 1m 1f hcp sft.
Potomac (IRE) 4-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders, ridden in 5th 2f out, improved to lead 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, won at Cork 1m 1f hcp sft beating Bold Thady Quill (8-10) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Brown Butterfly 9-1 (8-9) Mid-division, 8th halfway, 6th 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out without troubling leaders, 4th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Bold Thady Quill (8-7) at Naas 7f hcp gf.
Bold Thady Quill (IRE) 2-1fav (8-10) Slowly into stride and towards rear, ridden and progress 2f out, 5th when not clear run and switched to outer 1 /2f out, stayed on well final furlong, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Potomac (8-7) at Cork 1m 1f hcp sft.
Prince Jock (USA) 10-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, lost place over 4f out, driven along and hung left from over 2f out, never on terms after, 8th of 17, 10l behind Highland Knight (9-4) at Epsom Downs 1m hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
Indian Landing (IRE) 16-1 (9-13) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, 6th 1 1/2f out, weakened, 8th of 10, 10l behind Custom Cut (9-0) at Cork 7f hcp 50-80 sft.
