disputed lead early, led after 3f, ridden 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, weakened final furlong
rear of mid-division, pushed along entering straight, ridden 2f out, moderate 8th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, never nearer
disputed lead, headed after 3f, dropped to 3rd 4f out, ridden entering straight, weakened
rear of mid-division, ridden and some progress 2f out, 4th on inner 1f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, headway into 4th 2f out, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, stayed on well under pressure final furlong
dwelt, in rear, niggled along early, closer in 6th and pushed along 2f out, soon ridden, 3rd 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, kept on
chased leaders, went 2nd 4f out, ridden entering straight, weakened over 1f out
dwelt, took keen hold in rear, no impression from 3f out, never a factor
mid-division, ridden 2f out, 6th 1f out, no impression
chased leaders, ridden in 3rd 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
Very little juvenile form to go on here but Bell Ex One ran well for a long way on his reappearance on heavy going at Navan and wasn't beaten far on his only start here. ABSTRACT, by Sea The Stars out of a Galileo mare, will be expected to leave his opening season form a long way behind now tackling a more suitable trip. Noel Meade has two entries and Colin Keane is booked for Lunar Power, a half-brother to five winners. Award Dancer has a similar profile to the selection having run in three maidens over trips too short and he has a pedigree well suited to middle-distances.
Award Dancer (IRE) 9-1 (9-7) Led, ridden and strongly pressed 2f out, headed over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 7th of 14, 3l behind Sir Lamorak (9-7) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn pol in Mar.
Abstract (IRE) 100-1 (9-7) Pushed along briefly early, soon chased leaders, pushed along again halfway in moderate 6th, kept on same pace from over 2f out, 7th of 17, 7 1/4l behind Van Gogh (9-7) at Curragh 7f mdn Yielding in Sep.
New Appointment (IRE) 80-1 (9-2) Mid-division, 9th 3 1/2f out, lost place and niggled along over 2f out, no extra final furlong, 12th of 19, 11l behind Empress Josephine (9-2) at Naas 1m mdn fll sft in Mar.
Bell Ex One (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Prominent, disputed 3rd approaching straight, soon closed up and effort, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 5th of 17, 6 1/4l behind Tashkhan (9-0) at Navan 1m 2f hcp hvy in Mar.
Lunar Power (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Waited with, soon towards rear, pushed along approaching straight, soon one pace, 12th of 14, 10 1/4l behind Ferrybank (9-7) at Dundalk 6f mdn pol in Jan.
Too Bright (IRE) 5-1 (9-6) Slightly bumped from stalls and raced towards rear, 11th from halfway, pushed along and no impression from 2f out, 11th of 14, 23 1/2l behind Hot Voice (9-12) at Gowran Park 7f hcp Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Putonthenews (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Soon towards rear, 14th approaching straight, kept on same pace without threatening from over 1f out, 10th of 17, 17 1/2l behind Tashkhan (9-0) at Navan 1m 2f hcp hvy in Mar.
Pageboy (IRE) 80-1 (9-3) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 3f out, weakened, last of 14, 24 3/4l behind Ecliptical (9-1) at Bellewstown 1m mdn hvy in Aug.
Shazza (IRE) 300-1 (9-2) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along early straight and no impression under 2f out, kept on one pace, 10th of 12, 14 1/4l behind Baton Rouge (9-7) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Mar.
Castle Stables (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Soon towards rear, switched right straight and pushed along and some headway, kept on same pace without threatening from over 1f out, 11th of 17, 17 3/4l behind Tashkhan (9-0) at Navan 1m 2f hcp hvy in Mar.
