chased leaders early, 6th halfway, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden to press leaders 2f out, disputed 1 1/2f out, headed 1f out, squeezed up 150 yards out, soon no extra and kept on one pace
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden to press leaders 2f out, disputed over 1f out, headed last 150 yards, kept on same pace
always towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra 1f out
held up early, mid-division halfway, ridden towards inner 1 1/2f out, kept on well closing stages of final furlong
mid-division, ridden and no impression towards outer 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
mid-division, ridden 2f out, closer on outer 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
soon chased leaders, disputed after 3f, ridden 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, soon no extra
led, joined after 3f, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra final furlong
settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, progress to press leaders on inner 2f out, ridden to dispute 1 1/2f out, headed last 150 yards, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, ridden towards outer 2f out, ran on well inside final furlong
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge 1 1/2f out, soon disputed, narrow lead last 150 yards, kept on well under pressure
held up towards rear, progress 1 1/2f out, ridden to close 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden on outer 2f out, no extra over 1f out
Billyfairplay is in cracking form having followed his victory here with a short-head defeat last week. Both were over 6f but he's just at home over this trip. BELEAGUERMENT had dropped to his lowest ever mark when conceding Lady Sonia 16lb and beating her a neck in January and has only been raised 3lb so gets the vote to complete a double. Mulzamm beat Tynamite just over a length in January when conceding 8lb so there's nothing between them at the revised weights. Lapilli is much better known as a sprinter and has no form over this trip and though Above Us Only Sky was beaten just a head last week that was her 28th run without winning.
Billyfairplay (IRE) 11-4fav (10-0) Tracked leaders on inner, headway to challenge 2f out and ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong and edged right closing stages, headed on line, 2nd of 14, shd behind Lightning Charlie (10-1) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Mar.
Loaded (IRE) 15-2 (9-11) Chased leaders, soon moderate 4th, pushed along approaching straight, weakened from over 1f out, 11th of 14, 12l behind Will Be King (9-7) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec.
Beleaguerment (IRE) 6-1 (9-10) Waited with, soon raced in 11th, closed and effort when edged left 1 1/2f out, gained narrow lead and stayed on well closing stages, won at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Jan beating Lady Sonia (8-8) by nk, 14 ran.
Distant Mirage 10-1 (9-4) A little slow into stride and pushed along briefly, raced in 4th early, soon 5th, tight for room 1 1/2f out, one pace after, 6th of 14, 5 1/4l behind Yuften (10-2) at Dundalk 1m pol in Nov.
Mulzamm (IRE) 12-1 (9-10) Mid-division, some headway 2f out, ridden and 3rd 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, no impression on winner closing stages, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Poet's Pride (9-13) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Feb.
Tennessee Wildcat (IRE) 10-1 (8-8) Mid-division on inner, travelled well and headway under 2f out, not clear run and switched right 150 yards out, short of room and kept on one pace, 4th of 14, 1 1/2l behind Tony The Gent (10-0) at Dundalk 7f pol in Feb.
Casa Romano (IRE) 3-1 (9-2) Raced in 4th, pushed along in 3rd over 3f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace and dropped to 4th inside final furlong, 4th of 5, 13l behind Pearl Warrior (9-7) at Tramore 1m 4f Yielding in Aug.
Lapilli 10-3fav (9-7) Prominent, switched left early straight, soon effort, on terms under 2f out, led over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, just held on, won at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Jan beating Red Cymbal (10-3) by hd, 14 ran.
Fashaar 20-1 (8-11) Dwelt slightly and towards rear, ridden and no impression towards inner 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 9th of 14, 7 1/4l behind Major Power (9-8) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Feb.
Tyrconnell (IRE) 15-2 (9-8) Rear of mid-division, ridden and some headway on outer under 2f out, 5th 1f out, under pressure and kept on inside final furlong to go 3rd close home, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Poet's Pride (9-13) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Feb.
Above Us Only Sky (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Towards rear, ridden and headway on outer 2f out, drifted left and led 150 yards out, kept on, headed near line, 2nd of 14, hd behind Kinch (9-8) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Mar.
Trueba (IRE) 11-2 (9-1) A little slow into stride, waited with and soon raced in 11th, headway straight, kept on same pace without threatening final furlong, 7th of 12, 4 1/4l behind Guiding (9-0) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Nov.
Tynamite (IRE) 13-2 (8-11) Towards rear, pushed along and headway between horses over 1f out, under pressure and challenged inside final furlong, kept on well, just failed, 2nd of 14, shd behind Pegasus Bridge (8-8) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Feb.
Pegasus Bridge 50-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, headway to challenge under 2f out and led narrowly 1f out, strongly pressed and kept on well inside final furlong, held on, won at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Feb beating Tynamite (8-11) by ns, 14 ran.
Amazing One 14-1 (9-7) Mid-division on outer, pushed along early straight, ridden and no impression over 1f out, no extra, 12th of 14, 7 1/4l behind Lightning Charlie (10-1) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Mar.
Caesar's Comet (IRE) 10-1 (9-9) Towards rear, some headway under 2f out and 7th 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, nearest at finish, 6th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Lightning Charlie (9-12) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Jan.
La Novia (IRE) 18-1 (8-8) Mid-division, ridden 2f out and no impression when short of room over 1f out, no extra, 11th of 14, 6 1/4l behind Lightning Charlie (9-12) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Jan.
