dwelt, towards rear, ridden and some headway on inner early straight, no impression inside final furlong
rear of mid-division, 8th on outer halfway, pushed along 2f out and no impression over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong to go 4th close home
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along and lost place early straight, no extra from over 1f out, weakened
led, ridden and headed under 2f out, no impression in 4th 1f out, kept on one pace
dwelt, towards rear, pushed along 2f out and no impression on outer over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
rear of mid-division, pushed along and some headway under 2f out, 5th and ridden over 1f out, under pressure and no impression inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along and headway to lead under 2f out, soon ridden and headed 1f out, under pressure and no impression inside final furlong
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, ridden on outer under 2f out, headway inside final furlong to lead 100 yards out, kept on well
tracked leaders on inner, 5th halfway, pushed along and headway under 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, under pressure and headed 100 yards out, no impression on winner
mid-division on inner, ridden 2f out and no impression over 1f out, no extra
mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden under 2f out and no impression 1f out, kept on one pace
Michael Wigham isn't one for wasting journeys so Nick Vedder, who has been in excellent form on Tapeta at Newcastle, is greatly respected. Master Speaker, 1-53 on Turf, has done better on this surface having won three times here. He completed a double by winning this race on his return to action last season but is 11lb higher. Stanhope made a successful debut for new connections in December and has gone well in both subsequent starts off his new mark and was conceding Amanaat 3lb when beaten 2l last time though that was over the minimum. Billyfairplay continues in cracking form despite a massive rise in the ratings for his three victories and was in the lead at this trip before outstayed by Nisior Donn, who was receiving 13lb, over 7f last week. Geological is consistent enough but on a long losing run while the 2017 winner Togoville hasn't been in the best of form. VIEW THE BAY has won over 7f and the minimum trip in the past few weeks and this looks her trip. She easily beat Danz Gift a couple of weeks ago and though up 7lb she's lightly raced and still on the upgrade.
Master Speaker (IRE) 4-1 (9-11) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 1 1/2f out, under pressure in 4th under 1f out, kept on close home, just held, 3rd of 5, hd behind Lost Treasure (9-9) at Dundalk 6f pol in Sep.
Amanaat (IRE) 9-4fav (9-13) Rear of mid-division, continually denied a clear run from over 1f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 9, 4 1/4l behind View The Bay (8-9) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Feb.
Eastern Racer (IRE) 12-1 (9-12) Soon led, pushed along 2f out and headed 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 3 1/2l behind View The Bay (8-9) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Feb.
Geological (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Led, ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 4th of 7, 4 1/4l behind Theobald (9-2) at Dundalk 1m pol in Jan.
Nick Vedder 11-2 (9-5) Held up behind, smooth headway over 1f out, shaken up inside final furlong, driven and ran on to lead narrowly towards finish, won at Newcastle 6f hcp (4) pol in Jan beating Equiano Springs (9-3) by nk, 9 ran.
Plough Boy (IRE) 10-1 (9-9) Prominent, 2nd halfway, ridden to challenge over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 3rd of 9, 3l behind View The Bay (8-9) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Feb.
Billyfairplay (IRE) 10-3fav (10-4) Soon raced in 2nd, improved to lead over 2f out, headed and one pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 1 3/4l behind Nisior Donn (9-1) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Feb.
Togoville (IRE) 28-1 (9-12) Prominent, 2nd halfway, ridden to lead early straight, soon strongly pressed and headed 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 10th of 13, 4 3/4l behind Dandys Gold (9-6) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Jan.
View The Bay (IRE) 4-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, headway to lead 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, drew clear closing stages, won at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Feb beating Danz Gift (8-11) by 2 1/2l, 9 ran.
Verhoyen 12-1 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden and no impression on outer over 1f out, no extra, kept on one pace inside final furlong, last of 9, 4 3/4l behind View The Bay (8-9) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Feb.
Lily's Prince (IRE) 6-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, travelled well early straight and ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on under pressure, headed 100 yards out and no impression on winner, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Lapilli (9-2) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Feb.
Stanhope 5-2fav (9-13) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, ridden over 1f out and kept on one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 2l behind Amanaat (9-8) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Jan.
Kasbah (IRE) 5-1 (10-4) Soon raced in 8th, headway and switched right 2f out, soon effort and one pace 1f out, 4th of 12, 5 1/4l behind Nisior Donn (9-1) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Feb.
