waited with, disputed 8th approaching straight, soon headway, kept on well without reaching principals inside final furlong
waited with, disputed 8th approaching straight, soon headway on inner travelling smoothly, pushed along over 1f out, soon one pace
waited with, 11th approaching straight where raced on outer, soon headway, one pace 1f out
tracked leaders, 5th approaching straight, one pace 1f out
dwelt, waited with, 10th approaching straight, some headway and carried slightly left over 1f out, one pace after
slowly into stride, in rear, no extra final furlong
prominent, soon 2nd, challenged over 1f out, gained narrow lead inside final furlong, kept on well, all out
prominent, soon 4th, no extra final furlong
tracked leaders, 6th approaching straight, no extra final furlong
tracked leaders, soon 3rd, challenged between horses inside final furlong, kept on well, just failed
led, strongly pressed over 1f out, narrowly headed inside final furlong, kept on well without quite matching winner
Cappadocia won off a mark of 65 over 6f here in August and was down 3lb when scoring three weeks ago. That last run was over 7f and he very rarely runs over this trip nowadays. NIGG BAY was returning from a break when caught right on the line by Togoville over the track and trip last week when Ty Rock Brandy was close behind. Donagh O'Connor's claim is a bonus and he gets the vote but Ar Saoirse continues to frustrate. David Marnane's charge is 0-21 though was just touched off by Bellick over 6f last week where he was clear at this trip. He was earlier 2l behind Danz Gift when receiving 11lb so has a chance of reversing the form on 6lb better terms. Gopsies Daughter is probably warming up for the Turf campaign as she was in tremendous form last summer and is still well handicapped.
Nigg Bay (IRE) 3-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, headway under 2f out and ridden to go 3rd between horses 1f out, every chance inside final 100 yards and kept on well, just failed, 2nd of 8, shd behind Togoville (9-12) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Mar.
Danz Gift (IRE) 5-2fav (10-0) Held up in rear of mid-division, travelled well and headway over 1f out, 5th and hampered 150 yards out, kept on one pace, 6th of 14, 3 1/4l behind Hee Haw (9-11) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Feb.
Gopsies Daughter (IRE) 11-2 (9-13) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden 2f out, under pressure in 3rd 1f out, stayed on into 2nd inside final furlong, just held 2nd at line, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Dash D'Or (9-1) at Navan 5f hcp gd in Oct.
Al Batal 16-1 (9-9) Prominent early, soon chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out, no impression 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 10, 1 3/4l behind Yuften (10-0) at Dundalk 6f pol in Mar.
Caesar's Comet (IRE) 25-1 (9-1) Held up towards rear, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 9th of 14, 5 1/4l behind Dandys Gold (9-12) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Mar.
Captain Power (IRE) 33-1 (9-12) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression under 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 12th of 14, 7 1/2l behind Hee Haw (9-11) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Feb.
Ty Rock Brandy (IRE) 6-1 (8-7) Led, pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out and headed inside final 100 yards, no extra, 3rd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Togoville (9-12) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Mar.
Jazz Affair (IRE) 7-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders on outside and keen, hung left and weakened final furlong, 5th of 9, 10l behind Spare Parts (10-7) at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Smart Stinger (USA) 16-1 (9-10) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression early straight, no extra from under 2f out, 11th of 12, 10 3/4l behind Amazing One (9-7) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Feb.
Haqeeba (IRE) 33-1 (9-9) Rear of mid-division on inner, pushed along and not clear run 2f out, no impression 1f out, no extra, 10th of 12, 3 3/4l behind Cappadocia (9-12) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Feb.
Ar Saoirse 14-1 (9-2) Led, 4 lengths clear halfway, travelled well early straight, pushed along and edged left over 1f out, ridden and 2 lengths advantage over 100 yards out, no extra and headed near line, 2nd of 14, nk behind Bellick (9-4) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Mar.
De Latour 4-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders on inner, 3rd approaching straight, ridden 1 1/2f out and no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 3 1/4l behind Annabelle Rock (9-2) at Dundalk 7f pol in Mar.
Cappadocia (IRE) 10-1 (9-12) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, headway travelling well early straight and led over 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, under pressure and held on well closing stages, won at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Feb beating Mulzamm (9-1) by nk, 12 ran.
