completely missed break, soon closed up on field, driven in 8th halfway, detached under 4f out, eased entering straight, pulled up 1f out
tracked leader in 3rd, soon 2nd, led after 2f, 3 lengths clear halfway, ridden and headed under 2f out, 3rd 1 1/2f out, dropped to 4th 1f out, kept on same pace
bit slowly away, raced in rear, 7th halfway, travelled well 2f out, improved to 4th 1 1/2f out, soon driven, switched right in 2nd under 1f out, ridden and stayed on well, not trouble winner
tracked leader in 2nd, soon 3rd, progress to lead under 2f out, ridden and asserted over 1f out, kept on well
raced 4th, 5th under 3f out, driven entering straight, switched right over 2f out, dropped to 6th and ridden 1 1/2f out, no impression, kept on same pace to 5th close home
settled 5th, 4th under 3f out, driven over 2f out, no impression in 5th 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace, dropped to 6th closing stages
broke well to lead, 2nd after 2f, driven over 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, dropped to 3rd 1f out, no impression, kept on same pace
Shukhov has won four times here and though all those victories were over 1m2f he has enough form over tonight's trip to see him in the frame. Corker Hill is another who has only won over that longer trip but she's now dropped to a fair mark and will be interesting when returning to handicaps. TAKEACHANCEONME has had little racing for her age and is still a maiden but her recent close third to Our Manekineko, her first start since last summer, suggests she's ready to gain her first victory. The remainder will need to find extra to get into contention at the weights.
Boxing Clever (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Led, soon clear, reduced lead 7f out, headed over 6f out, weakened, eased straight, completely tailed off, 6th of 11, dist behind The Sneaky Punter (11-7) at Limerick 2m hvy in Mar.
Elusive Gent (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Mid-division best, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 13, 7l behind Locus Standi (9-6) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Mar.
Elusive In Paris (IRE) 9-2 (8-13) Chased leaders on outer and took keen hold, ridden 2f out, weakened, 9th of 12, 3 3/4l behind Rateel (9-0) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Mar.
Shukhov (IRE) 8-1 (10-0) Chased leader, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge 2f out, under pressure in 2nd over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd closing stages, 3rd of 13, 1 1/4l behind Locus Standi (9-6) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Mar.
Bobskier (IRE) 25-1 (9-8) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, 23rd of 27, 17 1/4l behind Mademoiselle Penny (8-8) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp gd in Oct.
Takeachanceonme (IRE) 12-1 (9-8) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge 1 1/2f out, led 1f out, soon strongly pressed, headed final 100 yards, lost 2nd last strides, 3rd of 8, 2 1/4l behind Our Manekineko (9-11) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Mar.
Royal Avatar (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) Held up behind leaders early, towards rear from 3rd, ridden in 6th and no impression before straight, kept on one pace, 6th of 9, 27 1/2l behind Can't Be Done (11-7) at Roscommon 2m mdn gd in Jun.
Corker Hill (IRE) 10-1 (9-12) Chased leaders and took keen hold, ridden to dispute lead entering straight, headed 1f out, no impression final furlong, 5th of 11, 5 1/4l behind Lusis Naturea (10-8) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Mar.
