chased leaders on inner, travelling well in 3rd entering straight, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, strongly pressed 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home
slowly into stride, rear of mid-division early, ridden in 7th entering straight, 5th 1f out, kept on to go 3rd close home, never nearer
mid-division, closer in 4th and ridden entering straight, soon weakened
always towards rear, no impression from 2f out, never a factor
rear of mid-division and took keen hold early, pushed along and progress into 6th entering straight, ridden in 5th 2f out, 5th 1f out, good headway to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well
always towards rear, no impression from 2f out, never a factor
disputed lead, ridden 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, soon no impression
mid-division, ridden in 8th entering straight, no impression
always towards rear, pushed along early, no impression from 2f out, never a factor
mid-division, ridden in 5th entering straight, soon no impression
Ardhoomey couldn't quite hold off the year older Aerialist in what looked a decent Gowran maiden last month and will make a bold bid to go one better in his own age group. Laharde attempted to make all on fast ground at Cork and kept on when headed so that should have done him the world of good. Steptogether is held on that run though he's another who will improve. ORTIGA ran very well in both starts last season against quality opposition. She reappeared with a short-head defeat by the long odds-on Hunt here and should go one better. Black Wolf Run is related to several winners and out of the Group 1 winner Damson so he's one to note in the market.
Ardhoomey (IRE) 9-2 (9-5) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden to challenge 2f out, disputed final 100 yards, just held close home, 2nd of 8, hd behind Aerialist (10-4) at Gowran Park 7f mdn stks gd in Apr.
Black Wolf Run (IRE) Danehill Dancer gelding out of Damson.
Laharde 10-1 (9-2) Took keen hold, soon led, pressed over 2f out, soon joined and marginally headed, dropped to 3rd under 1f out, one pace, 3rd of 13, 2 3/4l behind Father Frost (9-5) at Cork 7f 3yo mdn gf in Apr.
Rock Montjeu (IRE) Rock Of Gibraltar colt out of Leala.
Steptogether (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Soon mid-division, 7th early, pushed along from 3f out, chased leaders and no impression 2f out, one pace, 6th of 13, 7l behind Father Frost (9-5) at Cork 7f 3yo mdn gf in Apr.
Tailteann Games (USA) 16-1 (9-5) Soon chased leaders, 7th early, moderate 8th approaching straight, pushed along from 3f out, soon switched right to outer, no impression in 5th over 1f out, kept on same pace, 8th of 12, 10l behind Cradle Mountain (8-12) at Naas 1m 3yo mdn aut in Apr.
Dea Dia (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden in 5th entering straight, 5th 1f out, kept on one paced final furlong, 4th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Hunt (9-5) at Dundalk 7f 3yo mdn auc stks pol in Apr.
Ortiga (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Chased leader in 2nd early, disputed lead halfway, ridden disputing lead 2f out, kept on well final furlong, headed on line, 2nd of 7, shd behind Hunt (9-5) at Dundalk 7f 3yo mdn auc stks pol in Apr.
Pure Drama (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride and rear, ridden under 2f out, soon no impression and kept on one pace, last of 5, 20l behind The Happy Prince (9-5) at Limerick 7f 3yo mdn sft in Apr.
Western Seaboard (IRE) Silver Frost filly out of Hurry Home Hydee.
Yulong Baoyu (IRE) Myboycharlie filly out of Al Basar.
