soon mid-division on outer and took keen hold early, ridden on outer entering straight, soon weakened
mid-division on inner, pushed along halfway, ridden and headway on inner 2f out, went 2nd 1f out, improved to dispute lead inside final furlong, led close home, joined at line
always towards rear, no impression straight, never a factor
chased leaders and took keen hold, ridden in 4th 2f out, 4th 1f out, no extra final furlong
in rear, pushed along in 7th 2f out, soon no impression, kept on one paced
led early, headed after 3f, ridden in 2nd 2f out, dropped to 3rd over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden in 3rd 2f out, soon no impression
rear of mid-division and pushed along early, progress on outer to lead after 3f, ridden 2f out, strongly pressed and joined inside final furlong, headed close home rallied to dispute lead on line
chased leaders, ridden in 4th entering straight, soon no extra
in rear, checked 2f out, soon pushed along, switched right under 1f out and ridden, kept on without threatening close home, never nearer
A Shin Impala had to scramble to land the odds here last month and makes his handicap debut with a big weight while Stone Mountain couldn't quite defy a 7lb rise for his victory over track and trip in February, though wasn't beaten far and has the scope to do better. The Mouse Doctor has steadily improved and there was plenty to like about his maiden victory here in February while Fire Tree scored on his only visit to the track and has run well on ground with plenty of give subsequently. He was earlier beaten by Party Angel over 7f here but can take his revenge over the longer trip on revised terms. Spruce Meadows didn't enjoy soft ground at the Curragh but had been in very good form on this track earlier so has to be on the short-list, though it's his stable companion POWER GRID who gets the nod as he stayed on strongly to land a claimer over 7f here last month and the longer trip looks ideal.
A Shin Impala (IRE) 8-13fav (9-1) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden to challenge 1 1/2f out, strongly pressed leader inside final furlong, kept on to dispute close home and just prevailed at line, won at Dundalk 1m pol in Mar beating Tonkinese (9-7) by hd, 5 ran.
Stone Mountain (IRE) 2-1fav (9-13) Chased leaders in 5th, ridden in 4th 2f out, closer 4th 1f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 8, 1/2l behind Ineffable (8-6) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Feb.
Peticoatgovernment (IRE) 16-1 (8-8) Prominent, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out and no impression in 7th over 1f out, no extra, 8th of 11, 16 1/2l behind Awtaad (9-10) at Curragh 7f hcp Yielding - Soft in Mar.
The Mouse Doctor (IRE) 4-5fav (9-5) Disputed lead, led 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on well final furlong, comfortably, won at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Feb beating First Class Ticket (9-5) by 1 1/4l, 6 ran.
Markhan (USA) 7-1 (9-5) Soon chased leaders in 3rd, ridden in 4th 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 14, 10 1/4l behind Red Rannagh (9-5) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Nov.
Fire Tree (IRE) 7-2 (9-0) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th 2f out, no impression in 5th 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 7, 3 1/4l behind Va Pensiero (9-6) at Leopardstown 7f hcp hvy in Apr.
Party Angel (IRE) 12-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, 8th halfway, pushed along and no impression in 9th over 1f out, eased final furlong, 10th of 11, 19l behind Awtaad (9-10) at Curragh 7f hcp Yielding - Soft in Mar.
Spruce Meadows (IRE) 9-1 (8-4) Prominent and disputed lead, 2nd halfway, ridden and no impression in 5th over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 9 3/4l behind Awtaad (9-10) at Curragh 7f hcp Yielding - Soft in Mar.
Full Court Press (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, 8th halfway, pushed along in 5th 2f out and no impression on principals in 3rd 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 3 1/4l behind Love In The Sun (9-1) at Cork 1m hcp hvy in Mar.
Power Grid (IRE) 9-4 (9-5) Dwelt, towards rear, 8th entering straight, ridden under 2f out, headway into 2nd 1f out, stayed on strongly inside final furlong, led near line, won at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Mar beating Haqeeba (8-8) by hd, 9 ran.
Touch Of Gold (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden in 3rd 2f out, soon no extra, 5th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Va Pensiero (9-0) at Dundalk 1m mdn fll pol in Feb.
