held up in mid-division, 6th halfway, not clear run 2f out, soon switched left and ridden, stayed on into 4th and short of room 1f out, kept on final furlong to press winner closing stages, just held
always towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace
soon chased leader and ran freely early, 2nd halfway, ridden in 4th 2f out, soon no extra
made all, ridden 2f out, kept on well from over 1f out, strongly pressed closing stages of final furlong, all out
held up towards rear, ridden 2f out, no impression in 6th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden into 2nd 2f out, no impression on winner over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd closing stages
settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, ridden into 3rd 2f out, no impression 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 2f out, no impression in 5th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
LUSIS NATUREA thrashed a field of maidens over 1m2f last month and was a convincing winner of a handicap over the trip earlier this month. He's up another 6lb but Oisin Orr's claim is again a bonus and with the longer trip likely to suit a hat-trick beckons. Mr Boss Man is more of a staying type who has been operating over two miles but Bittern appeared to find that trip too far last time after beating Ringside Humour over the course and distance in November. Carried has been running well but continues to climb the weights without winning while Time For Mabel is one to note when back over hurdles. Wither Hills narrowly defeated Sharjah over 1m2f last month but the latter is well enough treated to take revenge.
Lusis Naturea 11-2 (10-8) Chased leaders in 5th, pushed along in 3rd under 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Mar beating Alnahar (9-6) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Shamar (FR) 25-1 (11-1) Slightly impeded 1st, in rear, brought down approaching 3 out, at Down Royal 2m hcp Yielding in Oct.
Bittern (IRE) 13-2 (8-12) Chased leaders in 3rd and pulled hard, improved to dispute lead 2f out, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, headed inside final furlong, soon dropped to 3rd and no extra, 3rd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Saga Bolton (8-9) at Dundalk 2m hcp pol in Jan.
Carried (IRE) 9-2jfav (9-13) Led, joined briefly 5f out, went clear entering straight, pushed along and clear from 2f out, reduced advantage 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace close home, 2nd of 14, 1 1/4l behind Poitin (9-13) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Feb.
Time For Mabel (FR) 12-1 (10-3) Chased leaders, no extra from 2 out,, 12th of 15, dist behind Blue Hell (10-12) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Sharjah (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Held up in last, pushed along and went 3rd 1 1/2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 5, 3/4l behind Ancient Sands (9-8) at Dundalk 1m 3f pol in Mar.
Wither Hills (IRE) 12-1 (9-10) Dwelt, towards rear, headway 2f out, no impression and one pace 1f out, 6th of 12, 2 3/4l behind All Body And Soul (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Mar.
Mr Boss Man (IRE) 8-1 (11-1) Mid-division and took keen hold early, ridden in 7th over 2f out, 6th 1f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 13, 1 3/4l behind Eshtiaal (12-3) at Dundalk 2m hcp pol in Mar.
