chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression outer over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong to go 3rd close home
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, ridden and led briefly 150 yards out, kept on one pace
soon led, strongly pressed and headed over 1f out, no extra final 100 yards
broke well, tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along and no impression in 7th 1f out, kept on one pace
dwelt, always rear, never a factor, no extra over 1f out
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, progress 2f out and led briefly over 1f out, no extra final 100 yards
dwelt, towards rear, 7th halfway, progress over 1f out, switched right and ridden to lead 100 yards out, kept on
slowly away, soon tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, not clear run 1f out and soon dropped to 6th, kept on one pace
Aldo Raine was unfancied at Navan three weeks ago and couldn't go the pace over the minimum trip. Mint Chai has been a bit unfortunate not to lose his maiden tag and is certain to make a bold bid but his form ties in with a couple of Jim Bolger-trained runners so the in-form handler should know how he stands via ESCONDIDA. He made his debut in what looked a decent maiden at Naas last month and though missing the break managed to get in front before weakening close home. With that under his belt he's taken to see off Miss Phillyjinks, who though well beaten by the much more experienced Birdcage at Dundalk showed plenty of potential. Kevin Prendergast won the first running of this a year ago so his newcomer Rathbride Raven is worth a look.
Aldo Raine (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Rear of mid-division, pushed along in 7th 2f out, ridden in 6th over 1f out, kept on final furlong, lost 6th on line, 7th of 12, 4l behind Auld Enemy (9-5) at Navan 5f 2yo mdn gd.
Mint Chai (IRE) 2-1fav (9-2) Prominent, soon 2nd, on terms into straight, led 1 1/2f out, headed under 1f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 8, 1l behind Ard San Aer (9-6) at Leopardstown 6f 2yo mdn aut hvy.
Escondida (IRE) 11-2 (9-5) Went slightly right out of stalls, chased leaders, progress to challenge 2f out, gained narrow lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, one pace, 3rd of 10, 4 1/2l behind Argentero (9-5) at Naas 6f 2yo mdn in Apr.
Secret Wizard (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Went slightly right out of stalls, soon disputed lead, headed over 2f out, dropped to 8th 1f out, no extra, 8th of 10, 16l behind Argentero (9-5) at Naas 6f 2yo mdn in Apr.
You Gotta Move (IRE) Bushranger gelding out of Top Of The Ridge.
Rathbride Raven Raven's Pass filly out of Broadway Hit.
Miss Elizabeth (IRE) Intense Focus filly out of Passaggio.
Miss Phillyjinks (IRE) 5-1 (8-7) Very slowly into stride, trailing in rear until closed inside first 2f, 5th before halfway, pushed along over 2f out, 3rd and no impression 1f out, went 2nd and kept on without troubling winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 6, 4 1/2l behind Birdcage (8-13) at Dundalk 5f 2yo mdn auc stks pol.
Coillte Mach 40-1 (9-0) Soon led, joined into straight, headed 1 1/2f out, dropped to 5th from 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 6l behind Ard San Aer (9-6) at Leopardstown 6f 2yo mdn aut hvy.
