chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 6th 2f out, no impression and kept on one pace
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra in 4th 1f out, kept on same pace, lost 4th close home
held up, 7th halfway, ridden 3f out, no impression from 2f out, kept on one pace
made all, ridden 2f out, asserted over 1f out, kept on well final furlong
chased leader, ridden 2f out, no extra in 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace
towards rear, reminders after 1f, ridden into 5th after 2f, dropped to rear again halfway, soon no extra
dwelt, held up, 6th halfway, ridden 2f out, no impression in 5th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th close home
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out, stayed on into 2nd 1f out, no impression on winner final furlong, kept on same pace
RIGHT FIRST hadn't shown much in maidens before making a fine handicap debut over this course and distance last month where she was only beaten a length by Tom Dooley. With improvement likely she looks the one to take advantage of her lowly mark. Artistic Integrity started favourite for his handicap bow over 6f at Cork but never really looked like getting there so Longfield Lad looks a bigger danger. He's won twice at Dundalk and made a very encouraging return to action at Cork when staying on to finish fourth in a big field behind Beau Satchel. Elusive Ice is one to keep an eye on in the market as he showed real promise in his first two starts at Dundalk in November before a poor run when favourite there the following month.
Halul 16-1 (10-2) Soon led, headed after 3f, ridden early straight and no impression in 5th 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 7, 7l behind Achnaha (9-0) at Cork 1m 1f mdn auc stks gf in Jun.
Elusive Ice (IRE) 2-1fav (9-0) Tracked leaders, mainly 3rd, no impression from 2f out, moderate 4th over 1f out, no extra, 6th of 13, 13l behind Deep Speed (9-5) at Dundalk 1m mdn stks pol in Dec.
She's Not Simple (IRE) 20-1 (9-7) Slowly away, pushed along and no impression in rear halfway, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 12th of 14, 13l behind Calm Bay (7-11) at Navan 5f app hcap gf in Jun.
Artistic Integrity 4-1fav (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden in 5th 2f out, no impression on first 2 inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 5th of 11, 4l behind Amygdala (9-0) at Cork 6f 3yo hcp gd in Jun.
Paddy Mac (USA) 7-1 (9-5) Took keen hold, soon tracked leaders, 3rd approaching straight, 4th 2f out, dropped to 5th and no extra 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 9, 7l behind Abushamah (9-5) at Roscommon 7f mdn stks gd in Jun.
Silver Gauntlet (IRE) 20-1 (9-11) Towards rear, last before straight, soon no impression, 13th of 15, 15l behind Share A Secret (8-7) at Fairyhouse 7f 3yo hcp gf in Jun.
General Bunching (USA) 6-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, towards rear, 11th 2f out, 7th 1f out, switched right inside final furlong and no impression, kept on same pace, 7th of 16, 5l behind Lake George (9-7) at Naas 7f hcp 47-65 gf in Jun.
Right First 14-1 (8-4) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, progress on inner to lead 1 1/2 f out, headed close home and dropped to 3rd, 3rd of 12, 1l behind Tom Dooley (8-13) at Gowran Park 7f 3yo hcp 47-75 gf in Jun.
Longfield Lad (IRE) 16-1 (9-12) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, under pressure in 9th 2f out, kept on well final furlong, 4th of 17, 2 1/4l behind Beau Satchel (8-13) at Cork 7f hcp 47-65 in May.
