rear of mid-division, headway on inner under 2f out, 2nd and switched left early final furlong, ridden and kept on well to lead close home
always towards rear, reminder early and pushed along before halfway, no impression under 2f out, no extra
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along on outer entering straight, no impression under 2f out, soon no extra
mid-division, pushed along under 2f out, switched right and 6th 1f out, kept on inside final furlong to go 3rd closing stages
mid-division, pushed along early straight, soon ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
rear of mid-division, not clear run under 2f out, pushed along and 8th 1f out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out and kept on one pace
led, pushed along and headed 1 1/2f out, soon ridden and edged left in 3rd 1f out, no extra final furlong
always towards rear, ridden and no impression under 2f out, no extra, eased final 100 yards
tracked leaders on outer, took keen hold early, 3rd halfway, ridden and no impression 1 1/2f out, no extra
stumbled from stalls, soon recovered into mid-division, headway on inner in straight and led 1 1/2f out, ridden and 2 lengths clear 1f out, kept on, no extra and headed close home
held up towards rear, pushed along and some headway on inner under 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression in 4th when checked 1f out, no extra
mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden 2f out and no extra over 1f out
Trueba beat a big field of handicappers at Naas last summer and ran some good races in defeat subsequently. He returned to winning ways at Dundalk in March and, with just 4lb extra, should make a bold bid. However, MULZAMM (NAP) was just over a length behind having been impeded when making his run. He can reverse the form and gain his fifth career victory. Above Us Only Sky, who was almost upsides in fifth, should also get much closer to the winner and rates a threat while Silk Cravat, four-times a winner on the all-weather but 0-22 on Turf, is rated accordingly and has to be considered along with Gormanston, who makes his handicap debut after a much better run at Dundalk in March.
Mulzamm (IRE) 8-1 (9-11) Held up early, mid-division halfway, ridden towards inner 1 1/2f out, kept on well closing stages of final furlong, 4th of 14, 1 1/4l behind Trueba (9-2) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Mar.
Never Rains (IRE) 12-1 (9-12) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, 6th and pushed along under 2f out, no extra over 1f out, eased final 100 yards, 12th of 14, 21 1/2l behind Reverberation (9-0) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Mar.
Scream (IRE) 50-1 (9-13) Dwelt, always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression under 2f out, no extra, 11th of 14, 6 1/4l behind Lightning Charlie (10-1) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Mar.
Silk Cravat 6-1 (10-0) Mid-division, pushed along 2f out, 9th and ridden on outer 1f out, kept on inside final furlong to go 5th close home, 5th of 14, 1 1/2l behind Pegasus Bridge (8-8) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Feb.
Trueba (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge 1 1/2f out, soon disputed, narrow lead last 150 yards, kept on well under pressure, won at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Mar beating Beleaguerment (9-13) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Burning Lake (IRE) 15-2 (9-5) Rear of mid-division, dropped to last halfway, not much room and switched right over 2f out, slightly hampered 1 1/2f out, kept on final furlong, no danger, 7th of 10, 8 1/2l behind Never Rains (9-1) at Killarney 1m gd in Jul.
Hidden Spark (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Mid-division, pushed along before halfway, headway straight, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 10th of 14, 5 1/2l behind Able Jack (10-5) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Dec.
Gormanston (IRE) 100-1 (9-7) Led, ran freely, headed 1 1/2f out, soon ridden and no impression on winner 1f out, no extra in 3rd final 100 yards, 3rd of 14, 5 1/2l behind Plum Perfect (9-2) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Mar.
Upwey (IRE) 66-1 (8-9) Towards rear, some headway on outer halfway, pushed along approaching straight and soon dropped towards rear, no extra under 2f out, last of 14, 21 1/4l behind Major Reward (9-8) at Dundalk 1m 3f pol in Oct.
Out On Friday (IRE) 6-1fav (8-9) Soon chased leaders, 7th 3f out, no extra from over 1f out, 8th of 24, 15l behind Make Me Sway (9-0) at Curragh 1m hcp sft in Sep.
Above Us Only Sky (IRE) 13-2 (9-2) Held up towards rear, ridden towards outer 2f out, ran on well inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 1 1/4l behind Trueba (9-2) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Mar.
Very Smart (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) Mid-division, 5th halfway, pushed along 2f out and no impression over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 10th of 14, 9 1/4l behind Drombeg Duke (8-8) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Oct.
Rain Or Shine (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Prominent early, 5th halfway, pushed along early straight and no extra from 1 1/2f out, 11th of 14, 8 1/4l behind Masalai (9-5) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Oct.
Tom Dooley (IRE) 33-1 (8-13) In touch in stands' side group, ridden and no impression over 2f out, one paced, 9th of 25, 11l behind Chagall (8-9) at Cork 7f hcp gd in Sep.
The Mpex Kid (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Held up in touch towards outer, ran freely early, 5th halfway, ridden entering straight, 7th over 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 9, 10 3/4l behind Luxuriant (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m 1f mdn gf in Jul.
Scarlet Seymour (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Waited with, soon towards rear, some headway straight, kept on same pace without threatening final furlong, 11th of 14, 6 1/2l behind Mulzamm (9-4) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Jan.
Lady Arona (IRE) 11-1 (9-11) Rear of mid-division, checked and stumbled after 3f, no impression from 3f out, 12th of 18, 6l behind Lady Savanah (8-13) at Leopardstown 1m hcp gf in Jun.
