prominent, 4th approaching straight, ridden to challenge on outer when forced wide 2f out, 5th and no extra from over 1f out
mid-division, no extra early straight
2nd and disputed lead, headed entering straight, soon no extra
tracked leaders, 5th approaching straight, improved into 2nd under 1 1/2f out, carried left inside final furlong, no impression when switched close home
tracked leaders in 4th, progress early straight, led under 1 1/2f out, hung left inside final furlong, kept on well
held up, some progress early straight, no extra from over 1f out
held up in rear, no impression straight
led and disputed, under pressure when hung left early straight, soon headed, 3rd and kept on same pace final furlong
rear of mid-division, effort early straight, no extra from 1 1/2f out
mid-division, no impression straight, eased over 1f out
dwelt, held up in touch, progress into 6th early straight, kept on final furlong
This is quite a moderate-looking maiden so it would be no great surprise if John Oxx's newcomer DAWN TO DANCE, a daughter of Selkirk out of a mare who has produced numerous winners including the high-class Namid, were good enough to make a winning debut. Pittori has had numerous chances but his one pace lets him down while Ceannline was a major disappointment at Leopardstown after a promising return at Dundalk. Tirunesh threatened to win a race on a couple of occasions last term and may prove worthy of each-way support.
Initiation (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders on inner, r in close 4th 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Hujaylea (8-11) at Dundalk 1m hcp 60-90 pol.
Miodach (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Never a factor, completely tailed off straight, 14th of 16, well behind Sydney Des Pictons (11-0) at Fairyhouse 2m 4yo nhf hvy.
My Own Patron (IRE) 50-1 (9-5) Rear of mid-division, some headway entering straight, ridden in moderate 5th 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 16, 6l behind Middle Persia (8-11) at Gowran Park 1m mdn stks sft in Aug.
Pittori (IRE) 7-2 (9-7) Close up in 2nd, led before straight, strongly pressed and headed 1 1/2f out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 4th of 14, 2 3/4l behind Curl Cat (9-5) at Dundalk 1m mdn stks pol in Nov.
Prayer Boat (IRE) 66-1 (8-12) Chased leader until halfway, 12th of 13, 43l behind The Scorching Wind (8-6) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Sep.
Beechgrove Lady (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) in a race won by Priests Road (11-11) at Fairyhouse 2m NH flat hvy, 16 ran.
Ceannline (IRE) 2-1fav (8-4) Chased leader, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra in 5th 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 8, 17l behind Baglioni (8-4) at Leopardstown 7f hcp 60-100 in Mar.
Jeunesse Doree (IRE) Rock Of Gibraltar filly out of Chalice Wells.
Little Village (IRE) 50-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride and always behind, 18th of 19, 20l behind Blue Dahlia (8-4) at Curragh 6f mdn stks sft in Mar.
Parabola 9-2 (9-2) Soon led, joined 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on well without matching winner, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Desert Romance (9-4) at Dundalk 1m mdn stks pol in Mar.
Sable (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, 7th and ridden early straight, 5th under pressure 1f out, one pace, 5th of 18, 8l behind Douze Points (9-5) at Fairyhouse 6f mdn stks in Sep.
Salko (IRE) Danehill Dancer filly out of Salee.
Sarayu (IRE) 50-1 (8-9) Mid-division on outer, 7th halfway, no extra from over 2f out, 10th of 12, 19l behind Desert Romance (9-4) at Dundalk 1m mdn stks pol in Mar.
Tirunesh (USA) 13-2 (9-0) Mid-division on outer, ridden to go 6th approaching straight, no extra and weakened from 2f out, 10th of 14, 9l behind Oasis Fire (9-0) at Dundalk 1m mdn stks pol in Sep.
Come On Flash (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Mid-division best, weakened from 2f out, last of 16, 34l behind Mysouff (9-0) at Cork 1m 3yo mdn gd in Oct.
King Of Tara (USA) 8-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden in close 2nd 2f out, close 4th over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 16, 1 1/4l behind Coat Of Arms (9-0) at Gowran Park 7f mdn stks sft in May.
Dawn To Dance (IRE) Selkirk filly out of Dawnsio.
Hilarys First (IRE) 33-1 (9-10) In rear, 14th entering straight, kept on from over 1f out without threatening, 6th of 15, 14l behind Picture Perfect (9-0) at Naas 7f mdn stks gd.
L'amour Toujours (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden and no impression over 2f out, 10th of 17, 9l behind Fergus Mciver (9-5) at Curragh 1m 2f mdn stks gd in Apr '09.
