chased leader in close 2nd, ridden 2f out, disputed lead 1f out, kept on under pressure, headed and dropped to 4th close home
chased leaders on outer, ridden after halfway, no impression
slowly into stride and always behind, no impression from halfway
mid-division, ridden in 6th 2f out, soon no impression
towards rear, ridden in 8th 2 out, no impression
mid-division on outer, closer 5th halfway, ridden 2f out, went 3rd 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, went 2nd near line, just failed
towards rear, ridden in 7th 2f out, went 4th 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, 3rd near line, never nearer
soon led and made most, ridden 2f out, joined 1f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, stayed on well to regain narrow lead close home
towards rear, ridden in moderate 9th 2f out, no impression
chased leaders, ridden after halfway, weakened
STRATEGIC HEIGHTS (NAP) is the Osborne entry here and he's been doing well for Jonny Feane. All of his six victories have come at Dundalk but he ran a fine race in a huge field at the Curragh last time and looks the one to be on. Free To Roam has been going well enough without winning and is on a decent looking mark while Shabra Emperor was in excellent form around Dundalk last winter and will be better for his run in July. Duckanddive has yet to win but is getting closer and has been surprisingly dropped in the ratings after a good effort last time but Catwilldo has generally proved better over the minimum trip. Red All Star was only beaten a short-head by the selection at Dundalk in March and there's little between them on the revised terms.
Rosenborg Rider (IRE) 11-2 (9-2) Steadied start, held up in rear, outpaced before halfway, never a factor, 6th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Alfie's Angel (9-4) at Ayr 6f hcp (5) gs in Aug.
Strategic Heights (IRE) 25-1 (9-6) Chased leader in 2nd on far side, ridden and led 1f out, headed inside final furlong, soon no extra in 3rd, 3rd of 26, 1 3/4l behind Handsome Maverick (8-4) at Curragh 6f hcp sft in Aug.
Shabra Emperor (IRE) 10-1 (9-10) Slowly away, always towards rear, kept on one pace in straight, never a factor, 12th of 15, 9 1/4l behind Rose Anjou (9-11) at Bellewstown 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Full Shilling (IRE) 7-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra in 6th 1f out, kept on one pace, 10th of 16, 6 1/4l behind Mohayyen (8-13) at Bellewstown 1m hcp gd in Aug.
Catwilldo (IRE) 11-2 (9-2) Mid-division early towards outer, soon towards rear, ridden and no impression 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace, 11th of 15, 9 1/2l behind Haqeeba (9-10) at Bellewstown 5f hcp gd in Aug.
Boxer Dunford (IRE) 16-1 (8-7) Towards rear, ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 20th of 30, 6 3/4l behind Alans Pride (9-9) at Curragh 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Free To Roam (IRE) 7-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, stayed on into 6th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 16, 3 3/4l behind Bert Leaf (8-9) at Bellewstown 1m hcp gd in Aug.
Red All Star (IRE) 7-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, 4th 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, no extra, 9th of 12, 6 1/2l behind Mr Michael (8-13) at Down Royal 5f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Annagassan 20-1 (8-8) Chased leaders on outer early, ridden and dropped towards rear after 2f, no impression 2f out, soon no extra, last of 15, 17 1/2l behind Haqeeba (9-10) at Bellewstown 5f hcp gd in Aug.
Duckanddive (IRE) 40-1 (8-9) Mid-division, pushed along entering straight and 4th on outer under 2f out, under pressure in 3rd 150 yards out, no impression closing stages, 3rd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Bien Chase (9-13) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Aug.
Your Pal Tal 7-1 (8-13) Rear of mid-division, ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 19th of 30, 6 1/2l behind Alans Pride (9-9) at Curragh 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Mr Michael (IRE) 6-1 (9-9) Towards rear on outer, ridden and some progress 2f out, no extra 1f out, 14th of 15, 12 3/4l behind Haqeeba (9-10) at Bellewstown 5f hcp gd in Aug.
Mercury 33-1 (9-6) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden in 2nd, soon weakened, 10th of 14, 10l behind Alans Pride (9-0) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Jan.
