chased leader in 2nd, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, challenged 1f out, headed inside final 200 yards, no extra and kept on same pace
led, ridden and challenged 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, no extra in 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace
tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden to challenge 1f out, led inside final 200 yards, kept on well
held up in 4th, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace
always in rear, ridden and no impression entering straight
Maverick Man's best run to date came over 1m2f here when runner-up to Snow Blizzard and he hasn't been as effective over 1m4f subsequently. BE MY STORM was unfortunate to come up against the well-touted newcomer Akzar at the Curragh last month and only went down by a neck. Time may tell she was attempting the impossible and she will be unlucky to run up against one as good here. Echoes Of History made a very encouraging debut when just touched off by Lingapour over a mile at Dundalk but was slightly disappointing when easily beaten by Blasket Spirit at Cork.
Echoes Of History (USA) 7-4fav (8-9) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden in 2nd over 2f out, no impression on winner final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 14, 4l behind Blasket Spirit (9-0) at Cork 1m mdn stks gf in Apr.
Maverick Man (USA) 2-1fav (9-4) Attempted to make all, clear halfway, ridden entering straight, headed over 1f out, soon no impression, 4th of 13, 6l behind Unity (8-13) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f mdn stks gd in Jun.
Be My Storm (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders in 6th, 4th and headway 2f out, challenged 1f out, close 2nd and kept on well inside final furlong, 2nd of 15, nk behind Akzar (9-5) at Curragh 1m 2f mdn stks gd in Jun.
Orata (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Dwelt, soon mid-division, 8th halfway, headway in 7th 3f out, 5th 2f out, ridden and no extra 1 1/2f out, 9th of 17, 17l behind Barbadine (9-0) at Gowran Park 1m 1f 3yo fll stks gf in May.
Silky Lady (IRE) Barathea filly out of Promising Lady.
Naked Cowboy (IRE) Statue Of Liberty gelding out of Milly's Song.