rear of mid-division, 10th halfway, pushed along in last under 4f out, ridden and no impression entering straight
mid-division, 6th halfway, pushed along straight, 7th 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on well to take 3rd close home
held up in rear, 11th halfway, no impression straight
tracked leader in 3rd, disputed 3rd halfway, pushed along in 3rd over 3f out, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, headed inside final furlong, not match winner
mid-division, 7th halfway, driven over 2f out, no impression on leaders final furlong
4th early, disputed 3rd halfway, ridden into lead under 2f out, no extra in final furlong
tracked leader in 5th, 8th halfway, ridden entering straight, progress into 5th 1 1/2f out, stayed on strongly to narrowly lead inside final furlong, kept on
led, ridden and headed 2f out, no extra and kept on one pace final furlong
rear, improved into 5th halfway, wide entering straight, 9th and under pressure 2f out, no extra
prominent, tracked leader in 2nd halfway, under pressure and dropped to 7th 2f out, weakened
held up in rear, last halfway, ridden and progress into 7th 2f out, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, 9th halfway, driven and progress into 5th entering straight, 3rd under 2f out, weakened final furlong
Sardinia, an easy winner at Navan in October for Ballydoyle, scored over timber for new connections in March. Chicago is also a former Ballydoyle inmate who has been in good form over hurdles and he's on a lower mark on the Flat than when he was last successful. Aidan O'Brien should have an angle on both of those and will be hoping the ground stays on the soft side for Egyptian Warrior, who scored on heavy ground at Listowel in September before making a successful reappearance at Dundalk. Dermot Weld will expect the step up in trip to suit the lightly-raced Manhattan Swing, who looked in need of further when staying on over 1m2f here in March. The very versatile Domination probably needs further but TOOREEN LEGEND made all for a very convincing victory over this trip at Dundalk in March and, as that was his first start since October, he should have improved enough to complete a double. Carried and Edge Of Sanity are others to consider in a very open contest.
Sardinia (IRE) 7-4fav (9-5) Made all, wandered around slightly on bend after 3f, went clear 5f out, ridden well clear 3f out, reduced advantage over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, impressive, won at Navan 2m mdn stks in Oct beating Waaheb (10-2) by 6l, 17 ran.
Chicago (IRE) 20-1 (9-10) Last to break, held up in rear, not clear run 3f out, switched left and not much room over 2f out, soon switched right, stayed on, never on terms, 7th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Jonny Delta (8-5) at Musselburgh 1m 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Apr.
Domination 8-1 (9-1) Mid-division, driven over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out, 25th of 33, 36l behind Scatter Dice (8-8) at Newmarket 2m 2f hcp (2) gs in Oct.
Manhattan Swing (IRE) 7-2 (9-9) Rear of mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden and no impression early straight, 6th 1f out and kept on under pressure inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 1 1/4l behind Bertimont (8-11) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp in Mar.
Egyptian Warrior (IRE) 7-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, 5th entering straight, soon ridden, improved into 2nd over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, led close home, won at Dundalk 1m 3f pol in Apr beating Long Journey Home (9-13) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Polished Rock (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden in 3rd under 3f out, moderate 2nd over 1f out, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 4th of 12, 1 1/2l behind Thomas Edison (8-12) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp in Apr.
Edge Of Sanity (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Soon chased leaders in 7th, in pursuit of eventual 2nd from over 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on well and soon clear, comfortably, won at Dundalk 7f mdn stks pol in Oct beating High Net Worth (9-7) by 3 1/2l, 14 ran.
Tri Na Ceile (IRE) 7-1 (10-0) Held up towards rear, ridden into 9th 2f out, no impression in 8th 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 14, 12l behind Cliff House (8-6) at Tipperary 1m 4f sft in Apr.
Ballyadam Brook (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Tracked leader in 2nd, pushed along approaching straight and no extra from 2f out, 7th of 11, 10l behind Carried (8-12) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcap pol in Feb.
Overland Express (IRE) 9-2 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden and dropped to rear halfway, weakened, last of 11, 44l behind Susiescot (8-4) at Cork 1m fll hcp 60-90 in Oct.
Strandfield Lady (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Mid-division, disputed 3rd halfway, under pressure in 4th 2f out, kept on to take 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 7l behind Sailors Warn (8-12) at Sligo 1m 4f hcp.
Kalann (IRE) 5-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders in 3rd, pushed along approaching straight and no impression on winner under 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 8l behind Carried (8-12) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcap pol in Feb.
Tooreen Legend (IRE) 5-2fav (9-1) Slowly into stride, soon in touch in rear, headway on outer and ridden entering straight, 4th 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m 4f hcap pol in Mar beating Gretzky (9-7) by 1 3/4l, 8 ran.
Carried (IRE) 7-2 (8-12) Made all, ridden to assert early straight and kept on well inside final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m 4f hcap pol in Feb beating Knight's Parade (7-9) by 2 1/4l, 11 ran.
