in rear, headway on outer entering straight, ridden in 9th 2f out, led over 1f out, headed under 1f out kept on same pace close home
led, ridden and headed 2f out, soon no impression
chased leaders, 6th 3f out, soon ridden and no impression
chased leaders, ridden in 3rd entering straight, soon weakened
chased leaders on outer, ridden and weakened from 3f out
prominent, ridden to lead 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra final furlong
took keen hold early and settled in mid-division, 7th 3f out, ridden on outer entering straight, kept on without threatening final furlong
in rear, no impression from 3f out
mid-division, ridden in 5th 3f out, soon no impression
dwelt and in rear early, headway into 8th 3f out, soon ridden, improved to lead under 1f out, stayed on well, comfortably
mid-division, weakened on inner 3f out
NOTABLE GRADUATE has raced in much better company and the assessor has taken a chance in dropping him to 95 for his handicap debut. His last two runs have been over 1m6f so this looks on the short side but he finished runner-up over 1m3f in a Listed contest here last June and can get back on the winning trail. Akasaka has been in excellent form on Polytrack at Dundalk and has a course victory to his credit though that was over a mile on fast going and he's 16lb higher. Maggie Neary looks a big danger as she ended last year completing a double at Dundalk and has been in winning form over timber over the winter. Both Back Burner and Long Journey Home have long absences to overcome but the later beat Maggie Neary on his final start at Navan a year ago and should do well this season. Musawama is one to keep an eye on in the betting from the bottom of the weights.
Barack (IRE) 12-1 (9-12) Tracked leaders on inner, 3rd halfway, ridden and dropped to 5th 2f out, no extra from over 1f out, 8th of 10, 6l behind One Spirit (9-6) at Naas 7f Listed stks (1) gf.
Notable Graduate (IRE) Evensfav (11-0) Chased leaders in 3rd, closed into 2nd into straight, challenged under pressure and led over 1f out, narrowly headed well inside final furlong and kept on without matching winner, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind False Economy (10-9) at Listowel 1m 6f am stks (4yo+) gf.
Back Burner (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, headway into 2nd early straight and challenged over 1f out, no impression on winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 14, 1 1/4l behind Licence To Till (9-3) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Sep.
Barrow Island (IRE) 3-1 (9-0) Raced in 2nd, led from 2f out, soon pressed, stayed on well final furlong, all out, won at Cork 1m 2f hcp gs in May beating Mojita (8-7) by hd, 5 ran.
Captainofthefleet (IRE) 2-5fav (9-7) Chased leaders, improved into 2nd entering straight, ridden to lead over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, strongly pressed final furlong, kept on well, won at Limerick 1m 3f mdn stks sft in Apr '11 beating Hired Hand (9-7) by hd, 15 ran.
Toraidhe (IRE) 6-1 (9-12) Soon tracked leader, pushed along before straight, no extra in 3rd and kept on same pace from 1f out, 3rd of 7, 3l behind Rock On Ciara (8-9) at Listowel 1m hcp 60-90 gf.
Long Journey Home (IRE) 4-5fav (9-5) Tracked leader in 2nd, improved to lead 3f out, pushed clear over 2f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, reduced advantage close home, won at Navan 1m 2f mdn stks gf in Jun '11 beating Maggie Neary (9-0) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Mutasareb (USA) 3-1fav (9-13) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden into 2nd briefly 1 1/2f out, 4th and no impression 1f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 14, 4l behind Spin Of A Coin (8-13) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcap pol in Feb.
Maggie Neary (IRE) 10-1 (8-0) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden 2f out, under pressure in close 3rd 1f out, kept on to lead close home, all out, won at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec beating Ultra Cool (8-11) by hd, 14 ran.
Strandfield Lady (IRE) 11-1 (9-3) Settled mid-division, 6th halfway, 5th 2f out, ridden into 2nd 1f out, kept on to press winner inside final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Jazz Girl (9-9) at Navan 1m 2f fll hcp 60-90 gd in May.
Musawama (IRE) 18-1 (9-11) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 3rd 2f out, no extra 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 13, 1 3/4l behind Alhellal (9-13) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 50-80 pol in May.
Elusive Ridge (IRE) 66-1 (9-1) Chased leader in 2nd, closer after halfway, driven along and dropped to 5th entering straight, weakened, last of 5, 23l behind So You Think (9-1) at Curragh 1m 2f Grp 1 (1) gd in May.
Akasaka (IRE) 7-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, headway in 2nd 2f out, challenge over 1f out, ridden to lead under 1f out, kept on well under pressure final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m 3f Handicap (60-90) (4yo+) pol in May beating Night Glimmer (9-3) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Iron Major (IRE) 14-1 (9-9) Held up towards rear, ridden 2f out, no impression in 8th 1f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 10, 4l behind Akasaka (9-9) at Dundalk 1m 3f Handicap (60-90) (4yo+) pol in May.
Spin Of A Coin (IRE) 3-1fav (9-2) Settled in 6th, closer entering straight and 5th 2f out, ridden in 4th over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Akinspirit (8-7) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcap pol in May.
Echoes Of History (USA) 11-4fav (8-13) Waited with until ridden to challenge in 2nd and every chance from 2f out, no extra and kept on same pace final furlong, last of 5, 5l behind Barrow Island (9-0) at Cork 1m 2f hcp gs in May.
Six Silver Lane 14-1 (8-4) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd 2f out, ridden and no extra from over 1f out, 8th of 17, 10l behind Glor Na Mara (8-13) at Curragh 1m hcp gd in May.
Alazan (IRE) 16-1 (8-8) Chased clear leader, moderate 4th halfway, 2nd but no real impression on leader entering straight, soon ridden and dropped to 3rd 1f out, no extra final furlong, 6th of 15, 9l behind Midnight Soprano (9-1) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp gd in May.
China One 4-1 (9-3) Tracked leader on outer racing keenly, 2nd before halfway, ridden entering straight and dropped to 3rd over 1f out, soon no extra, 3rd of 5, 4l behind Hartani (9-3) at Tipperary 1m 4f 3yo stk gf in May.
