soon tracked leaders in 4th, 3rd halfway, pushed along before straight, challenged inside final furlong, stayed on well to lead close home
soon raced in 5th, pushed along early straight, soon slightly impeded and switched left, 4th over 1f out, no impression and kept on inside final furlong
soon tracked leader, challenged into straight, on terms from 2f out, soon led, flicked tail inside final furlong, kept on same pace, headed close home
led early, soon tracked leaders in 3rd, 4th halfway, pushed along before straight, lost place from over 1f out, dropped to last and eased inside final furlong
dwelt, in rear, pushed along before straight, soon no impression, went 7th and kept on same pace inside final furlong
slightly awkward leaving stalls, pushed along to soon lead, pushed along before straight, joined from 2f out, soon headed, 2nd over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
towards rear, pushed along before straight, soon no impression until went 6th 1f out and ran on without threatening final furlong
This looks a very tight handicap and Gregoria shouldn't be dismissed on her first start for Jessica Harrington after transferring from William Haggas. TOCCATA BLUE has been unlucky enough to bump into two well handicapped horses since returning to action and with fast ground in his favour he's taken to gain compensation. Maudlin Magdalen had Mezogiorno a length behind over the track and trip last time and there's no real reason for a form reversal though she was well behind the selection earlier. The Dancing Lord has been in superb form at Dundalk and has scored here in the past while Cairdiuil looked to be warming up nicely for Galway on his reappearance on testing ground at Listowel.
Toccata Blue (IRE) 7-2fav (9-12) Soon raced in 7th, 8th over 3f out, pushed along and headway early straight, bumped slightly over 2f out, soon chased winner, no impression and kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 11, 3l behind Laviniad (9-8) at Gowran Park 1m hcp gf in May.
The Dancing Lord Evensfav (9-5) Chased leaders in 4th, close 4th and short of room on inner 2f out, pushed along but short of room in 3rd 1 1/2f out, switched right over 1f out, stayed on well to lead close home, won at Dundalk 1m stks 0-80 pol in Mar beating Beau Satchel (9-5) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Maudlin Magdalen (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Tracked leader, led after 3f, pushed along to assert straight and 3 lengths clear 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, won at Leopardstown 1m app hcap gf beating Mezogiorno (9-0) by 1l, 9 ran.
Cairdiuil (IRE) 12-1 (10-4) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, went 2nd under 2f out, ridden and no impression on winner 1f out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 14, 1 1/4l behind Bay Hill (9-0) at Listowel 1m hcp hvy in May.
Grecian Tiger (IRE) 12-1 (8-4) Mid-division, 12th before straight, chased leaders in 10th over 1f out, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 5th of 21, 4l behind El Salvador (9-5) at Curragh 2m hcp in Oct.
Mezogiorno (IRE) 10-3fav (9-0) Led, headed after 3f, pushed along in 2nd and no impression on winner over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 2nd of 9, 1l behind Maudlin Magdalen (9-4) at Leopardstown 1m app hcap gf.
Sheeba 10-1 (8-7) Soon raced in 6th, closed 2f out, no extra from over 1f out, eased inside final furlong, 8th of 9, 11l behind Lily's Rainbow (8-8) at Naas 1m 3yo hcp.
Gregoria (IRE) 15-2 (8-13) Keen held up, ridden over 2f out, never a factor, 9th of 12, 12l behind Rosalie Bonheur (8-8) at Newmarket 7f 2yo fll hcp (2) gf in Sep.
