attempted to make all, headed and kept on same pace inside final furlong
soon tracked leaders, 4th into straight, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace inside final furlong
soon mid-division, dropped towards rear into straight, soon no impression
dwelt, towards rear, 9th and switched to outer to get a run from 2f out, stayed on strongly final furlong to lead and well on top closing stages
dwelt, in rear, no impression and kept on without threatening from 2f out
soon mid-division, 8th into straight, ridden to challenge and briefly on terms with every chance inside final furlong, soon not match strong finishing winner
close up, 2nd into straight, no extra and kept on same pace 1f out
soon chased leaders, 7th into straight, kept on same pace under pressure from 1f out
dwelt, soon towards rear, 9th into straight, soon no impression
soon chased leaders, 6th into straight, kept on same pace under pressure from over 1f out
dwelt, soon tracked leaders, 5th into straight, no extra and kept on same pace from over 1f out
soon tracked leaders, 3rd into straight, kept on same pace under pressure inside final furlong
This is no better than the preceding division though the market should be watched for clues as to the strength of Dark Crusader, who makes her handicap debut. Legal Lyric ran easily her best race so far at Fairyhouse last week though the going was fast. If she handles softer ground she'll take some beating and just holds Sujet Bellagio on that run. Rose In Winter hadn't shown much before a better effort at Navan where she stayed on nicely over that 6f trip. She's on a very low mark and is one of the few here with scope though the more experienced VASONI, a course and distance winner, has been running well on ground with some give and is just 4lb higher than when scoring here in April so gets the vote.
Captain May (IRE) 16-1 (10-0) Led, ridden over 2f out and headed 1f out, kept on same pace under pressure but no impression on winner, 2nd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Parramatta (9-12) at Laytown 7f mdn stks in Sep.
Nanotech (IRE) 16-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 6th 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 13, 8l behind Bonnie Acclamation (9-2) at Leopardstown 6f hcp gs in Aug.
Cluin Aine (IRE) 25-1 (9-6) Close up, ridden and weakened 3f out, 11th of 12, 21l behind Running Reef (9-11) at Catterick 7f mdn stks 0-65 (6) gs in May.
Legal Lyric (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Held up towards rear, 11th over 1f out, ridden and ran on well final furlong, 3rd of 14, 2l behind Lily Of Kenmare (9-12) at Fairyhouse 7f hcp 50-70 gf.
Dark Crusader (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, 7th approaching straight, no impression and kept on same pace from 2f out, 7th of 15, 12l behind Tropical Mist (9-0) at Gowran Park 7f 3yo fll stks gf in May.
Vasoni (IRE) 10-1 (9-8) Chased leader in 4th, closer entering straight and ridden to go 3rd 1 1/2f out, no impression inside final furlong and dropped to 4th, 4th of 12, 3l behind Busalla (9-9) at Listowel 1m hcp 47-65 sft.
Chillie Billie 25-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, dropped to 12th and no extra from over 1f out, 18th of 21, 20l behind Saratoga Baby (8-12) at Curragh 1m hcp 50-80 gf in May.
Atiya (IRE) 25-1 (8-5) Pulled hard, mid-division, no impression and kept on same pace from 2f out, 9th of 16, 12l behind Knights Templar (9-6) at Gowran Park 1m hcp 47-65 gf in May.
Booster Rocket (IRE) 33-1 (8-0) Always towards rear, never a factor, ridden and no extra from 2f out, last of 18, 42l behind Sassaway (8-12) at Tipperary 5f hcp 47-65 sft in May.
Refuse To Sell (IRE) 22-1 (8-13) Chased leaders in 3rd, ridden and dropped to 6th early straight, no extra from over 1f out, 7th of 8, 11l behind College Boy (9-10) at Cork 7f hcp 47-65 sft in May.
Summer Isles 25-1 (7-13) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out, 13th of 15, 6l behind Bainne (8-10) at Navan 5f 3yo hcp in May.
Enter The Red (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Prominent early, 8th approaching straight, 11th and kept on same pace from 2f out, 11th of 15, 11l behind Flaring Forth (8-11) at Roscommon 7f hcp 47-65 gf.
Sujet Bellagio 12-1 (9-4) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra in 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Lily Of Kenmare (9-12) at Fairyhouse 7f hcp 50-70 gf.
Yellow Dandy (IRE) 25-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 14, 6l behind Lily Of Kenmare (9-12) at Fairyhouse 7f hcp 50-70 gf.
Rose In Winter (IRE) 11-1 (8-12) Mid-division, 7th 2f out, soon ridden, 9th over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 15, 4 1/2l behind More Questions (9-7) at Navan 6f 3yo hcp 47-75 gf.
