led early, tracked leader and 2nd halfway, progress to lead under 2f out, ridden 1f out and kept on well to assert final 100 yards
towards rear, 9th halfway, pushed along and no impression 2f out, no extra in 8th 1f out
tracked leaders, ran freely, 4th halfway, pushed along approaching straight and no impression over 2f out, no extra in rear over 1f out
rear of mid-division, 8th halfway, some progress over 2f out, ridden and no impression in 6th over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, hampered close home, finished 3rd, placed 2nd
towards rear, progress on inner entering straight and challenged under 2f out, ridden in 3rd 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along and lost place approaching straight, no extra over 1f out, eased inside final furlong
mid-division, 7th halfway, some progress entering straight and ridden in 4th 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
dwelt, progress to lead after 1f, ridden and headed under 2f out, under pressure and no impression on winner inside final furlong, edged left and bumped rival close home, finished 2nd, placed 3rd
mid-division, 6th halfway, pushed along and dropped to rear approaching straight, switched right and some progress 2f out, under pressure in 4th 1f out, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, ran freely, some progress on outer entering straight, ridden in 7th over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along and dropped towards rear 2f out, no extra
Aidan O'Brien has two entries here. Birthplace carries top weight despite three moderate maiden runs and is blinkered for the first time while the maiden Zig Zag has let supporters down on too many occasions to consider. Tasty Ginger did better when stepped up to 1m2f at Leopardstown and wasn't far behind the winner so he has to be respected while Escape Paradise will have come on for last month's run at Dundalk, his first start since October. This could be a race where the market speaks loudly and any money for SILVERCUPS could prove conclusive. Brendan Dukes' filly had three maiden runs for Jim Bolger last season, all over 7f, and with this trip much more suitable she's handed a speculative vote.
Birthplace (IRE) 9-2 (9-5) Towards rear, 10th halfway, no impression on outer over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 8th of 12, 10 3/4l behind Chewy Round Town (9-5) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Feb.
Mogaz 33-1 (9-5) Soon raced 3rd, disputed 3rd halfway, 4th and pushed along entering straight, dropped to 5th 2f out, no impression 1 1/2f out, eased final 50 yards, 5th of 6, 16 3/4l behind Unicorn (9-5) at Leopardstown 1m mdn gf in Aug.
Silvercups (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Rear of mid-division, 10th halfway, no impression in 9th early straight, kept on one pace final furlong, 8th of 13, 7 1/4l behind Pretty Perfect (9-0) at Leopardstown 7f mdn fll gd in Oct.
Full Court Press (IRE) 10-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden in 4th entering straight, soon no extra, 5th of 10, 5l behind Stone Mountain (9-8) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Apr.
Zig Zag (IRE) 7-2 (9-2) Reared and slowly away, in rear, 8th halfway, ridden in 7th and drifted right over 1f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 9, 9 1/4l behind Stone Mountain (9-11) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Feb.
Escape Paradise (IRE) 16-1 (9-8) Chased leaders in 3rd, ridden in 2nd 2f out, no impression over 1f out, 5th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Drillmaster (9-4) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Mar.
Eight And Bob 66-1 (9-5) Chased leaders in 3rd, pushed along in 2nd entering straight, soon ridden and weakened, 7th of 8, 12 1/2l behind Bravery (9-5) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Apr.
Tasty Ginger (IRE) 5-1 (8-11) Dwelt, soon mid-division, ridden into 6th 2f out, under pressure in 4th 1f out, kept on final furlong to 3rd closing stages, no impression on leaders, 3rd of 11, 3 1/4l behind Ineffable (9-6) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp hvy in Apr.
Masonbrook Lady (IRE) 28-1 (8-12) Soon 2nd, ridden in 3rd 2f out, soon weakened, last of 9, 7 1/4l behind Drillmaster (9-4) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Mar.
Mixed Views (IRE) 25-1 (8-4) Prominent, ran freely, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out and no impression over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 8 1/4l behind Love In The Sun (9-1) at Cork 1m hcp hvy in Mar.
Turasoir (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) Mid-division on inner, ridden and weakened from 3f out, last of 11, 19 1/4l behind Idaho (9-5) at Curragh 1m mdn gd in Oct.
