tracked leader, ran freely, 2nd halfway, led briefly entering straight, soon ridden and no impression in 6th 1f out, no extra
dwelt, rear of mid-division, never a factor, 13th halfway, no extra straight
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along in 5th 2f out, no impression final furlong, kept on one pace
mid-division, progress straight and short of room in 7th 2f out, went 4th 1f out and kept on inside final furlong
mid-division, pushed along in 8th 2f out, 7th 1f out and no impression inside final furlong
held up towards rear, 14th halfway, some progress straight, ridden under 2f out and 8th 1f out, no impression and kept on one pace final furlong
mid-division, pushed along and no impression in 12th entering straight, no extra over 1f out
chased leaders, 7th halfway, progress straight and ridden to challenge 1f out, headed by winner 150 yards out, no impression and kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, progress to lead 2f out, ridden and headed 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, ran freely, 5th halfway, pushed along and no extra entering straight, weakened
mid-division, 9th halfway, no impression 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, edged left 2f out, ridden to challenge and led 150 yards out, kept on well
mid-division, pushed along and no impression in 11th 2f out, kept on one pace
led, ran freely, pushed along and headed entering straight, 6th 2f out, soon no extra, eased
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no extra entering straight
slowly into stride, always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along 4f out, no extra straight
A tough finale for punters to unravel. Aussie Guest returned to action at Cork and had little difficulty landing a mile handicap and he has no problems staying this longer trip. Bay Hill landed a Killarney handicap in August then followed up over timber at Gowran. He hasn't had much racing and looks capable of making further progress. Solar Heat impressed with a comfortable victory at Dundalk in October but this can go to ANNAGH HAVEN. She raced over timber during the winter but almost pulled off a surprise victory on her return to the Flat at Navan last week and can go one better. Elusive Gent returned with a very good run at Gowran and Sean Corby's claim should help him into the frame, though a strike-rate of 1-44 is off-putting.
Aussie Guest (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Made all, pushed along 2f out, asserted and stayed on well from over 1f out, won at Cork 1m app hcp 47-70 gf beating Prince Jock (8-13) by 1 3/4l, 9 ran.
Cape Explorer 50-1 (9-4) Very slowly away, always well behind, last of 13, 40l behind Shouranour (9-10) at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Aug.
Temasek Star (IRE) 6-1 (9-12) Held up, 13th after 3f, pushed along before halfway, went 8th 1f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 17, 11l behind Rockview Emperor (9-0) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp 47-65.
Love The Feeling (IRE) 11-2 (8-10) Tracked leaders, soon 4th, headway on inner 2f out, chased winner 1f out, one pace, 4th of 14, 5l behind Dancingwithangels (9-3) at Gowran Park 1m 4f app hcp 50-75.
Bay Hill (IRE) 11-4fav (9-0) Led, headed after 1f, 4th halfway, progress into 2nd 3f out, ridden to narrow lead under 2f out, disputed briefly 1f out, kept on well under pressure final furlong, won at Killarney 1m 3yo hcp gd in Aug beating Kodiac's Back (9-11) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
My Manekineko 11-2 (9-8) Rear of mid-division, ridden entering straight, 8th 2f out, soon no impression, 6th of 14, 2 3/4l behind Roter Baron (9-1) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol in Mar.
Solar Heat (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, progress to lead early straight, asserted 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol in Oct beating Hammermann (9-1) by 4 1/2l, 13 ran.
Annagh Haven (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Prominent, 6th early, 3rd 2f out, soon challenged and on terms, headed and 2nd 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 17, 1 1/4l behind Madeira Classic (9-3) at Navan 1m 5f hcp.
Elusive Gent (IRE) 14-1 (8-6) Soon chased leaders, 5th after 3f, squeezed slightly for room over 2f out, soon on terms, headed from 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 17, 1 3/4l behind Rockview Emperor (9-0) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp 47-65.
May O Dea (IRE) 250-1 (8-7) Dwelt, soon tracked leaders in 4th, a little keen, lost place and no impression from 2f out, no extra from over 1f out, last of 7, 21l behind Windsor Park (9-9) at Gowran Park 1m 6f stks.
Ballad Dancer (IRE) 3-1fav (8-12) Chased leader, pushed along in 6th halfway, improved on inner over 2f out and further progress to dispute over 1f out, headed inside final furlong and kept on same pace, 5th of 14, 3 1/2l behind War Room (8-12) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol.
Breenainthemycra (IRE) 20-1 (8-6) Soon mid-division, 10th early, closed from 3f out, 5th 2f out, 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace, finished 5th, disqualified, rider not weigh in, in a race won by Madeira Classic (9-3) at Navan 1m 5f hcp, 17 ran.
Little Arrows (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Mid-division, 8th 3f out, ridden on inner 2f out, soon no impression, 10th of 14, 4l behind Cristy's Call (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol in Mar.
Bogha Baisti (IRE) 33-1 (8-10) Led, ran freely, pushed along and headed approaching straight, no extra 2f out, eased over 1f out, 13th of 14, 45l behind Innoko (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 47-65 pol in Nov.
Hughs Flyer (IRE) 33-1 (7-8) Mid-division, ridden and no impression entering straight, eased inside final furlong, 14th of 18, 26l behind Princess Aloof (10-0) at Leopardstown 1m hcp 47-75 sft.
Tunnel Tiger (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, ridden and no extra entering straight, last of 7, 23l behind Katie T (10-0) at Limerick 1m 3f hcp 50-80 sft.
Sheilas Wish (IRE) 11-1 (9-6) Dwelt, held up, 10th early, went moderate 6th 1f out, kept on, 5th of 14, 12l behind Dancingwithangels (9-3) at Gowran Park 1m 4f app hcp 50-75.
Silver Sally (IRE) 250-1 (9-0) Dwelt, soon tracked leaders in 3rd, 2nd 3f out, dropped to 5th 1f out, no extra, 5th of 7, 17l behind Windsor Park (9-9) at Gowran Park 1m 6f stks.
Hatch Hall 5-1 (8-10) Mid-division, 8th halfway, lost place approaching straight, kept on from over 1f out, 7th of 13, 13l behind Bog War (9-7) at Ballinrobe 1m 5f hcp 47-65 in Aug.
