mid-division, headway into 3rd 3 out, ridden in 2nd entering straight, led from 2 out, mistake last, kept on well under pressure run-in
mid-division, progress into 6th 4 out, 5th next, ridden in 3rd entering straight, kept on same pace in 3rd from 2 out
tracked leader in 2nd, led and ridden entering straight, headed from 2 out, under pressure in close enough 2nd when mistake last, kept on same pace run-in
always towards rear
tracked leaders, ridden in 3rd 4 out, kept on same pace in 4th straight
towards rear, ridden and no impression from 5 out
mid-division, 8th 4 out, soon ridden and no impression
always behind
tracked leaders, 5th 6 out, ridden and no impression from 4 out
led, ridden 3 out, soon headed, weakened from next
tracked leaders, mistake 4 out and soon under pressure, no impression straight
always behind, mistake 9th, pulled up before 4 out
tracked leaders, mistake 6th, weakened from 5 out, tailed off when mistake last
mistake 1st and always towards rear
mid-division, 7th 4 out, soon no impression
always behind, completely tailed off
never better than mid-division, ridden along from 8th
Plenty with chances in this wide-open contest but ROYAL CREW appears on the upgrade as there was no disgrace to be beaten narrowly by Equation at Sligo last month and she gets the nod. Askanna is unbeaten in two points and a bumper at Kilbeggan when she loved the fast ground. Further progress looks certain and she will prove a threat along with Grangeclare Rhythm, who led for a long way before being collared at the last at Punchestown and can get competitive if ridden with more restraint. False Messenger hasn't got far in either of her two races over hurdles after landing a Wexford bumper but shouldn't be dismissed as she could turn out to be useful at this game while Crevelea Lass made a very promising return after a long break at Clonmel last month and is another likely to get involved.
Askanna (IRE) 7-2fav (11-4) Tracked leaders, left disputing lead over 3f out, led before straight, strongly pressed and stayed on well final furlong, won at Kilbeggan 2m 4f N H flat gf in May beating Raz De Maree (11-7) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
Calluso (IRE) 12-1 (10-6) Mid-division, 8th at 6th, kept on same pace from after 4 out, 9th of 18, 18l behind Queen Of Cool (10-13) at Killarney 2m 4f mares mdn hdl gd in May.
Crevelea Lass (IRE) 16-1 (10-13) Soon disputed lead, headed before 2 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 3rd of 18, 8l behind Rare Commodity (11-4) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn hdl (6yo+) gf in May.
Endless Rhythm (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Never better than mid-division, 13th of 24, 48l behind Peacock's Pride (11-12) at Cork 2m 5yo mdn hdl gf in May.
Exit To Farney (IRE) 33-1 (10-6) Chased leaders, moderate 6th after 3 out, soon no impression under pressure and kept on same pace, 5th of 14, 20l behind Marky Bob (11-4) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f 5yo mdn hdl gf in May.
False Messenger (IRE) 8-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, unseated rider 3rd, in a race won by Cottage Oak (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn hdl gd in May, 25 ran.
Grangeclare Rhythm (IRE) 8-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, 2nd halfway, led before 4 out, ridden and headed before last, no extra and kept on same pace, 5th of 24, 14l behind Otterstown Lady (11-4) at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl gd in May.
Josie James (IRE) 25-1 (10-13) Never a factor, 12th of 18, 36l behind Guzzle An Go (10-13) at Limerick 2m 3f mares mdn hdl in Mar.
Joyfull Angel (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Close up, led 5f out, headed over 4f out, no impression from over 2f out, 6th of 11, 13l behind Lively Lass (11-4) at Wexford 2m mrs N H flat fm in May.
Katsu (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, jumped left, 3rd halfway, 2nd 3 out, ridden in 4th entering straight, no extra and weakened, 13th of 24, 34l behind Otterstown Lady (11-4) at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl gd in May.
Keys Hope (IRE) 11-1 (11-7) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 12th of 17, 47l behind First Beauty (11-0) at Limerick 2m 3f mdn hdl gd in May.
Maire Bhridin (IRE) 12-1 (10-10) In touch, 7th 5 out, 4th on inner next, 3rd 3 out, challenged early straight, no extra from 2 out, 6th of 20, 29l behind Tulachsarain (11-5) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 hvy in Apr.
Miss Anderson (IRE) 50-1 (10-13) Mid-division best, never a factor, 12th of 18, 29l behind Rare Commodity (11-4) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn hdl (6yo+) gf in May.
Miss Hyland (IRE) 8-1 (11-3) Mid-division, 7th before straight, no impression under pressure from 2f out, 12th of 18, 17l behind Feast Or Famine (11-1) at Dundalk 2m 2f mrs N H flat std in Feb.
Skehanagh Park (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Mid-division, slight mistake 7th, no impression from 5 out, 8th of 16, well behind Cru (11-7) at Thurles 2m 2f mrs beg chs sft in Feb.
Sugar Bullet (IRE) 5-2 (12-0) Mainly 3rd till 2nd from 10th, ld btwn last 2, mstk last, ko, won at Ballysteen 3m ire ptp gs in Apr beating Ross Co Bach (12-0) by 2l, 12 ran.
Chasing Glory (IRE) 33-1 (10-13) Towards rear, kept on same pace from 6 out, 9th of 17, 35l behind First Beauty (11-0) at Limerick 2m 3f mdn hdl gd in May.
Meenoughter Lass (IRE) 50-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, ridden in 6th halfway, no extra before 3 out, 11th of 24, 30l behind Otterstown Lady (11-4) at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl gd in May.
Royal Crew (IRE) 7-4fav (10-13) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th 2 out, stayed on to 2nd last, pressed winner run-in, just held, 2nd of 16, 1/2l behind Equation (10-13) at Sligo 2m 2f mares mdn hdl gd in May.
Inishark (IRE) Flemensfirth filly out of Rath Caola.
In The Picture (IRE) 14-1 (10-13) Always towards rear, 14th of 16, 49l behind Chasing Clouds (10-6) at Sligo 2m mares mdn hdl gd in May.
