disputed early, 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd 2f out, soon no extra and weakened
chased leaders, 5th halfway, 4th 3f out, ridden in 5th under 1f out, no extra final furlong
led and disputed, ridden and strongly pressed inside final furlong, kept on well, all out
towards rear, headway in 6th 3f out, ridden into 3rd under 1f out, kept on to press leader closing stages, just held
mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out
towards rear, headway in 7th 2f out, ridden into 4th under 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, ridden in 8th 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on one pace
dwelt, soon ridden to chase leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra entering straight
mid-division, headway in 5th 2f out, ridden 1f out, kept on final furlong
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, headway into 2nd 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong and kept on same pace
INWOOD hasn't won for some time but had dropped to a fair mark as a consequence when just touched off by Enigma Code at Dundalk early last month. A 4lbs rise for that didn't prevent another strong performance behind Camira at Leopardstown and though raised again he is still leniently treated. Sixteen Forty Two has found his best form and won really nicely at Listowel last time but a 9lbs rise makes life more difficult and he's no certainty to beat stablemate Royal And Ancient, who faces handicap company and fast ground for the first time and could be suited. Sinsational hasn't been finding much at the business end but is quite well treated at his best while there was something not right with the run of Desert Romance over an extra furlong at Leopardstown as he had produced fine performances on his previous two starts.
Fit The Cove (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Never a factor, 11th of 15, 9l behind King Jock (9-9) at Naas 7f hcp 60-100 gd in Apr.
Sixteen Forty Two (IRE) 7-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, headway to challenge 1 1/2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, kept on well final furlong, won at Listowel 1m hcp 60-90 gf beating Northern Rocked (8-13) by 2 1/2l, 11 ran.
Desert Romance (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Disputed early, soon chased leader in 2nd, ridden and weakened entering straight, tailed off, last of 13, well behind Charminamix (9-1) at Leopardstown 1m 1f hcap gf in May.
Kalacan (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 4th 3f out, no extra in 7th 2f out, kept on same pace, 8th of 19, 10l behind Harriers Call (8-12) at Leopardstown 1m ext hcp hvy in Nov.
King Of Tory (IRE) 28-1 (8-12) Always behind, one pace straight, 9th of 11, 11l behind Kitty Kiernan (8-11) at Naas 7f stks gf.
Sinsational 16-1 (9-9) Held up in rear, ridden and no impression 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace to 4th final furlong, 4th of 5, 7l behind Emperor Claudius (9-0) at Fairyhouse 7f stks gf.
Inwood (IRE) 13-2 (9-11) Held up towards rear, headway under 2f out, 3rd 1 1/2f out, ridden into 2nd final furlong, kept on, no match for winner, 2nd of 17, 1/2l behind Camira (9-3) at Leopardstown 1m app hcp 50-70 gf in May.
Royal And Ancient (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Soon prominent in 3rd, no extra under pressure straight, 7th of 10, 19l behind Encompassing (9-0) at Limerick 1m 3yo mdn in Apr.
Lac A Dancer (IRE) 200-1 (9-6) Always towards rear, 11th of 13, 15l behind Carraiglawn (8-10) at Curragh 1m 2f Listed stks (1) gf.
Star Links (USA) 12-1 (8-4) Tracked clear leader until well over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 8, 19l behind Northern Fling (8-8) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in May.
