soon raced in 11th, pushed along from halfway, no impression 1f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, soon 7th, no impression 1f out, soon no extra
soon raced in 10th, pushed along halfway, no impression 1f out, soon no extra
led early, prominent, soon disputed 4th, challenged over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
held up, soon 15th, progress to chase leaders 1f out, soon slightly impeded and challenged, led 50yds out, stayed on well
chased leaders, soon 6th, pushed along 2f out, no impression 1f out, no extra and eased inside final furlong
dwelt and awkward leaving stalls, towards rear, soon 16th, no impression 2f out, no extra final furlong
soon raced in 14th, some progress but no impression 1f out, kept on same pace
soon raced in 12th, progress to chase leaders 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
soon detached towards rear and pushed along, never a factor, kept on from over 1f out
chased leaders, soon 8th, still chasing leaders 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
slowly into stride, behind and pushed along, never a factor, kept on from over 1f out
chased leaders, soon 9th, under pressure 2f out, improved to challenge over 1f out, soon one pace
2nd early, always close up, kept on same pace under pressure inside final furlong
held up, soon 17th, pushed along halfway, soon no impression, one pace from over 1f out
soon led and disputed, ridden from halfway, soon headed, no impression 1f out, no extra final furlong
prominent, 3rd early, soon disputed lead, headed and kept on without matching winner from 50yds out
prominent, disputed 4th early, challenged and on terms over 1f out, headed inside final furlong and one pace
soon raced in 13th, under pressure 2f out, kept on same pace from 1f out
One of two maximum fields this evening and this one is complicated by the fact that it's restricted to apprentice jockeys. Question marks hang over most but not Ask Dad, who came right back to form over 5f at Dundalk though is 6lb higher here. Regular partner Donagh O'Connor also switches to JUMBO STEPS and it may be worth risking a small interest on Johnny Levins' veteran, who has the experience to handle the big field and makes his reappearance on a ridiculously low mark. Louis Leroy could improve further this year while Shinyhappyjohn has been running well at Dundalk and will again have Donnacha O'Brien doing the steering. Tommy Stack's Barbeque is also worth a second glance in the betting.
Ask Dad 6-1 (9-8) Raced 6th on inner, pushed along and progress to 3rd over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, strongly pressed close home, kept on best, won at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Apr beating Oor Jock (9-12) by nk, 9 ran.
Lady Ranger (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Rear of mid-division, pushed along in 11th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 10th of 13, 7 1/4l behind Coreczka (8-8) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Oct.
Stamp Of Authority (IRE) 25-1 (9-9) Dwelt, towards rear, pushed along from halfway, mid-division 2f out and no impression, 11th from 1f out, kept on, 8th of 20, 8 3/4l behind Charlies Missile (9-1) at Navan 6f hcp Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Lady Maesmor 20-1 (10-0) Broke well to lead, soon 2nd, driven over 2f out, dropped to 6th and ridden 1 1/2f out, bit short of room approaching final furlong, no extra, 7th of 9, 6 1/2l behind Ask Dad (9-8) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Apr.
Louis Leroy (IRE) 7-2fav (9-3) Rear of mid-division, 11th halfway, switched left and not clear run under 2f out, 13th 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 8th of 16, 2 1/4l behind Lily's Prince (9-9) at Fairyhouse 6f hcp Good - Yielding in Sep.
Belezza Oscura (IRE) 14-1 (9-6) Soon raced in 9th, no impression 2f out, no extra from over 1f out, 17th of 20, 28 3/4l behind Charlies Missile (9-1) at Navan 6f hcp Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Virile (IRE) 12-1 (9-13) Tracked leaders, soon 5th, under pressure from early straight, no impression from 1 1/2f out, one pace, 8th of 14, 5 1/4l behind Tithonus (9-3) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Nov.
Fairy Flute (IRE) 25-1 (9-6) Soon raced in 8th, switched right 2f out, 12th 1f out, kept on same pace, 11th of 20, 15 3/4l behind Charlies Missile (9-1) at Navan 6f hcp Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Quiet Warrior (IRE) 18-1 (9-10) Mid-division, ridden in 7th 2f out, no impression, 6th of 12, 3 1/4l behind Rateel (9-0) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Mar.
Archibald Thorburn (IRE) 25-1 (8-10) Towards rear, last halfway, headway between horses from 2f out and soon switched right, closed 1f out, kept on without troubling winner inside final furlong, 3rd of 15, 2 1/4l behind Bainne (9-3) at Curragh 6f hcp Good - Yielding in Jun.
All Dolled Up (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Towards rear, 9th halfway, pushed along over 2f out and no impression from over 1f out, 10th of 11, 15 1/2l behind The Eyes Have It (9-13) at Naas 7f hcp gf in Oct.
Barbeque (IRE) 4-1 (9-5) Towards rear, 12th on outer halfway, some progress under 2f out and 8th 1f out, kept on one pace to go 6th closing stages, 6th of 13, 6 1/2l behind Jealika (9-8) at Limerick 7f hcp hvy in Apr.
Dandysteps (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Mid-division, 9th on outer halfway, pushed along and 6th over 1f out, no impression and kept on one pace, 7th of 13, 7 3/4l behind Jealika (9-8) at Limerick 7f hcp hvy in Apr.
Doonard Prince (IRE) 28-1 (8-10) Disputed lead early, headed halfway, ridden in 2nd 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Coreczka (9-11) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Apr.
Jembatt (IRE) 16-1 (8-6) Soon raced in 10th, improved to chase leaders 2f out, 5th 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 20, 6 1/4l behind Charlies Missile (9-1) at Navan 6f hcp Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Jumbo Steps (IRE) 16-1 (8-7) Held up in touch, headway over 1f out, never troubled leaders, 6th of 9, 4l behind Tarando (9-5) at Catterick 5f hcp (6) gs in Oct.
Shinyhappyjohn 3-1fav (9-6) Raced 3rd, 4th on outer 3f out, driven over 2f out, 3rd under 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 9, 1 3/4l behind Ask Dad (9-8) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Apr.
Suburban Sky (IRE) 16-1 (8-6) Soon raced in 6th, pushed along and chased leaders 2f out, 8th 1f out, one pace, 9th of 20, 11 1/2l behind Charlies Missile (9-1) at Navan 6f hcp Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Tsar Paul (IRE) 14-1 (8-10) Rear of mid-division, ridden entering straight, 8th 2f out, went 6th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, 4th of 14, 2l behind Coreczka (9-11) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Apr.
Full Shilling (IRE) 33-1 (8-10) Towards rear, 13th on outer halfway, never a factor, ridden and no impression on outer 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 10th of 14, 10 1/4l behind Mr Right (9-13) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Feb.
Princess Harriet (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) Rear of mid-division, ridden 2f out, soon no impression, 10th of 13, 9 3/4l behind Cheers Buddy (8-13) at Down Royal 7f hcp gf in Jun.
Roryslittlesister (IRE) 20-1 (8-8) Soon raced in 12th, improved to chase leaders 2f out, 6th 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 20, 6 3/4l behind Charlies Missile (9-1) at Navan 6f hcp Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Sweetest Taboo (IRE) 5-1 (8-11) Soon led, pressed from under 2f out, kept on well final furlong, headed inside final 50yds, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Bluesbreaker (9-11) at Tipperary 5f hcp hvy in Apr.
