tracked leaders, led after 3f, pressed 3f out, ridden and joined 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
disputed early, tracked leaders after 1 1/2f, 5th halfway, ridden to dispute 2f out, led 1f out, kept on well final furlong
always towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out
led and disputed on outer, headed after 3f, close up again 3f out, ridden and disputed 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, soon no extra
mid-division, ridden 2f out, 6th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
always towards rear, ridden 3f out, no extra over 2f out
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, challenged 3f out, ridden to dispute 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
towards rear, ridden and no impression on outer 2f out, soon no extra
rear of mid-division for most, ridden and no impression over 2f out
mid-division, ridden and no impression 2f out, soon no extra
mid-division, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 5th 2f out, no impression 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace
LUST faces a tough task under a welter burden, giving 13lb and upwards away to his rivals. However, he impressed with his rate of progress in just five starts last year which culminated in a crushing six-length victory at Gowran Park last October. He gives the impression he has more to offer. Acquiescent appeals most of the trio to have been plying their trade at Dundalk over the winter but Sounds Of Spring looks the main threat with the step up in distance expected to suit. That's Just Dandy needs a market check on debut for Jessica Harrington.
Lust (IRE) 2-1fav (10-0) A little slowly away, soon prominent and led after 1f, made rest, travelling well entering straight, ridden 2f out, asserted and 3 lengths clear 1f out, kept on well, won at Gowran Park 1m hcp sft in Oct beating Skilled Warrior (9-11) by 6l, 9 ran.
Spanish Tenor (IRE) 18-1 (8-6) Keen, soon led, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, last of 8, 3 1/2l behind Inflection Point (8-8) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Dec.
Cosmic Vega (IRE) 13-2 (9-6) Soon led, a little keen, pushed along and strongly pressed 2f out, soon ridden and joined, headed 150 yards out, no extra, 5th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Probe (9-9) at Listowel 7f sft in Jun.
Punk Poet (IRE) 10-3 (10-1) Soon led, ran freely, strongly pressed early straight and headed 1 1/2f out, ridden and no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Elzaam Blue (9-4) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Mar.
Acquiescent (IRE) 9-2 (9-9) Disputed early, tracked leader after 1f, disputed 2 1/2f out, narrow lead 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, joined inside final furlong, narrowly headed final 100 yards, held close home, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Giuseppe Cassioli (9-6) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Mar.
Prisoner's Dilemma 11-2 (10-0) Rear of mid-division, headway into 6th 2f out, pushed along to lead 1f out, soon clear, stayed on strongly, easily, won at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Mar beating Inflection Point (10-0) by 2 1/4l, 10 ran.
Daylight Come (IRE) 2-1fav (9-7) Prominent early, soon chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden to challenge 2f out, narrow lead 1f out, kept on well under pressure final furlong, won at Gowran Park 1m 1f mdn sft in Sep beating Pin Your Hopes (9-7) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
That's Just Dandy (IRE) 6-1 (9-7) Led early, prominent in 2nd, challenged from 2f out, gained narrow lead inside final furlong, stayed on well to just prevail, won at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Oct beating Spilt Passion (9-2) by hd, 7 ran.
Kodiac Prince (IRE) 11-1 (9-6) Held up rear of mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden and no impression in 5th 2f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, kept on one pace, no threat to winner, 2nd of 16, 7l behind Team Of Firsts (9-12) at Naas 1m 2f hcp hvy in Oct.
Zephron 14-1 (9-8) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace, 14th of 18, 6 1/2l behind Dilawara (9-13) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gd in Oct.
Guessthebill (IRE) 50-1 (9-4) Held up in rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression when slightly hampered over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 11th of 14, 6 1/4l behind Freescape (9-12) at Dundalk 7f pol in Nov.
Sounds Of Spring (IRE) 7-2fav (9-2) Dwelt, soon switched left and held up towards rear on far side, headway 2f out, ridden and no impression in 9th when short of room 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Earls (8-10) at Naas 5f hcp hvy in Oct.
Bonnyrigg (IRE) 4-1 (8-10) Mid-division, ridden into 3rd 2f out, no extra 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 6th of 10, 2 3/4l behind Ozymandis (9-10) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Nov.
