prominent, ridden in 3rd 2f out, 5th 1f out, soon weakened, checked inside final furlong
always behind, never a factor
led, headed and ridden 2f out, soon weakened quickly, eased inside final furlong
rear of mid-division, 10th on outer 2f out, soon ridden and progress, went 6th 1f out, kept on without threatening winner to go 2nd inside final furlong
mid-division, weakened entering straight, never a factor
mid-division on outer, headway into 4th and ridden 2f out, went 2nd 1 1/2f out, soon no impression on winner, dropped to 3rd and no extra inside final furlong
chased leaders, improved to lead 2f out, soon ridden clear, stayed on well final furlong
always towards rear, no impression straight, never a factor
mid-division on outer, weakened early straight, never a factor
chased leaders, ridden in 5th 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
dwelt, soon chased leaders, ridden in 7th 2f out, no impression
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden over 2f out, some modest late progress final furlong
mid-division on inner, ridden in 8th 2f out, 7th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong
chased leaders, ridden in 6th 2f out, no impression final furlong
slowly into stride, always towards rear, never a factor
dwelt, soon mid-division, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
Bellepower kept on nicely at Cork and though a long way out of the handicap has her rider's claim to aid her cause. Jenoow landed a Chepstow handicap on soft ground before bought out of a Ripon seller while Scorpion Black will be better for his run at Cork though has yet to reach a place in ten starts. HARRY SPEED gets the nod as he performed with credit on his reappearance over 7f at Gowran where he was staying on at the finish. Kevin Manning's presence on Stellaire Enfant catches the eye as is mount makes her handicap debut and Bella Cora hails from a yard in top form.
Pacolita (IRE) 33-1 (9-1) Mid-division, ran freely, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression under 2f out, no extra, kept on one pace final furlong, 7th of 8, 10 1/4l behind Luna's Luck (9-9) at Dundalk 7f pol in Mar.
Jenoow (IRE) 7-4 (8-9) Chased leaders, driven to challenge over 3f out, weakened well over 1f out, 7th of 8, 18 1/2l behind Clenymistra (8-11) at Ripon 1m 2f stks (6) gd in Aug.
Stamp Of Authority (IRE) 20-1 (9-11) Dwelt, a little keen, mid-division early, 7th approaching straight, slightly impeded 2f out, one pace 1f out, 10th of 14, 7 1/4l behind Paved Paradise (8-12) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Nov.
Scorpion Black (IRE) 5-1 (9-1) Mid-division, 7th halfway, under pressure and lost place over 2f out, one paced final furlong, 12th of 16, 18 1/2l behind Jon Ess (9-13) at Cork 1m 2f hcp gd in Apr.
Pact Of Steel 16-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders on inner, hampered after 2f and dropped to rear of mid-division after halfway, no extra early straight and eased under 2f out, 13th of 14, 27l behind Duhallow Noelie (8-10) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Apr.
Porterinthejungle (IRE) 25-1 (9-8) Raced in 8th early, headway and effort straight, no extra and one pace from under 2f out, 8th of 17, 16l behind Cuban Hope (9-12) at Navan 1m 2f hcp gd in Mar.
Taceec (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) Rear of mid-division, ran freely, ridden under 2f out and no impression 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 9th of 14, 5l behind Masalai (9-13) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Feb.
Turf Range (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Waited with, 11th from halfway, one pace from before straight, 10th of 15, 22 3/4l behind Kastasa (9-0) at Clonmel 1m 2f mdn Yielding in Apr.
American Hustle (IRE) 50-1 (9-1) Mid-division on outer, ridden entering straight, weakened, 13th of 14, 18 1/4l behind Reverberation (9-7) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Oct.
Belle Cora (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, pushed along in 6th approaching straight, no extra under 2f out, 10th of 14, 11 3/4l behind Kiss For Luck (9-0) at Dundalk 7f mdn fll pol in Nov.
Lunastar (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Rear of mid-division on outer, pushed along early straight and no extra under 2f out, last of 17, 14 3/4l behind Time Stands Still (9-13) at Cork 7f hcp gd in Apr.
Candle In The Wind (IRE) 66-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, in rear, kept on without threatening straight, 11th of 14, 9 1/2l behind Cork Harbour (8-12) at Clonmel 1m 2f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Able Dealer (IRE) 66-1 (9-5) Waited with, 12th from halfway, one pace from before straight, 13th of 15, 27 1/4l behind Kastasa (9-0) at Clonmel 1m 2f mdn Yielding in Apr.
Harry Speed (IRE) 20-1 (8-4) Mid-division on outer, ridden in moderate 7th 2f out, moderate 9th 1f out, kept on without threatening inside final furlong, 4th of 15, 6 1/4l behind Villa Maria (8-12) at Gowran Park 7f hcp Yielding - Soft in Apr.
Realtog (IRE) 66-1 (8-10) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, detached 2f out and soon eased, tailed off, last of 13, dist behind Lizard Point (8-12) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Mar.
Seafield (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Slow into stride and raced towards rear, in rear from halfway and pushed along over 2f out, ridden and no impression from over 1f out, 14th of 16, 16 1/4l behind Happen (9-0) at Leopardstown 7f mdn fll gd in Oct.
Stellaire Enfant (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Mid-division early, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 12th of 28, 5 1/2l behind Luceita (9-0) at Curragh 7f mdn Good - Yielding in Aug.
Bellepower (IRE) 14-1 (8-6) Chased leader, 7th halfway, progress under 3f out, ridden in 5th over 2f out, 4th 1f out, headway to 2nd final 150 yards, ran on well, not trouble winner, 2nd of 18, 1 1/4l behind The Names Jock (9-4) at Cork 1m hcp gd in Apr.