disputed early, soon chased leaders in 3rd, ridden to challenge 1 1/2f out, led 1f out, kept on well final furlong
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 3f out, soon no extra
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out, under pressure in 5th 1f out, kept on final furlong into 2nd close home
settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and no extra 3f out
jumped right start, soon mid-division, ridden into 6th 2f out, no impression in 8th 1f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, closer in 6th halfway, ridden in 5th 2f out, under pressure in 4th 1f out, kept on final furlong into 3rd close home
mid-division, ridden in 8th 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
always towards rear, ridden and no impression 3f out
mid-division early, towards rear halfway, ridden and no impression over 2f out, eased inside final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden and progress under 2f out, stayed on into 7th 1f out, soon not clear run briefly, kept on closing stages
led and disputed early, 2nd halfway, ridden to dispute again 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, dropped to 4th close home
dwelt and slightly hampered start, ridden into 7th 2f out, no extra 1f out, kept on one pace
led and disputed, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra and kept on one pace
Vintage Charm, a winner over 1m2f in October, scored over 7f at the last meeting here so today's trip should prove ideal though an 8lb rise looks harsh. UNYIELDING (NAP) had a spell over hurdles and though he showed nothing he's returned to the Flat in great style with his victory at Limerick showing he's on the upgrade. He looks well treated here and can continue the sequence. Golden Raven has run only three times and completed a double in the autumn so he could be anything and is just 1lb higher than his last victory. Toccata Blue reappeared after a break with a very good run over 7f at Leopardstown and this is his trip.
Johann Bach (IRE) 10-1 (9-9) Soon raced in 9th, raced on outer into straight, soon pushed along, no impression 1f out, one pace, 8th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Marshall Jennings (9-2) at Naas 1m hcp gd in Apr.
Golden Raven (IRE) 5-1 (9-8) Held up towards rear, 8th halfway, pushed along and progress over 1f out, ridden to lead 100 yards out, kept on, won at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Oct beating Bishan Bedi (10-1) by nk, 9 ran.
Duchess Andorra (IRE) 25-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd 2f out, no impression in 4th 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 4th of 8, 6 1/2l behind Bocca Baciata (9-12) at Gowran Park 1m 1f lst fll stks (1) gd in Apr.
I'll Be Your Clown (IRE) 14-1 (8-10) Prominent, soon 4th, 3rd 3f out, slightly impeded from over 2f out, kept on same pace from 1f out, 5th of 21, 1 1/2l behind Torcedor (8-12) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp gd in Sep.
Current State (IRE) 6-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride and held up in last, close 4th and pushed along from 2f out, headway into 3rd 1f out, soon 2nd, stayed on well to lead close home, won at Killarney 1m gd in Aug beating Emperor Bob (8-11) by 1/2l, 4 ran.
Toccata Blue (IRE) 9-1 (8-11) Held up in mid-division, 8th halfway, pushed along under 3f out, 6th 2f out, soon ridden, headway to 4th 1f out, kept on final furlong to 3rd, never nearer, 3rd of 14, 4 1/2l behind Dont Bother Me (9-3) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gd in May.
Plough Boy (IRE) 10-1 (8-5) Tracked leader in 3rd, 4th halfway, pushed along to 3rd over 2f out, progress to 2nd 1 1/2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, not trouble winner, 2nd of 14, 2 1/4l behind Dont Bother Me (9-3) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gd in May.
Vintage Charm (IRE) 10-1 (10-0) Held up towards rear, headway 3f out, pushed along in 7th on outer 2f out, improved to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well close home, won at Naas 7f hcp Yielding - Soft in May beating Bainne (10-2) by 2 3/4l, 12 ran.
Greek Canyon (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Disputed 7th early, pushed along from halfway, no impression towards rear from over 1f out, soon no extra, 11th of 12, 13 1/2l behind St Brelades Bay (8-12) at Naas 6f hcp gd in Apr.
Little Prairie 20-1 (9-11) Mid-division, 9th 4f out, progress from 2f out and ridden in 6th 1f out, no impression inside final furlong and kept on into 4th, 4th of 14, 5l behind Hurricane Cass (10-1) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in May.
Unyielding 5-2fav (9-7) Made all, ridden over 1f out, under pressure and kept on inside final furlong, held on well, won at Limerick 1m mdn Yielding in Apr beating Elusive Approach (9-2) by nk, 15 ran.
Beat The Ballot (IRE) 9-2 (9-13) Tracked leader, 3rd halfway, pushed along to challenge under 2f out, headed by winner 1f out, no extra inside final 150 yards, 5th of 9, 3 1/4l behind Excelli (9-10) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Jan.
Settle For Red (IRE) 7-1 (8-4) In rear, last 3f out, ridden and went 6th 2f out, 6th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, 4th of 8, 3l behind Hat Alnasar (8-11) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Jan.
Bishan Bedi (IRE) 4-1 (9-2) Held up in last, ridden in last 2f out, no impression under pressure final furlong, went 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 4, 2l behind Captain Joy (9-2) at Dundalk 1m pol in Feb.
Elusive Time (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, 5th 3f out, soon ridden and weakened, 9th of 10, 11 1/4l behind Jamesie (10-1) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Apr.
