mid-division on inner, 5th halfway, pushed along 3f out and 4th 2f out, ridden to go 2nd and no impression on winner over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, headway over 2f out and soon pushed along to lead, ridden and 4 lengths clear 1f out, driven out and kept on well
dwelt, in rear, pushed along and no impression over 2f out, ridden and some headway on outer in 5th over 1f out, kept on one pace
towards rear, pushed along 3f out and 5th 2f out, ridden and no impression in 4th over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong to go 2nd close home
rear of mid-division, switched right and ridden in 7th 2f out, no impression over 1f out, no extra
pushed along early and led, headed after 3f, 2nd halfway, pushed along again 3f out and soon lost place, weakened
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along early straight and ridden in 3rd 2f out, no impression on winner over 1f out and short of room in 4th 100 yards out
Nimitz won this last year and returned to winning ways at Leopardstown last month before a fair run in a better race at The Curragh. He's not easily dismissed while Maricruz, who won two of his last four last summer, will be better for a recent run at Naas after a long break. Dance Emperor was behind Nimitz at Leopardstown but has a good pull in the weights that can see him reverse the form without beating HIGH STREET LADY, who bounced back to form in first-time cheekpieces at Gowran and has the headgear back on here.
Nimitz (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, some headway on inner early straight, pushed along 1 1/2f out, ridden and no impression inside final furlong, 9th of 14, 5 1/4l behind Agent Zigzag (8-12) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp gd in Jun.
Maricruz (IRE) 16-1 (9-8) Dwelt, soon rear of mid-division, headway straight, soon pushed along, no impression and one pace 1f out, 5th of 9, 5 3/4l behind Claim The Lady (9-0) at Naas 1m 2f hcp gd in Jul.
Tomahawk Kid 25-1 (9-11) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden early straight and headway on outer to challenge 1f out, kept on one pace, no extra closing stages, 5th of 7, 1 3/4l behind Tintoretto (10-0) at Limerick 1m hcp gd in Jun.
Dance Emperor (IRE) 14-1 (9-6) Dwelt, towards rear, last approaching straight, soon headway still travelling smoothly, pushed along over 1f out, soon no impression and kept on same pace without threatening, 4th of 9, 5 1/2l behind Claim The Lady (9-0) at Naas 1m 2f hcp gd in Jul.
High Street Lady (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Towards rear, 8th halfway, travelled well and headway on inner 2f out, switched left over 1f out, almost on terms between horses 1f out, kept on, not match winner closing stages, 2nd of 9, 1 1/4l behind Cuban Hope (9-2) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp gd in Jun.
Alhajjaj 12-1 (9-8) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, led briefly early straight, ridden 2f out and no impression over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 8th of 9, 7 1/2l behind Miss Snossyboots (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Apr.
Ballycaines (IRE) 25-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders on inner, pushed along and no impression 3f out, no extra over 2f out, 10th of 14, 31 1/4l behind Finding Nero (9-1) at Down Royal 1m 2f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Mallacoota (IRE) 33-1 (8-9) Dwelt, soon rear of mid-division, headway straight, no impression over 1f out, kept on without threatening inside final furlong, 7th of 19, 9 1/2l behind Trossachs (8-11) at Curragh 1m 4f gd in Jun.
