raced 4th, progress 4f out, ridden in 4th under 2f out, headway on outer 1f out, kept on in 2nd final 150 yards, held
towards rear, 5th 4f out, good headway between horses to 2nd over 2f out, led narrowly and ridden over 1f out, kept on well, driven out
broke well to lead, ridden 2f out, under pressure and headed over 1f out, kept on one pace in 3rd final 150 yards
in touch, progress to 2nd after 1 1/2f, 3rd over 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, dropped to 4th under 1f out, no extra closing stages
dwelt, raced in rear, 6th 4f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, never a factor
tracked leader in 2nd, ran freely and dropped to 3rd after 1 1/2f, 4th 4f out, under pressure in 5th 2 1/2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on closing stages
Several of these have dropped in the ratings, none more so than Sharjah, the winner of 14 of his 104 races and dropped 3lb despite his best run for some time at Limerick. Palmones is also on a lower mark than her last victory at Ballinrobe though that was over two years ago on ground with some give. Nimitz has only ever won at Dundalk and Lady Nathaniel is still a maiden though found 1m4f stretching her stamina at Bellewstown last week. NEW DIRECTION (NAP) was in good form last summer and will have needed his reappearance at the Curragh. Just 4lb higher than a comfortable victory at Leopardstown just over a year ago he can get back to winning ways.
New Direction (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, closed and effort straight, no impression from 2f out, no extra and eased inside final furlong, 8th of 10, 14 1/2l behind Maths Prize (9-5) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp gf in Jul.
Nimitz (IRE) 25-1 (8-4) Held up, soon towards rear in 9th, tight for room 2f out, soon progress but no impression until kept on without threatening final furlong, 3rd of 10, 6 1/4l behind Maths Prize (9-5) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp gf in Jul.
Sharjah (IRE) 25-1 (9-9) Soon led, pressed 5f out, headed 4f out, ridden in 3rd over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 13, 4 1/4l behind Near Kettering (9-12) at Limerick 1m 3f hcp gd in Jun.
Lady Nathaniel (IRE) 10-3 (9-12) Chased leaders and 4th from halfway, ridden to challenge in 2nd under 2f out, no impression inside final furlong and dropped to 4th close home, 4th of 9, 4 3/4l behind Seize Your Star (9-0) at Bellewstown 1m 4f mdn fll gf in Jul.
Palmones (IRE) 12-1 (9-10) Mid-division, ridden into 6th 1 1/2f out, no impression in 5th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 11, 5 1/2l behind Ruler Of France (10-0) at Ballinrobe 1m 2f hcp gd in Jun.
Messerati Kid (IRE) 100-1 (9-5) Broke well, tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 12, 9l behind Platinum Warrior (9-5) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Nov.
Lyfka 25-1 (9-7) Soon raced in 5th, pushed along before halfway, soon lost place and no extra from over 2f out, last of 13, 27 1/4l behind Thiswaycadeaux (9-2) at Sligo 7f hcp Yielding in May.
Pando (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Mid-division, ran freely, pushed along on outer early straight and no impression under 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 7th of 15, 13 1/4l behind Inscribe (9-2) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp Soft - Heavy in May.
Ashqar (IRE) 20-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden and some headway 2f out, under pressure in 4th over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 4th of 8, 4 1/4l behind Change Of Velocity (9-12) at Down Royal 1m 5f hcp gf in Jun.
