soon raced in 3rd, 2nd from 2f out and pushed along, soon challenged, 3rd inside final furlong, one pace
soon raced in 16th, pushed along in mid-division towards outer 2f out, 9th from 1f out, kept on
soon raced in 13th, improved to chase leaders 2f out, 10th from 1f out, one pace
soon raced in 4th, pushed along and chased leaders 2f out, still 4th 1f out, one pace final furlong
dwelt, towards rear, pushed along from halfway, mid-division 2f out and no impression, 11th from 1f out, kept on
towards rear, no impression 2f out
a little uneasy in stalls, towards rear, pushed along before halfway, soon no impression, no extra and eased closing stages
soon raced in 9th, no impression 2f out, no extra from over 1f out
soon raced in 8th, switched right 2f out, 12th 1f out, kept on same pace
soon raced in 11th, pushed along in mid-division and no impression 2f out
soon raced in 5th, pushed along halfway, 3rd from 2f out, 2nd inside final furlong, one pace
soon led, pressed from 2f out, stayed on best inside final furlong
soon raced in 12th, improved to chase leaders 2f out, 6th 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
raced in 2nd early, 4th 2f out, 7th 1f out, no impression
soon raced in 7th, dropped to mid-division and pushed along 2f out, no extra from over 1f out
soon raced in 10th, improved to chase leaders 2f out, 5th 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
soon raced in 14th, pushed along from halfway, no impression 2f out, no extra and eased closing stages
soon raced in 6th, pushed along and chased leaders 2f out, 8th 1f out, one pace
edged right out of stalls, soon raced in 15th towards outer, no impression halfway, no extra and eased closing stages
slowly into stride, in rear, no impression halfway
The last three winners have all been drawn high. Battleroftheboyne is the only one of these to have won on this stiff track and finished a close third in the race a year ago. He's 7lb higher due to scoring twice subsequently but should still go well. Charlies Missile had been in good form at Dundalk before finding the in-form Niven too strong on heavy going over 7f at Limerick. He was leading at this trip and should be there at the finish. MAINICIN has had very little racing but her five runs include the Irish 1000 Guineas last May. She's taking a big drop in trip and class and Jim Bolger's filly is taken to gain her first success. Belezza Oscura has been consistent without winning and takes a big drop in the ratings so looks to have a chance along with Art World, a dual winner for Brian Ellison in the UK last summer.
Deeds Not Words (IRE) 25-1 (8-8) Held up towards rear, ridden and progress 1 1/2f out, 7th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 13, 5 3/4l behind Mr Right (8-9) at Curragh 6f hcp hvy in Apr.
Ducky Mallon (IRE) 9-1 (8-5) Dwelt, soon towards rear in 11th, pushed along into straight, 10th over 2f out, no extra and eased final furlong,, last of 12, 35 3/4l behind Third Dimension (9-4) at Listowel 7f hcp Soft - Heavy in Sep.
Lily's Prince (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Held up, soon towards rear, not much room briefly halfway, 7th 1f out, one pace, 9th of 10, 11 1/4l behind Bluesbreaker (8-13) at Cork 6f hcp hvy in Mar.
Battleroftheboyne (IRE) 12-1 (9-6) Soon disputed lead, narrowly headed after 2f, back on terms 2f out travelling smoothly, soon led, headed 1f out, kept on same pace and dropped to 3rd closing stages, 3rd of 11, 2 1/2l behind A Few Dollars More (9-10) at Cork 5f hcp hvy in Mar.
Stamp Of Authority (IRE) 10-1 (10-0) Mid-division on outer, ridden entering straight, weakened, 13th of 14, 15 1/4l behind Tribal Path (9-2) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Jan.
British Art 20-1 (9-11) Chased leaders, ridden in 3rd 2f out, 4th 1f out, no extra, 4th of 10, 4 1/4l behind Zylan (10-0) at Dundalk 1m pol in Jan.
Mainicin (IRE) 7-2jfav (9-4) Rear of mid-division, 6th halfway, pushed along under 3f out, ridden 2f out, no impression leaders final furlong, 6th of 11, 8 1/2l behind My Twinkle (9-9) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Belezza Oscura (IRE) 15-8 (10-0) Mid-division, ridden in 6th from 3f out, no impression from over 1f out and kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 6 1/2l behind Anonymous Lady (9-12) at Navan 6f hcp gf in Jul.
Fairy Flute (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Soon in rear, pushed along in 5th over 2f out, soon no extra, eased inside final furlong, 5th of 6, 20 1/2l behind Way Of Light (9-0) at Navan 5f mdn gd in Oct.
Art World (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 8, 17 1/2l behind Strait Of Zanzibar (9-9) at Dundalk 1m pol in Mar.
Enter The Red (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Prominent, pushed along 2f out, 5th 1f out, soon no impression, 8th of 11, 12l behind A Few Dollars More (9-10) at Cork 5f hcp hvy in Mar.
Charlies Missile (IRE) 9-2fav (9-7) Led after 1f, asserted under 2f out, ridden and 4 lengths clear over 1f out, headed under pressure over 100 yards out, no extra, 2nd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Niven (9-13) at Limerick 7f hcp hvy in Apr.
Roryslittlesister (IRE) 12-1 (8-4) Soon tracked leaders, pushed along 2f out, 4th 1f out, one pace, 5th of 11, 5 1/2l behind A Few Dollars More (9-10) at Cork 5f hcp hvy in Mar.
Clear Focus (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Soon led, headed approaching straight, ridden to challenge again under 2f out, under pressure and no impression in 4th 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 13, 3 1/4l behind Captain Midnight (9-5) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Nov.
Frankwithouthel (IRE) 100-1 (10-4) Mid-division, 11th halfway, no impression in 10th over 1f out, no extra, 16th of 18, 31 1/2l behind Stenographer (9-5) at Curragh 6f mdn Yielding - Soft in Mar.
Jembatt (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Mid-division, 7th halfway, progress over 2f out and ridden to challenge over 1f out, no extra final 100 yards, 5th of 13, 5 1/4l behind Jealika (9-8) at Limerick 7f hcp hvy in Apr.
Pierre D'or (IRE) 5-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, close 4th travelling well 3f out, ridden and weakened quickly from 2f out, last of 14, 20 1/4l behind Coreczka (9-11) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Apr.
Suburban Sky (IRE) 4-1jfav (9-1) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, soon ridden and no impression in 6th over 1f out, no extra, eased closing stages, 9th of 12, 8 1/2l behind Danz Gift (9-4) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Nov.
Todd's Captain (IRE) 33-1 (8-13) Chased leaders on far side, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 14, 12 1/4l behind La Canaada (9-5) at Cork 5f hcp sft in Oct.
Idlers Dream (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Dwelt, tracked leaders, 5th early, soon close up, pushed along 2f out, dropped to 5th from over 1f out, no extra, 5th of 8, 11 1/4l behind Burning Bullet (9-5) at Navan 5f mdn gd in Oct.