towards rear, pushed along in 4th under 3f out, reminder over 2f out, detached under 2f out, kept on same pace 1f out
tracked leader in 2nd, travelled well to lead 3f out, pressed over 1f out, ridden under 1f out, kept on best closing stages
niggled along in rear early, detached in 5th halfway, no headway, never a factor
settled 3rd, ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on to 2nd closing stages, not trouble winner
broke well to lead, headed 3f out, challenged leader over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on, no extra close home and dropped to 3rd
GUESSTHEBILL didn't attract much attention on his debut at Naas but ran a fine race, only just failing to overhaul T For Tango in what looked a strong maiden. Himmah missed the break on her debut here and never got into contention but she stayed on strongly and is certain to improve for that experience. My Silver Nails was behind in that latter contest and looks held while Big Bad Sal, though a half-sister to four winners, will probably do better over further. Dowhatisay is a speedily-bred type with entries in major sales races so is one to keep an eye on.
Dowhatisay (IRE) Red Jazz colt out of Cosmic Breeze.
Guessthebill (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Chased leaders on outer, pushed along in 4th 2f out, soon ridden, went 2nd under 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, strongly pressed winner to line, 2nd of 10, hd behind T For Tango (9-5) at Naas 5f mdn Yielding in Apr.
Big Bad Sal (IRE) Big Bad Bob filly out of Sally Wood.
Himmah (IRE) 11-2 (9-0) Held up in rear, 11th 2f out, soon pushed along, kept on well final furlong, never on terms, 7th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Too Familiar (9-0) at Navan 5f mdn fll gd in Apr.
My Silver Nails (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Prominent, 2nd 2f out, dropped to 5th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 8th of 15, 5 1/4l behind Too Familiar (9-0) at Navan 5f mdn fll gd in Apr.