led and disputed, ridden and headed 2f out, under pressure in 8th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
held up in mid-division, ridden towards outer over 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
mid-division towards outer early, ridden towards rear 2f out, soon no impression
chased leaders, 7th halfway, improved to challenge 2f out, ridden and every chance 1 1/2f out, no extra inside final furlong
always towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, soon no extra
prominent and disputed, ridden and no extra 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden and progress under 2f out, 5th 1f out, stayed on to challenge inside final furlong, 2nd close home
dwelt, soon detached, pulled up quickly after 2f
mid-division, ridden 2f out, stayed on into 6th 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
prominent and disputed towards outer, ridden and no extra 2f out
prominent in centre, disputed after 2f, ridden and narrow lead 1 1/2f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, headed close home
towards rear, ridden into mid-division on rail 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
towards rear, ridden into mid-division on rail 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
towards rear, ridden towards inner 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
chased leaders early, ridden and dropped to mid-division over 2f out, soon no impression and kept on one pace
chased leaders towards outer early, in behind leading group halfway, ridden 2f out, stayed on into 7th 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
chased leaders, 8th halfway, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden and no impression 2f out, soon no extra
settled behind leaders, ridden into 7th 2f out, stayed on to challenge under 1f out, led close home
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on into 9th 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra over 1f out
chased leaders on rail, ridden to dispute 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong
Pillar has been a bit unfortunate to come up against a rejuvenated Danz Gift on his last two starts at Dundalk but is 1-44 and hardly looks one to have confidence in. Ken's Sam's won this a year ago but has been badly out of form unlike Doonard Prince, who is on exactly the same mark as when successful on heavy going here in November. The latter has a good track record and is greatly respected as is Ecoeye, who made a promising reappearance at Cork. ASPEN BELLE won a Naas handicap in November and had no problems with testing conditions on his return here a fortnight ago. He's handed the vote in a very competitive event in which the lightly-raced maiden Nigg Bay should get competitive judged on his recent Dundalk form.
Doonard Prince (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Towards rear, short of room and slightly hampered after 1f, in rear halfway, ridden and some headway under 2f out, 2nd early final furlong, kept on one pace, no impression on winner, 2nd of 6, 5 1/2l behind Oneoveryou (9-11) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Mar.
Ecoeye 9-2 (8-12) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, headway to lead entering straight, pushed along 2f out, ridden and headed 1f out, no impression on winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 3 3/4l behind Our Anniversary (8-5) at Cork 1m hcp hvy in Mar.
Haqeeba (IRE) 13-2 (9-13) Prominent, travelled well and challenged early straight, pushed along in 2nd over 1f out, ridden and no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 3rd of 11, 2 1/4l behind Danz Gift (9-8) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Apr.
Nigg Bay (IRE) 9-1 (9-11) Soon led, ridden and pressed 1 1/2f out, kept on well under pressure final furlong, headed last strides, 2nd of 14, hd behind Eacharn (9-11) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Mar.
Ahundrednotout 20-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, lost place approaching straight (saddle slipped), towards rear over 2f out, eased final furlong, tailed off, 19th of 20, dist behind No Way Jack (8-8) at Leopardstown 1m hcp hvy in Apr.
Rag Tatter 14-1 (9-5) Prominent, pushed along in 3rd halfway, ridden 1 1/2f out, progress to 2nd under 1f out, kept on same pace, dropped to 4th close home, 4th of 13, 1 3/4l behind Peace Officer (9-5) at Dundalk 6f mdn pol in Dec.
Aspen Belle (IRE) 5-1 (8-9) Held up towards rear, ridden into 6th 2f out, stayed on into 3rd 1f out, disputed 2nd inside final furlong, no extra close home and dropped to 4th, 4th of 10, 3 1/4l behind Sors (10-0) at Navan 5f hcp hvy in Apr.
I Will Excel (IRE) 20-1 (9-9) Dwelt, raced in 7th early, a little keen, headway on outer approaching straight, pushed along under 2f out, no extra and one pace final furlong, 6th of 9, 5 1/2l behind Seanie (9-2) at Dundalk 6f pol in Apr.
Pillar 10-3 (9-5) Chased leaders in 3rd, took keen hold, ridden and led 1 1/2f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, headed and no extra near line, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Danz Gift (10-0) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Apr.
Sixties Sue 25-1 (9-3) Prominent, pushed along straight, no extra from over 1f out, 12th of 14, 4 1/4l behind Brave Display (9-6) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Dec.
Sweetest Taboo (IRE) 14-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, ridden into 2nd under 2f out, challenged over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 11th of 17, 10 3/4l behind Enter The Red (9-1) at Navan 5f hcp sft in Oct.
Bracebridge Hall (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Rear of mid-division, ridden entering straight, weakened, 13th of 14, 9 1/4l behind Honor Oak (9-10) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Apr.
Tide Of Time 10-1 (9-5) Prominent, soon disputed lead, headed over 1f out, no extra, 9th of 16, 14l behind Thiswaycadeaux (9-0) at Fairyhouse 6f mdn hvy in Oct.
Taras Way (IRE) 20-1 (9-4) Always towards rear, never a factor, no impression early straight, weakened, 16th of 17, dist behind An Saighdiur (9-13) at Cork 7f hcp hvy in Apr.
Ken's Sam's (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 9th of 14, 4 3/4l behind Eacharn (9-11) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Mar.
Master Bond 40-1 (8-7) Disputed lead early, prominent, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon no extra, 6th of 14, 1 3/4l behind A Likely Story (8-11) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Apr.
Tuamhain 10-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, 6th approaching straight, no impression in 5th 1f out, kept on without threatening inside final furlong, 4th of 16, 7 3/4l behind Castrogiovanni (9-5) at Fairyhouse 6f hvy in Oct.
Nora Batt (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, led before halfway, headed 2f out and soon no extra, eased inside final furlong, last of 14, 16 1/4l behind Aggression (10-2) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Nov.
Althib 20-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, ran freely, pushed along and dropped towards rear early straight, no extra, last of 14, 15 3/4l behind Nam (9-0) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Mar.
Captain Midnight (IRE) 8-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, effort straight, no extra inside final furlong, 11th of 14, 5 1/4l behind A Likely Story (8-11) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Apr.
Gopsies Daughter (IRE) 16-1 (8-8) Rear of mid-division, pushed along early, no impression straight, 6th of 10, 6 3/4l behind Danz Gift (10-0) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Apr.
Hot Stuff 33-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden on outer 2f out, soon no impression, 5th of 10, 6l behind Danz Gift (10-0) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Apr.
Dandy Sue (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out and kept on one pace inside final furlong, 7th of 14, 4 1/4l behind Piper Bomb (9-5) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Dec.
Oor Jock (IRE) 12-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, pushed along 2f out, ridden to challenge inside final furlong, no impression on winner final 100 yards, kept on one pace, 2nd of 14, 1 3/4l behind Nam (9-0) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Mar.
Camacho Dancer (IRE) 16-1 (8-8) Outpaced, ridden halfway, never on terms, 6th of 9, 6 1/2l behind Magic Pulse (9-7) at Southwell 5f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Gifted Lady (IRE) 40-1 (8-8) Broke well, tracked leaders, pushed along and no impression 2f out, no extra over 1f out, eased inside final furlong, 13th of 14, 12 1/4l behind Nam (9-0) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Mar.
