chased leaders on stands side, reminders halfway, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden in 9th 2f out, kept on without threatening to go 3rd final furlong
always behind
in touch, ridden and kept on one paced from 2f out
led and disputed, ridden and headed 2f out, soon no impression
prominent, ridden and weakened from 2f out
mid-division on inner, ridden in 11th 2f out, kept on one paced
mid division, ridden and progress into 5th 2f out, went 2nd final furlong, kept on
always towards rear
mid-division, ridden in 10th 2f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride and towards rear, no impression from 2f out
always behind
slowly into stride and always behind
never better than mid-division
rear of mid-division, no impression from 2f out
mid-division, ridden in 12th 2f out, kept on without threatening final furlong
led and disputed on stands side, led from 2f out, soon ridden clear, drifted right inside final furlong, comfortably
never a factor
always behind
chased leaders, ridden in 7th 2f out, no impression
chased leaders, ridden in 6th 2f out, no extra
prominent, ridden and weakened from 2f out
After returning with a victory at Dundalk, Tsar Paul was just touched off by Slapper at Limerick and is not certain to reverse the form even on 2lbs better terms as the winner is very much on the upgrade. CINNIN OIR started favourite at Dundalk after a good effort there on her return but didn't have the best of runs and can gain compensation. Johnny Murtagh's presence on Parc Aux Boules is an obvious pointer to the chances of John McConnell's veteran who ran very well at the Curragh on his reappearance.
Thats A Fret (IRE) 20-1 (7-13) Prominent to halfway, soon dropped towards rear, behind when eased final furlong, last of 13, 27l behind Zorija Rose (9-2) at Curragh 6f ext hcp sft in Mar.
Sampers (IRE) 11-4fav (9-6) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden into 2nd 1f out, kept on final furlong, just held, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Captain Coke (7-13) at Dundalk 5f hcp 50-80 pol.
San Jose City (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Soon led, headed from halfway, no extra from under 2f out, 14th of 20, 18l behind Daffodil Walk (9-2) at Curragh 6f hcp 55-80 hvy.
Empirico (FR) 7-1 (9-6) Mid-division, headway into close 5th entering straight, challenged from under 2f out, kept on well under pressure final furlong to lead close home, won at Dundalk 6f hcp 47-70 pol in Mar beating Airspace (9-11) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Forbidden City (IRE) 11-1 (9-5) Led and disputed, 2nd halfway, ridden and no extra over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Captain Coke (7-13) at Dundalk 5f hcp 50-80 pol.
Lilly Be (IRE) 33-1 (8-4) Chased clear leader in 2nd, no extra from over 1f out, weakened, 12th of 15, 7l behind Partner (8-1) at Naas 6f hcp 60-95 gd.
Teilionn 14-1 (10-2) Tracked leaders on outer, 4th and progress under 1 1/2f out, challenged well inside final furlong, no extra close home, 4th of 7, 1l behind Frontier Cabin (9-0) at Tipperary 5f mdn stks.
Cosmic Breeze (IRE) 9-1 (9-7) Reared leaving stalls and slowly away, some headway from 2f out without threatening, 9th of 14, 7l behind Empirico (9-6) at Dundalk 6f hcp 47-70 pol in Mar.
Muy Picante (IRE) 25-1 (9-8) Towards rear, 13th 3f out, kept on from over 1f out without threatening, 7th of 15, 14l behind Picture Perfect (9-0) at Naas 7f mdn stks gd.
Full Title (IRE) 10-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge under 2f out, no extra in 3rd 1f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Sugar Baby Love (9-11) at Dundalk 1m hcp 50-70 pol in Oct.
Gracchus (USA) 13-2 (9-0) Tracked leaders, progress into 3rd halfway, close up travelling well entering straight, kept on same pace from 1 1/2f out, 5th of 12, 4l behind Hujaylea (8-12) at Dundalk 1m app hcp 50-80 pol in Nov.
Slapper (ITY) 4-1 (9-8) Slow to load, mid-division, 8th approaching straight, soon ridden, 5th over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong to lead near finish, won at Limerick 7f Handicap (47-60) (4yo+) beating Tsar Paul (9-6) by hd, 15 ran.
Eurosmart Lady (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Dwelt, never a factor, 16th of 20, 19l behind Daffodil Walk (9-2) at Curragh 6f hcp 55-80 hvy.
Desert Ben (IRE) 6-1 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace, 8th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Captain Coke (7-13) at Dundalk 5f hcp 50-80 pol.
Mt Weather (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Chased leaders early, 8th halfway, ridden and no impression over 2f out, kept on same pace straight, 8th of 16, 13l behind Packsapunch (9-7) at Galway 7f hcp 50-80 hvy in Oct.
Solent Ridge (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 6th 1f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 11, 3/4l behind Captain Coke (7-13) at Dundalk 5f hcp 50-80 pol.
Lough Mist (IRE) 16-1 (9-9) Soon led, ridden and headed from halfway, weakened and eased inside final furlong, last of 13, 22l behind Gandolfini (8-6) at Cork 6f app hcp 60-75 gd in Oct.
More Lashes (USA) 8-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened entering straight, 9th of 10, 7l behind Brushed Aside (9-6) at Leopardstown 6f 3yo hcp gf.
Blue Eyed Miss (IRE) 16-1 (8-5) Always towards rear, 12th of 13, 13l behind Dotada (8-9) at Dundalk 7f flls hcp 0-85 pol in Nov.
Phoenician (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Always towards rear, 11th of 12, 14l behind Dance Hall Girl (9-0) at Limerick 7f 3yo mdn.
Cinnin Oir (IRE) 7-4fav (9-2) Slightly hampered leaving stalls and towards rear, 9th entering straight, some headway and hung under pressure into 4th over 1f out, 3rd but no chance with winner inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 2 3/4l behind Hepburn (8-6) at Dundalk 6f 3yo hcp 47-65 pol.
Fairy Flow (IRE) 9-2fav (9-1) Led, joined 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on, 3rd of 11, 2 1/4l behind Polar Explorer (8-13) at Tipperary 5f Apprentice Handicap (47-60) (3yo+).
Parc Aux Boules 33-1 (8-10) Soon tracked leaders, 4th over 1f out, no impression and kept on same pace under pressure inside final furlong, 4th of 20, 3 1/2l behind Daffodil Walk (9-2) at Curragh 6f hcp 55-80 hvy.
Tsar Paul (IRE) 3-1fav (9-6) Dwelt, towards rear, good headway on outer from before straight, soon prominent, ridden to lead under 1f out, stayed on well, headed near finish, 2nd of 15, hd behind Slapper (9-8) at Limerick 7f Handicap (47-60) (4yo+).
Herotozero (IRE) 8-1 (9-11) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 4th 2f out, no extra in 5th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 7th of 14, 2 3/4l behind Mean Lae (9-7) at Dundalk 7f hcp 50-70 pol in Sep.
Obe Brave 7-1 (8-9) Led 1f and pulled hard, soon settled in mid-division, headway on inner over 1f out, not much room and switched right final furlong, soon led, kept on and held on well, won at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-52 (6) pol in Feb beating Ride A White Swan (8-10) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
