rear of mid-division, 13th 5f out, no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace
led, pushed along and headed 3f out, no impression in 3rd 2f out and no extra from over 1f out
dwelt and switched left from stalls, in rear, 16th 5f out, pushed along 2f out, some progress in 9th and switched right 1f out, under pressure and kept on well inside final furlong to go 3rd close home
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no impression on winner 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
chased leaders, 9th 5f out, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra over 1f out
rear of mid-division, progress on outer approaching straight and ridden to go 2nd 2f out, no impression on winner in 3rd 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 7th 2f out and soon no impression, kept on one pace final furlong
always towards rear, never a factor, 15th 5f out, no extra over 2f out, soon eased
chased leaders, 8th 5f out, ridden in 5th 2f out and soon no impression on winner, kept on one pace final furlong
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, not clear run in 11th 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
held up in rear of mid-division, 14th 5f out, switched right over 2f out, ridden and progress on outer to go 2nd 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along approaching straight and detached 3f out, tailed off
mid-division, 11th 5f out, progress in 6th over 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, progress on outer halfway and 6th 5f out, pushed along entering straight and soon no extra, weakened, eased
mid-division, 10th 5f out, pushed along 3f out and no impression when not clear run in 12th 2f out, kept on one pace
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along in lead 3f out, ridden to assert 2f out and 4 lengths clear 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong
tracked leaders on inner, 3rd halfway, pushed along and dropped to 8th 2f out, no extra
Brokopondo had a nice break before returning with a victory at Dundalk but is on an 8lb higher mark and will find this tougher. Creative Talent has yet to win but went very close over 1m4f at Tramore in August while Prickly hasn't ben running badly over hurdles and has three bumper victories to his credit. Next Bend is 8lb higher than when landing a course and distance handicap last month but has run well over hurdles on quicker going subsequently so has to be on the shortlist. Buzz Off Barroso has shown the occasional glimpses of form and has dropped to a lenient mark but Black Label appears to need further. The latter remark also applies to SEEYOUALLINCOPPERS but he's been in such good form over hurdles and is on the mark of a plater so he's handed the vote to gain his first success on the Flat. Pirolo makes a quick reappearance after being hampered at Gowran on Wednesday and is one to keep an eye on in the market.
Coolfighter (GER) 20-1 (11-6) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, progress into 2nd after 3 out, challenged entering straight, ridden in 3rd before 2 out, no extra before last, 6th of 18, 8 3/4l behind Dixie Highway (10-13) at Clonmel 2m hcp gd in May.
King Christophe (IRE) 16-1 (9-8) Tracked leaders, pushed along approaching straight, closed on inner 3f out, 4th 1f out, one pace, 4th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Le Vagabond (10-0) at Killarney 1m 3f hcp gd in May.
Brokopondo (IRE) 11-1 (9-11) Settled towards rear, 12th 5f out, switched to inner over 2f out, ridden over 1f out and rapid progress to lead inside final furlong, kept on well and eased close home, won at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in May beating Danequest (9-5) by 1 3/4l, 14 ran.
In Our Blood (IRE) 20-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression in straight, kept on one pace final furlong, 5th of 16, 15 3/4l behind Whippers Dream (8-7) at Tipperary 1m 1f hcp Soft - Heavy in May.
Creative Talent (IRE) 11-2 (9-5) Raced 6th, ridden under 2f out, headway to 4th 1f out, kept on, not trouble leaders, 4th of 15, 7 1/4l behind Cape Aqraan (9-5) at Roscommon 1m 4f mdn Yielding in Sep.
Prickly (IRE) 11-2 (11-6) Held up, slight mistake 3 out, soon pushed along, improved into 4th into straight, 3rd from 2 out, left 2nd from last, kept on without reaching winner run-in, 2nd of 7, 1 1/4l behind Getoutwhenyoucan (11-2) at Wexford 2m 4f sft in Mar.
Jack Blue (IRE) 16-1 (12-0) 6th of 25, 9 3/4l behind Pires (12-0) at Punchestown 1m 7f Yielding - Soft in Apr.
Next Bend (IRE) 2-1 (11-3) Raced in 2nd, slight mistake 4 out, pushed along early straight and joined for 2nd, 2nd again and challenged 3 out, no impression and one pace from between last 2, 2nd of 3, 9l behind Lofgren (11-10) at Cork 2m gd in May.
Along The Shore (IRE) 9-2 (8-10) Close up and disputed lead, led approaching halfway, soon joined and headed, disputed 3rd before straight, no extra and eased inside final furlong, 10th of 14, 10 3/4l behind Synopsis (9-11) at Roscommon 1m 4f hcp Yielding in May.
Placere (IRE) 7-1 (9-12) Mid-division on outer, some progress in 6th 2f out, ridden and no impression in 7th 1f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 17, 7 3/4l behind Danequest (9-0) at Clonmel 2m 1f hcp gf in May.
Buzz Off Barroso (IRE) 20-1 (8-7) Dwelt, towards rear, pushed along and no impression over 2f out, some progress entering straight and 9th 1f out, kept on one pace, 10th of 16, 8 1/2l behind Shamar (10-0) at Galway 1m 4f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Karlidi (USA) 66-1 (9-5) Led, headed and ridden 5f out, soon weakened quickly, tailed off, 13th of 14, dist behind Hello Humpfrey (8-11) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Jan.
Black Label 12-1 (9-0) Towards rear, 15th halfway, progress on outer entering straight and 5th 2f out, ridden in 4th 1f out, kept on one pace to go 3rd on line, 3rd of 17, 3 1/4l behind Danequest (9-0) at Clonmel 2m 1f hcp gf in May.
Doux Douce (IRE) 7-2fav (9-5) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden into 4th 2f out, stayed on to dispute inside final furlong, no extra close home, 3rd of 14, hd behind Armed Guard (9-9) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Dec.
Seeyouallincoppers (IRE) 2-1fav (11-1) Soon mid-division, moderate 9th after 6th, soon progress, slight mistake 4 out, 3rd approaching straight, soon under pressure, challenged and slight mistake 2 out, soon gained narrow lead, stayed on well run-in, won at Cork 2m 4f hcp gd in May beating Il Fenomeno (10-13) by 3 3/4l, 15 ran.
Pirolo (IRE) 13-2 (8-10) Soon prominent, pushed along early straight, kept on same pace from 1f out, 6th of 16, 3 1/4l behind Zorba The Greek (10-0) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp gf in May.
Youhavetolaugh (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Dwelt, rear of mid-division, took keen hold, ridden 4f out, soon weakened, last of 14, 14 1/2l behind Sea of Blue (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Mar.
Smooth Operator 20-1 (9-5) Rear of mid-division, closer in 7th 3f out, pushed along under 2f out, hands and heels thereafter, 7th of 14, 8 1/2l behind Rock On Rosie (9-2) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn pol in Jan.
Greanta (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Towards rear, 14th halfway, some progress on inner 2f out, moderate 8th 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 16, 16l behind Whippers Dream (8-7) at Tipperary 1m 1f hcp Soft - Heavy in May.
Bobskier (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, 12th halfway, pushed along 2f out and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 12th of 15, 7 3/4l behind Mademoiselle Penny (10-0) at Clonmel 1m 2f hcp gf in May.
