disputed early, soon chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd 2f out, under pressure in 6th 1 1/2f out, soon no extra
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no extra over 2f out
mid-division, dropped towards rear 4f out, soon ridden and no extra
always towards rear, ridden and no impression 3f out
dwelt and towards rear, ridden and no impression 3f out
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to lead 2f out, strongly pressed 1 1/2f out, headed over 1f out, lost 3rd inside final furlong, kept on same pace
always towards rear, ridden and no impression 3f out
disputed early, soon chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden to challenge 1 1/2f out, disputed over 1f out, kept on well under pressure and edged ahead close home
chased leaders, 4th halfway, not clear run in 6th 2f out, ridden into 4th 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace into 3rd inside final furlong, no impression on leaders
mid-division, 8th halfway, progress into 6th 2f out, ridden into close 3rd 1 1/2f out, disputed over 1f out, kept on under pressure, just held close home
rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression over 2f out, moderate 7th 1f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden and no extra over 2f out
soon led, ridden and headed 2f out, under pressure in 5th 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong
It was soft going when Nice Vintage beat Uno Voce by three lengths at Clonmel and Pat Smullen's mount has an 8lb higher mark to overcome here. Chaplin Bay now sports cheekpieces and could be interesting going handicapping for the first time and he's preferred to stablemate Lucie Rie while Lake Champlain also goes on the short-list. But PAT HARKIN has improved this year and, despite climbing the weights without winning, it could be his turn today. Acid has also been running well but it remains to be seen how he handles this quicker surface.
Acid 9-4 (9-7) Soon raced in 4th, last 4f out, 4th again from 2f out, ridden to chase winner in 2nd 1f out, soon no impresson, not troubling winner and eased from over 50yds out, 2nd of 5, 5l behind Qatea (9-1) at Sligo 1m 2f 3yo hcp hvy.
Lake Champlain (IRE) 10-1 (9-12) Mid-division, 7th halfway, pushed along straight and 4th over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 8l behind Ringside Humour (9-10) at Leopardstown 1m 2f 3yo hcp sft in Apr.
Sinndar Sandy (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along approaching straight and 8th 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 11, 11l behind Tuk Tuk (9-5) at Gowran Park 1m 4f 3yo mdn aut hvy.
Swamp Fox (IRE) 40-1 (9-5) Mid-division, pushed along and no impression towards rear entering straight, some progress in 6th 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 11, 8l behind Tuk Tuk (9-5) at Gowran Park 1m 4f 3yo mdn aut hvy.
Royal Distinction 12-1 (9-2) Missed break, soon pushed along in detached rear, in touch in rear 6f out, last halfway, 7th and ridden under 2f out, no impression, kept on same pace, 8th of 10, 13l behind Never Again (8-4) at Cork 1m 3yo hcp hvy in Apr.
Pat Harkin (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, progress to lead over 2f out, kept on under pressure, headed final 100 yards, no extra, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Magic Kitten (8-9) at Gowran Park 1m 4f 3yo hcp 47-70 hvy.
Springstride 50-1 (9-0) Held up, 6th halfway, ridden into 5th 2f out, soon no impression and kept on one pace, no extra final furlong, 5th of 8, 11l behind Aerialist (10-4) at Gowran Park 7f mdn stks gd in Apr.
Whats The Plot (IRE) 20-1 (8-4) Slowly into stride and in rear, progress entering straight, ridden in 6th 2f out, progress on outer inside final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Tomorrow Morning (8-11) at Dundalk 1m 3yo hcp pol in Feb.
Nice Vintage (IRE) 7-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, rear halfway, progress outer straight, led over 100 yards out, kept on well, won at Clonmel 1m 2f 3yo hcp 47-70 sft beating Uno Voce (8-6) by 3l, 8 ran.
No Way Jack (IRE) 3-1 (8-6) Tracked leaders in 3rd, took keen hold, closed travelling smoothly in 2nd over 2f out, pushed along to challenge from before straight, on terms 1f out, led narrowly inside final furlong and flicked tail, headed final 50yds and kept on same pace, 2nd of 7, nk behind Not A Bad Oul Day (9-6) at Sligo 7f 3yo hcp hvy.
Duke Of Medina (IRE) 25-1 (7-13) Mid-division early, soon towards rear, ridden 3f out, stayed on into 9th 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 7th of 15, 5l behind Sarah Joyce (9-1) at Cork 1m 2yo hcp sft in Oct.
Milford Lass (IRE) 28-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along entering straight and no extra 1 1/2f out, 6th of 8, 13l behind Nice Vintage (8-6) at Clonmel 1m 2f 3yo hcp 47-70 sft.
Uno Voce (IRE) 20-1 (8-6) Soon led, strongly pressed 2f out, soon ridden, under pressure and headed over 100 yards out, no extra, 2nd of 8, 3l behind Nice Vintage (8-6) at Clonmel 1m 2f 3yo hcp 47-70 sft.
High Pitch (IRE) 50-1 (8-9) Dwelt, 11th early, pushed along under 3f out, moderate 10th 2f out, one pace, 11th of 13, 16l behind Father Frost (9-5) at Cork 7f 3yo mdn gf in Apr.
Chaplin Bay (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, 10th halfway, no impression 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 14, 17l behind Radanpour (9-5) at Tipperary 1m 1f mdn stks sft in Apr.
Lucie Rie (IRE) 5-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along and no impression in 5th entering straight, no extra over 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 8, 11l behind Nice Vintage (8-6) at Clonmel 1m 2f 3yo hcp 47-70 sft.
Dainty Dancer (IRE) 33-1 (8-4) Soon towards rear, moderate 9th early, raced wide 2f out, moderate 11th 1 1/2f out, no extra, last of 12, 17l behind Arriana (9-0) at Bellewstown 5f 2yo mdn gd in Jul.
