prominent, 3rd halfway, dropped to 4th under 1f out, weakened final 100 yards
towards rear, 8th halfway, no impression over 1f out, weakened final furlong
in rear, 9th halfway, switched left and progress 1f out, soon ridden, kept on in 4th closing stages, never nearer
mid-division, 7th halfway, progress over 1f out, kept on same pace in 3rd final 100 yards
soon tracked leader, 2nd halfway, improved to lead entering straight, ridden and asserted 1f out, kept on well, reduced advantage close home
close up, dropped to 6th halfway, ridden in 5th 1f out, no impression
in touch, 4th halfway, came wide entering straight, lost place and ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
led, asserted after 1f, reduced advantage halfway, headed entering straight, lost place over 1f out, weakened under 1f out
towards rear, niggled along early, dropped to rear and detached before halfway, effort approaching straight, ridden and weakened under 1f out, never a factor
dwelt slightly, raced in rear, headway to 5th halfway, improved to 2nd over 1f out, ridden under 1f out, kept on well, held
rear of mid-division, dropped to 10th halfway, came wide entering straight, ridden and weakened over 1f out, eased under 1f out
Denis Hogan has two entries with Dutch Schaefer being top rated in the race, though her two victories in October came on heavy going. Stable companion Royal Tribute has done better at Dundalk where Eglish has won six times but has never scored on Turf, a remark that also applies to Poet's Pride. DRUMMOND WARRIOR found a mile much too far on his comeback at Bellewstown and is better judged on last season's mid-summer form over this trip. Regular pilot Sorcha Woods is on board again and a third career victory looks on the cards. King's View is now 0-48 but is rarely beaten far in handicaps and can reach a place again while Beleaguerment and Caesar's Comet are also respected in a tricky opener.
Poet's Pride 25-1 (8-12) Prominent in stands' side group, ridden and no impression on leader under 1f out, kept on same pace in 4th closing stages, dropped to 5th close home, 5th of 20, 5 1/4l behind Iva Batt (10-0) at Naas 5f hcp Yielding - Soft in May.
Beleaguerment (IRE) 33-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders on outer, took keen hold, ridden in 4th 2f out, 3rd and no impression on leaders 1f out, 5th inside final furlong, 5th of 18, 5 1/4l behind Rosie Rock (9-9) at Leopardstown 1m hcp gd in May.
Hot Bell 11-1 (9-8) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, ridden 2f out and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 10th of 14, 6 1/4l behind Golden Days (8-12) at Cork 7f hcp gd in May.
Eglish 7-1 (9-12) Broke well to lead, soon headed, 4th halfway, under pressure 2f out, ridden and no impression 1f out, weakened final 100 yards, 7th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Tai Sing Yeh (10-0) at Sligo 6f hcp Yielding in May.
Mass Gathering (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened, 16th of 24, 6 3/4l behind Cailin Cliste (9-2) at Curragh 6f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Caesar's Comet (IRE) 33-1 (9-6) Held up, towards rear halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, 10th of 12, 11l behind Howyoulikethat (9-13) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Apr.
King's View (IRE) 15-2 (9-2) Broke well to lead, headed after 1 1/2f, 2nd halfway, dropped to 3rd over 2f out, under pressure in 4th over 1f out, ridden and no impression on leaders 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 12, 6 1/4l behind Celtic Manor (9-5) at Sligo 6f hcp Yielding in May.
Drummond Warrior (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Prominent, ridden in 3rd 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 13, 6 3/4l behind Godhead (9-4) at Bellewstown 1m gd in Apr.
Dutch Schaefer 20-1 (10-2) Mid-division, ridden in 10th 2f out, weakened, 14th of 16, 15 1/4l behind Plunkett (10-1) at Gowran Park 1m hcp Yielding - Soft in Apr.
Royal Tribute (IRE) 16-1 (9-11) Tracked leaders, mid-division and pushed along over 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, soon no extra, last of 14, 12 1/4l behind Golden Days (8-12) at Cork 7f hcp gd in May.
Keepthebestsideout (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Chased leader, under pressure and lost place over 1f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong, 11th of 14, 8 1/4l behind Adams Barbour (8-13) at Dundalk 5f pol in Sep.
