mid-division, 10th halfway, 7th on outer 2f out, ridden and progress into 2nd over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not reach winner
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no impression in 3rd over 1f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, 8th halfway, soon pushed along and no impression in 11th entering straight, no extra, kept on one pace
in rear, 13th halfway, some progress on outer 2f out, 5th over 1f out and went 3rd 100 yards out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, progress to lead approaching straight, ridden and 2 lengths clear over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
tracked leader, led briefly after 4f, pushed along entering straight and no impression in 4th 1f out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along on inner approaching straight, ridden 2f out and soon no extra
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression in rear approaching straight, eased, completely tailed off
dwelt, rear of mid-division, 9th halfway, pushed along entering straight and went 6th over 1f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along over 2f out and soon no extra, eased final furlong, tailed off
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, eased inside final furlong, tailed off
mid-division, 7th halfway, pushed along in 9th 2f out and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
led, headed after 4f, pushed along in 3rd approaching straight, no extra over 1f out, weakened
Ruby Gates has only run at Dundalk and let her supporters down the last twice but she makes her handicap debut from what could prove a lenient mark. Her stablemate Way To My Heart has performed at Listed and Group 3 level and this is a drop in class for the son of Galileo. Niven's winning run came to an end on very heavy going at Sligo, where he was beaten a long way, while The Mouse Doctor makes his debut on Turf and looked to have every chance at Dundalk last time. In Her Stride made good progress last year ending with a victory at Dundalk and she can make her presence felt, though a chance is taken with DELTA SIERRA. Dermot Weld's filly had just three runs last summer over sprint distances and with today's trip much more likely to suit and the scope to do better she's handed a tentative vote.
Niven (IRE) 2-1jfav (9-13) Slightly awkward start, took keen hold early, held up, closed from 3f out, pushed along over 2f out in 3rd, raced on outer into straight, no impression, 3rd of 7, 18 3/4l behind Mega Fortune (8-12) at Sligo 1m 2f hcp hvy in May.
In Her Stride (IRE) 15-8 (9-0) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, won at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Dec beating A Shin Impala (9-5) by nk, 14 ran.
Harry Speed (IRE) 9-1 (8-13) In touch, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 6, 11l behind Scrutineer (9-1) at Doncaster 7f (3) gs in Oct.
Way To My Heart (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Prominent, lost place 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 13, 10 1/2l behind Rayisa (9-0) at Gowran Park 1m mdn fll gd in Sep.
Camile (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th 2f out, no extra 1f out, kept on one pace in 5th inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 7 1/4l behind Shamreen (9-0) at Gowran Park 1m 1f mdn fll gd in Apr.
Protocol (IRE) 50-1 (9-5) Prominent and disputed lead, 2nd halfway, soon pushed along, no impression under 2f out and dropped to 10th 1f out, no extra, 13th of 25, 12 3/4l behind Embiran (9-5) at Curragh 1m mdn Yielding - Soft in Mar.
Ruby Gates (IRE) Evensfav (9-0) Pushed along on inner from early, mid-division, soon 8th, 6th 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 2 1/4l behind Midnitemudcrabs (9-0) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Mar.
Delta Sierra (USA) 33-1 (9-0) Broke well to lead, 2 lengths clear halfway, reduced advantage and ridden along entering straight, under pressure and headed 1 1/2f out, weakened 1f out, no extra, 7th of 9, 10 1/4l behind Al Qahwa (9-5) at Leopardstown 6f mdn Good - Yielding in Jul.
Bulgadin Lady (IRE) 5-2fav (9-5) Towards rear, 10th halfway, some progress early straight and ridden in 7th 2f, soon no extra, weakened, 8th of 11, 24 1/2l behind Love In The Sun (9-1) at Cork 1m hcp hvy in Mar.
Shepherds Crook 7-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, switched right 2f out and bumped rival, ridden to challenge over 1f out, no extra final 150 yards, 3rd of 8, 6l behind Rezeki (9-5) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Oct.
Wexford Voice (IRE) 5-2 (8-13) Dwelt, in rear, pushed along in last entering straight, ridden and no impression from 1 1/2f out, kept on one paced final furlong, 6th of 9, 5 1/2l behind Power Grid (9-5) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Mar.
Northern Emperor (IRE) 25-1 (8-4) Tracked leaders, 3rd on outer halfway, ridden and no extra under 2f out, 6th over 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 9, 8 3/4l behind Stone Mountain (9-11) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Feb.
Smiling Emily (IRE) 25-1 (8-13) Held up towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 8th of 16, 6 1/2l behind Texas Radio (8-9) at Gowran Park 7f hcp gd in Apr.
The Mouse Doctor (IRE) 9-2fav (9-2) Chased leaders and took keen hold, ridden in 4th 2f out, 4th 1f out, no extra final furlong, 4th of 10, 3 3/4l behind Stone Mountain (9-8) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Apr.
Markhan (USA) 16-1 (9-1) In rear, pushed along in 7th 2f out, soon no impression, kept on one paced, 6th of 10, 5 1/4l behind Stone Mountain (9-8) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Apr.
Emily Square (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders, soon 4th, pushed along after halfway, no extra and eased 2f out, 11th of 12, 21 1/2l behind Mint Chai (9-0) at Naas 1m hcp Yielding in Sep.
