mid-division and 7th halfway, took closer order from 3f out, ridden and veered left under 2f out, no impression and weakened over 1f out
prominent early before settling behind leaders and 5th halfway, pushed along over 2f out, no impression and weakened from over 1f out
mid-division and 8th halfway, pushed along from 2f out and went 4th over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, never nearer
chased leader on outer, improved to dispute lead from 6f out, headed from 4f out, soon pushed along and weakened, no extra from 2f out
ridden from stalls and soon led, joined from 6f out, pushed along to regain lead from 4f out, ridden from 2f out and headed over 1f out, no extra and dropped to 3rd inside final furlong
slow into stride and settled in rear, good progress from 3f out and ridden in 3rd over 1f out, kept on well into 2nd inside final furlong, never nearer
mid-division, slightly short of room early stages and dropped towards rear, 9th halfway, ridden from 2f out, no impression and kept on same pace from 1f out
towards rear and 11th halfway, ridden and dropped to rear from 3f out, ridden from 2f out and soon short of room, no impression and kept on same pace from over 1f out
mid-division and 6th halfway, squeezed for room under 2f out, ridden and no impression from 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
chased leaders and 3rd halfway, improved into 2nd from 3f out and pushed along to lead over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, comfortably
slightly slow away and settled towards rear, 10th halfway, ridden and some progress on inner from 3f out, no impression and weakened from over 1f out
chased leaders on outer and 4th halfway, pushed along and lost place from 3f out, slightly short of room under 2f out, soon no impression, kept on again into moderate 5th from 1f out
The once useful King Torus hasn't run since 2016 but is 9lb lower than his last victory the previous year. Heart Of Gold was placed a couple of times on soft ground in the UK and will be better for her opening run for new connections in very testing conditions at Clonmel. The Lords Walk won a Dundalk handicap in March but didn't run as well from a 6lb higher mark there last weekend. Avalanche would have a chance at his best but hasn't run since October and his best form has come on quicker going. TENNESSE WALTZ won a Limerick handicap on heavy going in October and hasn't been running badly at Dundalk over the winter. He's had a break and, racing from the same mark, looks the one to be on. Less Of That has no problems with trip or ground and looks another to consider.
King Torus (IRE) 8-1 (9-9) Pressed leader until ridden inside final 2f, chased leading pair, ridden and one pace inside final furlong, lost 3rd towards finish, 4th of 6, 5 3/4l behind Barren Brook (9-4) at Lingfield 1m 2f stks (6) pol in Jul.
High Altitude (IRE) 33-1 (9-7) Rear of mid-division, ridden 2f out and no extra over 1f out, 9th of 14, 17l behind Ecoeye (9-2) at Cork 1m hcp Soft - Heavy in May.
Avalanche 14-1 (8-9) Mid-division on outer, ridden entering straight, no impression, 8th of 13, 9 3/4l behind Lucky Mistake (8-4) at Leopardstown 1m hcp sft in Oct.
Rosin Box (IRE) 33-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders and led after 1 1/2f, headed approaching straight and soon pushed along, no extra over 2f out, weakened, 12th of 14, 33 1/4l behind Bianca Minola (9-9) at Cork 1m 2f hcp Soft - Heavy in May.
The Lords Walk 10-1 (9-10) Raced in 7th early, reminders before halfway, raced on outer straight and effort, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 9th of 14, 2 3/4l behind Queluz (9-10) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in May.
Heart Of Gold 14-1 (8-12) Held up in rear, never a factor, no impression early straight, soon no extra and eased inside final furlong, last of 5, 17 1/4l behind King Christophe (8-6) at Clonmel 1m 2f hcp hvy in May.
Dochasach (IRE) 40-1 (9-13) Towards rear for most, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 10th of 14, 8l behind Teo's Music (9-9) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov.
Tennesse Waltz (IRE) 5-1 (9-11) Rear of mid-division on outer, ridden under 2f out and no impression on outer 1f out, eased inside final furlong, 10th of 14, 6 1/4l behind Texas Radio (8-10) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Feb.
Double Czech (IRE) 33-1 (9-11) Led and took keen hold, headed 3f out, soon weakened quickly, 15th of 18, 21 1/4l behind Camile (8-8) at Navan 1m hcp Yielding - Soft in Apr.
Less Of That (IRE) 16-1 (8-4) Mid-division early, soon 5th, closed and effort straight, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 4th of 10, 6 1/2l behind Claregate Street (8-4) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp fll pol in May.
Cosmic Symbol (IRE) 33-1 (9-11) Slowly into stride and reminders early, always behind, no impression straight, last of 18, dist behind Camile (8-8) at Navan 1m hcp Yielding - Soft in Apr.
Papal Parade (IRE) 9-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, soon no extra, 13th of 15, 17 3/4l behind Lucca (9-3) at Tipperary 1m 4f hcp gd in Jun.
