mid-division and 10th from 5f out, pushed along and bumped rival from 4f out, ridden in 6th over 1f out, no impression on principals and kept on into 4th inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden and bumped from 4f out, no impression and kept on same pace from over 1f out
towards rear early before soon improving into mid-division, pushed along from 3f out, no impression and kept on same pace from over 1f out
briefly pushed along from stalls, settled behind leaders in 4th, pushed along to challenge in 3rd over 2f out and soon ridden, no impression on principals and kept on same pace inside final furlong
towards rear, ridden and some progress from 2f out, no impression from over 1f out, kept on without threatening inside final furlong, never nearer
mid-division and 7th from 5f out, ridden and went 4th over 2f out, further progress to challenge in 2nd from 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong without matching winner
pushed along from stalls before settling behind leaders in 5th, improved into closer 3rd from 5f out and ridden to challenge on outer over 2f out, led over 1f out and soon pressed, kept on best close home, stepped at line
chased leaders and 5th from 4f out, pushed along from 3f out and slightly impeded 2f out, ridden and no impression from over 1f out, jumped across line
slightly bumped from stalls and raced towards rear, pushed along from 4f out, ridden and some progress from 2f out, no impression from over 1f out, kept on without threatening inside final furlong, never nearer
soon led, joined from 5f out, headed and ridden over 3f out, soon no extra and weakened, eased inside final furlong
towards rear and 15th from 5f out, pushed along from 3f out, ridden and no impression from 2f out
chased leader in 2nd, improved to dispute lead from 5f out and led over 3f out, pushed along and pressed over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon no extra and weakened inside final furlong
towards rear and 16th from 5f out, ridden and no impression from 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out
went slightly left from stalls, soon improved to chase leaders in 3rd, pushed along and weakened from 4f out, tailed off
mid-division, dropped towards rear from 5f out, pushed along from 3f out and no impression from 2f out
mid-division on inner, pushed along from 4f out, soon weakened and no extra
mid-division on outer, pushed along from 4f out and ridden in 7th over 2f out, ridden in 5th from 1f out, no impression and kept on same pace inside final furlong
A maximum field but this won’t take much winning. Specific Gravity is the only one of these to have won previously at the track and, though one of the senior runners, is entitled to be thereabouts again. Walkabout returns from a lengthy absence but does so on a very low mark while High Kicker returned from a break with a fair run at Leopardstown and goes on the short-list. Gowran fourth Alwarda would have a chance if getting a run from her reserve spot and Lean And Keen was second in a novice chase at Wexford earlier this month. SLEEPY HEAD didn’t have much luck in a couple of runs at Dundalk in the spring. Successful twice on the all-weather in the autumn, she also scored at Gowran and may be ready to pick up the winning thread again.
Sleepy Head (IRE) 10-1 (9-9) Soon raced in 4th, 2nd halfway, no impression inside final furlong when tight for room and eased, 12th of 14, 4 3/4l behind Queluz (9-10) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in May.
Lean And Keen (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Held up in last, headway after 3 out, ridden in close 4th on outer 2 out, 3rd at last, 2nd early run-in and stayed on well inside final furlong, just failed, 2nd of 5, 1/2l behind Peace News (11-10) at Wexford 2m 4f gd in Jun.
Vienna Circle (IRE) 20-1 (9-8) Rear, 14th halfway, ridden and no impression 1 1/2f out, weakened final furlong, 12th of 14, 12 1/2l behind Newcross (9-12) at Roscommon 1m 4f hcp gf in Jun.
Specific Gravity (FR) 8-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, raced towards rear, 8th halfway, progress to 6th over 2f out, ridden 1f out, kept on to 5th final strides, never nearer, 5th of 10, 3 1/4l behind The Lords Walk (9-2) at Sligo 1m 3f Good - Yielding in Jun.
Rabbie The Bard 25-1 (8-12) Mid-division best, ridden towards rear 2 1/2f out, soon no extra, 9th of 11, 20 1/2l behind Ruler Of France (10-0) at Ballinrobe 1m 2f hcp gd in Jun.
Easy Boy (IRE) 6-1 (9-9) Towards rear, ridden into mid-division and not clear run 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 11th of 18, 7 1/4l behind Schoolboy Error (10-0) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcp gd in Jun.
High Kicker (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along to lead approaching straight, ridden under 2f out and headed 150 yards out, no extra, 7th of 17, 2 1/2l behind Circling Moon (9-7) at Leopardstown 1m 7f hcp gf in Jun.
Arctic Sofia (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden in 4th 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 9th of 14, 10 3/4l behind Kirk's Dancer (9-0) at Dundalk 1m 4f mdn pol in Dec.
Fairy Flute (IRE) 25-1 (8-4) Mid-division, ridden in 7th 3f out, no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 13, 11 1/4l behind Near Kettering (9-12) at Limerick 1m 3f hcp gd in Jun.
Mujaafy (USA) 50-1 (8-4) Prominent early, soon chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 6th 2f out, soon no extra, 11th of 13, 8 1/2l behind Geological (10-5) at Limerick 7f hcp gd in Jun.
Confidence (USA) 50-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, last of 14, 19 1/4l behind Ben Rumson (9-8) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Nov.
Gameasapebble (IRE) 33-1 (8-4) Mid-division early, 8th approaching halfway, headway over 2f out, soon no impression, 9th of 14, 17 3/4l behind Bobby Jean (8-10) at Sligo 1m 4f hcp Yielding in May.
Still Alive 33-1 (8-10) Rear of mid-division, hampered on rail 3f out, soon ridden towards rear, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 12th of 17, 11 1/4l behind Cracking Name (9-1) at Cork 1m 1f hcp gf in Jun.
The Dack's Man (IRE) 40-1 (9-10) Prominent, 4th after 3rd, 6th 4 out, dropped to 8th and not fluent 3 out, ridden and weakened before 2 out, 8th of 9, dist behind Shrewdoperator (9-10) at Cork 2m 1f hcp sft in Nov.
Wat Tyler 25-1 (8-4) Tracked leaders on outer, 5th halfway, pushed along approaching straight, ridden and no extra under 2f out, 15th of 17, 15 1/2l behind Circling Moon (9-7) at Leopardstown 1m 7f hcp gf in Jun.
Whosasking (IRE) 50-1 (11-2) Mid-division, no extra from 3 out, weakened, 13th of 15, dist behind Torcello (11-7) at Tramore 2m mdn gd in Jun.
Departures (IRE) 33-1 (8-5) Towards rear, ridden and progress under 2f out, 8th 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, 4th of 18, 1 3/4l behind Schoolboy Error (10-0) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcp gd in Jun.
Walkabout (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, lost place approaching 2 out, soon weakened, 14th of 15, 37 1/4l behind Listen To The Man (10-13) at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp lst (1) gd in Sep.
Alwarda (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Soon raced in 2nd, on terms approaching halfway, narrowly headed straight, challenged from 2f out and every chance, no extra and one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 15, 1 3/4l behind Path Of Silver (9-7) at Gowran Park 1m hcp gf in Jun.
Duchess Ravenwaves 11-2 (8-9) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, ridden over 2f out and no extra 1 1/2f out, weakened, 11th of 12, 10 3/4l behind Last Garrison (8-12) at Down Royal 1m 2f hcp gf in Jun.
