always prominent, led travelling well over 2f out, soon clear, reduced lead under pressure 1f out, headed and kept on without matching winner well inside final furlong
towards rear for most, no impression from over 2f out
soon mid-division, 6th and pushed along over 6f out, reminder over 5f out, ridden to chase leader from under 2f out, closed 1f out, stayed on best to lead well inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden in 3rd over 2f out, soon chased leader, soon no impression, dropped to 4th and kept on same pace inside final furlong
prominent, 5th over 2f out, soon no impression under pressure and kept on same pace
prominent, soon led, headed from 6f out, 3rd over 3f out, no extra from over 2f out
soon mid-division, ridden to chase leaders from under 2f out, closed and kept on well without getting to 1st 2 inside final furlong
rear of mid-division, kept on same pace under pressure from over 2f out
towards rear early, saddle soon slipped, keen hold, prominent after 5f, led from 6f out, headed and almost unseated rider over 2f out, no extra and rider came home without irons
towards rear, 7th over 5f out, kept on same pace under pressure from over 2f out
towards rear, niggled along from early, kept on without threatening under pressure from over 2f out
rear of mid-division, 8th over 5f out, kept on without threatening under pressure from under 2f out
Bay Swallow won this when favourite a year ago and is now on a 1lb lower mark due to several moderate efforts. However, she's also won twice previously over the C&D and must rate a threat to all. Fammi Sognare also won on fast ground here last August and though 3lb higher is still entitled to respect under her fine young rider. Billys Dream has only won once and has dropped to a very lowly mark as a consequence. She made a fair reappearance over a trip too short at Leopardstown and looks ready to score again though SOUNDS OF THUNDER is in such good form on the Flat and over timber that she has to get the vote for the in-form Gordon Elliott.
Fammi Sognare (IRE) 7-1 (8-2) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden to challenge 2f out, no extra in 3rd 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 9, 5l behind Zerashan (9-12) at Leopardstown 1m 4f ext hcp gf in May.
Queen Andromache (USA) 9-1 (8-12) Towards rear, progress early straight, 5th 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 13, 4l behind Rambling Dancer (8-12) at Dundalk 1m 3yo stks pol in Dec.
Bay Swallow (IRE) 14-1 (10-0) Soon mid-division, 7th over 4f out, kept on well without threatening under pressure from 2f out, 5th of 14, 8l behind Golan Go (9-6) at Wexford 1m 6f hcp 47-65 gf in May.
Sounds Of Thunder 2-1fav (9-9) Always prominent, led over 4f out, looked a winner inside final furlong until caught near finish, 2nd of 15, hd behind Grand Cru (9-1) at Wexford 1m 6f hcp 47-65 gf in May.
Geestring (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Very slowly into stride, headway on outside over 2f out, hung left, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 13, 6l behind Shanzu (8-11) at Windsor 1m 3yo fll hcp (5) gf in Jun '08.
Hawk Dance (IRE) 14-1 (9-9) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 13th of 15, 35l behind Grand Cru (9-1) at Wexford 1m 6f hcp 47-65 gf in May.
Billys Dream 16-1 (8-6) Tracked leaders, ridden in 4th before straight, no impression and kept on same pace from over 1f out, 4th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Strandfield Lady (9-5) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp 50-80 gf in May.
Gypsy Rose (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Never better than mid-division, 9th of 15, 16l behind Chebona Bula (9-9) at Clonmel 1m 2f hcp 47-65 gf in May.
Bessie Lou (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Always towards rear, 11th of 14, 43l behind Darraghs Day (8-10) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 47-65 pol in Apr.
Luckiest Owners (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Prominent, 2nd over 4f out, lost place and no impression from under 2f out, 8th of 14, 14l behind Golan Go (9-6) at Wexford 1m 6f hcp 47-65 gf in May.
Passion Planet (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) In rear, no impression from 3f out, 7th of 10, 11l behind Malayan Mist (8-7) at Gowran Park 1m 1f fll mdn stks gf in May.
Picture Of Lily 50-1 (8-7) Towards rear, never a factor, kept on straight, 10th of 15, 18l behind Negotiate (9-0) at Gowran Park 1m 1f 3yo fll mdn gd in May.
