mid-division, 12th halfway, soon pushed along and dropped towards rear, ridden and no extra under 3f out, weakened
mid-division, 8th halfway, pushed along 2f out and soon no impression, no extra
always towards rear, never a factor, 16th halfway, no extra over 2f out, eased final furlong
rear of mid-division, 13th halfway, pushed along and some progress in 9th under 3f out, no impression 1 1/2f out, no extra
tracked leaders, 7th halfway, pushed along and no extra under 3f out, weakened
towards rear, progress on inner and 6th halfway, pushed along 2f out and no impression in 7th 1f out, eased inside final furlong
towards rear, 17th halfway, pushed along in 12th 2f out, no impression in 10th 1f out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 3f out and no impression in 5th over 1f out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, soon pushed along and no extra over 2f out, weakened, eased
broke well, tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to lead 2f out, soon asserted and 3 lengths clear over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong
mid-division, 9th halfway, progress into 3rd over 2f out, soon ridden and no impression on winner in 2nd over 1f out, kept on under pressure
mid-division, 11th halfway, pushed along and no impression under 2f out, no extra
rear of mid-division, never a factor, 14th halfway, no impression 2f out, kept on one pace
slowly away, towards rear, progress into 10th halfway, ridden and went 5th 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
soon led, ridden and headed 2f out, no impression in 3rd over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
always rear, never a factor, pushed along and detached halfway, no extra under 3f out
rear of mid-division, 15th halfway, pushed along in 13th 2f out, no extra over 1f out
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 7th 2f out and no impression over 1f out, under pressure and kept on well inside final furlong to go 3rd close home
Lunada made a very pleasing return behind Bridle Path in a Dundalk maiden last month and should carry her big weight with distinction in a moderate handicap. Danequest has been consistent enough on Polytrack but rarely wins and is probably better on faster going. USAIN just sneaks into the handicap and his two latest runs off the same mark gives him a fair chance to gain his first success though if New Direction were to get a run from his reserve spot he would be a major threat. Firecrown ran moderately at Dundalk but her close second at Leopardstown in June puts her right in the picture. Daydor won twice in France but has yet to show for new connections.
Lunada (IRE) 4-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, 5th on inner halfway, ridden in 3rd 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong to go 2nd close home, 2nd of 14, 1l behind Bridle Path (9-0) at Dundalk 1m mdn fll pol in Feb.
Specific Gravity (FR) 14-1 (10-13) Held up, slight mistake 1st, moderate 10th at 4th, closer in 7th after 3 out, no extra from before straight, 11th of 12, dist behind Head Turner (10-13) at Wexford 2m hcp sft in Mar.
Boost Buddy (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) Held up, pushed along after 3rd, soon no danger and weakened, pulled up before 5th, at Naas 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Firecrown (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden on outer entering straight, weakened, 9th of 10, 10 1/4l behind Ishebayorgrey (9-0) at Dundalk 7f pol in Jan.
Salma Gondis (IRE) 33-1 (9-13) Dwelt, rear of mid-division, no impression straight, never a factor, 7th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Rateel (9-0) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Mar.
Daydor (FR) 25-1 (8-4) Took keen hold, held up, soon 9th, pushed along on inner 5f out, dropped to last and under pressure from 4f out, dropped behind 3f out, soon eased, completely tailed off, last of 10, dist behind Harasava (8-13) at Galway 1m 4f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Rockview Emperor (IRE) 25-1 (8-10) Dwelt, rear of mid-division, ridden in 8th 2f out, no impression, 7th of 13, 5 1/4l behind Sister Slew (8-6) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Feb.
Cape Explorer 25-1 (9-2) Prominent, led after 5f, joined over 4f out and headed approaching straight, ridden and no extra under 2f out, eased final furlong, 11th of 14, 19 3/4l behind Temasek Star (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Feb.
Nannys Well (IRE) 11-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden in 8th over 2f out, no impression, 9th of 16, 10 1/4l behind Nancy Astor (9-6) at Gowran Park 1m hcp gd in Oct.
Athloman Cottage (IRE) 40-1 (8-11) Led, ridden and headed under 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 12, 3 3/4l behind Rateel (9-0) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Mar.
Cosmic Symbol (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Always towards rear, no impression straight, never a factor, 11th of 12, 5 1/4l behind Rateel (9-0) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Mar.
Danequest (IRE) 15-2 (8-12) Tracked leaders, soon 7th, pushed along from halfway, switched right early straight, challenged inside final furlong, kept on same pace closing stages, 3rd of 14, 1/2l behind Stoichkhov (8-12) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Mar.
Dixie Highway (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Towards rear early, a little keen, closer in 6th from 3rd, mistake 5th, moderate 4th 3 out, slight mistake 2 out, disputed moderate 2nd at last where slight mistake, one pace in 3rd run-in, 3rd of 11, 10l behind Get Out Of Jail (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m mdn sft in Mar.
Fast On (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Mid-division on inner, pushed along in 7th halfway, no impression in 8th 1f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 13, 7 1/4l behind Rose Angel (9-12) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Feb.
Punches Pious (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Towards rear, never a factor, 11th halfway, ridden over 2f out and no impression over 1f out, 10th of 12, 8 1/4l behind Aye Aye Skipper (8-11) at Killarney 1m hcp gd in Aug.
Tou 50-1 (9-5) Soon pushed along to chase leaders, no impression over 2f out, soon no extra, 6th of 9, 14 1/4l behind Compass Hill (9-5) at Cork 6f mdn sft in Sep.
Usain (GER) 9-2 (8-12) Slowly away and held up in rear, progress into mid-division halfway, ridden in 9th 3f out, closer 6th 2f out, went 4th 1f out, 2nd inside final furlong, dropped to 3rd near line, 3rd of 14, 2 1/4l behind Shukhov (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Jan.
New Direction (IRE) 4-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along in 3rd entering straight, ridden and no impression 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 14, 5l behind Honor Oak (8-13) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Oct.
Tap Focus (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden in 7th over 2f out, 7th 1f out, no impression, 6th of 16, 7 1/4l behind Nancy Astor (9-6) at Gowran Park 1m hcp gd in Oct.
Jack Blue (IRE) 9-4fav (10-2) Prominent, ridden in close 3rd 2f out, went 2nd briefly 1f out, no impression final furlong, 6th of 13, 2 1/4l behind Eshtiaal (12-3) at Dundalk 2m hcp pol in Mar.
Mademoiselle Penny (IRE) 9-2 (9-12) Chased leaders on inner, 3rd 3f out, soon ridden no impression from 1 1/2f out, 7th of 14, 8l behind Shukhov (9-1) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov.
