tracked leaders, led 6f out, ridden and headed under 3f out, soon no impression on winner, dropped to 3rd final furlong, kept on same pace
towards rear, some modest late headway
tracked leaders, 5th 4f out, soon ridden and no impression
in rear, some modest late headway
tracked leaders, 6th 4f out, ridden entering straight, disputing moderate 2nd 2f out, kept on same pace in 2nd final furlong, no chance with winner
tracked leaders, 7th 4f out, ridden entering straight, no impression from 2f out
mid-division on outer, headway into 3rd 4f out, soon ridden and no impression on leaders, kept on one paced from 2f out
mid-division, 9th 6f out, ridden and no impression from 4f out
tracked leaders, ridden 6f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened from 4f out
tracked leaders, 4th 4f out, ridden to lead under 3f out, soon quickened clear, stayed on strongly final furlong, eased close home, impressive
always behind
mid-division on outer, weakened from 4f out
mid-division, no impression from 4f out
mid-division, ridden 4f out, no impression from 2 1/2f out
led, headed 6f out, soon weakened
never better than mid-division
With Noel Meade's stable still continuing to disappoint a reluctant vote goes to KAVANAGH ahead of Khorun and Lehaunstown. The selection has by far and away the best form in the race as his fourth to Bishopsfurze reads very well here. However, he has since been turned over at Down Royal but the track may not have suited. Cork's galloping nature may suit him better and he can go well with Nina Carberry in the plate. Khorun was unlucky to get collared late 27 days ago. He was beaten favourite that day but there is a race to be won with him. Lehaunstown has four lengths to find with the Swan horse but that was an improved effort from his earlier runs and it may be he is just starting to find his feet. The Real Article and Ferretina come from stables capable of readying a newcomer so a market check is needed with those. Previews by Declan Rix
Be My Sunshine (IRE) 5-1 (11-4) Soon tracked leaders, closer in 2nd over 3f out, dropped to 3rd and kept on same pace from over 1f out, 3rd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Moi Desire (11-2) at Wexford 2m N H flat fm.
Che Copete (IRE) 12-1 (12-0) Rr & n j fleunt, pu 6out, in a race won by Island Riverbridge (12-0) at Toomebridge 3m ire ptp hvy in May '09, 13 ran.
Inthelineoffire (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Mid-division, headway on inner from over 4f out, 5th approaching straight, no extra from over 1f out, 6th of 24, 23l behind Auspicious Outlook (11-4) at Punchestown 2m 2f N H flat gd in Apr.
Johnies Star (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden and no extra after 3 out, weakened, 12th of 17, well behind Luska Lad (11-12) at Galway 2m 5yo mdn hdl sft in Oct.
Kavanagh (IRE) 9-4fav (12-0) Mid-division, headway in 8th 4f out, 3rd 3f out, challenged in 2nd 2f out, ridden in 3rd and no extra 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 20, 5l behind Raise The Beat (11-7) at Down Royal 2m N H flat gf.
Lehaunstown (IRE) 8-1 (11-11) Rear of mid-division, headway in 5th 3f out, ridden in 4th 2f out, 3rd 1f out, no extra and kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 16, 6l behind Champion Court (11-7) at Kilbeggan 2m 5yo nhf gd.
Residence (IRE) Mr Combustible gelding out of Magnum Bullum.
Rince Deireadh Overbury gelding out of Windy City.
Shanran (IRE) 12-1 (12-0) Alw in rr, pu 2out, in a race won by Palmiro (12-0) at Taylorstown 3m ire ptp gf, 13 ran.
Teagan (IRE) Dubai Destination gelding out of Tegwen.
The Real Article (IRE) Definite Article gelding out of Soul Mate.
Bay Rebel (IRE) 14-1 (10-11) Held up, headway over 4f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 16, 27l behind Fairynuff (11-4) at Catterick 2m NH flat (5) gs in Dec.
Butterfly Lounge (IRE) 33-1 (10-8) Chased leaders, 2nd halfway, improved to challenge approaching 2 out, ridden in 2nd entering straight, no extra in 4th last, kept on same pace, 5th of 16, 11l behind Equation (10-13) at Sligo 2m 2f mares mdn hdl gd.
Ferretina (IRE) Alderbrook mare out of Ivy Lane.
Glancing (IRE) 13-2 (11-4) Mid-division on outer and took keen hold, closer in 4th 4f out, soon ridden, no impression straight, 5th of 15, 9l behind Flamingos Gold (11-9) at Wexford 2m 4f mrs NH flt (5-7yo) gd.
Milans Pride (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Mid-division, 10th halfway, weakened over 3f out, 11th of 16, 25l behind Champion Court (11-7) at Kilbeggan 2m 5yo nhf gd.
Oscars Ex (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, 9th halfway, soon weakened, completely tailed off, last of 20, well behind Romantic Lead (11-7) at Cork 2m 2f N H flat in Mar.
Pharoh's Witness (IRE) 10-1 (12-0) Handy, 3rd from 6th, cl 2nd 5out, lst tch bef next, bhd when pu 3out, in a race won by Charming Tipp (12-0) at Athlacca 3m ire ptp fm, 14 ran.
Tuesdays Girl (IRE) 14-1 (11-2) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 13th of 20, 39l behind Raise The Beat (11-7) at Down Royal 2m N H flat gf.
Catcher In Thewell (IRE) Catcher In The Rye gelding out of Royal Rumpus.
