chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and weakened 2f out
chased leaders, 8th halfway, ridden into 5th 2f out, no extra final furlong and weakened
chased leaders early, 11th halfway, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out, 7th 1f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, ridden into 10th 1f out, kept on well final furlong
towards rear for most, some late headway, never a factor
held up towards rear, late headway in 14th over 1f out, kept on well final furlong
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden into 4th 2f out, no extra in 9th 1f out, weakened
mid-division best, ridden and no impression over 1f out
chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden in 6th 2f out, no extra in 8th 1f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, late headway in 3rd 1f out, stayed on to lead last 150 yards, kept on well
soon led, ridden and headed 3f out, no extra and weakened
chased leader in 2nd, improved to lead 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra and kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden into 12th 1f out, no impression and kept on same pace final furlong
towards rear for most, never a factor
mid-division, headway in 8th 2f out, ridden into 6th 1f out, kept on final furlong
dwelt, soon mid-division, ridden and no extra over 1f out
held up towards rear, late headway in 13th over 1f out, ran on well final furlong
mid-division, headway in 7th 2f out, ridden into 5th 1f out, no extra final furlong
rear of mid-division, ridden in 18th over 1f out, ran on well final furlong
chased leaders, 10th halfway, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, 4th halfway, headway in 2nd 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed final 150 yards, no extra and kept on same pace
rear of mid-division for most, never a factor
always towards rear
chased leaders, 9th halfway, weakened over 2f out
25 runners go to post for this mile handicap and the vote goes to BANGALORE GOLD ahead of Ask Jack and Barack. The selection hails from the David Marnane yard who are still in decent form. The four-year-old son of Elusive Quality made a very encouraging seasonal reappearance when third in a competitive handicap at Leopardstown. That event was won by Across The Rhine but Colm O'Donoghue's mount is now weighted to reverse the form and should strip fitter after his first run back. John Murphy does really well with his select string and his charge was a very good third to a good horse of Jim Bolger's nine days ago. Pat Smullen is a positive jockey booking and a big run is expected. Barack is another horse holding his form well and Frank Ennis' charge has been super consistent throughout his career but has suffered with his handicap mark subsequently. However, he is improving and seems genuine. He may improve from stronger handling also as Declan McDonagh now takes the reins. Others to note in a tough competitive handicap are If Per Chance, Toufan Express, Orpailleur and Maundy Money but the nod goes to Bangalore Gold.
Across The Rhine (USA) 14-1 (9-13) Reluctant to enter stalls, raced prominently, 4th halfway, 2nd into straight, led under 2f out, driven clear from over 1f out, ran on well, comfortably, won at Leopardstown 1m hcap gf beating Lord Kenmare (8-12) by 1 3/4l, 19 ran.
Finicius (USA) 16-1 (9-0) Held up in last, ridden straight, went 3rd without ever threatening leaders inside final furlong, 3rd of 5, 4 1/2l behind Famous Name (9-5) at Leopardstown 1m Listed stks gf in Apr.
Always Be True (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Dwelt, held up towards rear, headway in 6th 1 1/2f out, ridden into 5th 1f out, stayed on well final furlong to lead close home, won at Gowran Park 7f flls hcp 60-100 gf beating Chorus Of Angels (9-12) by nk, 9 ran.
Barack (IRE) 9-4 (9-3) Settled in rear, ridden 3f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on same pace, last of 4, 7l behind Shintoh (9-2) at Navan 1m stks gf.
Maundy Money 14-1 (9-9) Held up, slightly hampered after 1f, some progress into mid-division halfway, ridden and no impression straight, 8th of 15, 9l behind Dilinata (8-8) at Gowran Park 1m hcp 60-100 gd in Apr.
Big Robert 25-1 (9-9) Slowly away and held up in rear, some progress 3f out, no extra early straight, last of 5, 12l behind Famous Name (9-12) at Leopardstown 1m Grp 3 gf.
Mojito Royale (IRE) 14-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, 8th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra in 8th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 10th of 20, 6l behind Via Con Dios (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m 1f hcp 60-100 in Sep.
Ask Jack (USA) 10-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, ridden in 4th entering straight, 4th 2f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, 3rd of 13, 2 3/4l behind Book Of Numbers (8-4) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp 60-100 gf.
Monivea (IRE) 50-1 (9-9) Prominent, 2nd halfway, lost place and no extra from 2f out, 10th of 12, 8l behind Lolly For Dolly (8-11) at Curragh 7f fll stks G3.
Award Ceremony (IRE) 8-1 (9-9) Held up, kept on one pace straight, 10th of 19, 7l behind Across The Rhine (9-13) at Leopardstown 1m hcap gf.
Bangalore Gold (IRE) 16-1 (9-6) Rear of mid-division, 9th when not clear run under 2f out, pushed out and ran on well final furlong, never nearer, 3rd of 19, 2l behind Across The Rhine (9-13) at Leopardstown 1m hcap gf.
Orpailleur 12-1 (10-0) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, no extra in 3rd 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 4, 7l behind Shintoh (9-2) at Navan 1m stks gf.
Mean Lae (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Prominent, 2nd entering straight, soon ridden and weakened, 10th of 12, 14l behind Banna Boirche (8-9) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Apr.
Riobamba (USA) 6-1 (9-10) Held up towards rear, ridden into 7th 1 1/2f out, no impression and kept on same pace, 7th of 9, 5l behind Always Be True (9-7) at Gowran Park 7f flls hcp 60-100 gf.
Toufan Express 20-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride and held up in rear, no impression straight, 15th of 19, 10l behind Across The Rhine (9-13) at Leopardstown 1m hcap gf.
Marias Dream (IRE) 6-1 (9-7) Mid-division, 7th halfway, dropped towards rear and ridden 2f out, stayed on to 6th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Always Be True (9-7) at Gowran Park 7f flls hcp 60-100 gf.
Dahindar (IRE) 7-1 (10-0) Mid-division, 9th straight, not clear run and switched to outer under 2f out, ran on well inside final furlong, 4th of 16, 1 1/2l behind Final Flashback (8-12) at Gowran Park 1m hcp 60-90 gf in Sep.
Lord Kenmare (USA) 20-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, switched to outer early straight, ran on well from under 1 1/2f out, 2nd of 19, 1 3/4l behind Across The Rhine (9-13) at Leopardstown 1m hcap gf.
Separate Ways (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders in 5th, progress straight, 3rd 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 15, 5l behind Dilinata (8-8) at Gowran Park 1m hcp 60-100 gd in Apr.
Hujaylea (IRE) 8-1 (8-8) Towards rear on outer, ridden on wide outside straight, 9th 1 1/2f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, 5th of 11, 2 3/4l behind Bravely Fought (9-9) at Cork 1m 2f hcap gf in Apr.
Izagonawin (IRE) 10-1 (9-11) Chased leaders early, soon mid-division, weakened over 2f out, 13th of 15, 28l behind Clodova (9-1) at Killarney 1m 3yo hcp 60-90 in Aug.
Drombeg Dawn (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, headway to 2nd 2f out, ridden to narrow lead 1 1/2f out, headed last 150 yards, no extra and kept on same pace, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Rebel Aclaim (8-2) at Listowel 1m fll hcp 60-90 sft in Sep.
If Per Chance (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, 3rd 3f out, no extra from under 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 15, 6l behind King Jock (9-9) at Naas 7f hcp 60-100 gd in Apr.
Lethal Weapon (IRE) 16-1 (8-5) Mid-division, progress into 6th under 3f out, soon ridden and no impression, weakened over 1f out, 13th of 22, 16l behind Big Robert (8-0) at Curragh 1m hcp 0-105 sft in Mar.
Dotada (IRE) 11-2 (8-12) Tracked leaders on inner, 4th early straight, soon switched right to challenge, no impression inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 1 1/4l behind Dandy Boy (9-5) at Dundalk 7f Ext hcp pol in Nov.
