tracked leaders on inner, 5th entering straight, switched right 2f out, good headway to lead over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong
always prominent, 2nd halfway, headway to dispute 2f out, 3rd from over 1f out, soon no impression and kept on one pace
always behind
mid-division on inner, headway into 4th 2f out, disputed briefly over 1f out, 2nd and kept on final furlong without matching winner
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, driven along and weakened quickly entering straight
led, strongly pressed and joined 2f out, soon headed, weakened
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden early straight, 5th and no extra from over 1f out
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, headway to dispute briefly 2f out, headed and dropped to 4th over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
always behind
towards rear, headway on outer halfway, 8th approaching straight, no extra from 2f out
rear of mid-division, headway on outer from early straight, 6th 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
mid-division, no threat in straight
chased leaders, 6th and driven along approaching straight, no extra from 2f out
rear of mid-division, in touch approaching straight, no extra from 2f out
Colm Murphy is striking quickly with ALADDINS CAVE and it isn't difficult to see why. A 5lbs penalty for an easy success at Leopardstown last week doesn't appear enough to prevent a hat-trick and he ran well on his only start on this track in May. The maiden Luigina Immacolata produced a fine run over today's course in March but that was over 2m and this looks on the short side. The three-year-old Hawk Dance may have more to offer on her handicap debut but Strandfield Lady has yet to prove she stays this far despite staying on at the end of 1m2f. Accompanist is a regular around here and can never be discounted as he is generally thereabouts.
Aladdins Cave 9-2 (8-11) Held up, 7th halfway, headway in 5th 1 1/2f out, 3rd 1f out, ridden to lead inside final 150 yards, soon asserted, comfortably, won at Leopardstown 1m 6f hcp 50-85 gf beating Princess Lomi (9-3) by 2 1/2l, 9 ran.
Prospectorous (IRE) 16-1 (9-13) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, headway in 5th 3f out, ridden in 6th and no extra 2f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 12, 16l behind Elyaadi (10-7) at Leopardstown 1m 6f hcp 60-90 gf in May.
Accompanist 8-1 (8-13) Towards rear, some headway on outer early straight, kept on one pace from over 1f out without threatening, 7th of 14, 6l behind Night Spark (9-3) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 50-80 pol in Apr.
Hawk Flight (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) Always towards rear, tailed off, last of 10, 40l behind Drunken Sailor (9-11) at Gowran Park 1m 4f hcp 60-90 gd in Aug.
Matters At Hand (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, closer in 3rd into straight, no extra from 2f out, 13th of 16, 26l behind Andre Mon Ami (9-8) at Naas 1m 2f app hcp 50-75 in Jul '09.
Sheridaniya (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Always behind, 16th of 18, 42l behind Laughing Boy (8-12) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcp 50-80 gd in Jun.
High Treason (USA) 16-1 (9-10) Never better than mid-division, 14th of 25, 12l behind Leah Claire (9-1) at Curragh 1m 2f stks in May.
Luigina Immacolata (IRE) 6-4fav (10-9) Close up, led after 6f, strongly pressed 2f out, headed and no extra from 1 1/2f out, 5th of 9, 13l behind Grangeclare Gold (10-6) at Ballinrobe 1m 6f mdn stks fm in Jun.
Akram (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) In touch, pushed along over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 5th of 14, 2 1/4l behind Sceilin (11-0) at Warwick 1m 3f am hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Sep.
Son Of My Heart (USA) 9-2 (9-4) Led early, tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, soon faded, 3rd of 13, 3l behind Free Tussy (9-4) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jun '09.
Strandfield Lady (IRE) 9-2fav (9-1) Mid-division, 6th 3f out, soon ridden, led narrowly under 1f out, headed and dropepd to 3rd close home, 3rd of 13, 1/2l behind Salazaar (9-8) at Sligo 1m 2f hcp 50-70 gf in Jun.
Luckiest Owners (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden 2f out, 7th 1f out, no extra and kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 15, 4 1/2l behind La Chassotte (9-7) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f 3yo hcp 47-75 gf in Jun.
Aitchiface (IRE) 25-1 (9-10) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 3f out, 10th of 18, 10l behind Ionisphere (9-1) at Tipperary 1m 4f hcp 47-60 in Apr.
Hawk Dance (IRE) 5-2 (9-0) Soon led, headed after 5f, ridden in 2nd 3f out, no impression 2f out, no extra in 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 13, 10l behind Third Intention (9-5) at Bellewstown 1m 5f mdn stks gf.
Morotai Marauder (IRE) 9-1 (8-4) Mid-division, 7th halfway, 6th 3f out, ridden and no extra over 2f out, 9th 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 13, 9l behind Napa Starr (9-8) at Navan 1m hcp 50-80 fm in May.
Coppers (IRE) 8-1 (8-10) Soon mid-division, 6th 5f out, lost place under 3f out, kept on well under pressure without threatening final furlong, 5th of 13, 11l behind Bay Swallow (9-0) at Tramore 1m 4f 3yo hcp 47-65 gd in Aug.
Fascinating Paddy (IRE) 13-2 (8-9) Chased leaders, improved to lead halfway, headed 4f out, ridden in 3rd 2f out, no extra and weakened over 1f out, 8th of 15, 25l behind Penolva (8-12) at Bellewstown 1m 6f hcp 47-65 gf.
