slowly into stride and rear, ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on inside final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden on outer 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 4th 1 1/2f out, no impression in 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out, no impression 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
mid-division best, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra 1 1/2f out, weakened final furlong
disputed, led after 1 1/2f, pressed 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on well under pressure final furlong
towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
disputed, headed after 1 1/2f, challenged 2f out, ridden 1f out, kept on without matching winner inside final furlong
settled mid-division, ridden towards outer 1 1/2f out, no impression 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out, weakened over 1f out
The veteran Russian Soul is back with Michael Halford after a spell in the UK and ran well behind Mr Ormsby a week ago. His huge weight is alleviated by his young rider's claim but stable companion Invincible Ryker didn't look at his best last time after beating Arbourfield in January. The latter is much better off at the weights as he is with Mr Ormsby, who beat him a length a week ago and is 7lb worse off. Delegating has yet to win a race in 15 starts but couldn't have gone much closer when last seen behind Three Majors in January and the winner has been in good form subsequently. Mokhalad had every chance last time and may be a few pounds high but FLAWLESSLY was having her first start over this trip when headed on the line by Nivvo last week and can go one better.
Russian Soul (IRE) 22-1 (10-3) Slowly away, pushed along to close up on field, good headway 4f out, 4th 3f out, improved to challenge 1 1/2f out, soon ridden, dropped to 3rd under 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 13, 2 1/4l behind Mr Ormsby (9-1) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Mar.
Invincible Ryker (IRE) 5-4fav (9-10) Rear of mid-division, ran freely, pushed along early straight, ridden and no impression on outer over 1f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Ishebayorgrey (9-0) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Jan.
Mr Ormsby (IRE) 5-1 (9-1) Rear of mid-division, 9th 3f out, headway over 2f out, ridden to close 1f out, progress to lead final 100 yards, kept on well, won at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Mar beating Arbourfield (9-4) by 1 3/4l, 13 ran.
Arbourfield (IRE) 7-2fav (9-4) Tracked leader on inner, 3rd 3f out, progress to lead narrowly over 2f out, ridden under 1f out, strongly pressed and headed final 100 yards, kept on same pace, 2nd of 13, 1 3/4l behind Mr Ormsby (9-1) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Mar.
Mokhalad 8-1 (10-0) Soon held up in mid-division, ridden 2f out, stayed on into 3rd 1f out, kept on final furlong, 2nd of 10, 1 3/4l behind Storm Ryker (10-0) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Feb.
Rise Again (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Held up in 5th, ridden entering straight, soon weakened, last of 7, 15 1/2l behind Lightening Fast (9-11) at Leopardstown 1m hcp gf in Jul.
Fashaar 8-1 (8-13) Mid-division, dropped to 10th 3f out, headway 1 1/2f out, soon ridden, ran on well final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 13, 2 1/4l behind Mr Ormsby (9-1) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Mar.
Delegating 9-2 (9-13) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, improved to challenge on inner 2f out, ridden and disputed 1 1/2f out, kept on final furlong, just held close home, 2nd of 14, nk behind Three Majors (8-10) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Jan.
Diable d'Or (IRE) 3-1jfav (9-1) Tracked winner, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, last of 6, 8l behind Spirit Of Rosanna (8-8) at Brighton 5f hcp (5) sft in Oct.
Flawlessly (FR) 9-2 (9-0) Ran 5th, travelled well over 2f out, headway on outer to challenge leader over 1f out, led narrowly under 1f out, kept on, headed close home, 2nd of 8, hd behind Nivvo (9-0) at Dundalk 7f fll pol in Mar.
Ancient Astronaut 25-1 (9-11) Slowly into stride, raced in rear, 7th halfway, niggled along under 2f out, no headway, kept on same pace to 6th closing stages, 6th of 7, 11 1/2l behind Rivellino (9-7) at Dundalk 6f pol in Mar.
