slowly into stride, towards rear, headway into 10th halfway, ridden in 9th 2f out, 7th 1f out, kept on same pace
led and pressed, ridden over 1f out and swished tail, challenged inside final furlong, headed last 150 yards and no extra, kept on same pace
slowly into stride, soon mid-division, 7th halfway, headway under 2f out, 3rd 1 1/2f out, ridden into 2nd 1f out, challenged inside final furlong, led last 150 yards, kept on well
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra in 6th 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace
towards rear for most, never a factor
towards rear for most, never a factor
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 7th and no extra 2f out, weakened
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 5th 2f out, no extra and kept on one pace
mid-division, 11th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden 2f out, stayed on to 5th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
pressed leader in close 2nd, ridden 2f out, no extra in 4th 1f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden and no extra over 2f out
chased leaders, 6th halfway, headway to 4th 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, no extra in 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division early, towards rear halfway, weakened and tailed off
The previous two winners of this race were drawn high so SASSAWAY is ideally berthed in 15. Although still a maiden after 11 starts, she has been running really well with her head second to Miss Velocity at Dundalk last month a particularly fine effort. Hepburn looked a filly to follow after her reappearance success over tonight's rival Sarahthecarer at Dundalk and punters certainly thought so as she started favourite for a handicap at Gowran subsequently. The extra furlong may have been her undoing that day though an 11lbs rise in the weights won't have helped and the runner-up must be fancied to turn the tables. Bold Thady Quill may be suited by the drop in trip after showing good speed over a mile and could reward each-way support.
Sarahthecarer (IRE) 14-1 (8-0) Towards rear, ridden before straight, no impression from 2f out, 8th of 10, 7l behind The Lock Master (9-0) at Dundalk 1m 3yo hcp 50-80 pol in May.
Sassaway (IRE) 6-1 (9-5) Disputed, led after 2f, ridden and strongly pressed 1 1/2f out, kept on, headed last 100 yards and no extra, 4th of 17, 2l behind See You Smile (9-8) at Navan 6f 3yo hcp 47-70 fm in May.
Bold Thady Quill (IRE) 12-1 (9-8) Mid-division on outer, headway under pressure into 5th 2f out, no impression from 1f out, 5th of 17, 9l behind Breezed Well (8-2) at Navan 1m 3yo hcp 47-75 gf.
Kateeva (IRE) 10-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened from 2f out, 8th of 13, 7l behind Iron Major (9-5) at Cork 6f 3yo hcp 50-75 gf.
Fairview Lady (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride and always towards rear, 13th of 16, 14l behind School Holidays (9-0) at Fairyhouse 7f 3yo & 4yo mdn gd.
Hepburn 9-2fav (9-3) Soon driven along, close 5th halfway, ridden straight, no impression from under 2f out, 9th of 16, 9l behind Non Tiscordardime (8-10) at Gowran Park 7f 3yo hcp 47-65 gd in Apr.
Fiona's Spirit (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Towards rear, ridden in 14th 1 1/2f out, some late headway from over 1f out, 8th of 17, 6l behind See You Smile (9-8) at Navan 6f 3yo hcp 47-70 fm in May.
Golden Willow (IRE) 20-1 (8-7) Dwelt, soon chased leaders, 9th halfway, ridden and weakened 2f out, 15th of 17, 14l behind See You Smile (9-8) at Navan 6f 3yo hcp 47-70 fm in May.
Foxillian (IRE) 10-1 (8-1) Mid-division, ridden and no impression 2f out, 13th of 17, 10l behind See You Smile (9-8) at Navan 6f 3yo hcp 47-70 fm in May.
Angelina Coralina 14-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, 5th on outer halfway, no impression straight, kept on same pace, 7th of 14, 6l behind Desert Al (9-4) at Dundalk 5f app hcp 47-60 pol in May.
Kilmore Prince (IRE) 16-1 (8-6) Rear of mid-division, ridden after halfway, no impression and eased final furlong, 12th of 15, 14l behind Great Realief (8-4) at Gowran Park 7f 3yo hcp 47-65 gf in May.
Leahness (IRE) 66-1 (8-11) Never a factor, behind and trailing from 2f out, last of 18, well behind Reiteration (9-5) at Curragh 1m 3yo mdn sft in Mar.
Orpens Peach (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Very slowly into stride and always towards rear, 10th of 13, 15l behind Hedaaya (9-0) at Wexford 1m 3yo fll stks fm in May.
Thadys Love (IRE) 50-1 (8-9) Always behind, tailed off, last of 13, well behind Legendary Lad (9-0) at Cork 1m 3yo mdn hvy in Apr.
A Complete Lady (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Mid-division, 10th early, no extra under pressure straight, 13th of 15, 16l behind Shareen (9-0) at Killarney 1m 3yo mdn aut gd in May.
