mid-division early, soon chased leaders, 6th halfway, improved to challenge 3f out, soon disputed, ridden and no extra 1 1/2f out, weakened over 1f out
always towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out, soon weakened
always towards rear, ridden and no impression over 3f out, weakened 2f out
mid-division, dropped towards rear 3f out, soon ridden and no impression
led, strongly pressed 3f out, soon ridden, headed 2f out, no extra in 4th and hampered under 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
dwelt, soon mid-division, closer in 6th 3f out, ridden in 5th 1 1/2f out, stayed on to lead and dispute under 1f out, edged left, headed last 50 yards, no extra in 3rd close home
towards rear for most, some progress into 9th 2f out, no impression over 1f out
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to challenge entering straight, disputed 2f out, soon ridden, headed final 150 yards, no extra in 4th close home
held up towards rear, ridden 2f out, stayed on into 6th 1f out, kept on well final furlong, pressed winner close home
chased leader, 2nd halfway, challenged 3f out, ridden and disputed 2f out, kept on under pressure, led last 50 yards, all out close home
settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and no extra 3f out, weakened 2f out
mid-division, ridden and no impression 2 1/2f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden and no impression 2 1/2f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra 3f out, weakened 2f out
chased leaders, 4th halfway, improved to challenge 3f out, ridden 2f out, no extra in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
Beechmount Whisper has run in eight handicaps and been placed in them all without winning. He again ran well on heavy ground at Cork last month when runner-up to Tribal Path and has to be on the short-list. Maronella and Not A Bad Oul Day were behind and look held while Snap Click's two victories have come on fast ground. Talented Kid has run poorly since scoring at Navan in October but Caigemdar is one to note on her first start for Mark McNiff as she won on soft ground in the UK. Starlostinacloud ran her best race to date at Dundalk in February and probably has more to offer but a chance is taken on the fitness of BEST NOT ARGUE. John Murphy's filly has only had five runs and landed a handicap on ground with some give at Galway in September. She's surprisingly well in on that form and is one of the few here with genuine scope.
Maronella (IRE) 10-1 (10-0) Towards rear, 15th halfway, progress on outer in 8th 2f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 17, 12 3/4l behind Tribal Path (9-0) at Cork 7f hcp hvy in Mar.
Talented Kid 33-1 (11-12) In rear, slight mistake 2nd, no danger from 6th, pulled up approaching straight, at Gowran Park 2m mdn sft in Mar.
Burren View Lady (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Always behind, ridden halfway, never a factor, last of 8, 9 1/4l behind Great Wide Open (9-5) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Mar.
Caigemdar (IRE) 50-1 (8-0) Held up, never dangerous, 11th of 14, 10 3/4l behind Mistrusting (9-2) at York 7f hcp fll (2) gs in Aug.
Not A Bad Oul Day (IRE) 11-1 (9-8) Tracked leaders, checked on bend after 2f, 9th halfway, no impression 2f out and soon eased, 11th of 17, 24l behind Tribal Path (9-0) at Cork 7f hcp hvy in Mar.
My Painter (IRE) 33-1 (10-13) Soon in rear, never a factor, 15th of 16, dist behind Dollar And A Dream (10-13) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Yielding in Mar.
Best Not Argue (IRE) 7-1 (8-4) Dwelt, in rear, ridden 2f out, went 6th 1 1/2f out, no impression, 6th of 9, 7 1/4l behind Back On Top (8-12) at Dundalk 7f hcp fll pol in Oct.
Jackie Ellis (IRE) 10-1 (9-11) Prominent, led approaching halfway, pressed straight, joined 3f out, headed from over 2f out, soon one pace, 10th of 16, 15 3/4l behind Talented Kid (10-0) at Navan 1m hcp gd in Oct.
Firecrown (IRE) 20-1 (9-12) Rear of mid-division, 13th halfway, pushed along and some progress in 9th under 3f out, no impression 1 1/2f out, no extra, 7th of 18, 14l behind Athloman Cottage (8-10) at Cork 1m hcp hvy in Mar.
Beechmount Whisper (IRE) 9-1 (8-10) Led early, tracked leaders, 7th on inner halfway, ridden 2f out and progress into 2nd over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 17, 2l behind Tribal Path (9-0) at Cork 7f hcp hvy in Mar.
Starlostinacloud (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, under pressure over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Bridle Path (9-0) at Dundalk 1m mdn fll pol in Feb.
Sister Slew (IRE) 9-2 (9-8) Dwelt, rear of mid-division on outer, ridden entering straight, no impression, 8th of 14, 6 1/4l behind Tom Dooley (9-2) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Feb.
Snap Click (IRE) 16-1 (8-6) Dwelt, in rear, headway from 3f out, ridden in 5th 2f out, soon no impression, 6th of 13, 10 1/2l behind Van Schaick (9-6) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp gd in Oct.
Like A Prayer 20-1 (9-4) Dwelt, rear of mid-division, no impression straight, never a factor, 10th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Rateel (9-0) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Mar.
Coilogshakeysirgin (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Prominent, soon 3rd, pushed along approaching 7th, soon lost place, weakened, pulled up before 2 out, at Wexford 2m mdn sft in Mar.