mid-division, progress to challenge straight and led over 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong
rear of mid-division, some progress outer in 11th early straight, no extra final furlong, eased
tracked leaders, checked after 1f, 7th halfway, progress to lead briefly under 2f out, ridden and no impression on winner inside final furlong, kept on one pace
towards rear, never a factor, kept on one pace straight
always towards rear, never a factor, eased inside final furlong
rear of mid-division, never a factor, 12th outer 1 1/2f out, ridden and kept on one pace final furlong
mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden in 8th 2f out and no extra 1f out
rear of mid-division, progress straight and went 3rd 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along in 3rd approaching straight, no extra 1f out
rear of mid-division, ridden and some progress outer entering straight, 6th 1f out, no impression inside final furlong
rear of mid-division, never a factor, no extra under 2f out, eased inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along in 6th early straight, no extra over 1f out
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along and 5th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on one pace
prominent, led halfway, pushed along and headed under 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
soon led, headed halfway, ridden approaching straight, no extra 1 1/2f out, eased final furlong
mid-division, ridden and no impression entering straight, eased inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, soon pushed along and no extra entering straight, eased
dwelt, towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, kept on one pace from over 1f out
The two previous renewals were run on testing ground and were won by horses drawn low. Incredibly, Jim Gorman, who trained last year's winner, hasn't had a winner since and Golden Shoe doesn't look to have much of a chance though Kevin Manning's presence in the saddle is interesting. Joseph O'Brien has been booked for NORVILLE, a comfortable winner at Dundalk in January and though unraced since he's likely to be fully tuned up to complete the double. Tar Isteach is an interesting entry on his first start for Tony Martin after showing promise for Tommy Stack while Princess Aloof makes a quick reappearance after her victory over 7f here on Sunday and a penalty is unlikely to prevent another big run. Beau Satchel and Beat The Ballot have been running well enough at Dundalk to get competitive as can Basilica, who almost made all at Dundalk a couple of weeks ago from the same mark. Rose Angel is another running well though she's now 9lb higher than when last successful.
Princess Aloof (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Mid-division, 5th 4f out, pushed along to 4th entering straight, ridden 1 1/2f out, stayed on strongly final furlong, led narrowly under 100 yards out, kept on best, won at Leopardstown 7f hcap beating Lean And Keen (9-11) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.
Korbous (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra, 12th of 15, 12l behind Henson (9-2) at Roscommon 7f hcp gd in Sep.
Beau Satchel 5-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along entering straight, no impression 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 6, 3 1/2l behind Togoville (9-5) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Mar.
Bribe The Bouncer (IRE) 10-1 (9-12) Towards rear, 7th halfway, pushed along and no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 9, 7l behind Windward Passage (9-11) at Down Royal 1m 2f 3yo hcp gf in Jul.
Tar Isteach (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Soon tracked leaders, 6th approaching halfway and took keen hold, 9th 3f out, 10th 2f out, soon no impression, one pace, 8th of 20, 7l behind Diylawa (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m 1f mdn stks in Oct.
The Panhandler (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Towards rear, 7th approaching straight, 5th 2f out, ridden to go 4th 1f out and no impression, kept on same pace, 4th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Abushamah (9-5) at Roscommon 7f mdn stks gd in Jun.
Rose Angel (IRE) 6-1 (10-1) Chased leaders, 4th entering straight, soon ridden, 3rd 1f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 12, 3/4l behind County Wexford (8-13) at Dundalk 1m app hcp pol in Mar.
Yes I Am (IRE) 4-1 (9-12) Rear of mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden in 5th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 6l behind Bobby Jean (8-13) at Tipperary 7f hcp sft.
Norville (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Soon mid-division, checked slightly early, soon towards rear, closer in 7th approaching straight, soon pushed along, progress to lead from 1f out, kept on well,, won at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol in Jan beating Gold Tantrum (8-13) by 1 3/4l, 14 ran.
El Dem I (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden entering straight, soon weakened, never a factor, 10th of 12, 19l behind Singapore Secret (8-11) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Feb.
Funny How (IRE) 25-1 (9-11) Always towards rear, never a factor, no impression in 10th over 1f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 11, 10l behind Shabra Emperor (10-0) at Dundalk 7f hcp 47-65 pol in Mar.
Golden Shoe (IRE) 12-1 (9-8) Always towards rear, never a factor, ridden early straight, kept on one pace, 11th of 14, 11l behind Beau Satchel (9-12) at Dundalk 1m app hcap pol in Oct.
Romantic (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden entering straight, weakened from 2f out, last of 6, 7l behind The Dancing Lord (9-5) at Dundalk 1m stks 0-80 pol in Mar.
Escaping Midge (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Chased leaders in 3rd, ridden entering straight, soon weakened, 9th of 12, 16l behind Singapore Secret (8-11) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Feb.
Basilica 7-1 (8-13) Soon led, ridden 2f out, strongly pressed 1f out, headed and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, 3/4l behind Cheers Buddy (8-11) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol.
Hughs Flyer (IRE) 66-1 (8-13) Led, ridden entering straight, headed 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 11, 16l behind Camakasi (9-5) at Dundalk 1m mdn stks pol in Nov.
Myamo (IRE) 20-1 (8-6) Close up, 2nd after 3f, pushed along after 4f, weakened and eased 1 1/2f out, 16th of 17, 45l behind Rockview Emperor (9-0) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp 47-65.
Zero Euro (IRE) 10-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, wide into straight and led briefly over 2f out, soon ridden and no extra in 4th over 1f out, weakened, 6th of 18, 10l behind Happy Anniversary (9-1) at Navan 1m sft in Oct.
Beat The Ballot (IRE) 7-2 (9-8) Chased leaders, ridden in 4th 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 12, 4l behind County Wexford (8-13) at Dundalk 1m app hcp pol in Mar.
