rear of mid-division, some headway on outer approaching straight, 8th over 2f out, kept on one pace without threatening
never a factor, behind in straight
slowly into stride and always towards rear
tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden 2f out, switched left to challenge on far rail, disputed from 1f out, kept on well under pressure, headed closing strides
mid-division, 6th entering straight, no impression in 5th over 1f out, kept on one pace without troubling leaders
always prominent, tracked leader in 2nd, led over 2f out, soon strongly pressed and joined 1f out, kept on under pressure, headed and no extra well inside final furlong
mid-division, dropped towards rear approaching straight
ran loose before start, dwelt, soon in touch and chased leaders in 6th, no extra from 2f out
tracked leaders in 5th, pushed along to challenge on outer under 2f out, disputed from 1f out, kept on well under pressure, led closing strides
rear of mid-division, pushed along approaching straight, no impression from 2f out, eased final furlong
towards rear, some headway on outer entering straight, no extra from 2f out
led, strongly pressed and headed over 2f out, no extra when slightly checked over 1f out
tracked leaders in 4th, 3rd entering straight, ridden to challenge 2f out, no impression in 4th 1f out, no extra final furlong
Aidan O'Brien has won this three times in five years and Sam Lords Castle will undoubtedly improve for his run at Tipperary and should make his presence felt. Red Shaheen has been gradually progressing and has no problems with the trip as he wasn't beaten far over 1m3f at Dundalk while It's Freezing has run a couple of decent races in better company than this and looks sure to play a prominent part. WARRIOR SONG, a half-brother to King Of Rome, has a fine extended pedigree and made an eye-catching debut in what looked a strong maiden at Dundalk. With that under his belt he can take this before going on to better things.
Porthaw (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Soon mid-division, 12th early, no impression from 3 out, 10th of 15, 29l behind Domination (11-2) at Clonmel 2m mdn hdl gd in Apr.
Bad Sinner (IRE) 66-1 (8-10) Always behind, 15th of 18, 31l behind Cocozza (9-3) at Cork 7f 2yo mdn gd in Oct.
Cash Or Casualty (IRE) 50-1 (8-9) Always towards rear, 11th of 12, 11l behind Golden Shoe (9-0) at Dundalk 7f 3yo mdn stks pol in Apr.
De Vesci (IRE) 66-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 5th 3f out, no extra entering straight, weakened, 7th of 10, 30l behind Smartcity (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 3f 3yo mdn stks pol in Apr.
El Gran Torino (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden 3f out, no impression when hampered 2f out, weakened, 9th of 10, 34l behind Smartcity (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 3f 3yo mdn stks pol in Apr.
Fabbiaano (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Mid-division, 9th halfway, no impression from 2f out, 8th of 14, 6l behind Dance Secretary (9-0) at Curragh 7f mdn stks gf.
It's Freezing (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Led, brought wide to stands' side entering straight, strongly pressed 2f out, soon headed, no impression under pressure and dropped to 3rd early final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 16, 3l behind Zanughan (9-0) at Navan 1m 2f mdn stks gs in Apr.
Light The Wad (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Always behind, driven along halfway, soon weakened, last of 6, 19l behind Park Avenue (9-0) at Dundalk 7f 2yo mdn stks pol in Oct.
Ningaloo Reef (IRE) Acclamation gelding out of Madanisa.
Red Shaheen 6-1 (9-7) Held up in last, 5th 2f out, ridden into close 3rd 1f out, kept on inside final furlong to press leader, no extra close home, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Printmaker (9-4) at Dundalk 1m 3f 3yo Ext hcp pol in Apr.
Sam Lord's Castle (IRE) 9-1 (9-5) Prominent, pushed along from 5f out, led before straight, headed over 2f out, soon no extra, 5th of 12, 8l behind Parkers Mill (9-5) at Tipperary 1m 1f mdn stks gf in Apr.
Templeton (IRE) Hawk Wing gelding out of Charmingly.
The Resistance (IRE) 66-1 (9-5) Always towards rear, 15th of 17, 42l behind Marksmanship (9-2) at Curragh 1m 2f mdn stks sft in Apr.
Warrior Song (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, headway into 4th 3f out, ridden in 5th 2f out, 4th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 10, 2 1/4l behind Smartcity (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 3f 3yo mdn stks pol in Apr.
