pushed along and soon raced 2nd, disputed lead 2 1/2f out, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened
in rear, ridden 2f out, no impression
towards rear, no impression from 2f out, kept on without threatening
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon no impression
slowly away, in rear, ridden in moderate 13th 2f out, 9th 1f out, kept on
chased leaders on outer, ridden over 2f out, weakened
rear of mid-division, no impression from 2f out, never a factor
mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression
took keen hold and led, ridden and headed 2 1/2f out, weakened quickly
dwelt, mid-division, ridden and weakened early straight
slowly into stride, always towards rear, never a factor
dwelt, soon mid-division on outer, closer in 6th 2f out, ridden to dispute lead 1 1/2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace in 2nd final furlong
mid-division, ridden in 11th 2f out, no impression
chased leaders, disputed lead 2 1/2f out, led briefly 2f out, ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
in rear, raced wide entering straight, ridden in moderate 10th under 2f out, kept on without threatening final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
dwelt, rear of mid-division, progress 2f out, soon ridden, went 5th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, headway into 7th 2f out, pushed along and disputed lead 1 1/2f out, led over 1f out, ridden and stayed on well final furlong
Plenty of these arrive in winning form including Prisoner's Dilemma, up 7lb for beating subsequent winner Gee Rex at Naas with Tony The Gent third and Eastern Racer fourth. This is a stiff track and the ability to see out the trip is paramount so the places can be confirmed. Phoenix Open has changed stables since landing a Dundalk claimer in January but is lightly-raced and not badly treated. ANNEXATION has moved from Ed Dunlop to Henry De Bromhead and made a winning start for new connections at Gowran, where he was always travelling nicely and went clear. The assessor has taken a dim view with a 12lb rise but he looks capable of defying the extra. Dare To Flare is 9lb higher than his last victory but further rain would enhance his claims and he didn't quite get the run of the race on his comeback. Jazz Lady ran quite well after a long absence at Roscommon on Tuesday.
Juyush 33-1 (9-1) Raced in 5th early, pushed along halfway, no extra inside final furlong, 11th of 14, 15 1/2l behind Fastar (9-1) at Naas 6f hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Prisoner's Dilemma 18-1 (9-13) Mid-division, ridden and closer on outer 2f out, 3rd 1f out, stayed on to lead last 100 yards, kept on well, won at Naas 7f hcp Yielding in Jun beating Gee Rex (9-13) by 3/4l, 16 ran.
Phoenix Open (USA) Evensfav (10-0) Mid-division early, soon 7th, raced towards outer straight and headway, led 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, eased near finish, won at Dundalk 1m pol in Jan beating Sayesse (9-11) by 2 3/4l, 14 ran.
Alhaazm 10-3 (9-9) Mid-division, 7th 3f out, headway into 5th and ridden entering straight, soon weakened, 11th of 15, 15 1/2l behind Powerful Ted (9-9) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f mdn gf in Jun.
Dare To Flare (IRE) 16-1 (9-8) Slowly into stride, towards rear early, soon mid-division on outer, headway halfway, pushed along and edged right under 2f out, chased front pair in 3rd 1f out, one pace, 3rd of 15, 4 1/2l behind Mirann (10-3) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp gd in Jun.
Tony The Gent (IRE) 13-2 (10-2) Chased leaders, led halfway, ridden 1 1/2f out, headed final 100 yards, kept on same pace, 3rd of 16, 1 1/4l behind Prisoner's Dilemma (9-13) at Naas 7f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Aurora Moon (IRE) 125-1 (9-8) Waited with, 10th approaching halfway and raced towards outer, some headway straight and pushed along, one pace from over 1f out, 14th of 15, 13 1/4l behind Mirann (10-3) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp gd in Jun.
Imposing Supreme (IRE) 16-1 (8-4) Mid-division, 6th entering straight, ridden 2f out and soon no extra, 9th of 12, 28 1/2l behind Kiss For A Jewel (8-10) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f hcp Yielding - Soft in Sep.
Just Brilliant (IRE) 14-1 (10-2) Dwelt, soon mid-division, ridden and no extra 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 15th of 16, 20 3/4l behind Prisoner's Dilemma (9-13) at Naas 7f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Sagittarius Rising (IRE) 50-1 (10-1) Dwelt, raced towards rear, no impression 2f out, one paced final furlong, never a factor, 14th of 18, 13l behind Gee Rex (10-2) at Curragh 1m hcp gd in Jun.
Shorter Skirt 22-1 (9-5) Dwelt, soon headway on outer to track leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along early straight, ridden and no impression over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 8th of 16, 5 1/4l behind Turbine (9-10) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gd in Jun.
Annexation (FR) 5-1 (9-11) Prominent and led after 1f, ran freely, pushed along over 1f out and stayed on well inside final furlong, comfortably, won at Gowran Park 7f hcp gd in Jun beating Accladora (8-11) by 2 1/2l, 14 ran.
Army Recruit (IRE) 66-1 (9-2) Chased leaders on inner, ridden over 2f out, soon no impression, 11th of 14, 12 1/4l behind Lord Rapscallion (10-2) at Bellewstown 1m hcp Yielding in Jul.
Eastern Racer (IRE) 100-1 (9-13) Disputed briefly, soon settled behind leaders, 8th halfway, ridden into 5th 2f out, no impression in 4th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 16, 3l behind Prisoner's Dilemma (9-13) at Naas 7f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Calonne (IRE) 25-1 (10-2) A little slow into stride, soon mid-division, pushed along straight, soon one pace, 12th of 14, 13 1/4l behind Beauchamp Bagenal (9-12) at Gowran Park 7f hcp gd in Jun.
New York Ballet (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) A little slow into stride, soon raced in 7th, pushed along into straight, soon switched left towards inner, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 12, 3 1/4l behind These Days (9-5) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Nov.
Trish's Company (IRE) 28-1 (9-8) Towards rear, pushed along and good headway over 1f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, never on terms, 8th of 18, 5l behind Gee Rex (10-2) at Curragh 1m hcp gd in Jun.
Lady Scathach (IRE) 10-1 (9-6) Mid-division, switched left under 1f out, stayed on strongly to 3rd close home, nearest at finish, 3rd of 17, 1/2l behind Starlite Dancer (10-2) at Cork 7f hcp gd in Jul.
Jazz Lady (IRE) 16-1 (9-10) Dwelt, soon mid-division, some headway straight, kept on same pace without threatening from 2f out, 6th of 13, 12 1/4l behind Isotope (9-12) at Roscommon 1m 2f hcp hvy in Jul.
Clifftop 12-1 (9-7) Dwelt, raced in 10th early, tight for room on inner after 3f, headway travelling smoothly straight, pushed along from 2f out and progress, kept on without threatening inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 4 1/4l behind Wilderness (10-2) at Roscommon 1m 2f hcp Yielding in Jun.
