mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden into 4th 2f out, no impression on leaders, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, ridden and progress 3f out, 3rd and no impression on leaders 2f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 4th halfway, improved into 2nd 3f out, ridden 2f out, no impression on winner over 1f out, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, ridden into 6th 2f out, no impression on leaders, kept on one pace
led, headed after 2f, regained lead 3 1/2f out, ridden to assert 1 1/2f out, kept on well final furlong
chased leaders, progress to lead after 2f, ridden and headed 3 1/2f out, soon no extra
settled behind leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th 3f out, no extra over 2f out
mid-division, 5th halfway, ridden 3f out, no extra over 2f out
mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden into 5th 2f out, no impression on leaders, kept on one pace
RIPPLES EFFECT (NAP) looked a fair prospect on his belated debut at Limerick and though only fifth in a big field at the Curragh last weekend that was a good effort in a tough handicap and today's longer trip will be in his favour. Coolfighter is still 8lb higher than his last winning mark but ran well at the Curragh on Sunday and dropping back in trip will do his chances no harm. Strandfield Lady was only just behind in that latter event but is better suited by further than this nowadays unlike Unsinkable, who has never won beyond a mile and has been racing over 7f lately.
Coolfighter (GER) 20-1 (8-11) Towards rear, 14th before halfway, raced towards outer straight, closed 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong without quite getting there, 3rd of 15, 1 1/4l behind Majenta (8-12) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp gd.
Kings Ryker (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Took keen hold, towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, soon no impression, 8th 1f out, kept on final furlong, 7th of 11, 3l behind Bold Thady Quill (10-0) at Naas 1m hcp 60-100 in Apr.
Ripples Effect 8-1 (8-10) Mid-division, 8th 3f out, soon ridden, 6th 1f out, no extra, 5th of 19, 2l behind Hasanour (9-2) at Curragh 1m hcp.
Long Journey Home (IRE) 12-1 (9-6) Held up in rear, some progress entering straight, soon ridden, went moderate 5th over 1f out, no extra, disputed 4th on line, 4th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Fog of War (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f 4yo stk pol.
Unsinkable (IRE) 9-2 (9-12) Soon raced in 5th, headway on outer before straight, soon pushed along, challenged from 1f out, no impression and kept on same pace inside final furong, 5th of 8, 2 3/4l behind Lean And Keen (10-0) at Leopardstown 7f hcp hvy.
Strandfield Lady (IRE) 33-1 (8-1) Dwelt, in rear, pushed along at stages, raced towards outer straight, closed 1f out, kept on well inside final fulong without quite getting there, 4th of 15, 1 1/2l behind Majenta (8-12) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp gd.
Windward Passage (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Dwelt, soon chased leaders on outer, 3rd entering straight, soon ridden and no impression, 7th of 9, 10l behind Tooreen Legend (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcap pol in Apr.
Crafted Mastery (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Edged slightly right out of stalls, took keen hold in rear, pushed along over 3f out, no impression from 2f out, last of 6, 12l behind Hardstone (9-9) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcap pol.
Focas Mor (IRE) 12-1 (9-9) Soon disputed lead, led from 3f out, soon joined and headed, no impression under 2f out, 5th 1f out, no extra, 6th of 14, 13l behind Dancingwithangels (9-3) at Gowran Park 1m 4f app hcp 50-75 in Apr.
