mid-division on outer, ridden halfway, weakened, trailing final furlong
chased leaders, close 3rd entering straight, ridden to dispute lead under 2f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well
slowly into stride and always behind
chased leaders, 5th 3f out, soon ridden and weakened quickly, trailing final furlong
towards rear, headway into 9th 3f out, ridden straight, kept on one paced
rear of mid-division, no impression from 3f out
mid-division, 8th 3f out, soon ridden and no impression
led, joined halfway, led again 3f out, ridden and joined under 2f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong
unruly start, mid-division, 7th 3f out, soon ridden, 4th 1 1/2f out, kept on one paced
prominent, disputed lead halfway, ridden and headed 3f out, soon weakened
rear of mid-division on inner, ridden 3f out, kept on same pace from 1 1/2f out
chased leaders, 4th 3f out, ridden straight, 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, 6th 3f out, soon ridden and no impression
slowly into stride and always behind
in rear, no impression from 3f out
Several of these approach this low-grade handicap in good form including By The Sea, who is on the upgrade though 8lbs higher than when beating the in-form Philopshers Guest at Gowran when Insomnitas was fourth. The latter should get closer on the revised terms but is still a maiden after 26 starts. Another long-time maiden, Headford Lady, was unlucky to be beaten a short-head by Edmondstown Lass at Killarney but that was a moderate contest and third-placed Loveisthedrug looks held. BOYNAGH JOY improved at the backend of last year gaining her first success at Dundalk in November. She reappeared in May to run really well behind Lady Montague at Naas and can take this from the same mark.
Bluebell Rock (IRE) 18-1 (9-5) Always towards rear, last of 12, 14l behind Talkin Kate (8-9) at Naas 1m app hcp 50-75 gf.
Cloud Fire (IRE) 28-1 (8-3) Prominent on far side, rejoined main group from 2f out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 15th of 29, 7l behind Lough Mist (9-9) at Curragh 6f hcp 50-80 gf in May.
Vigano (IRE) 20-1 (9-10) Always towards rear, 10th of 12, 24l behind Park Ranger (9-11) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f hcp 47-65 gf.
Cousteau 16-1 (9-5) Led, ridden and headed under 2f out, soon no impression, 6th of 13, 9l behind Salazaar (9-8) at Sligo 1m 2f hcp 50-70 gf in Jun.
Proud Catch (IRE) 15-2 (9-12) Mid-division, never a factor, no threat from 2f out, 12th of 14, 15l behind Option Be (9-6) at Roscommon 7f hcp 47-60 gf.
By The Sea (IRE) 4-1fav (9-2) Tracked leaders in 6th, smooth headway on outer early straight, 3rd under 2f out, led over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Gowran Park 1m App hcp gf beating Philosophers Guest (9-9) by 1 3/4l, 12 ran.
Morethanafeeling (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Held up, ridden and some progress straight, moderate 4th 2f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Initiation (9-13) at Tipperary 7f stks gd.
Headford Lady (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden in 4th 2f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on well, just failed, 2nd of 14, shd behind Edmondstown Lass (9-6) at Killarney 1m hcp 47-60 sft.
Boynagh Joy (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Towards rear early, steady headway to go 5th entering straight, 3rd 2f out, kept on one pace under pressure from over 1f out, 2nd well inside final furlong, 2nd of 15, 2 1/2l behind Lady Montague (9-10) at Naas 7f app hcp 47-60 gd in May.
Muy Picante (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride and always behind, 10th of 14, 14l behind Edmondstown Lass (9-6) at Killarney 1m hcp 47-60 sft.
Loveisthedrug (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden in 2nd 2f out, disputed lead briefly over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 4 1/2l behind Edmondstown Lass (9-6) at Killarney 1m hcp 47-60 sft.
Angel Flight 16-1 (9-1) Mid-division, no impression from 3f out, soon no extra, last of 12, 32l behind Spring Hawk (9-7) at Down Royal 1m 5f hcp 47-60 fm in Jun.
Fast Hanna (USA) 7-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden in 5th 2f out, 6th 1f out, no extra, 5th of 14, 7l behind Edmondstown Lass (9-6) at Killarney 1m hcp 47-60 sft.
Insomnitas 10-1 (8-11) Mid-division, 8th halfway, progress into 5th 2f out, 4th over 1f out, one pace, 4th of 12, 4 1/2l behind By The Sea (9-2) at Gowran Park 1m App hcp gf.
Ophelia (IRE) 33-1 (10-2) Towards rear, moderate 15th 3f out, kept on one pace straight, 10th of 18, 41l behind Dreamy Gent (11-0) at Leopardstown 1m 6f Amateur Maiden Stakes (4yo+) gf.
Secret Hero 9-1 (9-2) Soon pushed along in mid-divison, never a factor, 8th of 9, 23l behind Only A Splash (9-0) at Ayr 1m hcp 0-65 (6) sft.
Scopey 20-1 (9-4) Mid-division, headway on outer halfway, progress to dispute early straight, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 3l behind My St Clair (10-0) at Dundalk 1m Handicap (47-60) (3yo+) pol.
Gonta Dowdies (IRE) 9-1 (9-5) Prominent, 3rd halfway, soon ridden, no extra from 2f out, 8th of 12, 12l behind By The Sea (9-2) at Gowran Park 1m App hcp gf.
Kokoro (IRE) 8-1 (9-9) Mid-division, 8th 4f out, no extra early straight, 9th of 13, 11l behind Crowning Moment (9-11) at Killarney 1m 3f hcp 47-65 gd.
