ran 6th, pushed along and some progress on outer 2f out, ridden and edged right to go 2nd over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong to lead close home
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, ridden over 2f out and soon no impression, no extra over 1f out
held up in rear, pushed along 2f out and no impression in 6th over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out and kept on inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden under 2f out and no impression 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
led, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, edged left and headed close home
slowly into stride, always towards rear, no extra in rear 2f out, weakened
mid-division, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression in 7th 2f out, no extra over 1f out
Harzand won this for Dermot Weld last year before going on to classic glory at Epsom and the Curragh. The trainer's KATOUNA didn't appear to be fancied on her debut at Dundalk in February as Pat Smullen was riding the odds-on winner for Michael Halford. The champion is on board here and with that run under her belt she can take this though a pair of Ballydoyle entries have to be greatly respected. Pocketfullofdreams started off in a Group 3 at the Curragh in August and reappeared at Naas last month where like most of the runners she couldn't get near stable companion Orderofthegarter in heavy going. She'll be much better for the run as will Inca Gold for her effort in the same race where she started favourite. Guido Reni showed enough potential in his two runs to suggest he'll find a race soon while Naughty Or Nice is related to a couple of winners and one to note for the future.
Caherdaniel (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Led, ridden entering straight, headed 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 16, 12 1/4l behind Territory (9-5) at Naas 7f mdn Yielding in Sep.
Guido Reni (IRE) 6-1 (9-5) Mid-division, 10th entering straight, ridden in 8th 2f out, headway into 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace in 3rd final furlong, 3rd of 18, 6 1/2l behind Doctor Geoff (9-5) at Naas 1m mdn Yielding in Sep.
Inca Gold (IRE) 5-2fav (9-5) Rear of mid-division, ridden 3f out, some progress on outer into moderate 8th 1f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 20, 26 3/4l behind Orderofthegarter (9-5) at Naas 1m mdn Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Hillcrest Fire (IRE) 13-2 (9-0) Mid-division, ran freely early, ridden in 7th 3f out, no impression in 5th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 9 1/4l behind Zorion (9-5) at Roscommon 7f mdn gd in Aug.
Katouna (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Dwelt slightly, soon mid-division, progress and closer in 3rd 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 10, 2 3/4l behind Zinat (9-0) at Dundalk 1m mdn fll pol in Feb.
Pocketfullofdreams (FR) 5-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 3f out, no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 20, 22 1/4l behind Orderofthegarter (9-5) at Naas 1m mdn Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Run For The Roses (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Dwelt, rear of mid-division, 7th approaching straight and soon pushed along, no extra over 2f out, 8th of 11, 31 1/4l behind Angel Island (9-0) at Cork 1m mdn fll hvy in Apr.
The Lady Tam (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Dwelt and pushed along in rear, reminders after 3f, never a factor, no extra and eased inside final furlong, 10th of 11, dist behind Angel Island (9-0) at Cork 1m mdn fll hvy in Apr.
Naughty Or Nice (IRE) Fastnet Rock filly out of Monty's Girl.
