chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, ridden and no extra over 2f out, eased inside final furlong
ridden early, soon mid-division in centre, ridden and no extra 2f out
prominent and chased leader, ridden in 2nd 2f out, no extra in 4th 1f out, kept on one pace
dwelt, always towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out
held up towards rear, ridden 2f out, some progress into 8th 1f out, no impression final furlong
chased leaders in centre, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out
chased leaders in centre, ridden 2f out, 6th 1f out, drifted right inside final furlong and kept on, just held for 2nd
prominent on rail and chased leader, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, kept on well final furlong
raced alone on far side, ridden and close up 2f out, 3rd 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
led, ridden 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, just held 2nd
held up towards rear, ridden 2f out, 9th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out
Thrilled To Bits made a successful reappearance when beating three rivals on heavy ground over the course and distance but couldn't handle a 5lb rise or an extra furlong on a return visit. This should be more to her liking though she has a lot of weight. Ever Yours returns from a visit during the week to Redcar where she was outpaced on the fast ground. She can do better while Balmont Blast has shown enough speed on soft ground at this trip to be considered. It's difficult to know what to make of PRINCE CONNOISSEUR, who was backed as if defeat were out of the question in the lead up to his debut at Dundalk in January. Two of his intended opponents pulled out and he was left with two rivals to beat which he did comfortably enough and though that form is nothing special a mark of 70 may prove lenient so he gets the vote.
Thrilled To Bits (IRE) 13-2 (8-9) Raced towards outer and soon disputed lead, headed 1 1/2f out, dropped to 4th and no extra 1f out, 6th of 7, 9l behind Focus On Venice (9-7) at Cork 6f 3yo hcp in Apr.
Homeric Hymn (FR) 14-1 (9-0) Soon led, pushed along 2f out, headed over 1f out where dropped to 5th, soon no impression, 5th of 9, 5l behind Booker (9-0) at Curragh 6f 3yo fll stks in Apr.
Balmont Blast (IRE) 12-1 (8-6) Tracked leader, closer in 4th halfway, ridden in 3rd under 2f out, under pressure and weakened over 1f out, 9th of 15, 8l behind Harley's Harley (9-2) at Leopardstown 7f hcp.
Topman Dandy (IRE) 11-1 (9-5) Always behind, no impression from 3f out, never a factor, 11th of 13, 20l behind Relentless Pursuit (9-2) at Dundalk 7f 3yo hcp pol.
Russian Roulette (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, ridden to go 2nd after 1f out, pushed along and dropped to 4th when checked under 2f out, no extra final furlong, 6th of 7, 7l behind Miss Gally Rio (8-7) at Limerick 7f 3yo mdn hvy in Apr.
Space Velocity (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Chased leaders and headway to lead after 1f, ridden 2f out and weakened, eased over 1f out, 11th of 12, 43l behind Northern Surprise (9-0) at Sligo 6f 3yo hcp.
Red Cavier (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Chased leaders and 7th halfway, 8th 1f out but no extra inside final furlong, 12th of 16, 14l behind Sparrow (9-0) at Curragh 6f 2yo fll mdn gd in Oct.
Ever Yours (IRE) 9-2 (8-13) Chased leaders, pushed along and went 2nd halfway until 2f out, riddden and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Storyline (9-5) at Redcar 5f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Little Sweetheart (IRE) 16-1 (8-8) Soon restrained in mid-division, dropped to 9th before straight, soon no extra, last of 11, 45l behind Rathealy (9-8) at Gowran Park 7f 3yo hcp hvy in Apr.
Nakara (IRE) 20-1 (8-3) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 3rd entering straight, soon weakened, 10th of 13, 18l behind Relentless Pursuit (9-2) at Dundalk 7f 3yo hcp pol.
Shinyhappyjohn 20-1 (9-1) Led early, headed after 2f and 6th halfway, pushed along early straight and no impression in 9th 1 1/2f out, no extra, 14th of 16, 26l behind Gone Viral (9-5) at Gowran Park 7f 3yo hcp 47-65 in Apr.
Lady Ranger (IRE) 33-1 (8-4) Never a factor, towards rear and no extra 1f out,, last of 17, 12l behind Jembatt (9-13) at Tipperary 5f hcp 47-70 gf in Apr.
Dylan Express (IRE) 16-1 (8-8) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression under 2f out, 15th of 16, 29l behind Gone Viral (9-5) at Gowran Park 7f 3yo hcp 47-65 in Apr.
Prince Connoisseur (IRE) 2-9fav (9-5) Went slightly right leaving stalls but soon led and made virtually all, pushed out 1f out, stayed on well, comfortably, won at Dundalk 6f 3yo mdn stks pol in Jan beating Edamame (9-5) by 1l, 3 ran.
Conocedor (IRE) 16-1 (8-6) Mid-division best, ridden in 8th halfway, no impression straight, 7th of 10, 11l behind Fine Cut (9-6) at Dundalk 6f 3yo hcp 47-70 pol in Mar.
Hard Times (IRE) 50-1 (7-12) In rear early, headway to chase leaders halfway, ridden and weakened entering straight, 13th of 14, 24l behind Caliso Bay (8-7) at Dundalk 1m 3yo hcp 47-70 pol.
