mid-division, ridden 2f out, soon no impression
mid-division on inner, closer behind leaders halfway, went 3rd 2f out, soon switched left and ridden, close 3rd 1f out, improved to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well
chased leaders, checked and short of room 2f out, not recover and soon dropped behind, eased final furlong
chased leaders early until stumbled after 2f and lost position, mid-division halfway, ridden and no impression from 2f out
led, travelling well 2f out, soon ridden, joined 1f out, headed inside final furlong and soon dropped to 3rd
chased leaders, ridden in 2nd 2f out, soon no impression and weakened
rear of mid-division, effort when checked under 2f out, checked again under 1f out, not recover and unable to get racing room
mid-division, ridden 2f out, 7th 1f out, no extra
slowly into stride and held up in rear, ridden and progress on outer under 2f out, 6th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, never nearer
chased leaders, 5th 2f out, soon ridden, improved to dispute lead 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace close home
dwelt, rear of mid-division on outer, ridden on outer 2f out, 8th 1f out, no extra
mid-division, ridden in 7th 2f out, soon no impression
chased leaders on outer, ridden in 6th 2f out, no impression final furlong
DUCHESS OF FRANCE hasn't had much racing and has been improving as she demonstrated here last month with an impressive victory over today's rival Tobacco Bay. She's 6lb worse off but can confirm the form and double her winning tally. Music Box found quick ground against her in a small field at Limerick and this should be much more to her liking while Ventura Blues is a rare runner in a handicap here for Richard Hannon and the lightly-raced filly should be capable of making further progress. Groundfrost scored in France and Johnny Feane will find a race for her soon.
Valentana (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Mid-division on inner, ridden and no impression in 4th over 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 9, 6l behind Brendan Brackan (9-12) at Leopardstown 1m lst stks (1) Yielding - Soft in Jun.
Asking (IRE) 33-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened well inside final furlong, 6th of 24, 5 1/2l behind Con Te Partiro (9-5) at Ascot 1m hcp lst fll (1) gf in Jun.
Tinder (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) Soon chased leaders, 5th approaching halfway, pushed along 2f out, soon no extra, 9th of 11, 17 1/4l behind Son Of Rest (9-13) at Curragh 5f hcp sft in Jun.
Truffles (IRE) 9-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 3rd over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 6l behind Elusive Beauty (8-8) at Gowran Park 7f hcp fll sft in Apr.
Duchess Of France (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Soon raced 4th, headway to lead over 2f out, ridden under 1f out, asserted final 100 yards, kept on well, comfortably, won at Curragh 7f hcp fll sft in Jun beating Tobacco Bay (9-0) by 2 3/4l, 14 ran.
Art Nouvelle (IRE) 12-1 (9-6) Always rear, soon detached, eased after halfway, completely tailed off, last of 8, dist behind Oneoveryou (9-0) at Cork 5f hcp fll gf in Jun.
Music Box (IRE) 13-8jfav (9-1) Soon led, pushed along under 2f out, strongly pressed 1f out, headed 100 yards out, no impression and kept on one pace, 3rd of 4, 1 1/4l behind Branch Line (9-7) at Limerick 7f gf in Jun.
Tobacco Bay (IRE) 7-1cfav (9-0) Mid-division, 7th halfway, travelled well into 3rd under 2f out, progress to 2nd under 1f out, soon ridden, kept on, not trouble winner, 2nd of 14, 2 3/4l behind Duchess Of France (9-0) at Curragh 7f hcp fll sft in Jun.
Groundfrost (IRE) 10-3 (8-11) Tracked leaders, 3rd and short of room entering straight, pushed along over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, eased close home, 5th of 6, 3 3/4l behind Spanish Tenor (9-7) at Leopardstown 7f Yielding - Soft in Jun.
Honor Oak (IRE) 7-1cfav (9-0) Settled 6th on inner, pushed along over 2f out, progress to 4th under 2f out, soon ridden, 5th 1f out, weakened, 8th of 14, 8 3/4l behind Duchess Of France (9-0) at Curragh 7f hcp fll sft in Jun.
Ventura Blues (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Behind, headway over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong kept on to take 2nd place towards finish, 2nd of 10, 1 3/4l behind Tribute Act (8-11) at Kempton 7f hcp fll (4) pol in Jun.
Betty Loch 7-2fav (9-12) Towards rear, 9th halfway, switched right and ridden 2f out, no impression, never a factor, 8th of 11, 11l behind Dandys Gold (9-10) at Gowran Park 7f hcp gd in Jun.
Waitaki (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Rear of mid-division, short of room briefly 1 1/2f out, kept on without threatening under hands and heels final furlong, 8th of 18, 5l behind Fountain (9-13) at Fairyhouse 7f hcp gd in Jun.
