never better than mid-division
close up and made much, strongly pressed over 2f out, headed and no extra from over 1f out
never better than mid-division
soon mid-division, kept on without threatening from over 1f out
soon prominent, challenged under pressure in 2nd over 1f out, soon led, headed near finish
tracked leaders, 7th under pressure 1f out, soon no impression and kept on
soon tracked leaders, challenged under pressure and led over 1f out, soon headed and no impression, kept on
tracked leaders, 5th before halfway, weakened from under 2f out
close up, weakened from under 2f out
never better than mid-division
towards rear for most, never a factor
never better than mid-division
soon mid-division, kept on without threatening from over 1f out
mid-division, headway under pressure from 2f out, 4th 1f out, led near finish, headed on line
never better than mid-division
chased leaders, 6th before halfway, soon no impression
soon mid-division, kept on without threatening from over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden and weakened from halfway, eased inside final furlong
never better than mid-division
soon mid-division, kept on without threatening from over 1f out
never better than mid-division
mid-division best, no extra from 2f out
dwelt, towards rear for much, never a factor
close up, 3rd under pressure 1f out, soon no impression
soon mid-division, ridden into 5th from 1f out, no impression and kept on inside final furlong
mid-division, plenty to do from 2f out, ridden into 8th from 1f out, stayed on well to lead on line
never better than mid-division
never better than mid-division
never better than mid-division
BOOK OF NUMBERS showed very little on his opening three starts but it was a different matter when he reappeared at Leopardstown. Jim Bolger's charge was always travelling smoothly and came home a convincing winner suggesting he has probably been let in lightly even with an 11lbs rise. He's Got Rhythm returned after a break to run a fine second to Miss Gorica at Navan. The winner has since just failed to land a Listed contest and David Marnane's charge will appreciate today's extra furlong. Lord Rathvinden will have also found 6f on the short side when returning with an excellent second to Daffodil Walk on testing ground here and is only 2lbs higher but Desert Romance, who gained his first success at Dundalk in March, is a massive 12lbs higher on turf and may struggle.
Sassy Gal (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Rear of mid-division, 11th and driven along 3f out, weakened straight, 13th of 14, 14l behind Fourpenny Lane (9-0) at Dundalk 1m flls lst stks pol in Nov.
Anam Chara (IRE) 13-2 (9-11) Soon led, strongly pressed and headed over 1f out, soon no impression, 10th of 16, 5l behind Hawkhill (9-5) at Limerick 1m hcp 50-80 in Apr.
Richelieu 12-1 (9-12) Close up on inner early, lost place approaching halfway, towards rear and ridden before straight, no extra from 2f out, 11th of 12, 14l behind Hujaylea (8-12) at Dundalk 1m app hcp 50-80 pol in Nov.
Zhukhov (IRE) 10-1 (8-13) Prominent, 3rd halfway, 2nd and challenged early straight, weakened from 1 1/2f out, eased inside final furlong, 7th of 9, 9l behind Grand Opera (9-10) at Dundalk 1m Ext hcp pol in Nov.
Kardyls Hope (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Soon mid-division, kept on without threatening from over 1f out, 6th of 20, 9l behind Daffodil Walk (9-2) at Curragh 6f hcp 55-80 hvy in Apr.
King's Bastion (IRE) 33-1 (8-1) Prominent, 2nd halfway, ridden and weakened from 3f out, 15th of 22, 19l behind Big Robert (8-0) at Curragh 1m hcp 0-105 sft in Mar.
Lord Rathvinden (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Always prominent, 3rd over 1f out, no impression under pressure and kept on without matching winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 20, 3l behind Daffodil Walk (9-2) at Curragh 6f hcp 55-80 hvy in Apr.
Desert Romance (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders in 3rd on inner, 2nd approaching straight, smooth headway to dispute 2f out, led inside final furlong, driven out and kept on well, won at Dundalk 1m mdn stks pol in Mar beating Parabola (9-2) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Miss Eze 16-1 (8-9) Disputed lead, led over 2f out, soon ridden, headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 10th of 14, 10l behind Hujaylea (8-11) at Dundalk 1m hcp 60-90 pol in Apr.
Daisy Buchanan (IRE) 10-1 (9-6) Prominent, ridden in close 2nd entering straight, weakened under 2f out, 11th of 18, 7l behind Sugar Baby Love (9-8) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp 50-80 gf in Apr.
Kilmannin (IRE) 20-1 (7-13) Held up towards rear, headway 3f out, ridden into 3rd 2f out, no extra 1 1/2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 19, 12l behind Harriers Call (8-12) at Leopardstown 1m ext hcp hvy in Nov.
Liberty To Rock (IRE) 14-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden into 3rd 1 1/2f out, no extra in 5th 1f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Banna Boirche (9-2) at Dundalk 7f hcp 50-80 pol in Mar.
He's Got Rhythm (IRE) 20-1 (7-13) Mid-division, ridden in 9th 2f out, 6th 1f out, kept on well final furlong, never nearer, 2nd of 15, 1 3/4l behind Miss Gorica (10-8) at Navan 6f hcap gf in Apr.
Wealdmore Wave (IRE) 8-11fav (9-0) Led, ridden and headed under 2f out, 3rd 1f out, stayed on well on rail final furlong to lead on line, won at Navan 5f 2yo stk gd in Apr '09 beating Red Rebellion (9-0) by shd, 8 ran.
Flamboyant Rouge (IRE) 12-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, weakened over 3f out, last of 17, 21l behind Our Nana Rose (8-10) at Navan 1m 3yo hcp 50-80 in Oct.
Here Now And Why (IRE) 20-1 (9-7) Led, headed halfway, ridden in 2nd entering straight, soon weakened, 5th of 10, 5l behind Brushed Aside (9-6) at Leopardstown 6f 3yo hcp gf in Apr.
Parc Aux Boules 33-1 (8-10) Soon tracked leaders, 4th over 1f out, no impression and kept on same pace under pressure inside final furlong, 4th of 20, 3 1/2l behind Daffodil Walk (9-2) at Curragh 6f hcp 55-80 hvy in Apr.
Book Of Numbers (USA) 10-1 (9-1) Mid-division on outer, headway from 3f out, ridden in 4th 2f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well, comfortably, won at Leopardstown 1m 3yo hcp 47-75 gf in Apr beating Aghadoe (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 17 ran.
Little Bug (IRE) 9-2 (8-6) Tracked leaders in 4th, improved into 2nd and challenged 1f out, kept on under pressure, 2nd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Lord Kenmare (9-9) at Dundalk 1m app hcp 50-80 pol in Nov.
Cool Star (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Prominent on outer, 3rd halfway, closer and every chance from under 2f out, not match winner closing stages, 2nd of 17, hd behind Mrs Batt (8-11) at Naas 1m Apprentice Handicap (47-60) (4yo+) gd in Apr.
Dainty Steps (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression entering straight, last of 12, 21l behind Jamaayel (8-0) at Leopardstown 7f 2yo hcp hvy in Nov.
Fantastic Day 12-1 (9-2) Rear of mid-division, ridden in 8th 3f out, soon no impression, 11th of 13, 24l behind Daisy Buchanan (9-0) at Navan 1m 3yo hcp 50-80 sft in Oct.
Gracchus (USA) 25-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride and towards rear, no impression from 2f out, 9th of 22, 10l behind Lough Mist (9-3) at Navan 6f Handicap (47-70) (3yo+) gf in Apr.
Slapper (ITY) 8-1 (9-8) Always behind, 17th of 22, 13l behind Lough Mist (9-3) at Navan 6f Handicap (47-70) (3yo+) gf in Apr.
College Scholar (GER) 20-1 (8-7) Mid-division best, ridden and no impression 2f out, 17th of 29, 12l behind Final Flashback (9-0) at Curragh 7f hcp 50-80 sft in Sep.
Musical Rain (IRE) 11-2 (9-2) Chased leaders in 6th, ridden before straight, soon no extra, eased final furlong, 7th of 10, 11l behind Righteous Man (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 2yo hcp 60-90 pol in Nov.
Aoibhinn 16-1 (8-10) Always towards rear, 15th of 18, 11l behind Sugar Baby Love (9-8) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp 50-80 gf in Apr.
Majestic Pearl (IRE) 4-1fav (8-4) Held up in last, ridden in last entering straight, went moderate 5th 1 1/2f out, 4th 1f out, kept on, 4th of 10, 3l behind Brushed Aside (9-6) at Leopardstown 6f 3yo hcp gf in Apr.
Camira (IRE) 16-1 (7-13) Chased leaders, 9th halfway, 3rd 2f out, ridden and no extra over 1f out, kept on same pace, 7th of 29, 4 1/2l behind Final Flashback (9-0) at Curragh 7f hcp 50-80 sft in Sep.
King Of Aran (IRE) 10-1 (8-6) Tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden in 4th 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 5, 2 3/4l behind Puncher Clynch (9-10) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Apr.
