soon disputed, headed over 2f out, ridden in 2nd over 1f out, kept on, no impression on winner and dropped to 3rd closing stages
close up, travelled well to lead over 2f out, asserted and ridden over 1f out, kept on well under pressure closing stages
in rear, under pressure in 11th halfway, ridden 2f out, ran on well final furlong, never on terms
soon disputed, headed over 2f out, lost place and ridden 1 1/2f out, weakened and eased under 1f out
rear, 10th halfway, switched right and progress over 1f out, ridden and kept on well under 1f out, never nearer
rear of mid-division, pushed along in 8th halfway, ridden over 2f out, no impression on leaders in 6th under 1f out, kept on, no danger
mid-division, under pressure and lost place 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong
mid-division, ridden and switched left over 1f out, progress to 3rd final 100 yards, kept on well in 2nd closing stages, held
in touch, 5th halfway, ridden and headway to 3rd over 1f out, no impression on leader in 4th under 1f out, kept on without threatening
dwelt, soon raced towards rear, 9th halfway, headway over 2f out, edged right 1f out, weakened under 1f out, eased closing stages
close up, dropped to 4th and niggled along 1 1/2f out, lost place over 1f out, carried right under 1f out, soon weakened
Most of these arrive in decent form including Richard Hannon's raider Wedding Date, who wasn't suited by Chester after scoring at York. Empire Lane was in excellent form at Dundalk over the winter before a very good run in a Naas handicap and though he's never raced over the minimum he's certainly not devoid of speed. He was only caught close home over 6f at Naas by Woody Creek and has a big enough weight advantage with the latter to reverse the form. Hammersmith looks held on that latter form but MY LAUREATE dropped down to the minimum for the first time at Navan and could hardly have won more easily in beating Sundance Star. The assessor has had his say with a 15lb higher mark but that was only her sixth start and she can continue on the upgrade.
Empire Line (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Broke well to lead, ridden and strongly pressed over 1f out, headed 1f out, weakened, 7th of 10, 6 1/2l behind So Perfect (9-0) at Naas 6f Grp 3 stks (1) gf in May.
Nitro Boost (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Prominent on stands' side, pushed along soon after halfway and ridden in 5th over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 2 1/4l behind Lethal Promise (9-0) at Cork 5f lst fll stks (1) gd in May.
Rainbow Moonstone (IRE) 4-5fav (8-13) Tracked leader in 2nd, pushed along entering straight, ridden over 1f out, no impression on leader, kept on same pace final furlong, dropped to 3rd close home, last of 3, 3 1/2l behind Klute (9-4) at Fairyhouse 7f gf in May.
My Laureate (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) Made all, went clear 1 1/2f out, pushed along 1f out, stayed on strongly final furlong, easily, won at Navan 5f hcp gf in May beating Sundance Star (9-2) by 4 3/4l, 8 ran.
Woody Creek 2-1fav (8-12) Settled behind leaders in centre, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge 1 1/2f out, led over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, won at Cork 6f gf in May beating Cityman (8-9) by 2 1/2l, 5 ran.
Evasive Power (USA) 25-1 (9-2) Slow into stride and reminders from stalls, towards rear early, closer in 4th from halfway, ridden and no impression from over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 5 1/2l behind Hathiq (9-9) at Curragh 5f hcp gf in May.
Dragons Call (IRE) 11-2 (9-9) Chased leaders in 3rd, ridden 2f out, no impression on winner in 3rd 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 8, 5 3/4l behind My Laureate (9-3) at Navan 5f hcp gf in May.
Cityman 5-1 (8-9) Settled behind leaders in centre, 4th halfway, ridden to challenge 1 1/2f out, under pressure in 2nd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 5, 2 1/2l behind Woody Creek (8-12) at Cork 6f gf in May.
Hammersmith (IRE) 7-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, soon pushed along and ridden under 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 1 1/4l behind Blairmayne (9-6) at Curragh 6f hcp gf in May.
Sundance Star (IRE) 4-1 (9-2) Chased leader in 2nd throughout, ridden 2f out, no impression on winner over 1f out, kept on same pace in 2nd final furlong, all out to hold on for 2nd at line, 2nd of 8, 4 3/4l behind My Laureate (9-3) at Navan 5f hcp gf in May.
Count D'Orsay (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Bumped start, soon tracked leaders and 3rd early, challenged and on terms under 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon one pace, 4th of 22, 4 1/4l behind Levee Breaks (9-5) at Navan 5f mdn gd in Mar.
Wedding Date 4-1 (9-9) Held up and behind, niggled along 2f out, switched right just over 1f out, some late progress on outside, never dangerous, 6th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Probability (9-7) at Chester 6f hcp fll (4) gd in May.
