mid-division early, towards rear halfway, behind over 1f out
prominent, pushed along 2f out, soon no extra
dwelt, towards rear, some headway but no impression 2f out, kept on same pace without threatening
mid-division early, no extra from 2f out
dwelt, soon chased leaders, pushed along 2f out, soon no impression, kept on same pace
soon prominent, pushed along 2f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on well
slowly into stride, towards rear, some headway but no impression 2f out, kept on same pace without threatening
soon tracked leaders, one pace under pressure from under 2f out
mid-division early, no extra from 2f out
soon led, still travelling smoothly from 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra and dropped to 3rd at line
tracked leaders, pushed along 2f out, soon no impression, kept on same pace
mid-division early, chased leaders and kept on same pace without threatening from 2f out
prominent, pushed along 2f out, soon no extra
soon towards rear, closed but no impression when switched left over 1f out, kept on without troubling winner inside final furlong into 2nd at line
held up, soon towards rear, closer order but no impression 2f out, kept on same pace without threatening
tracked leaders, pushed along 2f out, soon no extra
dwelt, towards rear, some headway but no impression 2f out, kept on same pace without threatening
mid-division early, chased leaders and kept on same pace without threatening from 2f out
Hawaam hasn't been beaten far in any of his races and should be losing his maiden tag before too long. However, he's thoroughly exposed and vulnerable to an improver and SOFFIA fits the bill. Eddie Lynam's filly showed plenty of pace and promise in her two runs last season and with her allowance aided by Robbie Downey's claim she can make a winning reappearance. Castletownshend hasn't made the expected progress from a very bright start at Naas in October though may have been undone by testing conditions. Wilderness caught the eye in the race Hawaam finished runner-up last time, staying on nicely, and the longer trip is in her favour.
Somelife (IRE) 100-1 (9-7) Rear of mid-division, pushed along early straight and no impression 2f out, soon no extra, 11th of 12, 22 3/4l behind Aztec Eagle (9-7) at Cork 1m mdn Soft - Heavy in May.
Amthaal 8-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, headway to challenge entering straight and led 2f out, ridden and headed 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 7 1/2l behind Longoddson (9-7) at Limerick 1m mdn Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Darknessintlight (IRE) 66-1 (9-1) Prominent, soon disputed lead, headed over 2f out and soon wandered, no extra over 1f out, 10th of 16, 16 3/4l behind Thiswaycadeaux (9-0) at Fairyhouse 6f mdn hvy in Oct.
Minor Melody (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Mid-division, 7th halfway, under pressure and ridden 2f out, soon weakened, eased closing stages, last of 13, 13 1/4l behind Peace Officer (9-5) at Dundalk 6f mdn pol in Dec.
Peddlers Pass (IRE) Big Bad Bob filly out of Chelsy.
Arcanears (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Chased leaders on outer, ridden under 2f out, soon no impression, 8th of 16, 5 3/4l behind Maymine (9-0) at Navan 6f mdn Yielding - Soft in Apr.
Beau Rocko (IRE) Society Rock gelding out of Louvolite.
Castletownshend (IRE) 2-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along early straight and dropped to 5th 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 5 1/4l behind Rock Sound (9-5) at Limerick 7f mdn Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Florida's King (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 4th 2f out, no impression over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 7, 8 1/4l behind Verhoyen (9-5) at Dundalk 6f mdn pol in Mar.
Hawaam (IRE) 13-2 (9-5) Chased leaders in 3rd, improved to lead 2 1/2f out, ridden and strongly pressed 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace close home, 2nd of 16, 1/2l behind Maymine (9-0) at Navan 6f mdn Yielding - Soft in Apr.
Major Power (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Mid-division, 9th 2f out, soon no impression, 7th of 16, 5 1/2l behind Maymine (9-0) at Navan 6f mdn Yielding - Soft in Apr.
Clifftop Dancer (IRE) Canford Cliffs filly out of Dance To The Top.
Courtney Crimson (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) Prominent, soon led, joined from halfway, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 12th of 17, 8 1/4l behind Would You Believe (9-5) at Curragh 6f mdn Yielding - Soft in Aug.
Excelling Spirit (IRE) Invincible Spirit filly out of Love Excelling.
Gala N Dandy (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Chased leader in 2nd early, took keen hold and dropped to 3rd halfway, ridden entering straight, no impression, 7th of 13, 14 3/4l behind Could It Be Love (9-0) at Dundalk 7f mdn fll pol in Apr.
Kodianne (IRE) Kodiac filly out of Jiran.
Noirvento (IRE) Le Cadre Noir filly out of Controvento.
Wilderness 12-1 (9-0) Mid-division, pushed along in moderate 10th 2f out, soon ridden, kept on without threatening final furlong, 5th of 16, 3 3/4l behind Maymine (9-0) at Navan 6f mdn Yielding - Soft in Apr.
Soffia 11-10fav (9-0) Prominent, 2nd halfway, travelled well to challenge 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, pressed leader inside final furlong, kept on and held close home, 3rd of 11, 1/4l behind Krispen (9-5) at Navan 6f mdn Yielding - Soft in Oct.
