chased leaders in 3rd, led 2f out, soon ridden, strongly pressed 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace
mid-division, ridden 2f out, 7th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
held up in rear, pushed along and headway under 2f out, went 3rd 1f out, ridden and improved to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well
slowly into stride and always towards rear, no impression from 2f out, never a factor
chased leaders in 4th, ridden under 2f out, 2nd briefly over 1f out, dropped to 4th inside final furlong, no extra
towards rear on outer, ridden 2f out, soon no impression, never a factor
chased leader in 2nd, ridden 2f out, dropped to 5th 1f out, weakened
led, ridden halfway, headed 2f out, dropped to 4th 1f out, kept on to regain 3rd inside final furlong
rear of mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression final furlong
Most of these have seen action at Dundalk over the winter. Cash Or Casualty didn't show much on the Polytrack but bounced back on soft ground over 7f at Cork, though may find this too far. It's two years since Master Speaker gained his only victory at Dundalk but he's mainly run well in decent company as he did in a tough handicap here last month. BEAU SATCHEL makes a quick reappearance after a very good run behind Princess Aloof at Leopardstown on Wednesday. He's on the same mark and can add to his four victories. Elusive In Paris was in fine form at Dundalk and is only 4lb higher than his victory there in February but he's never won on Turf. The veteran Oor Jock is another to consider in an open event.
Master Speaker (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) Soon led on rail, ridden and challenged 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, no impression on winner final furlong and kept on same pace, 2nd of 10, 2 1/4l behind Bubbly Bellini (8-13) at Curragh 6f hcp hvy in Mar.
Shipyard (USA) 8-1 (9-3) Mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden and no impression over 2f out, 9th under 1f out, kept on one pace, 10th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Captain Joy (10-0) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Oct.
In Salutem 14-1 (8-5) Soon mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out, last of 10, 15l behind Bubbly Bellini (8-13) at Curragh 6f hcp hvy in Mar.
Dashwood 15-2 (9-13) Mid-division, 8th halfway, pushed along in 6th 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 12, 6l behind Bobby Jean (8-13) at Tipperary 7f hcp sft.
Oor Jock (IRE) 3-1 (9-2) Tracked leader in 2nd, 3rd 4f out, 2nd 2f out, driven to lead 1 1/2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on one pace and dropped to 3rd close home, 3rd of 9, 4l behind Princess Aloof (9-1) at Leopardstown 7f hcap.
Elusive In Paris (IRE) 5-1fav (9-7) Checked early and towards rear, progress on outer and ridden over 2f out, edged left under pressure 1 1/2f out, good headway to lead 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, won at Dundalk 7f app hcp pol in Feb beating Captains Dilemma (9-7) by 1l, 12 ran.
Shinyhappyjohn 4-1 (9-3) Towards rear, progress into mid-division from halfway, ridden from 2f out and no impression inside final furlong, 8th of 14, 16l behind Roryslittlesister (8-5) at Cork 5f hcp 47-70 sft.
Cash Or Casualty (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Broke well to lead, made all, 1 length clear halfway, ridden 3f out, kept on well 2f out, reduced advantage under 150 yards out, gamely, won at Cork 7f hcp hvy beating Sofi's Spirit (8-11) by 1/2l, 16 ran.
Romiac (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Broke well to lead, ridden in 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 17, 8l behind Endless Drama (9-5) at Naas 6f 2yo mdn in Oct.
Beau Satchel 5-1 (9-11) Tracked leaders, checked after 1f, 7th halfway, progress to lead briefly under 2f out, ridden and no impression on winner inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 2nd of 18, 1 3/4l behind Princess Aloof (10-0) at Leopardstown 1m hcp 47-75 sft.
