held up towards rear, ridden and no impression towards stands' side under 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong, never a factor
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, ridden over 2f out and soon no impression, no extra over 1f out, weakened
mid-division, ridden 2f out and no impression in 9th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden and headway under 2f out, 3rd 1f out, under pressure and kept on well inside final furlong to lead close home
mid-division, slightly hampered after 2f, pushed along on far side 2f out, no extra from over 1f out, weakened
towards rear, pushed along and no impression over 2f out, soon ridden and kept on one pace towards stands' side inside final furlong
rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression towards stands' side 2f out, 13th over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, never a factor
mid-division towards stands' side, pushed along and some headway 2f out, soon ridden and 5th 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 2f out and no impression over 1f out, no extra final 150 yards
reared from stalls and towards rear, rear of mid-division halfway, soon pushed along and no impression, no extra from 2f out
mid-division, pushed along over 2f out and no impression over 1f out, no extra
tracked leaders, bumped by rival after 3f, 9th halfway, ridden and no impression over 2f out, soon no extra, weakened
mid-division, headway into 4th halfway, ridden and lost place under 2f out, no impression final furlong, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, mid-division halfway, pushed along over 2f out and no extra from 1 1/2f out
rear of mid-division, never a factor, ridden 2f out and soon no impression, no extra from over 1f out
rear of mid-division, pushed along over 2f out and some headway in mid-division over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
always prominent, 2nd halfway, pushed along and disputed lead 3f out, ridden and headed under 2f out, 3rd 150 yards out, no extra closing stages
pushed along early and soon led, joined 3f out, ridden and headed 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
rear of mid-division, pushed along 2f out and some headway between horses into 10th 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong to go 4th close home
tracked leaders, jinked left after 2f, 3rd halfway, soon pushed along, ridden and lost place over 2f out, weakened
rear of mid-division, never a factor, pushed along and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, hampered after 3f, 8th halfway, pushed along and lost place 2f out, soon no extra
rear of mid-division when slightly hampered after 2f, mid-division halfway, soon pushed along and dropped towards rear 1 1/2f out, weakened
held up towards rear, no impression 2f out, ridden and some headway into mid-division towards stands' side 1f out, kept on well and edged right inside final furlong, nearest at finish
very slowly away, in rear, switched right and headway on far side over 2f out, soon ridden and went 6th early final furlong, no impression final 100 yards
GINSBURG won a 7f handicap in style here earlier this month and though hit with a 10lb rise Sean Bird can claim an extra 3lb this time. Juyush completed a Dundalk hat-trick at the backend of 2020 and is back on his last winning mark with Colin Keane booked. Monzoon is 11lb higher than when landing a course and distance handicap in August while further rain would suit Starting Monday, who beat a big field of handicappers on testing ground here last year. Aingeal Dorcha is up 10lb for a comfortable victory at Gowran while Plunkett is in good form and would also enjoy some cut in the ground. Chicago Bear and Coins Cross are others to note in a wide-open finale.
Juyush 22-1 (10-2) Towards rear, pushed along and no impression over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, nearest at finish, 8th of 17, 4 3/4l behind Mutasarref (10-2) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gd in Apr.
Monzoon 16-1 (9-12) Prominent and soon disputed, led after 2f, joined entering straight, ridden and headed narrowly over 1f out, 2nd and kept on same pace inside final furlong, no impression on winner, 2nd of 15, 1 1/4l behind Aurora Princess (9-13) at Limerick 1m hcp gd in Apr.
Zahee (IRE) 9-1 (9-10) Awkward from stalls, towards rear, headway on inner early straight, 6th 2f out, pushed along in 4th and switched left 1f out, headway between horses and kept on to go 2nd closing stages, 2nd of 15, 1 1/2l behind Dedillon (9-12) at Cork 1m hcp gd in May.
Chicago Bear (IRE) 3-1fav (9-11) Always prominent, 3rd halfway, pushed along to challenge 2f out, soon ridden and led narrowly over 1f out, headed over 100 yards out, no extra, 3rd of 15, 2 1/2l behind Dedillon (9-12) at Cork 1m hcp gd in May.
Starting Monday (IRE) 11-2 (10-0) Led, 4 lengths lead 3f out, ridden and strongly pressed entering straight, headed 1f out, no impression in 3rd 100 yards out, no extra close home, 4th of 17, 2 1/4l behind Big Island (9-11) at Galway 1m hcp hvy in Oct.
Bringsty 66-1 (9-6) Mid-division, checked after 1f, ridden 3f out, weakened, last of 14, 37l behind Dublin Journal (9-5) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp gd in May.
Disco Boots (IRE) 80-1 (9-2) Rear of mid-division, pushed along early, ridden and no extra 2f out, 13th of 14, 23l behind Astadash (9-7) at Gowran Park 1m 1f Grp 3 fll stks (1) Yielding in Sep.
Coins Cross (IRE) 6-1 (9-1) Mid-division and pushed along in 5th from halfway, ridden from 2f out, no impression on principals and kept on into 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Hale Bopp (9-9) at Naas 1m hcp gd in May.
Cold Steel (USA) 5-1 (9-7) Chased leader in 2nd for most, ridden 2f out, no impression on winner over 1f out, dropped to 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 7 1/2l behind Flying Visit (9-7) at Listowel 1m mdn hvy in Sep.
Higher Kingdom 7-1 (9-13) Tracked leader on outside, ridden well over 2f out, stayed on one pace, 5th of 8, 4 1/4l behind Poet's Magic (9-5) at Ayr 7f hcp (4) gf in Jul.
San Aer (IRE) 66-1 (9-8) Towards rear, 13th after halfway, effort 1 1/2f out, ridden and weakened quickly under 1f out, last of 17, 10 1/4l behind Haziya (9-4) at Leopardstown 1m hcp gd in Apr.
Plunkett 10-3fav (9-7) Prominent, led after 1f, joined after 2f, headed halfway, disputed again entering straight, pushed along and led over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, no extra and headed final 50 yards, 2nd of 16, 1/2l behind Dha Leath (9-2) at Limerick 1m hcp gd in Apr.
Star Of Cashel (IRE) 6-1 (9-5) Dwelt, in rear, pushed along in 12th 2f out, ridden and kept on same pace final furlong, 8th of 15, 7 3/4l behind Timourid (9-7) at Roscommon 7f hcp Soft - Heavy in May.
Zephron 25-1 (9-1) Towards rear and 12th from halfway, ridden from over 2f out and no impression from over 1f out, 10th of 13, 14 1/4l behind Hale Bopp (9-9) at Naas 1m hcp gd in May.
Ginsburg (IRE) 28-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden into 2nd 2f out, led 1 1/2f out, kept on strongly final furlong, won at Curragh 7f hcp Yielding in May beating River Derwent (10-6) by 3 1/4l, 17 ran.
Skontonovski 18-1 (9-10) Rear of mid-division on inner, pushed along and some headway 2f out, soon ridden and no impression in 7th 1f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 15, 9 1/2l behind Dedillon (9-12) at Cork 1m hcp gd in May.
Aingeal Dorcha (IRE) 4-1 (9-12) Tracked leader, 6th halfway, progress under 3f out, led narrowly 2f out, asserted under 1f out, kept on well, comfortably, won at Gowran Park 1m 2f hcp gd in Apr beating Barretstown (9-11) by 3 1/2l, 13 ran.
Ampeson 28-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd and ridden over 1f out, soon no impression on winner, no extra final 100 yards, 7th of 17, 4 3/4l behind Mutasarref (10-2) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gd in Apr.
Church Mountain (IRE) 11-1 (9-7) Mid-division, pushed along halfway, ridden and no impression entering straight, no extra over 1f out, 11th of 16, 11 1/2l behind Dha Leath (9-2) at Limerick 1m hcp gd in Apr.
Coeur d'Or (IRE) 13-2 (9-9) Chased leader, 4th 5f out, progress over 3f out, ridden entering straight, lost place under 2f out, soon weakened, 12th of 14, 22 1/4l behind Blackpoint (9-9) at Limerick 1m 3f mdn Soft - Heavy in Sep.
Macho Time (IRE) 33-1 (8-9) Chased leader in 2nd, dropped to 3rd from halfway, pushed along over 2f out and soon weakened, eased from 1f out, last of 13, 29 1/2l behind Hale Bopp (9-9) at Naas 1m hcp gd in May.
You Owe Me Money (IRE) 11-2 (8-7) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 10, 6l behind New York Angel (8-9) at Gowran Park 1m hcp fll gd in May.
Dagoda (IRE) 13-2 (9-0) Led, pushed along and headed under 2f out, soon ridden, 2nd and no impression 1f out, no extra final 150 yards, 6th of 18, 2 3/4l behind Loingseoir (9-6) at Curragh 1m hcp Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Noble Glory (IRE) 40-1 (10-0) Rear of mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression, 9th of 14, 7 3/4l behind Drombeg Duke (9-12) at Bellewstown 1m hcp gd in Apr.
Morning Approach (IRE) 7-2 (9-10) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 5th 2f out, no extra 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 16, 7 3/4l behind Leabaland (9-4) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp gd in May.
Lily Like 25-1 (9-9) Dwelt and towards rear, ridden 2f out, progress on outer into 9th 1f out, kept on final furlong, 6th of 17, 5 1/2l behind Alhaajeb (9-12) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp gd in May.
Texas Rock (IRE) 22-1 (9-3) Mid-division in far side group, under pressure and ridden 1 1/2f out, progress under 1f out, no extra closing stages, 9th of 22, 6 1/4l behind Rough Diamond (9-7) at Naas 6f hcp Yielding - Soft in May.
Inveterate (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden entering straight, moderate 6th 2f out, weakened, 8th of 10, 25 3/4l behind Startedwithakiss (9-4) at Roscommon 1m 4f mdn fll Soft - Heavy in May.
Galactic Grey (IRE) 18-1 (11-7) Rear of mid-division, pushed along halfway and at stages after, ridden after 3 out and 7th at next, no impression before last, kept on one pace, 5th of 16, 7 1/2l behind Garcon Doux (11-8) at Cork 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Supreme Machine (IRE) 25-1 (10-1) Slowly into stride and in rear, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and no extra over 1f out, never a factor, 12th of 15, 14 1/4l behind Fennor Cross (9-12) at Cork 1m 2f hcp sft in May.
