rear of mid-division, headway in 13th 4f out, improved to 5th 2f out, ridden in 4th 1f out, stayed on to challenge inside final furlong and led close home
mid-division best, 10th halfway, weakened 3f out
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 7th halfway, weakened 4f out
held up towards rear, late headway into 8th 1f out, no impression final furlong, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and weakened 3f out
chased leaders, 8th halfway, headway in 6th 3f out, ridden into 3rd 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, headway into 8th 2f out, ridden and no impression, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, ridden 3f out, no impression in 11th over 1f out, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, weakened 4f out
held up towards rear, headway into 12th 4f out, ridden into 6th 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 4th halfway, headway into 2nd 3f out, challenged 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong and headed close home
mid-division, 11th halfway, ridden and no impression 3f out, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division throughout, never a factor
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 7th 2f out, no extra and weakened over 1f out
mid-division, 12th halfway, ridden and no impression 3f out, kept on one pace from 2f out
chased leaders on outer, 9th halfway, headway into 6th 4f out, ridden in 4th 2f out, 5th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leader, 3rd halfway, ridden and weakened 3f out
Bob Le Beau, runner-up at a safe distance to So You Think in a Group 3 last time, has carried big weights to victory in handicaps in the past and Shane Foley's claim will be a big help. Johnny Murtagh gave Zerashan a tremendous front-running ride over this trip at Leopardstown and will be fancied to repeat the process but the third that day, Celtic Dane, could be good enough to reverse the placings. Her young rider, who had won on her on the same track in March, may have overdone the waiting tactics and with a good pull in the weights has enough in hand to make the frame at least here. DEAREST GIRL looks ahead of the handicapper despite a 7lb rise for her victory at Roscommon. Charles O'Brien's filly was always travelling like a winner that day and though 7lb higher can defy the extra burden and land a quick double.
Bob Le Beau (IRE) 9-1 (9-1) Chased leader in 2nd, closer entering straight, headway to lead briefly 2f out, headed and soon no chance with winner, kept on same pace, 2nd of 6, 10l behind So You Think (9-6) at Curragh 1m 2f Grp 3 (1) gf.
Cashelgar (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) Always towards rear, pushed along 2f out, no impression from over 1f out, 5th of 6, 13l behind So You Think (9-6) at Curragh 1m 2f Grp 3 (1) gf.
Zerashan (IRE) 4-1fav (9-12) Made all, ridden and challenged entering straight, kept on well from over 1f out, won at Leopardstown 1m 4f ext hcp gf beating Rock Medley (9-6) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Priomhbhean (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Prominent, 3rd halfway, soon ridden, weakened entering straight, last of 14, 17l behind Boynagh Joy (9-0) at Dundalk 1m flls lst stks (1) pol in Nov.
Vivacious Vivienne (IRE) 8-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, driven along to challenge on outer over 2f out, no impression on winner in 2nd 1f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Banimpire (8-12) at Naas 1m 2f flls Group 3 stks (1) gf.
Baron De'l (IRE) 16-1 (9-13) Always towards rear, last of 10, 16l behind Hawk Flight (8-5) at Leopardstown 1m 6f hcp gf in Apr.
Stephen's Green (USA) 6-1 (9-6) Held up in last, niggled along 3f out, 3rd 2f out, close up 1 1/2f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on same pace to 2nd close home, 2nd of 4, 3 1/2l behind Address Unknown (9-2) at Dundalk 1m 3f 4yo stk pol in Apr.
Elusive Ridge (IRE) 10-1 (9-10) Prominent, disputed early, 3rd on inner halfway, under pressure entering straight, no extra from over 1f out, weakened, 9th of 14, 9l behind Celtic Dane (8-8) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp 60-100 in Mar.
Celtic Dane (IRE) 9-2 (8-10) Held up towards rear, headway in 7th 2f out, ridden into 5th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Zerashan (9-12) at Leopardstown 1m 4f ext hcp gf.
Few Are Chosen (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Towards rear, never a factor, kept on under pressure from over 1f out without threatening principals, 4th of 6, 8l behind Unaccompanied (8-12) at Curragh 1m 2f Listed stks (1) sft in Apr.
Denny Crane 9-2 (9-3) Mid-division, 10th halfway, ridden over 2f out, stayed on into 5th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Mount Athos (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 60-100 pol in Apr.
Plum Sugar (IRE) 14-1 (9-9) Held up towards rear early, 5th halfway, ridden in 7th 3f out, 8th 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 6th of 8, 9l behind Haziyna (8-3) at Navan 1m 2f fll hcp 60-90 gf.
Jack Cool (IRE) 18-1 (9-4) Close up, weakened over 1f out, eased inside final furlong, 8th of 13, 10l behind Ultimate (8-11) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-85 (4) fbs in Oct '09.
High Importance (USA) 66-1 (8-12) Rear of mid-division, headway under 2f out, 6th 1 1/2f out, ridden into 4th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Mount Athos (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 60-100 pol in Apr.
Penthesilea Eile (USA) 6-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders in 5th, 3rd and ridden early straight, led 1 1/2f out, headed under 1f out, no extra close home, 5th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Mid Mon Lady (9-3) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 60-90 pol in Oct '09.
Fosters Cross (IRE) 10-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, 8th halfway, headway into 3rd 3f out, ridden 2f out, no extra in 4th 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 21, 10l behind What A Charm (9-2) at Leopardstown 2m hcp sft in Oct.
Clare Glen (IRE) 10-1 (9-13) Rear of mid-division on inner, went 5th entering straight, no impression in 4th 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 8, 7l behind Keep It Cool (9-10) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 50-80 pol.
Bashkirov 7-1 (9-8) Led, strongly pressed and headed under 2f out, soon no extra, 5th of 8, 7l behind Keep It Cool (9-10) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 50-80 pol.
Tajweed (IRE) 12-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and weakened entering straight, 13th of 14, 15l behind King Of Aran (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 50-75 pol in Mar.
Dearest Girl (IRE) 7-2fav (9-5) Soon mid-division, closed to track leaders from 4f out, 3rd and challenged over 2f out, led over 1f out, stayed on well under pressure, won at Roscommon 1m 4f hcp 50-80 beating Melodie D'amour (9-2) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
