tracked leader in 2nd, ridden 2f out and dropped to 5th over 1f out, no extra, finished 7th and placed 6th
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out, weakened, finished 10th, placed 9th
led, strongly pressed and headed under 2f out, no extra final furlong, finished 4th, disqualified for failing to weigh in
chased leaders, 6th halfway, no impression from over 1f out, kept on one pace into 5th final furlong, placed 4th
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, led under 2f out, soon ridden and joined briefly inside final furlong, kept on best under pressure to regain lead final 100 yards
rear of mid-division, 7th halfway, headway to challenge under 2f out and disputed briefly early final furlong, headed and no extra final 100 yards
took keen hold and settled towards rear, headway 2f out and went 2nd over 1f out, every chance and kept on under pressure inside final furlong, not match winner final 100 yards
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out and no extra from 1f out, kept on one pace, finished 6th, placed 5th
held up towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, finished 9th, placed 8th
held up in rear, never a factor, kept on one pace from over 1f out, finished 8th, placed 7th
Chicago has been making steady progress and won easily at Cork but that was such a poor race that it's difficult to evaluate the form. Van Rooney was conceding 5lb to Custom Cat when scoring at Killarney and that looks a decent effort and Soohaad found heavy ground against her at Tipperary after her Gowran victory. Dark Passion is the type to make progress this season but so is SINDJARA and it's John Oxx' filly who gets the vote. She didn't show much in her first two starts but it was a different matter at Dundalk in December where she landed a maiden in convincing fashion. She's from a family of late maturing types and should win her share this campaign. Madhmoonah didn't stay 1m3f at Dundalk and this is more her trip.
Madhmoonah (IRE) 3-1 (9-6) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden 2f out and no impression on winner from 1f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 4, 5l behind Aloof (9-6) at Dundalk 1m 3f 3yo fll pol in Apr.
Chicago (IRE) 2-11fav (9-5) Tracked leader, travelling best over 2f out, soon led, stretched clear final furlong, easily, won at Cork 1m mdn stks gs beating Cebuano (10-4) by 6l, 6 ran.
Sindjara (USA) 8-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, travelled well to lead over 1f out, ridden and kept on well final furlong, comfortably, won at Dundalk 1m 2yo mdn fll pol in Dec beating Tannery (9-0) by 2 1/2l, 14 ran.
Slim Chance (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to lead 1f out, kept on final furlong, headed close home, 3rd of 14, 1/2l behind Six Silver Lane (9-10) at Dundalk 1m hcp 50-80 pol.
Aquilonius (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd approaching straight, ridden and no extra from 2f out, eased when beaten final furlong, 8th of 9, 26l behind Brog Deas (9-6) at Tipperary 1m 1f 3yo hcp hvy.
Dark Passion (IRE) 3-1fav (9-5) Dwelt, towards rear, wide and ridden to close from 2f out, 4th over 1f out, 3rd & no impression inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 4th of 9, 1 3/4l behind Danequest (8-5) at Gowran Park 1m 2yo hcp gd in Sep.
Captain Joy (IRE) 5-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, not clear run briefly under 2f out, soon ridden in 6th, 5th 1f out, stayed on strongly final furlong to lead near line, won at Dundalk 7f 2yo mdn stks pol in Dec beating Harry Trotter (9-5) by nk, 14 ran.
Soohaad (USA) 5-1 (9-4) Mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden in 5th early straight, no extra from over 1f out, 5th of 9, 16l behind Brog Deas (9-6) at Tipperary 1m 1f 3yo hcp hvy.
Oh Happy Days (IRE) 11-2 (9-11) Settled in rear of mid-division, 8th on inner halfway, switched right and short of room over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 2l behind Elusive In Paris (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 3yo hcp 47-75 pol.
Ferryview Place 9-2 (8-2) Mid-division early, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 9, 5l behind Footprint (9-2) at Dundalk 6f hcp 50-75 pol in Apr.
Van Rooney (USA) 9-4fav (9-5) Waited with towards rear, 6th travelling well on outer under 3f out, 4th 2f out, ridden in moderate 3rd over 1f out, 2nd and stayed on well inside final furlong to lead near line, won at Killarney 1m 3yo mdn aut gs beating Custom Cut (9-0) by nk, 8 ran.
