disputed lead on stand's side, ridden over 1f out, improved to lead narrowly inside final furlong, stayed on well close home
chased leaders on far side, ridden to dispute lead 1f out, narrowly headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace close home
mid-division, ridden 2f out, weakened
chased leaders on stand's side, ridden 2f out, 9th inside final furlong, no extra
disputed lead, ridden 1 1/2f out, headed 1f out, weakened
always towards rear, never a factor
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders on far side, ridden in 6th over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
chased leaders on far side, ridden over 1f out, 3rd inside final furlong, kept on same pace
chased leaders on far side, ridden in 7th over 1f out, no impression
disputed lead, ridden and strongly pressed 1 1/2f out, headed 1f out, weakened
towards rear on far side, briefly short of room under 2f out switched left and ridden in 9th 1f out, kept on same pace
always towards rear, never a factor
always behind, never a factor
mid-division, ridden in 10th under 2f out, no impression
in rear, ridden under 2f out, closer in 11th 1f out, no impression
chased leaders on stand's side, ridden under 2f out, 8th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
Strong Johnson completed a track double when beating Jungle Jane a short-head in this last year with Urban Beat a further head behind. The winner looks to have the call again with his rider's claim taken into consideration and has been laid out to complete the double having failed by the narrowest margin to overhaul Master Matt at Tipperary. John Quinn won the race two years ago with El Astronaute and has booked Ryan Moore for Lord Riddiford, a much-improved sprinter on the all-weather over the winter and better for a run in the Dash at Epsom, a race in which ONLY SPOOFING finished an excellent second following an easy Navan victory. The latter just gets the nod though Zarzyni, formerly trained in Ireland, returns with a chance after a short-head defeat at Musselburgh.
Urban Beat (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Mid-division, 5th halfway, pushed along 2f out, 6th and ridden over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 6th of 10, 4l behind Gustavus Weston (9-5) at Curragh 6f Grp 2 stks (1) Soft - Heavy in May.
Master Matt 11-4fav (9-12) Led and disputed, ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on well, edged verdict close home, won at Tipperary 5f hcp Yielding in Jun beating Strong Johnson (9-7) by hd, 14 ran.
Zarzyni (IRE) 4-1jfav (8-11) Midfield, ridden and headway between horses 2f out, ran on strongly final furlong, just denied, 2nd of 13, shd behind Jabbarockie (9-0) at Musselburgh 5f hcp (2) gd in Apr.
Nordic Passage (IRE) 33-1 (10-0) Mid-division, ran freely, 9th halfway, travelling well when not clear run 2f out, pushed along when short of room again over 1f out, eased, 15th of 16, 5 1/2l behind Dream Today (9-10) at Fairyhouse 6f hcp gf in Jun.
Pulse Of Shanghai (IRE) 18-1 (9-8) Prominent, soon led, attempted to assert straight, reduced lead and headed inside final furlong, soon no extra, 7th of 16, 4l behind Real Appeal (9-4) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gd in Apr.
Big Gossey (IRE) 11-4fav (10-7) Slowly away, in rear, pushed along and some headway on inner 2f out, 4th and ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 5th of 6, 1 1/2l behind Maggie Thunder (8-9) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Apr.
Lord Riddiford (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride and hampered start, soon recovered chasing leaders in centre, outpaced when not much room and squeezed through over 1f out, ran on under pressure towards finish, not pace to challenge, 5th of 16, 2 3/4l behind Mokaatil (8-4) at Epsom 5f hcp (2) gs in Jun.
Only Spoofing (IRE) 13-2 (8-11) Mid-division near side, headway chasing leaders and hung left over 1f out, ran on in 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 16, 1 1/2l behind Mokaatil (8-4) at Epsom 5f hcp (2) gs in Jun.
Jungle Jane (IRE) 20-1 (9-6) Disputed lead, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened, 8th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Mooneista (8-10) at Naas 5f lst stks (1) gd in Apr.
Shabaaby 20-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out, soon no impression, weakened 1f out, 13th of 16, 3 3/4l behind Dream Today (9-10) at Fairyhouse 6f hcp gf in Jun.
Strong Johnson (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Led and disputed, ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on well, just held close home, 2nd of 14, hd behind Master Matt (9-12) at Tipperary 5f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Mrs Bouquet 11-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders on inner, 2nd halfway, challenged over 2f out and soon on terms, ridden to led over 1f out,, 3rd of 16, 1/2l behind Dream Today (9-10) at Fairyhouse 6f hcp gf in Jun.
Pretty Boy Floyd (IRE) 11-10fav (9-0) Prominent, pushed 2f out, ridden and led before final furlong, stayed on well, won at Haydock 5f hcp (4) sft in May beating John Kirkup (9-7) by 1 3/4l, 7 ran.
Breakfast Club 50-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, 13th halfway, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on without threatening inside final furlong, 8th of 16, 2 1/2l behind Dream Today (9-10) at Fairyhouse 6f hcp gf in Jun.
Grammata (IRE) 14-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, 2nd and ridden over 1f out, no impression 150 yards out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Screen Siren (8-7) at Cork 5f hcp fll Yielding in Jun.
Shelly Banks (IRE) 8-1 (8-6) Waited with, moderate 6th approaching halfway, headway under 2f out, led over 1f out, asserted and stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Curragh 5f hcp Yielding in Jun beating Sister Rosetta (9-10) by 3l, 7 ran.
Arnhem (IRE) 7-2fav (9-9) Soon tracked leaders, effort from 2f out, kept on well without threatening inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 1l behind Chocquinto (9-1) at Down Royal 5f hcp gd in Jun.
