rear of mid-division, progress 3f out, ridden in 6th 2f out, improved to dispute lead 1 1/2f out, headed inside final furlong, soon no extra and dropped to 3rd
chased leaders, ridden in 4th 2f out, improved to dispute lead 1 1/2f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on well close home
chased leaders, ridden in 3rd 2f out, soon weakened
towards rear, ridden in 12th 2f out, some headway inside final furlong, never nearer
always behind, ridden entering straight, no impression, never a factor
led, ridden and strongly pressed entering straight, headed 1 1/2f out, soon weakened quickly
in rear, ridden on outer and progress entering straight, 8th 2f out, soon no impression
mid-division on outer, ridden and no impression from 3f out, never a factor
mid-division, ridden 3f out, soon weakened never a factor
chased leader in 2nd, ridden and weakened quickly from 3f out
upset in stalls, in rear, ridden in 13th on outer 2f out, some headway inside final furlong, never nearer
mid-division on inner, ridden in 6th entering straight, 6th 1f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, ridden in 2nd 2f out, 3rd 1f out, went 2nd again inside final furlong, stayed on well close home
slowly into stride and trailing early, took keen hold, ridden entering straight, no impression
The assessor raised MOONMEISTER 9lb for his impressive victory over a mile at Bellewstown last weekend. Gordon Elliott's charge was having just his fifth start that day and would have won even more easily but for being impeded. This trip will suit and he gets the vote to follow-up. Sharjah won here a year ago and though unsuccessful since he's definitely capable of better and is just 1lb higher so has to be on the shortlist. Gun Shoot has only won once and that was on Polytrack but he's run some good races at a similar level and it will be a surprise if he isn't thereabouts. Winning hurdler Toretto is still a maiden on the Flat and would probably be better off over further.
Sharjah (IRE) 8-1 (9-8) Raced mainly in 5th, ridden over 2f out, no impression and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 4l behind Pacelli Road (9-13) at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp gf.
Gun Shoot (IRE) 5-1 (8-9) Soon towards rear, took keen hold, some headway 1 1/2f out, 5th over 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, 3rd of 7, 6l behind Snowmane (8-9) at Down Royal 1m 2f hcp 50-80 gf in Jun.
Toretto (IRE) 11-2 (9-5) Towards rear, ridden entering straight, no impression, never a factor, 8th of 13, 16l behind Horsewithnoname (8-6) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol in Jan.
The Home Ruler (IRE) 11-2 (9-4) Chased leader, soon moderate 2nd, ridden in 3rd over 2f out, under pressure in 4th 1f out, no extra final furlong, 8th of 9, 17l behind Badger Daly (9-3) at Gowran Park 1m app hcp 47-65 gf.
Step Away 25-1 (8-8) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression from 3f out, never a factor, 6th of 7, 10l behind Panama Hat (10-0) at Roscommon 1m 4f 3yo hcp 47-75 gd.
Authorative (IRE) 14-1 (8-5) Prominent, ridden before straight, no extra 1 1/2f out, 7th of 8, 11l behind Senyuman (9-11) at Dundalk 1m 3f 3yo hcp 47-75 pol in Dec.
Moonmeister (IRE) 33-1 (8-10) Dwelt, soon pushed along towards rear, 9th over 3f out, not much room on inner over 2f out, went 4th 1f out, soon challenged, led inside final 100yds, stayed on well, won at Bellewstown 1m 3yo hcp 47-70 gd beating Botanical Lady (8-5) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Duke of Dance (IRE) 22-1 (8-11) Led, headed after 3f, 6th chased leader in 6th halfway, closer in 5th entering straight, no extra over 1f out, 6th of 13, 8l behind Bobskier (10-0) at Limerick 1m 3f app hcp 47-65 gd in Jun.
Enough Is Enough (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) Towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out, kept on well final furlong into 4th closing stages, 4th of 9, 11l behind Badger Daly (9-3) at Gowran Park 1m app hcp 47-65 gf.
Imrite (IRE) 33-1 (8-6) Tracked leader in 2nd, ridden early straight and 4th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, weakened, last of 11, 8l behind Revolution (9-2) at Dundalk 1m app hcp pol in Mar.
The Nutcracker (IRE) 66-1 (8-7) Unseated rider before start, chased leaders on outer, ridden halfway, soon weakened, last of 10, 31l behind She's Not Simple (9-0) at Naas 6f 3yo & 4yo mdn gf in Jul '13.
Zelos Dream (IRE) 14-1 (8-8) Took keen hold and soon prominent, on terms 2f out, soon headed and dropped to 4th 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 14, 5l behind Calle Aneto (8-11) at Sligo 1m 2f app hcp 47-65 gd in Jun.
Bwindi (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Dwelt, always towards rear, pushed along halfway, soon no danger, 8th of 9, 24l behind Abushamah (9-5) at Roscommon 7f mdn stks gd in Jun.
Prince Art (IRE) 16-1 (8-5) Held up towards rear, ridden in 7th 3f out, no impression 2f out, moderate 5th 1f out, kept on final furlong to 3rd inside final 100 yards, 3rd of 9, 7l behind Wildcat Kitten (8-10) at Gowran Park 1m 1f 3yo hcp 47-65 gf.
