led, strongly pressed from over 2f out, soon joined, in front again and stayed on well closing stages
towards rear, no impression into straight, ran on well without threatening final furlong
soon mid-division, 6th into straight, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace
dwelt, towards rear, 11th early, no impression and kept on same pace from before straight
waited with, no impression and kept on same pace from 3f out
tracked leaders, 5th into straight, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace inside final furlong
dwelt, towards rear, 12th early, no impression and kept on same pace from before straight
soon mid-division, 9th early, no extra from over 2f out
soon towards rear and niggled along, no extra from over 2f out
waited with, no impression and kept on same pace from 3f out
always prominent, challenged from over 2f out, soon on terms, not match winner and kept on same pace closing stages
tracked leaders, 5th over 2f out, 3rd into straight, kept on under pressure without getting to 1st 2 closing stages
chased leaders, 7th into straight, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace
prominent, snatched up 3f out, soon no extra
chased leaders, closer in 4th over 2f out, kept on same pace under pressure inside final furlong
This hasn't been a good race for the Weld yard but Peace Accord makes his handicap debut from a lowly mark and this well-connected colt should be capable of very much better than we've seen so far. Strapless started favourite at Dundalk in March after several good efforts on soft ground but was clearly unhappy on the surface and finished well beaten. She's definitely much better than that and is on the short-list but DOC HOLLIDAY looks the one to be on. Eddie Lynam's charge hadn't shown much last season and was having his first start since October when chasing home Three Bells at Fairyhouse earlier this month. He was well supported to make a successful return and compensation awaits. Target Acquired runs with a penalty for Friday's Down Royal victory and this looks a bit tougher.
Target Acquired (IRE) 9-4 (9-8) Made virtually all, ridden and strongly pressed under 2f out, joined 1f out, rallied and stayed on well to regain lead close home, won at Down Royal 7f hcp gf beating Toccata Blue (9-8) by hd, 10 ran.
Ravello Again (IRE) 8-1 (8-9) Prominent and pressed leader, 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 6th of 14, 8l behind Typhoon Lily (9-0) at Dundalk 7f 3yo mdn fll pol in Feb.
Lady O Malley (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Broke well and prominent racing keenly, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th 1 1/2f out and no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 7l behind Veronica Falls (9-0) at Dundalk 1m 3yo mdn stks pol.
Quinine 11-1 (8-4) Settled in rear, pushed along in last when checked and accidentally struck by rival's whip over 2f out, progress from 1 1/2f out, went moderate 5th 1f out, stayed on strongly final furlong, never nearer, 3rd of 8, 1l behind Lightnin Hopkins (9-4) at Fairyhouse 7f 3yo hcp gd.
Glen Ginnie (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders in 5th, ridden and no impression in 6th when slightly hampered over 1f out, kept on same pace under pressure inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Carenza (7-12) at Leopardstown 1m 3yo hcp gd.
Doc Holliday (IRE) 5-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden in 4th 2f out, 3rd 1f out, kept on well final furlong, 2nd of 14, 1l behind Three Bells (9-3) at Fairyhouse 7f hcp 47-65 gd.
Strapless 10-3fav (9-6) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden and weakened 3f out, 12th of 13, 40l behind Seussical (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 3yo hcp pol in Mar.
Longfield Lad (IRE) 10-1 (9-12) Chased leaders early, soon held up, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression 3f out, 7th of 8, 16l behind Capitol Hill (9-10) at Killarney 1m 3yo hcp gf.
Peace Accord 20-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders and 5th halfway, pushed along and no impression 2f out, soon no extra and weakened, 9th of 17, 16l behind Illustrate (9-5) at Naas 6f mdn stks gf in Jun.
C'Est Ma Souer (IRE) 7-1 (9-12) Rear of mid-division, ridden and switched right early straight to go 7th over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong to go 3rd near line, 3rd of 15, 9l behind Granny On Fire (8-3) at Bellewstown 1m 3yo hcp 47-70 gf.
Hail Shower (IRE) 5-2fav (9-5) Broke well and prominent, tracked leader in 2nd, headway to lead approaching straight, strongly pressed and headed 1f out, no extra inside final furlong and lost 3rd near line, 4th of 11, 4l behind Sweet Annathea (9-4) at Tipperary 7f hcp 47-65 gf.
Campestral Scene 3-1fav (8-8) Tracked leaders and 5th halfway, travelling well approaching straight but ridden and no impression 1 1/2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 18l behind Fairylike (9-12) at Leopardstown 1m 2f App hcp gf.
Maudlin Magdalen (IRE) 11-2 (9-10) Towards rear early, much closer order from before straight, 6th from 2f out, no impression and kept on same pace from over 1f out, 4th of 15, 10l behind Neophilia (9-6) at Gowran Park 1m 1f 3yo hcp 47-65 gf.
Anner Queen (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Took keen hold and held up in rear, ridden in moderate 7th 2f out, no extra, 6th of 10, 15l behind Violet Hour (9-0) at Naas 1m fll mdn stks gf.
Rock On Coco (IRE) 14-1 (8-4) Soon disputed lead and clear setting strong pace, reduced lead 1 1/2f out, soon strongly pressed, headed and kept on same pace closing stages, 4th of 16, 1 1/2l behind Jumbo Steps (9-7) at Gowran Park 7f hcp 47-70 gf.
Last Minute Lisa (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Settled in rear of mid-division, ridden under 2f out and soon no impression, 12th of 15, 8l behind Patrickswell (9-7) at Bellewstown 5f hcp 47-65 gf.
