keen hold, soon mid-division, no impression straight
slowly into stride, always towards rear
mid-division best, 11th halfway, no impression and kept on same pace from 2f out
soon mid-division, 9th halfway, chased leaders into straight, no impression and kept on same pace from 2f out
chased leaders, 7th approaching straight, no impression and kept on same pace from 2f out
soon tracked leaders in 3rd, pushed along from 2f out, no impression and kept on same pace inside final furlong
dwelt, always towards rear
chased leaders, 6th approaching straight, no impression and kept on same pace from 2f out
soon led and disputed, pressed from 2f out, stayed on best under pressure inside final furlong
soon tracked leaders in 4th, niggled along 2f out, not getting there from over 1f out, kept on same pace
towards rear for most, kept on same pace from 2f out
dwelt, soon rear of mid-division, 12th halfway, no impression and kept on from 2f out
Tommy Stack has been trying to get a race out of WANNABE BETTER since September and providing she handles the much faster conditions this should be her day. She's competed against much better opposition than this with credit including in a Group 3 last time though so far she's only run on ground with plenty of give. Bronte has a couple of decent efforts behind her and ran well for a long way in a tough handicap over the course and distance last time while Late Rosebud gave notice of better come when staying on nicely over 6f at the Curragh. Nabat Sultan looks a big threat as he was in the lead at this trip at Naas last time before being headed by Hanky Panky, who ran well in the 1000 Guineas at the Curragh on Sunday.
City Of Culture (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Chased leaders on rail, ridden to challenge in close 4th 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 7th of 14, 10l behind True Verdict (9-0) at Navan 6f mdn stks.
Layla's Grace (IRE) 40-1 (9-0) Dwelt, always towards rear, tailed off, last of 14, well behind El Salvador (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 4f mdn stks pol in Feb.
South Ring (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Always prominent, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 13, 2 3/4l behind Rummaging (9-5) at Dundalk 6f mdn stks pol in Nov.
Bronte 12-1 (8-9) Prominent on inner, disputed lead briefly entering straight, soon headed and no impression, 7th of 10, 5l behind Ondeafears (9-10) at Gowran Park 7f fll hcp sft in Apr.
Dancing Cosmos (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Prominent, ridden in 2nd 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 13, 10l behind Opera Gloves (9-0) at Dundalk 1m 2yo mdn fll pol in Dec.
Dark Crusader (IRE) 40-1 (9-0) Led, disputed approaching halfway, ridden in 2nd 2f out, no extra in 4th 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 14, 5l behind Sacred Dragon (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 3yo mdn stks pol in Feb.
Nabat Sultan 12-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, 4th approaching straight, improved to lead over 2f out, headed from 1f out, kept on without matching winner, 2nd of 14, 1 1/4l behind Hanky Panky (9-0) at Naas 1m 3yo fll stks.
Pastiches 9-1 (9-0) Dwelt, soon mid-division, no impression straight, 7th of 13, 8l behind Hazy Glow (9-0) at Dundalk 7f 2yo mdn fll pol in Oct.
Pim Street (USA) 28-1 (8-11) Soon chased leaders, 7th approaching straight, kept on same pace from under 2f out, 8th of 14, 8l behind Little White Cloud (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 2yo mdn stks pol in Nov.
Sabinillas (IRE) Clodovil filly out of Tarakana.
The Nutcracker (IRE) Antonius Pius filly out of Katies Crown.
Tropical Mist (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Chased leaders on inner, ridden in 3rd 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, kept on without threatening winner final furlong, 2nd of 8, 5l behind Akira (9-0) at Gowran Park 7f 3yo mdn sft.
Wannabe Better (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Dwelt, soon settled behind leaders, pushed along and dropped towards rear under 4f out, ridden 3f out, kept on again in 7th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Just Pretending (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m 3yo fll Grp 3 (1).
Woodsophiesmile (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden entering straight, kept on one pace, 9th of 14, 10l behind Typhoon Lily (9-0) at Dundalk 7f 3yo mdn fll pol in Feb.
Palace Art (IRE) 40-1 (8-9) Dwelt, always towards rear, 12th of 14, 12l behind Hanky Panky (9-0) at Naas 1m 3yo fll stks.
Formulate (IRE) Shirocco filly out of Lassie's Gold.
Late Rosebud (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Mid-division, 7th halfway, pushed along in 5th 2f out, ridden in 4th 1 1/2f out, 3rd and no impression leaders 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 12, 4 1/2l behind Caesaria (9-5) at Curragh 6f mdn stks hvy in Mar.
Mindy (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, soon mid-division, improved to chased leaders after 2f, ridden in 7th 2f out, soon no extra and kept on one pace, 6th of 15, 12l behind Salhooda (9-0) at Curragh 7f 2yo fll mdn in Sep.
Swordfishtrombones (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Soon mid-division, 7th approaching straight, no extra from under 2f out, 13th of 14, 14l behind Hanky Panky (9-0) at Naas 1m 3yo fll stks.
