rear of mid-division, pushed along and some progress on outer 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
always prominent, 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along in 4th 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
tracked leaders, not clear run over 2f out, pushed along and no impression in 7th over 1f out, kept on one pace
mid-division on outer, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression in 8th 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
rear of mid-division, pushed along and no impression in rear 2f out, no extra, never a factor
held up in rear, pushed along on outer and no impression under 2f out, no extra, never a factor
rear of mid-division, pushed along entering straight, no impression on outer under 2f out, kept on one pace, never a factor
prominent and led after 2f, pushed along and headed over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, no impression on winner closing stages
mid-division on inner, pushed along and progress on inner 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, under pressure and kept on well inside final furlong
mid-division, pushed along under 2f out and 6th 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
dwelt, towards rear, pushed along and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, never a factor
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along in 5th over 1f out, ridden and kept on one pace inside final furlong, no impression close home
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and lost place under 2f out, no extra, weakened
slowly into stride, rear of mid-division, ridden early straight, under pressure and no impression 1f out, no extra
An impossible-looking handicap to end proceedings. Ger Lyons saddles the top three in the weights but jockey bookings would suggest RECKLESS ENDEAVOUR will be the pick of the trio on this occasion and the Kodiac gelding has his ground for the first time since scoring at Gowran just under a year ago. Windsor Beach did nothing but improve last year but makes his winning reappearance on a high enough mark. Aared has been raised 6lb for scoring over a longer trip here last month but Admodum still looks to be a decent mark, despite winning at Dundalk when last seen, so goes on the short-list. Limerick third Balcony is another to consider.
Tennessee Wildcat (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Held up in 6th, progress 4th on inner travelling well 2f out, ridden in 2nd 1 1/2f out, dropped to 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 8, 3 1/4l behind Hawke (9-7) at Dundalk 1m 3f lst stks (1) pol in Oct.
Reckless Endeavour (IRE) 7-1 (9-11) Rear of mid-division, 11th approaching straight, some progress on outer and ridden in 7th 1f out, under pressure and kept on well inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, shd behind Sevenleft (9-7) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Oct.
Tony The Gent (IRE) 11-2 (9-10) Held up, pushed along straight, went moderate 7th over 1f out, kept on same pace, 7th of 13, 7 1/2l behind Katiymann (8-10) at Leopardstown 1m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Windsor Beach (IRE) 7-2fav (9-12) Prominent, soon led, pushed along and asserted over 2f out, ridden out final furlong, won at Cork 1m 2f hcp sft in Oct beating Tony The Gent (9-13) by 2 1/2l, 8 ran.
Aared (IRE) 9-2 (9-9) Held up in rear, 9th on outer 2f out, ridden and progress into closer 6th 1f out, improved to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well close home, won at Naas 1m 2f hcp Yielding in Apr beating Sister Blandina (9-8) by 1 1/4l, 10 ran.
Va Pensiero (IRE) 7-2 (9-3) Settled in rear, took closer order from over 3f out, switched to outer to challenge from 2f out and soon struck by whip of rival, ridden to lead from 1f out and kept on well inside final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m 3f pol in May beating Power Struggle (8-12) by 2l, 5 ran.
Markhan (USA) 16-1 (8-11) Towards rear, never a factor, 14th approaching straight, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 12th of 17, 14 3/4l behind Colour Blue (8-13) at Leopardstown 7f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Spruce Meadows (IRE) 12-1 (9-6) Soon chased leaders, 5th after halfway, pushed along straight, no impression 1 1/2f out, 6th of 13, 7 1/4l behind Katiymann (8-10) at Leopardstown 1m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Turbine (IRE) 7-1 (9-1) Led, pushed along over 2f out, strongly pressed 1f out, headed 100 yards out and no extra, 5th of 12, 1l behind Roconga (9-2) at Cork 1m 2f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Admodum (USA) 13-2 (9-4) Chased leaders, improved to lead and ridden 2f out, kept on well under pressure final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Feb beating Poetic Choice (9-5) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
The Tulip (IRE) 7-2 (9-2) Rear, 7th under 4f out, ridden into 4th 1 1/2f out, 5th 1f out, no impression, kept on same pace, 5th of 8, 4 1/4l behind Rose De Pierre (9-8) at Curragh 1m hcp fll gd in Jul.
Total Demolition (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Slowly away and in rear, pushed along on outer over 2f out, soon ridden, 9th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, 5th of 13, 3 1/4l behind Beau Satchel (8-11) at Leopardstown 1m hcp Yielding in Oct.
Balcony (IRE) 9-2 (9-6) Soon tracked leaders, 5th approaching straight, soon pushed along towards outer, 3rd 1f out, challenged and on terms well inside final furlong, headed near finish, soon dropped to 3rd, 3rd of 16, 1/4l behind Shannon Soul (9-12) at Limerick 1m hcp gd in Apr.
Hes Our Music (IRE) 4-1 (10-0) Led, headed after 1f, 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd 2f out and soon no impression, kept on one pace final furlong, 3rd of 5, 7 3/4l behind Burn The Boats (9-8) at Dundalk 1m pol in Apr.
Dasheen 10-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, progress 2f out and ridden in 2nd over 1f out, under pressure and led inside final 100 yards, kept on well, won at Tipperary 7f hcp sft in Apr beating Punches Pious (8-4) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Hasanour (USA) 5-1 (10-3) Held up in rear, pushed along in moderate 9th 2f out, ridden in 7th 1f out, kept on same pace, 7th of 10, 4 1/4l behind Aared (9-9) at Naas 1m 2f hcp Yielding in Apr.
