always towards rear
mid-division on outer, raced wide entering straight, no extra from 2f out
held up towards rear, headway on inner early straight, 7th and staying on when hampered over 1f out, no extra
dwelt, soon in mid-division, kept on outer straight
mid-division, progress halfway, 6th under pressure 2f out, kept on same pace
never a factor
tracked leaders, progress early straight, 3rd and headway 1 1/2f out, 2nd and kept on well final furlong
rear of mid-division, no impression straight
never a factor, behind straight
mid-division, progress early straight, 6th under 1 1/2f out, kept on
led and disputed, headed over 2f out, weakened quickly 1 1/2f out
chased leaders in 3rd, 2nd 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
led and disputed, headed halfway, led again from over 2f out, stayed on well under pressure
chased leaders in 5th, ridden and no impression straight
mid-division, effort early straight, no extra from under 2f out
tracked leaders in 4th, switched wide entering straight, 3rd over 1f out, kept on under pressure
Tsar Paul has shot up an incredible 17lbs after scoring for the second time this year at Dundalk but may not be finished yet as he could hardly have won more easily. Cape Vale is a useful sprinter who is having his first start at this trip. He's not badly treated despite a big weight and would be a threat is staying the extra. Anam Chara attempted to make all when fancied over a mile at Wexford but was caught inside the final furlong. She's on a fair mark at present and should lead them a merry dance which may take the consistent Spirit Of Xaar off his feet. BEAN UASAL found Navan's 5f much too sharp last time and it's interesting that John Oxx steps her up to today's trip. She hasn't had much racing and looks the type to make enough progress to take this.
Cape Vale (IRE) 2-1fav (9-6) Mid-division, 7th halfway, driven along into 5th 1f out, no impression and kept on one pace, 5th of 15, 3l behind Partner (8-1) at Naas 6f hcp 60-95 gd in Apr.
Douze Points (IRE) 10-1 (9-11) Rear of mid-division, ridden along in 11th 2f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, 5th of 15, 2 1/2l behind Miss Gorica (10-8) at Navan 6f hcap gf in Apr.
Ballivor (IRE) 14-1 (8-6) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 13th of 18, 11l behind Hard Rock City (8-9) at Leopardstown 7f hcap in Sep.
Dahindar (IRE) 25-1 (8-6) Dwelt, soon mid-division, ridden and no extra over 1f out, 20th of 25, 10l behind Bangalore Gold (9-0) at Curragh 1m hcap gf in May.
Toufan Express 33-1 (8-11) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 18th of 25, 9l behind Bangalore Gold (9-0) at Curragh 1m hcap gf in May.
Whiteball Wonder (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Led, headed after 2f, ridden in 2nd 2f out, no extra in 4th 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 8, 15l behind Baglioni (8-4) at Leopardstown 7f hcp 60-100 in Mar.
Daring Man (IRE) 14-1 (8-9) Held up in rear, headway entering straight, 6th 2f out, ridden into 3rd 1 1/2f out, no extra and kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 19, 2l behind Harriers Call (8-12) at Leopardstown 1m ext hcp hvy in Nov.
Spirit of Xaar (IRE) 13-2 (9-0) Mid-division, 8th halfway, headway in 3rd 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed final 150 yards and no extra, 4th of 13, 4l behind Charminamix (9-1) at Leopardstown 1m 1f hcap gf in May.
Amazing Star (IRE) 4-1 (9-4) In touch, ridden and effort 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 12, 4 1/2l behind Hall Hee (8-11) at Great Leighs 1m hcp (4) pol in Oct '08.
Bean Uasal (IRE) 4-1fav (8-4) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 7th 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong, 6th of 11, 6l behind Cosmic Breeze (7-11) at Navan 5f hcp 60-100 gf in May.
Allegra Tak (ITY) 5-1 (9-8) Led, ridden and headed 2 1/2f out, no extra in 4th 1 1/2f out, weakened, 14th of 15, 24l behind Maggie The Cat (8-13) at Listowel 7f 3yo hcp 50-80 gd in Sep.
Zhukhov (IRE) 18-1 (9-6) Mid-division, no impression and kept on from over 1f out, 11th of 29, 4 1/2l behind Lough Mist (9-9) at Curragh 6f hcp 50-80 gf in May.
Anam Chara (IRE) 5-1fav (9-8) Attempted to make all, strongly pressed 1 1/2f out, headed and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 1 1/4l behind Ceannline (9-11) at Wexford 1m hcp 50-80 fm in May.
John Veale (USA) 7-1 (9-8) Mid-division, weakened 3f out, 13th of 15, 21l behind Maggie The Cat (8-13) at Listowel 7f 3yo hcp 50-80 gd in Sep.
Tsar Paul (IRE) 6-4fav (9-10) Held up early, improved into 4th halfway, 2nd travelling best straight, led under 1 1/2f out, quickend clear final furlong, very easily, won at Dundalk 6f hcp 47-60 pol in May beating Pimlico Sound (9-1) by 3l, 13 ran.
Dunne Grand (USA) 9-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden itno 3rd 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 11th of 27, 4 1/2l behind Dawn Eclipse (8-10) at Curragh 6f hcp 50-80 gf.
Beauthea (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 3rd 2f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 13, 2l behind Napa Starr (9-8) at Navan 1m hcp 50-80 fm in May.
Collingwood (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, no impression well inside final furlong and kept on same pace close home, 3rd of 29, 1 1/2l behind Lough Mist (9-9) at Curragh 6f hcp 50-80 gf in May.
Star Links (USA) 12-1 (8-4) Tracked clear leader until well over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 8, 19l behind Northern Fling (8-8) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in May.
