towards rear, pushed along under 3f out, headway and not much room under 1f out, soon switched right, kept on well without threatening final furlong
prominent, soon 2nd, challenged 2f out, soon every chance, kept on same pace inside final furlong
tracked leaders, soon 5th, pushed along 3f out, kept on same pace from 1f out
soon raced in 9th, raced on outer into straight, soon pushed along, no impression 1f out, one pace
soon raced in 8th, one pace from over 1f out
soon raced in 10th, pushed along 3f out, improved to challenge from over 1f out, soon on terms, kept on well final furlong, headed near line, just failed
soon raced in 7th on outer, 8th and pushed along before straight towards outer, no impression over 1f out, soon no extra and eased
led, pushed along under 3f out, headed and not much room under 1 1/2f out, soon one pace
held up, soon 12th, last 3f out, no impression over 1f out, soon no extra
tracked leaders, 6th early, took keen hold on inner, challenged 2f out, soon on terms, stayed on well final furlong to lead near line
tracked leaders, soon 4th, took keen hold, pushed along under 3f out, no impression over 1f out, one pace
soon raced in 11th, headway still travelling smoothly over 2f out, soon pushed along and not much room, switched left and challenged from over 1f out, every chance, kept on same pace inside final furlong
dwelt, towards rear, pushed along into straight, short of room briefly 2f out, no impression over 1f out, short of room inside final furlong, one pace
prominent, soon 3rd, no extra from 1f out
BOLD THADY QUILL won this under top weight 12 months ago and appears to be running into form. He can play a major part again racing off a 4lb lower mark as Canary Row picked up a 5lb penalty for winning at Limerick on Saturday. Aussie Valentine might find at least one too good again but there are possibilities about Dundalk third Texas Rock. Johann Bach and Hurricane Cass are returning from lay-offs, however, and the handicapper appears to have caught up with Northern Surprise. Ardmore hasn't had much racing but has some improving to do to figure.
Bold Thady Quill (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride, in rear and soon detached, never a factor, kept on into moderate 4th final furlong, 4th of 6, 13 3/4l behind Bobby's Kitten (9-7) at Cork 6f lst stks (1) hvy in Mar.
Aussie Valentine (IRE) 5-4fav (9-12) Led, pushed along early straight, soon pressed, kept on well final furlong, headed and dropped to 3rd closing stages, 3rd of 5, 1 1/4l behind Laganore (9-6) at Leopardstown 1m 1f hcp hvy in Apr.
Castle Guest (IRE) 25-1 (9-4) Pushed along to chase leaders, 11th early, 12th 3f out, no impression from over 1f out, 12th of 21, 6 3/4l behind Torcedor (8-12) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp gd in Sep.
Johann Bach (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Disputed lead early, tracked leaders, on terms again 4f out, pushed along approaching straight and headed, dropped towards rear from 2f out, no extra, last of 9, 21l behind Zannda (9-2) at Leopardstown 1m 2f lst stks (1) gd in Oct.
Reckless Lad (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Dwelt, held up in rear, last 3f out, ridden and progress on inner from 2f out, went 6th 1f out, kept on without threatening, 4th of 10, 2l behind Jamesie (10-1) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Apr.
Canary Row (IRE) 9-1 (9-13) Chased leader, 3rd halfway, progress to lead over 2f out, ridden and 2 lengths clear 1f out, under pressure and kept on inside final furlong, won at Limerick 1m hcp Yielding in Apr beating Expreso Brasileiro (9-7) by 1/2l, 16 ran.
Lean And Keen (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, ridden in 2nd from 2 out, weakened, 11th of 12, 37 3/4l behind Solita (10-12) at Leopardstown 2m hcp sft in Feb.
Geological (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Led, joined halfway, ridden entering straight, headed under 2f out, no impression on winner in 2nd 1f out, dropped to moderate 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 4, 5 1/4l behind Yuften (9-5) at Dundalk 7f pol in Apr.
Hi Emperor (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) In rear and raced in nearside group, 12th 1f out, no extra, 11th of 15, 14 1/2l behind Hasanour (9-9) at Curragh 1m hcp gd in Jun.
Marshall Jennings (IRE) 20-1 (8-4) Tracked leader in 3rd, 4th halfway, driven in 3rd under 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened under 2f out, no extra final furlong, 18th of 22, 14 1/2l behind Hint of A Tint (9-3) at Curragh 1m hcp Yielding - Soft in Aug.
Texas Rock (IRE) 14-1 (9-13) Mid-division, took keen hold early, 5th entering straight, soon ridden, 5th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, 3rd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Great Wide Open (9-5) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Mar.
Hurricane Cass (IRE) 4-1 (9-2) Slightly impeded and pushed along briefly early, in rear, switched right to outer from early straight, chased leaders in 3rd from 2f out and edged left, 2nd over 1f out, challenged inside final furlong and wandered, kept on without matching winner, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Kings Ryker (9-5) at Naas 1m hcp gf in Jul.
Ardmore (IRE) 5-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, ridden in 4th 2f out, moderate 4th 1f out, no impression, 4th of 11, 10 3/4l behind The Moore Factor (9-0) at Gowran Park 7f mdn hvy in Apr.
Ned's Indian (IRE) 6-1 (9-5) Led or disputed lead, headed after 4f and 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out and no impression in 6th 1f out, no extra, eased, 10th of 13, 7 1/2l behind Wither Hills (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 3f pol in Feb.
Northern Surprise (IRE) 4-1 (9-2) Dwelt, towards rear, short of room 2f out, soon ridden, went 8th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, 5th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Jamesie (10-1) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Apr.
