mid-division, 6th on outer 2f out, soon ridden, 5th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
always towards rear, ridden 2f out, some modest progress when checked briefly inside final furlong, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, pushed along under 2f out, ridden in 6th 1f out, good headway into 3rd inside final furlong, stayed on strongly to line, just failed
chased leaders, 4th 2f out, soon pushed along, ridden in 2nd 1f out, led narrowly inside final furlong, stayed on well close home, all out at line
led, ridden and headed under 2f out, soon no impression
chased leaders, improved to lead travelling well under 2f out, ridden and strongly pressed 1f out, headed narrowly inside final furlong, no extra in 2nd close home
held up in touch in rear, 9th 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden halfway, no impression from 2f out,
chased leader in 2nd, ridden in 3rd 2f out, soon weakened
Michael Dods sends INTENSE ROMANCE from the UK as she attempts to complete a hat-trick of Listed successes following her Haydock handicap victory. She's a soft-ground specialist and even more rain would greatly add to her chances. Ardhoomey carries a penalty for his victory at this level on his reappearance last May but goes particularly well fresh and should have the edge over stable companion Medicine Jack, similarly penalised for his Listed success here in October. Primo Uomo comes out best on official ratings though he was behind Ardhoomey at the Curragh last May while Urban Beat, who competed a four-timer in handicaps last summer, will be better for his first run at this level at Navan last month.
Ardhoomey (IRE) 12-1 (10-0) Prominent in far side group, led on his own side halfway and chased clear overall leader, closed and led outright over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, headed close home, 2nd of 17, 3/4l behind Intisaab (9-10) at Curragh 6f hcp gd in Jul.
Medicine Jack 10-1 (9-10) Mid-division early, headway and effort 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 13th of 15, 10 3/4l behind Sergei Prokofiev (9-0) at Navan 6f lst stks (1) gd in Mar.
Primo Uomo (IRE) 20-1 (9-10) Mid-division and a little keen early, headway and not much room from 2f out, switched right final furlong and kept on same pace without threatening, 9th of 15, 6 1/2l behind Sergei Prokofiev (9-0) at Navan 6f lst stks (1) gd in Mar.
Urban Beat (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Mid-division early, closed and effort from under 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Sergei Prokofiev (9-0) at Navan 6f lst stks (1) gd in Mar.
Intense Romance (IRE) 11-1 (8-12) Led 1f, tracked leader, led again over 1f out, driven out, won at Ascot 5f lst stks (1) sft in Oct beating Mr Lupton (9-5) by nk, 10 ran.
Soffia 8-1 (9-2) Raced in 3rd early, on terms approaching halfway, led approaching final furlong, soon joined and headed, no extra and one pace inside final furlong, 6th of 15, 4 3/4l behind Sergei Prokofiev (9-0) at Navan 6f lst stks (1) gd in Mar.
Tammy Wynette (IRE) 11-2fav (9-4) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, headway travelling well on inner early straight and led 1f out, under pressure and kept on inside final furlong, headed 50 yards out and no extra, 3rd of 18, 1 1/4l behind Atlas (9-7) at Leopardstown 7f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Blyton 9-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, challenged over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on, led final 75 yards, won at York 5f (3) gd in Oct beating Golden Circle (8-9) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Nitro Boost (IRE) 6-1 (9-1) Towards rear, short of room early and ran freely, travelled well early straight, 4th and ridden on outer over 1f out, no impression and kept on one pace, 4th of 6, 7 1/4l behind Empire Line (8-13) at Dundalk 6f pol in Apr.
Mistress Of Venice 5-2 (9-11) Led, travelled well early straight, pushed along and edged right from 1f out, ridden and headed over 100 yards out, no impression on winner closing stages, 2nd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Empire State (9-5) at Dundalk 5f mdn pol in Apr.
