tracked leaders, soon 3rd, closed up on inner 3f out, led from 2f out travelling smoothly, went clear from over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, easily
towards rear, 13th early, took keen hold, raced towards outer, progress 6f out, soon prominent, pushed along from 3f out, 3rd from 2f out, chased winner and no impression from over 1f out, one pace
soon mid-division, 10th early, pushed along into straight, kept on same pace from under 3f out
soon tracked leaders in 4th, took keen hold, 5th from 2f out, soon no impression, one pace
held up, 11th early, went 4th from 2f out, soon no impression, one pace
held up, 12th early, took keen hold, raced towards outer straight, soon no impression, one pace
soon chased leaders in 7th, pushed along into straight, kept on same pace from under 3f out
disputed lead, gained narrow lead 5f out, under pressure over 3f out, soon headed, weakened
soon tracked leaders in 6th, took keen hold, pushed along into straight, soon no impression
in rear, some headway but no impression straight, one pace
soon tracked leaders in 5th, no impression from 3f out, soon no extra
soon mid-division, 9th early, raced towards outer, pushed along into straight, kept on same pace from under 3f out
towards rear, 14th early, raced towards outer straight, soon no impression, one pace
disputed lead, narrowly headed from 5f out, under pressure over 3f out, soon led, headed from 2f out, soon no impression, one pace
soon mid-division, 8th early, pushed along over 3f out, soon no extra
Nina Carberry was on board when her father's Josephine Marcus made a successful debut at Wexford in April so it's a surprise to see her booked for the newcomer Bonny Kate is this very competitive bumper. Presenting Mahler just held off Side Saddle at Limerick a couple of weeks ago but the runner-up should turn the tables at the revised weights. Star Counsel and Emcon have both gained surprise victories and can improve further but they will need to against the two penalised double winners. LYRICAL THEATRE won very easily at Sligo and Naas and though beaten in between at Galway came up against a pair of useful performers who have won subsequently so he looks the one to be on. Twentytwo's Taken looked a very smart prospect when scoring at Down Royal and Fairyhouse and it's only the lack of a recent run that hands the vote to the Willie Mullins-trained mare.
Lyrical Theatre (IRE) 6-5fav (11-7) Settled 6th, progress to 5th 4f out, pushed up to 3rd 2f out, led 1 1/2f out, soon asserted, easily, won at Naas 2m 3f NH flat gd in Oct beating Sandymount Duke (11-9) by 10l, 9 ran.
Twentytwo's Taken (IRE) 9-4fav (11-9) Took keen hold, held up towards rear, still last but progress on outer into straight, quickened well to lead under 1f out, stayed on well, comfortably, won at Fairyhouse 2m mrs N H flat hvy in Feb beating Beluckyagain (11-9) by 4l, 10 ran.
Emcon (IRE) 16-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders, soon 5th, pushed along briefly and reminder after 4f, pushed along 6f out, challenged into straight, soon led, asserted from 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Cork 2m mrs N H flat sft beating Iamtoldiamgrand (10-9) by 4 1/2l, 11 ran.
Jennys Melody (IRE) 2-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, not fluent 3rd, headway 5th, not fluent 3 out, outpaced next, ran on well final 100 yards, 4th of 11, 5l behind Ardnahoe (11-0) at Ayr 2m mdn hdl (5) gs.
Star Counsel (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Mid-division, headway 5f out, 3rd 4f out, ridden to challenge entering straight, led 1f out, kept on well final furlong, won at Tipperary 2m 4f NH flat gd in Oct '13 beating Chute Hall (12-0) by 4l, 19 ran.
Josephine Marcus (IRE) 6-1 (10-13) Always prominent, ridden to lead 2f out, stayed on well under pressure final furlong, all out close home, won at Wexford 2m sft in Apr beating Bell Of The Ball (10-10) by nk, 14 ran.
Arise And Go Now (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Towards rear, 6th halfway, dropped to rear approaching straight, some moderate progress when ridden over 2f out, no impression when short of room inside final furlong, kept on same pace closing stages, 5th of 10, 17l behind Rogue Trader (12-0) at Navan 2m NH flat sft.
Belle Of The Moor (IRE) 7-2fav (11-2) In rear, hampered after 2f, progress on outer 3f out and 4th 2f out, ridden and no impression inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Round Tower (11-7) at Down Royal 2m NH flat.
Killultagh Sarah (IRE) 5-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, moderate 4th halfway, closer in 2nd 5f out, narrow lead 4f out, headed 3f out, ridden in 3rd 2f out, kept on to 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 11, 6l behind Riviera Sun (11-9) at Down Royal 2m NH flat in Mar.
Selective Hearing (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, 5th before straight, soon no impression, 10th of 17, 31l behind Oneforlill (11-2) at Cork 2m NH flat in May.
The Tinker Molly (IRE) 5-2 (11-11) Made most, went on bef last, ro best, won at Loughanmore 3m ire ptp in Oct, 10 ran.
Bonny Kate (IRE) Beneficial filly out of Peppardstown.
I'm All You Need (IRE) 9-4fav (10-11) Mid-division, ridden and no extra 4f out, 9th of 16, 36l behind Dancing Meadows (11-2) at Ballinrobe 2m mrs N H flat gd in Jun.
Ma Garrett (IRE) 14-1 (10-7) Took keen hold, chased leaders, 8th early, improved to challenge 2f out, no impression in 4th 1f out, kept on without troubling winner final furlong, 2nd of 16, 12l behind The Big Apple (11-4) at Naas 2m 4yo NH flat sft.
Side Saddle (IRE) 7-4fav (10-13) Soon tracked leaders in 3rd, 4th and pushed along approaching straight, close up and every chance 1f out, kept on without matching winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Presenting Mahler (10-13) at Limerick 2m mares n h flat.
Presenting Mahler (IRE) 20-1 (10-13) Towards rear, went 7th approaching straight on outer, 6th 2f out, 4th 1f out, gained narrow lead inside final furlong and stayed on well, won at Limerick 2m mares n h flat beating Side Saddle (10-13) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Pauleen O'connell (IRE) Flemensfirth mare out of River Mill.
