chased leader in 2nd throughout, ridden entering straight, no impression on winner 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
slowly into stride and in rear, ridden 2f out, some progress into moderate 6th 1f out, no impression
in rear, ridden in last 2f out, went moderate 8th 1f out, no impression
slowly into stride, always behind, never a factor
broke well and made all, ridden entering straight, stayed on strongly final furlong, comfortably
mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression
chased leaders in 4th, ridden in 4th entering straight, kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden 2f out, weakened
chased leaders in 3rd, pushed along under 2f out, checked entering straight, ridden in 3rd 1f out, switched left inside final furlong, no extra
rear of mid-division on outer ridden 3f out, weakened
LINCOLN is a long way clear on official ratings and is difficult to oppose. Denis Hogan's charge, five times a winner for Mick Channon, has been running better than form figures imply in much stronger company and has been put in on a nice weight. T For Tango looks the main threat as he finished just in front of the selection at Naas last time though was receiving 3lb and has to concede 10lb here. Highly Approved was also behind in that Naas contest and has plenty to prove as he's never won on Turf while Earcharn is another Turf maiden who is much better at Dundalk.
T For Tango (IRE) 14-1 (8-10) Switched left to far side after leaving stalls and held up in rear, progress into 9th and pushed along 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace final furlong, 8th of 22, 5 3/4l behind Mokhalad (8-10) at Naas 6f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Highly Approved (IRE) 28-1 (9-13) A little awkward leaving stalls and slowly into stride, towards rear, pushed along 3f out, not much room under 2f out, soon no extra, 19th of 23, 26 1/2l behind Hit The Silk (10-3) at Curragh 7f hcp Yielding in May.
Eacharn (IRE) 20-1 (9-11) Soon prominent, no extra from over 1f out, 15th of 23, 14 1/2l behind Hit The Silk (10-3) at Curragh 7f hcp Yielding in May.
Florida's King (IRE) 28-1 (8-8) Reminders leaving stalls and slowly into stride, in rear, ridden 2f out, some progress into moderate 11th 1f out, no impression, 10th of 19, 6 1/4l behind Haqeeba (9-8) at Navan 5f hcp gf in May.
Lincoln (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Held up in rear, ridden and no impression towards stands' side under 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong, never a factor, 7th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Turbine (8-5) at Cork 7f hcp gd in May.
Neyland 25-1 (9-9) Soon tracked leaders, pushed along before straight, no extra from over 1f out and eased inside final furlong, 9th of 13, 19 1/4l behind Solomons Seal (9-9) at Killarney 1m hcp gd in May.
Stamp Of Authority (IRE) 14-1 (9-9) Led, headed and ridden 2f out, soon weakened quickly, eased inside final furlong, 12th of 16, 17 1/2l behind Taceec (8-13) at Naas 1m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Bluesbreaker (IRE) 25-1 (9-4) Dwelt slightly, soon pushed along to chase leaders, ridden in 4th halfway, no extra over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 7, 19 1/2l behind Kasbah (9-4) at Dundalk 6f pol in Apr.
Guiding Star 40-1 (8-4) Went left from stalls and raced towards rear, ridden under 2f out, soon no impression and kept on same pace from 1f out, 13th of 17, 8 3/4l behind Plough Boy (10-0) at Naas 5f hcp gd in May.
Tember 33-1 (9-7) Rear of mid-division, some headway approaching straight, ridden and no impression under 2f out, no extra, 11th of 13, 15 1/4l behind Meryems Way (8-7) at Gowran Park 1m hcp Yielding - Soft in May.
Keep Believing (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Mid-division, ridden in 9th 2f out, went 6th 1f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 16, 5 1/4l behind Annie Fior (9-8) at Gowran Park 7f hcp Yielding - Soft in Apr.
