settled behind leaders early, improved to 4th halfway, pushed along in 5th 3 out, ridden in 4th and no impression before straight, kept on one pace
settled behind leaders early, improved to 3rd halfway, led before straight, ridden after 2 out, mistake last, kept on well run-in
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and weakened 4 out
mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden and no extra 3 out, moderate 7th when fell 2 out
led, ridden and headed before straight, under pressure in 3rd 2 out, kept on to 2nd after last, no impression winner
chased leader in 2nd, disputed briefly before straight, ridden in 2nd before 2 out, no extra when mistake last, dropped to 3rd run-in
held up towards rear, 7th 3 out, ridden in 6th and no impression before straight, kept on one pace from 2 out
chased leaders, mistake 4th and lost place, ridden and no extra 4 out, soon weakened
chased leaders, lost place halfway and 7th, 4th 3 out, ridden in 5th and no extra before straight, kept on one pace
This is a very poor maiden and supporters of SANDS COVE are likely to plunge again despite his very disappointing form since his impressive victory in a Roscommon bumper. He's been a short price on all three subsequent starts and shown very little but rather in hope than expectation he's handed the vote to finally realise his potential. Johnnys Legacy scored on Polytrack at Dundalk in February but he's another who has continued to disappoint though there are bit and pieces of form over timber that suggest he should be in the frame in this grade. Saddlehimup has shown a glimmer of ability which may be enough to get him involved while Henrietta's Way does at least have a course victory to her credit as she gained a shock victory in a bumper two years ago.
Johnnys Legacy (IRE) 10-1 (11-3) Always towards rear, 15th of 20, 29l behind Norther Bay (11-10) at Gowran Park 2m hcp hdl 8Evens16 gd in Sep.
Sands Cove (IRE) 9-4 (11-12) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and no extra entering straight, 9th of 23, 32l behind Captain Arceus (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl sft in Sep.
Henrietta's Way (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Prominent, poor visibility and ridden along after 4th, dropped towards rear 6th, no extra and pulled up before 4 out, in a race won by A Country Girl (11-4) at Tramore 2m mdn hdl sft in Dec, 14 ran.
Conkies Lad (IRE) 33-1 (11-5) Always towards rear, 25th of 27, well behind Hidden Shamrock (11-2) at Navan 2m 7f hcp hdl 80-95 sft in Sep.
King Boyne Senior (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) Waited with, 10th early, no impression and kept on same pace from before straight, 8th of 12, 48l behind Ally Cascade (11-10) at Fairyhouse 2m N H flat in Oct.
Norman Landing (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Always behind, 18th of 20, well behind Pay The King (12-0) at Gowran Park 2m N H flat gd in Oct.
Push The Button (IRE) 7-1 (11-9) Soon towards rear, pulled up halfway, in a race won by Minella Reception (11-9) at Listowel 2m N H flat sft in Sep, 15 ran.
Raven's Feather (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Towards rear, never a factor, kept on one pace, 10th of 16, well behind Ontheground (11-4) at Wexford 2m mdn hdl gd in Oct.
Saddlehimup (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Waited with, 10th 6 out, no impression and kept on same pace from 3 out, 6th of 12, 40l behind Skibabe (11-4) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn hdl in Oct.
Vinny's Chance (IRE) 3-1 (11-9) Cl up, mostly 2nd till 4out, bhd next, pu 2out, in a race won by Overquest (12-0) at Lisronagh 3m ire ptp sft in Mar '10, 10 ran.
