mid-division, ridden into 6th 2f out, 4th 1f out, kept on inside final furlong to go 2nd, no impression on winner
soon tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 4th 2f out, no extra over 1f out
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
held up, ridden into 7th 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
mid-division best, ridden and no impression 3f out
soon prominent, led after 1f, ridden 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong, kept on same pace
mid-division, ridden halfway, kept on one pace from over 1f out
towards rear for most, ridden and no impression over 2f out
rear of mid-division, ridden and no extra over 2f out
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden into 2nd 2f out, led 1 1/2f out, kept on strongly final furlong
led briefly, tracked leaders after 1f, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra over 2f out
rear of mid-division, ridden 3f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden 3f out, edged towards stand's rail over 2f out, stayed on into 7th 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 5th 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
dwelt, always towards rear
The veteran Texas Rock has won three times around here but it's taken 27 starts to reach that total. SHE'S IN THE GAME was in excellent form throughout last summer, following a narrow defeat here with a victory over today's rival Thaleeq on a return visit then completing a double at Cork. She wasn't beaten far in softer condition on her final start in October and can return with a victory. River Derwent made a successful reappearance a year ago so a long break shouldn't pose a problem while Sunset Nova gained his seventh career success in good style at Navan last week. The lightly-raced maiden New York Angel ran well for a long way on her return to action at Leopardstown and Danny Sheehy is one of the more experienced riders here.
River Derwent 10-3fav (9-1) Tracked leaders on inner, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 11th of 15, 7 1/4l behind Stylistic Approach (8-13) at Cork 1m hcp sft in Sep.
Texas Rock (IRE) 40-1 (8-7) In rear, ridden 2f out, went 14th 1f out, kept on one pace, 10th of 22, 4l behind Stag Night (9-6) at Curragh 6f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Dixie Bluebell (IRE) 33-1 (9-11) Tracked leaders on outer, 6th halfway, pushed along early straight and lost place over 1f out, no extra and eased inside final furlong, 16th of 17, 14 1/4l behind Mutasarref (10-2) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gd in Apr.
Sunset Nova (IRE) 17-2 (9-12) Towards rear, headway between horses under 2f out, 3rd and pushed along over 1f out, led over 100 yards out, kept on well, won at Navan 6f hcp gd in Apr beating Rough Diamond (10-6) by 1 1/4l, 14 ran.
Numoor 50-1 (10-2) In rear, no impression from 2f out, never a factor, 10th of 13, 8 3/4l behind Godhead (9-4) at Bellewstown 1m gd in Apr.
New York Angel (IRE) 9-2 (9-9) Mid-division, 8th halfway, pushed along entering straight and no impression over 1f out, no extra, 14th of 17, 11 1/2l behind Mutasarref (10-2) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gd in Apr.
Thaleeq 14-1 (10-2) Mid-division, ridden towards outer 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 8th of 21, 4 1/2l behind Massaman (9-6) at Curragh 1m hcp Yielding in Mar.
Sense Of Romance (IRE) 40-1 (9-3) Mid-division, 8th halfway, lost place over 2f out, switched left under 1f out, kept on same pace, 10th of 17, 5 1/2l behind Haziya (9-4) at Leopardstown 1m hcp gd in Apr.
Howling Wolf (IRE) 50-1 (9-7) Towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra over 1f out, never a factor, 12th of 16, 15 3/4l behind Dha Leath (9-2) at Limerick 1m hcp gd in Apr.
Liquid Luck (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 11th of 15, 6 3/4l behind Aurora Princess (9-13) at Limerick 1m hcp gd in Apr.
Sheila (IRE) 40-1 (10-2) Always towards rear, never a factor, last of 14, 14 1/2l behind Drombeg Duke (9-12) at Bellewstown 1m hcp gd in Apr.
Ginsburg (IRE) 25-1 (9-12) Rear, soon slightly detached, closed up on field 3f out, hampered over 2f out, modest late headway, never a factor, 11th of 14, 20 1/4l behind Massaman (10-0) at Gowran Park 7f hcp gd in Apr.
Epaulawn (IRE) 5-1 (9-3) Chased leaders on inner, ridden in 4th 2f out, no impression on leaders in 3rd 1f out, no extra final furlong, 6th of 14, 6 1/2l behind Sense Of Romance (9-7) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Nov.
No Patience (IRE) 14-1 (9-12) Prominent early, mid-division at halfway, edged left and short of room over 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 9th of 24, 3 1/4l behind Cailin Cliste (9-2) at Curragh 6f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Seven Worlds (IRE) 5-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders early, rear of mid-division halfway, ridden on far rail and 8th over 1f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 14, 2 1/4l behind Stanhope (9-0) at Navan 6f hcp gd in Apr.
Tyrion's Dream (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Mid-division on outer, headway to lead after 2f, ridden and headed 2f out, 4th 1f out, no extra, 9th of 16, 10 3/4l behind Run The Jewels (9-10) at Cork 7f hcp Yielding - Soft in Apr.
Viv Vance (IRE) 66-1 (9-1) Dwelt slightly, towards rear for most, ridden and no impression on inner 2f out, 9th of 11, 11 1/4l behind Ajax Tavern (9-7) at Dundalk 7f pol in Dec.
She's In The Game (IRE) 5-1 (10-2) Mid-division, headway on stands' side under 2f out, ridden and kept on one pace inside final furlong, no impression closing stages, 6th of 23, 3 1/2l behind Avagardner (9-11) at Curragh 6f hcp Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Alqabeela (IRE) 66-1 (9-2) Towards rear, pushed along and no impression 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never a factor, 11th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Stanhope (9-0) at Navan 6f hcp gd in Apr.
