dwelt, waited with, 12th over 3f out, soon headway travelling smoothly, pushed along 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
chased leaders, 7th over 3f out, pushed along over 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
dwelt, waited with, 16th over 3f out, pushed along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
a little awkward leaving stalls, chased leaders, 10th over 3f out, pushed along over 2f out, ran on without threatening inside final furlong
waited with, 13th over 3f out, pushed along over 2f out and headway, stayed on well without reaching winner inside final furlong
prominent, soon close up and disputed on outer, headed over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division early, 9th over 3f out, pushed along over 2f out and progress, kept on same pace inside final furlong
soon led and disputed, headed under 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
waited with, 15th over 3f out, pushed along over 2f out and progress, kept on well without threatening inside final furlong
waited with, last over 3f out, ran on without threatening inside final furlong
pushed along briefly early, chased leaders, 5th over 3f out, pushed along again and challenged and led 1 1/2f out, asserted and stayed on well inside final furlong
mid-division early, 14th over 3f out, pushed along over 2f out and some progress, kept on same pace inside final furlong
waited with, soon towards rear, 17th over 3f out, pushed along over 2f out and some progress, kept on same pace inside final furlong
reared up and unseated rider in stalls, soon prominent, 4th over 3f out, on terms 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, one pace inside final furlong
pushed along briefly early and mid-division, 8th over 3f out, pushed along again over 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
prominent, 3rd over 3f out, on terms 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, no extra when impeded inside final furlong
mid-division early, 11th over 3f out, pushed along over 2f out, one pace inside final furlong
a little slow into stride, soon chased leaders, 6th over 3f out, pushed along over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
A hugely competitive handicap but BIG BABY BULL looks to have as good a chance as any. Denis Hogan has acquired him from Richard Hannon and he made a very encouraging start under a big weight at Leopardstown on Sunday behind stable companion Turbine. Colfer Me ran a cracking race behind Bowerman in the Irish Lincoln and the winner is expected to go well in the previous race while Romantic Proposal was very impressive when beating Katiymann at Cork in October and further rain would aid her cause. Psychedelic Funk is a bit better than a handicapper at his best though took a long time to warm up last season but Verhoyen will be better for his reappearance in Listed company at Naas and has won twice on this track.
No Needs Never (IRE) 5-2 (9-10) Held up towards rear on inner, some progress on inner from 2f out, disputing 3rd when short of room 1f out, kept on one pace after, 4th of 7, 4l behind Laugh A Minute (9-10) at Limerick 7f gd in Jun.
Psychedelic Funk 8-1 (9-7) Soon raced in 5th, pushed along approaching straight, soon headway on inner, led from 2f out, pressed and stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Leopardstown 7f lst stks (1) Soft - Heavy in Oct beating Thiswaycadeaux (9-2) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Quizical (IRE) 10-3fav (9-12) Broke well to lead narrowly, headed after 1f, closed entering straight, travelled well to lead under 2f out, asserted and ridden over 1f out, kept on strongly, eased close home, comfortably, won at Leopardstown 1m hcp Soft - Heavy in Oct beating Lusis Naturea (8-9) by 3 3/4l, 8 ran.
Flash Gordon (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Prominent and chased leader in centre, 2nd and pushed along halfway, ridden to challenge 1 1/2f out, veered left over 1f out, kept on into 2nd inside final furlong, no impression on winner (demoted to 3rd), 2nd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Make A Challenge (9-10) at Naas 5f lst stks (1) Yielding in Jun.
Current Option (IRE) 11-2 (9-4) Prominent and ran freely, disputed after 2f, narrow lead halfway, joined 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, headed over 1f out, soon no extra, 12th of 17, 6 1/2l behind Bowerman (9-7) at Curragh 1m hcp gf in Jun.
Verhoyen 25-1 (9-7) Prominent and chased leader in centre, ridden 2f out, no extra and slightly hampered 1 1/2f out, soon no impression, 7th of 8, 5 3/4l behind Make A Challenge (9-10) at Naas 5f lst stks (1) Yielding in Jun.
Titanium Sky (IRE) 20-1 (9-13) Raced in 12th early, pushed along on outer from halfway, no extra final furlong, last of 14, 30 1/2l behind Fastar (9-1) at Naas 6f hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Colfer Me (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Held up early, mid-division halfway, ridden to progress 1 1/2f out, 4th 1f out, kept on well without troubling winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 17, 2 1/2l behind Bowerman (9-7) at Curragh 1m hcp gf in Jun.
Tommy Taylor (USA) 9-1 (10-2) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along 2f out and no impression over 1f out, headway between horses early final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 14, 1 1/4l behind Bucky Larson (10-0) at Gowran Park 7f hcp gd in Jun.
Katiymann (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden and slightly hampered over 2f out, soon no impression, 11th of 17, 6 1/4l behind Bowerman (9-7) at Curragh 1m hcp gf in Jun.
Big Baby Bull (IRE) 20-1 (10-3) Mid-division on outer, ridden early straight and some headway over 1f out, 3rd 150 yards out, kept on one pace, 4th of 16, 1 1/2l behind Turbine (9-10) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gd in Jun.
Cyrus Dallin 40-1 (10-7) Led briefly early, held up, 13th approaching halfway, pushed along on inner under 3f out and headway, soon challenged, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 18, 2 1/4l behind Mutadaawel (10-2) at Navan 1m hcp gf in Jun.
Ice Cold In Alex (IRE) 15-2 (9-3) Held up, closer behind leaders 2 1/2f out, ridden into 4th 1f out, kept on without reaching leaders inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 2l behind Maid Of Spirit (8-9) at Curragh 6f hcp gf in Jun.
Romantic Proposal (IRE) 5-1 (8-4) Mid-division towards outer, progress in 5th 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, kept on well strongly final furlong, won at Cork 7f hcp Yielding - Soft in Oct beating Katiymann (9-7) by 2 1/2l, 15 ran.
Royal Highness (IRE) 8-1 (9-10) Mid-division, pushed along early straight, 5th and ridden over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, 2nd of 14, 1 1/4l behind Bucky Larson (10-0) at Gowran Park 7f hcp gd in Jun.
Dragons Call (IRE) 50-1 (9-9) Held up towards rear, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression from 2f out, never a factor, last of 7, 7 1/4l behind Laugh A Minute (9-10) at Limerick 7f gd in Jun.
Opening Verse (IRE) 22-1 (9-12) Mid-division best, ridden and no impression 2f out, 11th of 14, 7 1/4l behind Mokhalad (9-11) at Naas 6f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Peshkova (IRE) 9-2 (10-1) Chased leaders, pushed along straight, no extra and one pace from over 1f out, 5th of 14, 8 3/4l behind Beauchamp Bagenal (9-12) at Gowran Park 7f hcp gd in Jun.
