chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division for most, never a factor
chased leaders early, soon mid-division, ridden in 7th 2f out, no impression in 6th 1f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden into 4th 2f out, 3rd 1f out, kept on final furlong to press winner close home
always towards rear
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 3f out, no extra over 2f out, weakened
mid-division, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden to challenge 1 1/2f out, led under 1f out, kept on well under pressure final furlong
chased leader, led and disputed approaching halfway, ridden and challenged 1 1/2f out, headed under 1f out, no extra and kept on same pace
mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden in 6th 2f out, no impression in 5th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
soon towards rear, never a factor
led, disputed approaching halfway, ridden in 2nd 2f out, no extra in 4th 1f out, kept on one pace
Akdam showed signs of ability in her two runs last term but may be undone by a high draw here, a remark that also applies to Regal Concorde. SACRED DRAGON was heavily supported to make a winning debut a month ago but came up against a potentially useful type in Machete Mark. He didn't go down without a fight and should recoup losses, especially as he holds third-placed Super Sling who was over four lengths away. Tooreen Legend, a half-brother to three winners, is one to note as is Mazandaran, who is by Tiger Hill and the first foal of a middle-distance winner.
Akdam (IRE) 7-1 (9-5) Soon tracked leaders in 3rd, dropped to 5th and no extra from 2f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 13, 9l behind Won Diamond (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 2yo mdn stks pol in Dec.
Carried (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Slowly away and always behind, last of 7, 30l behind Move To Strike (9-5) at Curragh 6f 2yo mdn sft in May.
Connacht Council (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden in 6th 2f out, soon no impression, 6th of 14, 7l behind Machete Mark (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 3yo mdn stks pol in Jan.
Daft Dave (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Towards rear for most, no impression and kept on straight, 7th of 13, 13l behind Won Diamond (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 2yo mdn stks pol in Dec.
Mazandaran (IRE) Tiger Hill colt out of Masiyma.
Mississippi John (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened, 9th of 14, 8l behind Machete Mark (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 3yo mdn stks pol in Jan.
Regal Concorde (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Chased leaders on outer, ridden along in 6th halfway, no extra from early straight, last of 12, 17l behind Sword Of Light (9-5) at Dundalk 6f 3yo mdn stks pol in Jan.
Runaiocht (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) Soon mid-division, moderate 11th approaching straight, soon no impression, 10th of 13, 17l behind Won Diamond (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 2yo mdn stks pol in Dec.
Sacred Dragon (USA) 9-4 (9-5) Always prominent, led over 2f out, soon ridden, joined over 1f out, headed under 1f out, kept on without threatening easy winner, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Machete Mark (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 3yo mdn stks pol in Jan.
Super Sling 20-1 (9-5) Rear of mid-division, progress into 7th 2f out, soon ridden, went moderate 3rd final furlong, 3rd of 14, 5l behind Machete Mark (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 3yo mdn stks pol in Jan.
Tooreen Legend (IRE) Rakti gelding out of Annmary Girl.
Bord Bainne 33-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden in 4th 2f out, soon ridden, no extra final furlong, 4th of 14, 6l behind Toccata Blue (9-5) at Dundalk 7f 3yo mdn stks pol in Jan.
Dark Crusader (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Waited with, 11th approaching straight, soon no impression, kept on, 11th of 14, 10l behind Levanto (9-0) at Dundalk 1m 2yo mdn stks pol in Nov.
Aminah 33-1 (9-0) Never a factor, 12th of 15, 14l behind Big Break (9-0) at Leopardstown 7f 2yo fll mdn gd in Sep.
Alnahar (IRE) Bahri colt out of My Causeway Dream.
Ruby Flipper (IRE) 22-1 (9-0) Towards rear for most, some headway into moderate 8th 1f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 14, 9l behind Typhoon Lily (9-0) at Dundalk 7f 3yo mdn fll pol.
