mid-division, 7th 3f out, pushed along 2f out, ridden in 3rd 1f out, headway to dispute lead last strides, headed at line
towards rear on outer, 11th 3f out, soon pushed along, ridden in 9th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, never nearer
always behind, no impression straight, never a factor
dwelt, pushed along early and raced in rear of mid-division, ridden entering straight, no impression
rear of mid-division, no impression from 3f out, never a factor
mid-division on outer, 8th 3f out, soon ridden, 6th 1f out, no impression
chased leaders on inner, ridden entering straight, 5th 1f out, no impression
in rear, last entering straight, soon pushed along, ridden and went 4f 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, disputed lead last strides, led at line
chased leader in 2nd, led and ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, soon dropped to 4th, no extra
chased leaders, pushed along in 2nd 2f out, soon ridden, led inside final furlong, strongly pressed and joined last strides, 3rd at line
led, ridden and headed 2f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, soon mid-division on inner, ridden entering straight, weakened
chased leaders, took keen hold, ridden entering straight, weakened
Pachmena stepped up to this trip for the first time when just failing to hold Storm Steps last month. He was earlier just behind Shore and Conor Hogan in a 1m2f claimer on the track and there's little between the trio here. Never Mistabeat has been in excellent form, scoring twice over the extended 1m2f track and just failing over this trip in-between. He's up 12lb for that latest success but it will be a surprise if he isn't in contention. TOP LINE TOMMY (NAP) finished a close third in that handicap over 1m4f and has a big pull in the weights so looks the one to beat. Chateau Musar was beaten almost 6 lengths in that latter event and looks held despite having won twice here earlier this year.
Top Line Tommy (IRE) 4-1fav (9-9) Chased leaders, 5th 3f out, pushed along in 4th 2f out, soon ridden, 3rd 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, strongly pressed leaders to line, just failed, 3rd of 13, nk behind Storm Steps (9-9) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Mar.
White Desert (IRE) 80-1 (12-0) Always behind, weakened 3 out, pulled up after 2 out, at Punchestown 2m mdn Yielding in Oct.
Approach The City (IRE) 18-1 (9-11) Always towards rear, never a factor, 9th of 13, 8 3/4l behind Storm Steps (9-9) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Mar.
Never Mistabeat (IRE) 9-4fav (9-12) Slowly into stride and pushed along early, soon chased leaders and took keen hold, led and ridden 2f out, soon went clear, well clear 1f out, stayed on strongly final furlong, easily, won at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Mar beating Maricruz (9-10) by 4 1/2l, 14 ran.
Kingslayer (FR) 7-1 (9-4) A little slow into stride, soon prominent, almost on terms halfway, pushed along before straight, no extra and one pace final furlong, 5th of 14, 9 1/4l behind Troop Commander (8-9) at Killarney 1m hcp Good - Yielding in Aug.
Lady Georgie (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Edged a little right leaving stalls, soon mid-division and raced in 7th, raced towards outer straight and effort, kept on same pace final furlong, 8th of 14, 4 1/4l behind Pin Your Hopes (9-7) at Dundalk 1m 4f mdn pol in Dec.
Pachmena (IRE) 15-2 (9-5) Chased leaders, pushed along in 2nd 2f out, soon ridden, close 2nd and strongly pressed winner inside final furlong, held last strides, 2nd of 13, shd behind Storm Steps (9-9) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Mar.
Chateau Musar (IRE) 9-2 (9-7) Towards rear, 11th 3f out, soon ridden, kept on one pace, never a factor, 6th of 13, 5 1/2l behind Storm Steps (9-9) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Mar.
Conor Hogan (IRE) 3-1 (10-2) Disputed lead early, soon chased leaders in moderate 5th, pushed along to close from before straight, soon on terms, led narrowly under 2f out, headed and one pace in 3rd close home, 3rd of 13, 1/2l behind Approach The City (10-2) at Dundalk 1m 3f pol in Mar.
Dammit (IRE) 40-1 (9-11) Pushed along briefly early and disputed lead, soon raced in 2nd, 3rd before halfway, effort straight, lost position and slightly impeded over 1f out, one pace, 8th of 11, 3l behind Tooreen Angel (9-13) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Mar.
Park Row (IRE) 12-1 (10-2) Prominent, soon 4th, effort straight, kept on without matching principals final furlong, 5th of 14, 2 1/4l behind Pretty Little Liar (8-10) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Mar.
Persian Lion (IRE) 16-1 (10-2) Slowly away, held up in rear and took keen hold, rapid headway on outer to go 3rd 4f out, ridden and no impression under 2f out, no extra final furlong, 8th of 14, 5 1/4l behind Falak (9-12) at Dundalk 2m hcp pol in Mar.
Carried (IRE) 80-1 (9-5) Mid-division, took keen hold, headway into close 3rd at halfway, ridden in 3rd entering straight, soon weakened, 6th of 14, 9 1/2l behind Never Mistabeat (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Mar.
Shore (USA) 3-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders, 3rd 3f out, ridden early straight and 4th over 1f out, no impression final furlong, kept on one pace, 4th of 14, 5 1/4l behind Dedillon (9-4) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Mar.
Rock Chica (IRE) 20-1 (10-9) Led, ridden and strongly pressed after 2 out, headed approaching last, no impression on winner run-in, kept on same pace, 2nd of 9, 9l behind Zoffanien (11-7) at Naas 1m 7f hcp Yielding - Soft in Feb.
