soon chased leaders, disputed 3rd approaching straight, soon closed travelling smoothly, led 2f out, stayed on well final furlong
tracked leaders, 6th approaching straight, no extra from 2f out
loaded without rider, soon mid-division, closer in 5th approaching straight, chased winner from 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
pushed along briefly early, raced towards outer, held up, no impression from before straight
dwelt, pushed along, towards rear, no impression and one pace straight
held up, disputed 10th approaching straight, no impression and kept on without threatening from over 1f out
soon towards rear, ran on without threatening from over 1f out
soon mid-division, pushed along halfway, one pace straight
prominent, disputed 3rd approaching straight, one pace from 2f out
soon mid-division, 8th approaching straight, went moderate 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace
soon mid-division, 9th approaching straight, soon one pace
held up, disputed 10th approaching straight, soon raced on outer and no impression
led early, soon joined, attempted to jump rail inside first couple of furlongs and headed, tracked leaders, 7th approaching straight, no extra from 2f out
close up, soon disputed lead, led inside first couple of furlongs, soon joined, led again and went on approaching straight, headed 2f out, soon weakened
dwelt, pushed along, towards rear, headway but no impression from over 1f out, kept on same pace
dwelt, pushed along, towards rear, no impression and one pace straight
prominent, disputed lead soon after a couple of furlongs, 2nd approaching straight, no extra from 2f out
Not too many of these arrive in form though that certainly doesn't apply to Elusive In Paris, who has won twice and been placed second three times in his last five starts. However, he's now 12lb higher than his victory at Killarney a couple of weeks ago and has a big weight here. WORTH AVENUE finished very close behind him at Gowran last time having looked the likely winner before being headed close home. That was her first start since June and with more progress in her she looks the one to be on. Clifton Miss ran very well when a close fourth at Clonmel and is suited by fast going but Whippers Dream enjoyed the testing conditions at Tipperary and probably won't have that sort of ground here. Spirit Of The Law hasn't won for two years but has dropped dramatically in the ratings and should be taking advantage soon.
Elusive In Paris (IRE) 4-1fav (9-9) Chased leaders, not much room over 2f out, kept on well without matching winner close home into 2nd near line, 2nd of 16, 1/2l behind Zorba The Greek (10-0) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp gf in May.
Spirit Of The Law (IRE) 12-1 (9-10) A little keen, soon tracked leaders, 4th 1f out, no impression, 5th of 14, 6 3/4l behind Usain (8-10) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp gf in May.
Clifton Miss (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along to challenge 2f out, soon ridden and 2nd 1f out, under pressure and no impression final 100 yards, 4th of 15, 1 1/4l behind Mademoiselle Penny (10-0) at Clonmel 1m 2f hcp gf in May.
Feruzzi (IRE) 25-1 (9-9) Towards rear, pushed along before straight, no impression 2f out, soon no extra, 14th of 15, 16 3/4l behind Elusive In Paris (9-4) at Killarney 1m hcp gd in May.
Sinndar Sandy (IRE) 66-1 (8-11) Always towards rear, no impression from 3f out, never a factor, 11th of 14, 36 1/4l behind Udogo (9-10) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec.
Whippers Dream (IRE) 8-1 (8-7) Mid-division, 9th halfway, progress to go 2nd entering straight, soon ridden, led 1f out and kept on well inside final furlong, won at Tipperary 1m 1f hcp Soft - Heavy in May beating Dew Line (9-5) by 1 3/4l, 16 ran.
Phoenix Twist (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Soon mid-division, moderate 12th 4 out, no impression and one pace from before straight, 12th of 24, dist behind Cotton Jenny (11-7) at Cork 2m fll gd in May.
Angel's Gift (IRE) 7-1 (8-13) Mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 1 3/4l behind Gold Not Silver (9-3) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec.
Gun Shoot (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) Towards rear, 13th halfway, pushed along entering straight and 11th on outer 2f out, ridden and kept on one pace inside final furlong, 9th of 15, 5 1/2l behind Mademoiselle Penny (10-0) at Clonmel 1m 2f hcp gf in May.
Rockview Emperor (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Mid-division best, ridden and no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace, 10th of 16, 8 1/4l behind Beechmount Whisper (9-13) at Gowran Park 1m hcp gd in Apr.
Worth Avenue (IRE) 10-1 (8-8) Mid-division, not much room 2f out, soon switched right, headway to lead from 1f out, kept on well, headed close home, soon dropped to 3rd, 3rd of 16, 1 1/4l behind Zorba The Greek (10-0) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp gf in May.
Bert Leaf 66-1 (8-9) Towards rear, under pressure approaching straight, soon raced towards outer, no impression 2f out, one pace, 9th of 15, 7 1/4l behind Lightening Stricks (8-9) at Killarney 1m hcp gd in May.
Elusive Leona (IRE) 50-1 (8-8) Took keen hold towards rear, soon mid-division, raced on outer into straight, one pace 1f out, 10th of 16, 4 1/4l behind Zorba The Greek (10-0) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp gf in May.
Queen Zain (IRE) 9-1 (8-8) Dwelt, towards rear, wide into straight, went 5th 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 14, 6 1/4l behind Usain (8-10) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp gf in May.
Snoqualmie Chief 25-1 (11-5) Raced in 12th early, slight mistake 5th, improved to chase leaders from 3 out, soon slightly impeded, one pace from after next, 13th of 20, 28 3/4l behind Shan Dun Na Ngall (11-7) at Down Royal 2m hcp gd in May.
Uno Voce (IRE) 33-1 (12-3) 24th of 25, dist behind Pires (12-0) at Punchestown 1m 7f Yielding - Soft in Apr.
Lomi's Law (IRE) 9-1 (9-11) Mid-division, raced towards outer and a little keen, dropped to rear 2f out, soon behind and eased, last of 14, 18 3/4l behind Brokopondo (9-7) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov.
Pat Harkin (IRE) 9-2 (9-8) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along in 5th approaching straight, ridden and no impression 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 5l behind Red House Hill (9-11) at Limerick 1m 3f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Wrekin Rock (IRE) 25-1 (9-1) Prominent, weakened 4f out, tailed off, 14th of 15, dist behind Next Bend (8-13) at Navan 1m 5f hcp Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Maritime Law (IRE) 33-1 (8-8) Pushed along from stalls, towards rear and 11th 4f out, pushed along over 2f out, not much room and drifted right over 1f out, soon no impression, 8th of 14, 11l behind Arbourfield (8-13) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in May.
Caigemdar (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, 6th before halfway, pushed along 2 1/2f out, lost place from over 2f out, no impression before straight, soon no extra, last of 14, 31 1/4l behind Downforce (9-9) at Sligo 7f hcp hvy in May.
