niggled along from early, towards rear, no impression and kept on from 2f out
last away from stalls, towards rear, headway straight and close up 2f out, soon challenged, disputed lead 1f out, led and stayed on well inside final furlong
led, headed 2f out, no extra from 1 1/2f out
soon tracked leaders, challenged and every chance from 2f out, no extra and kept on same pace from 1f out
soon chased leaders, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from over 1f out
towards rear, headway on outer straight, close up from 2f out, on terms 1f out, headed and kept on without matching winner inside final furlong
tracked leader, on terms and every chance 2f out, no extra and kept on same pace from over 1f out
soon mid-division, headway to chase leaders from 2f out, no impression in 3rd and kept on without threatening inside final furlong
tracked leaders, no extra under pressure 1 1/2f out
chased leaders, no extra under pressure from 2f out
The veteran Mooretown Boy was on the mark of a selling plater when scoring here in September and could just need this after a long break. Conor O'Dwyer wastes no time bringing COLLEGE BOY out again after his convincing victory at Cork on Friday. That was only his fifth race on the Flat and he's likely to be hit by more than a 5lb rise so gets the vote under a penalty. Maundy Money has won seven times on the Flat though not since 2011 when he scored from a 17lb higher mark. He has to be of interest while Benalex Park is in very good form and will appreciate the ground better than most. Smoke Charger was a bit disappointing at the Curragh last time but may do better now dropping down in trip.
Gra Geal Mo Chroi (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Held up, pushed along in 7th 4f out, ridden and no impression entering straight, 6th of 8, 14l behind Hurricane Sky (9-0) at Tipperary 1m 1f hcp hvy.
College Boy (IRE) 10-1 (9-10) Towards rear, ridden and headway into 4th 2f out, challenged between horses and led 150 yards out, kept on well, won at Cork 7f hcp 47-65 sft beating Cookie Crumbles (9-5) by 2 1/2l, 8 ran.
Irish Reel (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Led, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra and kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Hurricane Sky (9-0) at Tipperary 1m 1f hcp hvy.
Maundy Money 7-1 (8-5) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd 1 1/2f out, close up 1f out, kept on into 2nd inside final furlong, no impression winner, 2nd of 11, 4l behind Star Links (9-3) at Limerick 1m hcp 50-80 hvy in Apr.
Benalex Park 7-2 (8-10) Held up, moderate 6th halfway, ridden and closer in 5th 2f out, 4th 1f out, kept on final furlong to 3rd closing stages, 3rd of 8, 2 3/4l behind Hurricane Sky (9-0) at Tipperary 1m 1f hcp hvy.
California Rose 16-1 (9-11) In rear, ridden entering straight, no impression, never a factor, 12th of 15, 10l behind Benalex Park (8-10) at Gowran Park 1m hcp 47-65 sft in Apr.
Smoke Charger (IRE) 11-1 (8-4) Tracked leaders on inner, 5th halfway, 3rd 2f out and ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 3l behind Valbucca (9-7) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp 50-80 sft.
Mooretown Boy (IRE) 12-1 (12-3) 12th of 14, well behind Clondaw Warrior (12-3) at Fairyhouse 2m Charity Stakes (4yo+) in Apr.
Havelock Ellis 10-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, some late headway into 10th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Elusive Express (8-13) at Down Royal 7f hcp 47-65 in Sep.
Knockdoha (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Dwelt, in rear, headway to chase leaders and kept on without threatening straight, 8th of 15, 11l behind Speed Dial (9-9) at Limerick 1m 3f hcp 47-65.
Shalaman (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Always towards rear, no impression from over 4f out, 8th of 9, 44l behind Curley Bill (9-8) at Gowran Park 1m 4f mdn stks gd in Apr.
An Spailpin Fanach (USA) 16-1 (9-12) Chased leaders, ridden entering straight, 8th 2f out, weakened, 12th of 13, 9l behind Time Travel (8-10) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 47-65 pol.
Baby Jake (IRE) 50-1 (9-7) Led, ridden and headed 3f out, no extra in 2nd 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 14l behind Fairview Star (9-8) at Dundalk 1m 4f mdn stks pol in Apr.
