awkward from stalls and slowly away, towards rear, pushed along and closer in 8th on inner 2f out, no impression when short of room over 1f out, no extra
mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden in 7th switched left over 1f out, no impression and kept on one pace inside final furlong
chased leaders, 6th halfway, 5th under 2f out, short of room 1f out, switched right under 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong to go 3rd close home
led, raced freely, pushed along and strongly pressed 2f out, headed over 1f out, still 2nd 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leader, a little keen, 2nd halfway, pressed leader 2f out, pushed along and led over 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression from 2f out, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, 14th halfway, pushed along from 2f out, 8th 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, never nearer
rear of mid-division, pushed along 2f out, no impression in 9th when short of room under 1f out, kept on one pace after
towards rear, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 3rd over 1f out, no impression in 2nd under 1f out, kept on same pace
rear of mid-division, took keen hold, 10th halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out
refused to race, left in stalls
mid-division on outer, 9th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
always towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, never a factor
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and no impression in 4th over 1f out, 3rd 100 yards out, kept on one pace, 4th again close home
mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden and no impression over 1f out
Take My Hand has been very busy but has continued to go well despite a big rise in the ratings after winning here last month. Another three-year-old, Myrcella, is 0-12 but would have to be respected if the ground eases further. Caesar's Comet has only been here once, beating Swiss Army Officer a short-head last month. There shouldn't be much between them again while Tyrconnell was in good form at Dundalk over the winter though is 0-12 on Turf. Dance Emperor is 1-29 though that victory was gained here from a 9lb higher mark and his stable also run Qaabil, still a maiden but dropping to a winnable mark. Jonny Levins has been amongst the winners and TAI SING YEH may be good enough in a tricky handicap. A dual winner at Ayr last summer, he never got into contention over the track and trip last time but stayed on strongly in the closing stages in a race that has worked out well and he can get back to winning ways.
Benedict Roezl (IRE) 66-1 (9-13) Prominent, took keen hold, ridden 2f out, weakened, 17th of 18, 14 1/2l behind Trueba (9-7) at Curragh 6f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Caesar's Comet (IRE) 12-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, ridden in 4th 2f out, 2nd 1f out, no extra final furlong, 4th of 18, 3l behind Trueba (9-7) at Curragh 6f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Swiss Army Officer (IRE) 20-1 (10-0) Mid-division early, chased leaders after 2f, 3rd halfway, ridden over 2f out, soon no extra, 14th of 15, 18 1/2l behind Out On Friday (9-1) at Galway 1m 1f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Bay Of Skaill 9-2 (10-4) Soon led, pushed along over 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, no extra and one pace inside final furlong, 6th of 15, 6 1/4l behind Eleuthera (9-7) at Naas 6f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jul.
Highly Approved (IRE) 9-1 (10-1) Mid-division, ridden and no impression towards outer over 1f out, weakened, 14th of 15, 7 1/2l behind Lady Scathach (10-0) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gd in Jul.
Qaabil (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Rear of mid-division, 8th 3f out, dropped towards rear 1 1/2f out, no impression, eased under 1f out, 12th of 13, 13 3/4l behind Eastern Racer (9-8) at Galway 7f hcp sft in Jul.
Tyrconnell (IRE) 6-1 (9-9) Held up towards rear, headway on outer entering straight, 2nd and ridden over 1f out when drifted left, kept on well and every chance final 100 yards, just failed, 2nd of 14, shd behind Reverberation (9-0) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Mar.
Intervention 25-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out, squeezed up under 1f out, 8th of 12, 12l behind United Front (9-5) at Dundalk 6f mdn pol in Feb.
Starlight Red (IRE) 80-1 (9-6) Waited with, soon towards rear, pushed along from 3f out, no impression when switched left over 1f out, kept on same pace without threatening inside final furlong, 13th of 15, 10 1/2l behind Airgead (9-3) at Leopardstown 7f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Myrcella (IRE) 11-2 (9-11) Chased leaders, ridden in 3rd 2f out, soon no impression on leaders, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 18, 2l behind Red Pantz (9-12) at Naas 6f hcp gd in Jul.
Rosiewood (IRE) 25-1 (9-11) Slowly into stride, always behind, never a factor, 16th of 18, 12 3/4l behind Red Pantz (9-12) at Naas 6f hcp gd in Jul.
Lady Alcazar (IRE) 17-2 (9-11) Chased leader, ridden and effort over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong to 6th close home, 6th of 18, 9l behind Theoneyouare (8-11) at Naas 6f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Take My Hand (IRE) 11-2 (9-10) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along over 2f out, ridden in 3rd 1f out, 2nd 100 yards out, kept on to press winner close home, just failed, 2nd of 12, shd behind Ya Ya Baby (10-0) at Galway 1m hcp sft in Aug.
Scream (IRE) 150-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 13th of 15, 6 3/4l behind Lady Scathach (10-0) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gd in Jul.
Kerry Blue (IRE) 12-1 (9-12) Prominent and led after 2f, pushed along and headed 2f out, no extra over 1f out, weakened, 9th of 13, 11 1/2l behind Slieve Bearnagh (9-8) at Roscommon 7f hcp gf in Jun.
Stellaire Enfant (IRE) 3-1 (9-8) Dwelt and pushed along early, soon rear of mid-division, 10th on inner 3f out, pushed along entering straight, 4th and briefly short of room over 1f out, ridden and no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 4th of 14, 2 3/4l behind Dark Magic (10-2) at Leopardstown 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Cracking Name (IRE) 20-1 (10-0) Chased leaders towards inner, 6th halfway, ridden in 8th when short of room under 1f out, no impression after, kept on one pace, 8th of 15, 4 3/4l behind Lady Scathach (10-0) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gd in Jul.
Dance Emperor (IRE) 12-1 (9-9) Dwelt and rear, ridden and progress entering straight, switched left 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, 3rd of 15, 2l behind Out On Friday (9-1) at Galway 1m 1f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Breaking News (IRE) 40-1 (9-2) Bumped early, soon mid-division, pushed along from 3f out, soon one pace, 13th of 18, 19 1/2l behind Etneya (9-2) at Curragh 1m mdn fll Yielding in Jul.
Tai Sing Yeh (IRE) 10-1 (9-8) Held up towards rear, 14th halfway, ridden on outer and headway from over 1f out, went 7th 100 yards out, 4th close home, never better, 4th of 15, 2 1/4l behind Lady Scathach (10-0) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gd in Jul.
Time Stands Still 22-1 (9-4) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened, 9th of 18, 6 3/4l behind Trueba (9-7) at Curragh 6f hcp Yielding in Jul.
