mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden and weakened entering straight
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong and kept on same pace
led, headed after 1f, 2nd halfway, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, headed 1f out, no extra final furlong and kept on same pace
towards rear, ridden into 8th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong and kept on same pace
mid-division, 9th halfway, headway in 5th 2f out, ridden into 3rd 1 1/2f out, led 1f out, kept on, headed close home
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden 3f out, 5th 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
settled in rear, headway under 2f out, ridden into 6th 1f out, kept on well final furlong to lead close home
towards rear, ridden in 11th 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out, challenged in 2nd 1 1/2f out, 3rd 1f out, no extra and kept on same pace final furlong
chased leader, led after 1f, ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, weakened
mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden and no extra over 2f out
rear of mid-division for most, never a factor
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and weakened 2f out
Tommy Stack's horses haven't been in the all-conquering form they showed at the beginning of the campaign but Estephe has been performing with credit in slightly better grade and has dropped to a fair mark. Mojito Royale has been a prolific winner in the past and is by no means out of this despite a huge weight. Eoin Doyle's charge ended last year with a victory over hurdles at Clonmel and made a very encouraging reappearance at the Curragh last month. Hujaylea was only just behind on the latter occasion and can get involved while Solo Performer is only 2lbs higher than when successful at Down Royal last year. QUEEN ANDROMACHE looked a promising filly when beating Ice Empress on her return at Navan and though not quite matching that display on her handicap debut over today's C&D a week ago she is better than that and gets another chance.
Mojito Royale (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, late headway in 14th over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, 6th of 25, 4 1/2l behind Bangalore Gold (9-0) at Curragh 1m hcap gf in May.
Ask Jack (USA) 12-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden into 4th 2f out, no extra in 9th 1f out, weakened, 17th of 25, 9l behind Bangalore Gold (9-0) at Curragh 1m hcap gf in May.
Tarrsille (IRE) 8-1 (9-8) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 5th 2f out, no extra over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 13, 9l behind Charminamix (9-1) at Leopardstown 1m 1f hcap gf in May.
Belle's Ridge 16-1 (9-9) Mid-division, ridden and weakened straight, 12th of 13, 23l behind Book Of Numbers (8-4) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp 60-100 gf in May.
Hujaylea (IRE) 12-1 (8-5) Rear of mid-division, ridden in 18th over 1f out, ran on well final furlong, 7th of 25, 4 1/2l behind Bangalore Gold (9-0) at Curragh 1m hcap gf in May.
Castle Bar Sling (USA) 16-1 (9-5) Towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 7th of 15, 5l behind Barring Decree (9-10) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp 60-90 gf in May.
Royal Astronomer (IRE) 25-1 (9-1) Keen hold and chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 6th 2f out, no extra and weakened, 12th of 13, 15l behind Charminamix (9-1) at Leopardstown 1m 1f hcap gf in May.
Shaimaa (IRE) 12-1 (8-5) Soon tracked leader in 2nd, led 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon no impression, 7th of 14, 7l behind Gwens Spirit (8-11) at Dundalk 1m 3f Ext hcp pol in Nov.
Estephe (IRE) 7-2 (10-0) Soon tracked leader, ridden and ran wide off bend 2f out, soon 4th and no impression, kept on same pace, 4th of 5, 5l behind Anaverna (9-1) at Ballinrobe 1m 1f fll stks fm in May.
Queen Andromache (USA) 5-1fav (10-0) Mid-division on outer, 8th 3f out, ridden and no impression early straight, kept on one pace, 9th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Shareen (8-11) at Leopardstown 1m 2f fll hcp 50-80 gd.
Mountain Snow (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Always towards rear, last of 13, 23l behind Book Of Numbers (8-4) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp 60-100 gf in May.
Fikrah 22-1 (10-10) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and weakened entering straight, 14th of 16, 11l behind Sandymount Lady (9-8) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp 50-80 gf in May.
Solo Performer (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, some headway on outer from 3f out, 7th under pressure inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 5th of 17, 4 1/2l behind Mianach (8-12) at Navan 1m 2f hcp 50-80 gf.
Belotto (IRE) 9-1 (9-10) Settled in rear of mid-division, some headway from 4f out, soon ridden, weakened straight, 13th of 15, 16l behind South Wing (9-7) at Wexford 1m 4f app hcp 50-80 gd in May.
