mid-division, 10th halfway, no impression in 12th from 2f out
slow into stride and pushed along from stalls, towards rear, 11th halfway, ridden in 9th 2f and soon no impression
mid-division, 7th halfway, pushed along over 2f out and soon ridden, no impression from 1f out, kept on well into 3rd inside final furlong, never nearer
2nd early before soon improving to lead, pushed along from 3f out and headed 2f out, ridden over 1f out and soon dropped to 3rd, no extra and kept on same pace inside final furlong, dropped to 4th close home
chased leaders in 3rd, pushed along and slightly bumped 2f out, briefly short of room over 1f out, soon no impression and kept on same pace inside final furlong
mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden over 2f out, soon no impression and weakened
led early before settling in 2nd, pushed along over 2f out and soon improved to lead, ridden 1 1/2f out and went a few lengths clear, reduced advantage inside final furlong and headed 100 yards out, no extra and kept on same pace close home
mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden on outer from 2f out and improved into 2nd over 1f out, further progress to lead 100 yards out, kept on well close home
mid-division early before soon dropping back towards rear, 13th halfway, pushed along from 3f out, ridden 8th from 1f out and kept on into 7th inside final furlong
slow into stride and settled towards rear, 12th halfway, ridden from 2f out and no impression from over 1f out
pushed along from stalls and settled in mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden over 2f out, so no impression and weakened
mid-division, 5th halfway, pushed along over 2f out and soon ridden, no impression inside final furlong and kept on same pace
slow into stride and pushed along from stalls, in rear halfway, ridden from 2f out and soon no impression
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden from 2f out and slightly hampered 1f out, no impression inside final furlong and kept on same pace
The veteran Lightening Stricks was a 33/1 chance when landing a Killarney handicap last month when All Dolled Up was third and ASK KATIE (NAP) a staying-on fourth. The latter came from an unpromising position and with Kieren Fallon again in the saddle she can gain the first victory of her career. Busy Bush has never won but couldn't have got much closer to the in-form Elusive In Paris at Killarney and the fact that she's only 1lb higher and has Kevin Manning in the plate is a bonus. Longfield Lad hasn't won since 2013 but has run better from this much lower mark on his last two starts.
Mistiness (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression 2 1/2f out, 20th of 22, dist behind Jeremys Joy (9-4) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp hvy in Apr.
Tennesse Waltz (IRE) 11-1 (9-8) Tracked leaders, pushed along briefly after 4f on inner, one pace from 1f out, 9th of 16, 4 1/4l behind Zorba The Greek (10-0) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp gf in May.
Royal Blessing 14-1 (9-11) Held up, took keen hold, soon raced in 9th, pushed along approaching straight, switched right 2f out, soon not much room, no impression 1f out, one pace, 7th of 14, 5 1/4l behind Stoichkhov (8-12) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Mar.
Twistsandturns (IRE) 25-1 (9-1) Soon led, headed after 2f, 2nd halfway, pushed along and lost place on inner approaching straight, weakened, 12th of 13, 34 3/4l behind Miss Ballygally (8-13) at Tipperary 1m 1f hcp Soft - Heavy in May.
All Dolled Up (IRE) 7-1 (9-4) Soon tracked leaders, pushed along early straight, soon challenged, 2nd 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 15, 2l behind Lightening Stricks (8-9) at Killarney 1m hcp gd in May.
Jackapies Bay (IRE) 100-1 (10-4) Mid-division, pushed along and no impression 3f out, no extra from 2f out, 16th of 22, 24 1/4l behind Rose De Pierre (9-0) at Curragh 1m mdn sft in May.
Lightening Stricks (IRE) 33-1 (8-9) Soon led, pressed straight, extended lead 1 1/2f out, stayed on well final furlong, all out at the finish, won at Killarney 1m hcp gd in May beating Snap Click (9-3) by nk, 15 ran.
Busy Bush (IRE) 18-1 (8-9) Prominent, closed travelling smoothly straight, challenged between horses from 3f out, soon on terms and led from 2f out, headed under 1f out, kept on without matching winner, 2nd of 15, 3/4l behind Elusive In Paris (9-4) at Killarney 1m hcp gd in May.
Ask Katie (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) Soon in rear, pushed along before straight, improved to dispute 6th 1f out, switched right inside final furlong, kept on, 4th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Lightening Stricks (8-9) at Killarney 1m hcp gd in May.
Consonance (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Raced in 6th early, still 6th into straight, headway to challenge from over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong,, 4th of 14, 2 1/4l behind Jealika (9-3) at Listowel 6f hcp Soft - Heavy in Sep.
Light Of The Moon (IRE) 66-1 (8-5) Always towards rear, 10th halfway, pushed along and no impression 2f out, no extra, 10th of 13, 28 3/4l behind Miss Ballygally (8-13) at Tipperary 1m 1f hcp Soft - Heavy in May.
Longfield Lad (IRE) 16-1 (8-8) Towards rear, progress to chase leaders 1f out, soon impeded, kept on, 7th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Zorba The Greek (10-0) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp gf in May.
Prince Jock (USA) 16-1 (8-9) Dwelt, towards rear, soon pushed along and reminders, quickly in mid-division, pushed along again approaching straight, 5th 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 15, 4l behind Lightening Stricks (8-9) at Killarney 1m hcp gd in May.
Coral Cluster (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden entering straight, 5th 2f out, weakened, 12th of 14, 4 3/4l behind Twistsandturns (9-7) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Oct.
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.
Jackie Ellis (IRE) 8-1 (9-10) Towards rear, some headway and no impression when slightly impeded over 1f out, kept on, 7th of 15, 6 1/4l behind Elusive In Paris (9-4) at Killarney 1m hcp gd in May.
Chatterton (IRE) 16-1 (9-8) Uneasy in stalls, dwelt, soon mid-division, one pace 1f out, 6th of 14, 10l behind Usain (8-10) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp gf in May.
Easy Boy (IRE) 2-1fav (8-11) Bit slow away and pushed along from stalls, towards rear and 12th 4f out, pushed along and some progress from 2f out, ridden in 4th from over 1f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, no chance with principals, 3rd of 14, 5 1/4l behind Arbourfield (8-13) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in May.
Dandysteps (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, soon 9th, under pressure 2f out, improved to challenge over 1f out, soon one pace, 11th of 19, 6 1/2l behind Louis Leroy (9-11) at Naas 6f hcp gd in Apr.
