mid-division, 8th halfway, went 4th 1f out, kept on one pace without threatening leaders
mid-division on inner, 6th when short of room entering straight, steady headway until switched right to challenge over 1f out, kept on well under pressure to lead close home
chased leaders in 6th, 7th on outer 3f out, no impression from over 1f out
chased leader in 2nd, closer early straight, headway to lead over 1f out, kept on well under pressure, headed and no extra close home
never a factor
never a factor
rear of mid-division, 10th halfway, not clear run from 2f out, hampered 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
always towards rear
chased leaders, 4th halfway, no impression in 5th from over 1f out
led, soon clear until halfway, pressed from 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra and kept on one pace final furlong
chased leaders, 5th entering straight, 6th and no impression 1f out
chased leaders, 3rd 3f out, no extra from under 2f out, soon weakened
rear of mid-division, 11th halfway, some headway on outer from 2f out, kept on final furlong
mid-division, 9th on inner over 2f out, no impression when hampered 1f out
slowly into stride and always towards rear
Kevin Ryan does well with his raiders and Cobo Bay, the winner of two recent claimers at Wolverhampton, is on a fair enough mark to give a good account of himself. Harriers Call has only won three times but is very consistent which is why he is on his highest-ever mark after his second behind Big Robert in a huge field at the Curragh. He's twice finished just in front of Barack and there should be very little between the pair once again. CHIBCHA is 9lbs higher than when successful at Limerick a year ago but has run only three times subsequently and his last two starts were on very heavy ground. He should be stronger this season and looks capable of defying his weight rise.
Six of Hearts 9-2fav (10-1) Tracked leaders, 6th entering straight, ridden under 2f out, not clear run and switched to inner 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 12, 2 1/4l behind Banna Boirche (8-9) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol.
King Jock (USA) 66-1 (8-11) 7th of 13, 10l behind Skysurfers (9-2) at Meydan(UAE) 1m stks (3yo+) in Feb.
Ohiyesa (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, soon chased leaders on outer, 7th halfway, no impression from under 2f out, 9th of 13, 13l behind Zorija Rose (9-2) at Curragh 6f ext hcp sft in Mar.
Barack (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) Mid-division, 7th and ridden 2f out, 4th 1f out, kept on same pace under pressure, 4th of 22, 3 1/2l behind Big Robert (8-0) at Curragh 1m hcp 0-105 sft in Mar.
Castle Bar Sling (USA) 14-1 (9-6) Mid-division, weakened from 4f out, last of 14, well behind Rory Anna (8-4) at Cork 1m 2f hcap hvy.
Fit The Cove (IRE) 14-1 (9-9) Led and disputed, led over 3f out, ridden and headed entering straight, weakened 2f out, 15th of 19, 23l behind Harriers Call (8-12) at Leopardstown 1m ext hcp hvy in Nov.
Northgate (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, moderate 4th halfway, ridden 3f out, soon no extra and weakened over 2f out, 10th of 11, 15l behind Mastercraftsman (9-2) at Dundalk 1m 3f Group 3 stks (3yo+) pol in Oct.
Toufan Express 12-1 (9-3) Towards rear, ridden halfway, never near leaders, 13th of 20, 5l behind Kaldoun Kingdom (8-13) at York 6f hcp 105 (2) gd in Oct.
Harriers Call (IRE) 8-1 (8-8) Held up in touch, 8th and progress under 2f out, 6th over 1f out, kept on well, 2nd of 22, 2l behind Big Robert (8-0) at Curragh 1m hcp 0-105 sft in Mar.
Cobo Bay 15-8fav (9-6) Made all, ridden entering final furlong, driven out, won at Wolverhampton 7f clm stks (6) pol in Mar beating The Kyllachy Kid (9-6) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Good Time Sue (IRE) 12-1 (8-6) Led and disputed, definite advantage halfway, headed 1 1/2f out, soon no extra, kept on same pace final furlong, 7th of 22, 5l behind Big Robert (8-0) at Curragh 1m hcp 0-105 sft in Mar.
If Per Chance (IRE) 6-1 (9-5) Mid-division, headway into 5th approaching straight, led over 1f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong, dropped to 3rd final 100 yards, 3rd of 13, 4 1/2l behind Mid Mon Lady (9-5) at Leopardstown 1m 1f app hcp in Oct.
Spirit of Xaar (IRE) 9-1 (9-7) Settled 4th, progress approaching straight, led 2f out, soon strongly pressed, headed 1f out, kept on under pressure, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Maybe Grace (9-5) at Dundalk 1m hcp 0-85 pol in Oct.
Chibcha (IRE) 3-1fav (9-3) Soon rear of mid-division, no impression and kept on same pace without threatening from over 2f out, 5th of 11, 10l behind Few Are Chosen (9-9) at Galway 1m hcp 50-80 hvy in Aug.
Star Links (USA) 14-1 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden entering straight, soon no extra, 6th of 14, 7l behind Hujaylea (8-11) at Dundalk 1m hcp 60-90 pol.
