towards rear, ridden in 11th over 2f out, no impression, some late headway to 9th
rear, detached over 2f out, driven 1 1/2f out, no impression, never a factor
ran freely in 2nd, 4th halfway, weakened to 9th under 3f out, kept on same pace over 1f out
towards rear, pushed along in 7th 2 1/2f out, driven under 2f out, ridden into 4th 1f out, stayed on strongly final furlong to lead on line, just
soon led, dropped to 3rd under 3f out, 6th 2f out, ridden in 7th over 1f out, no extra
mid-division, pushed along to 4th 2f out, ridden over 1f out, dropped to 6th 1f out, kept on one pace
raced 4th, 3rd halfway, improved to lead under 3f out, ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, kept on final furlong, dropped to 3rd closing stages
bit slowly away, raced towards rear, driven in 13th over 2f out, no impression, never a factor
settled 6th, driven under 2f out, no impression on leaders, kept on same pace final furlong
rear of mid-division, driven in 9th under 3f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, 8th 1f out, kept on well final furlong to 4th, nearest finish
tracked leader in 3rd, 2nd halfway, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, kept on, headed on line, just failed
rear of mid-division, ridden in 10th under 3f out, no headway, kept on one pace over 1f out
rear, ridden in 12th 2 1/2f out, no extra over 1f out, weakened
LOOK CLOSER never figured in heavy going at Leopardstown on his reappearance. But Dermot Weld’s charge had shown ability when third at the same track on last year’s debut and may be good enough in this company. Aussie Bound ran a shocker at Gowran last time having been placed on his earlier debut while Belahodood has bits of form on the all-weather in England and debuts for his new trainer today. Bromance is related to a couple of winners and is preferred to fellow newcomers Seville Star and the selection’s stablemate Newcross.
Aussie Bound (IRE) 14-1 (10-1) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along approaching straight and no extra in rear 2f out, eased, completely tailed off, last of 10, dist behind Arch Sting (9-5) at Gowran Park 1m mdn Yielding in Jun.
Balthazar (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, never a factor, pushed along and detached before halfway, kept on one pace in straight, 12th of 14, 22l behind Eagle Valley (9-0) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Dec.
Belahodood 14-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, went 2nd 6f out until hung left well over 2f out, soon weakened, behind and eased final 2f, tailed off, last of 11, dist behind Hydrant (8-12) at Thirsk 1m hcp (5) sft in May.
Coffee (IRE) 33-1 (11-10) Chased leader, 2n halfway, close up 4 out, soon 3rd, ridden in 4th 2 out, disputed 2nd and no impression before last, 2nd run-in, kept on same pace, 2nd of 9, 21l behind Fire In Soul (11-5) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f sft in May.
Straight Gin 33-1 (10-0) Prominent, driven 2f out, one pace when wandered slightly inside final 2f, soon ridden and weakened, 12th of 13, 12 3/4l behind Slingsby (10-10) at Redcar 6f mdn hcp (6) gf in May.
Rose Anjou 100-1 (9-10) Rear of mid-division, 14th entering straight, soon pushed along, kept on one paced from 2f out, never a factor, 9th of 18, 11 1/4l behind Sea Swift (9-0) at Naas 1m mdn fll Yielding - Soft in Jun.
Bromance Showcasing gelding out of Romantic Destiny.
Hall Pass 50-1 (9-5) Always towards rear, ridden 3f out, no impression over 2f out, 11th of 14, 21 1/4l behind Reckless Gold (9-5) at Curragh 1m mdn Good - Yielding in Jun.
Mubtakker 100-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride and towards rear, ridden and no impression over 3f out, 10th of 11, 25 1/4l behind Radar O'reilly (9-5) at Curragh 1m 2f mdn Good - Yielding in Jun.
Newcross (IRE) Cape Cross colt out of Miss Polaris.
Secret Wizard (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Towards rear, soon 8th, pushed along over 3f out, no impression on outer from 2f out, stumbled slightly inside final furlong, no extra, 7th of 10, 8 1/2l behind Harvey Specter (9-5) at Bellewstown 1m mdn sft in Jul.
Seville Star (IRE) Lope De Vega gelding out of Al Basar.
Trissino (IRE) 50-1 (9-5) In rear, pushed along and no impression before halfway, never a factor, kept on one pace from 2f out, 11th of 16, 17 1/2l behind Newsman (9-5) at Gowran Park 1m mdn gd in Sep.
Von Trapped (IRE) Kodiac gelding out of Liesl.
Look Closer (IRE) 13-2 (9-5) Settled behind leaders, 8th halfway, closer in 6th 3f out, ridden 2 1/2f out, no impression in 5th 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 6th of 16, 11 1/2l behind Claudio Monteverdi (9-5) at Leopardstown 1m mdn Soft - Heavy in Apr.
