very slowly aways, always towards rear
dwelt, soon chased leaders, 6th approaching straight, struggling in 5th under 2f out, no impression and kept on same pace from 1f out
never better than mid-division, kept on same pace under pressure straight
soon mid-division, 9th approaching straight, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from under 2f out
never better than mid-division, kept on same pace under pressure straight
soon prominent, 2nd for much, led under 2f out, soon pressed, stayed on well under pressure closing stages
soon mid-division, kept on same pace under pressure without threatening from 2f out
soon chased leaders, 4th under pressure approaching straight, soon ridden in 3rd, challenged in 2nd from under 2f out, no extra in 3rd and kept on same pace close home
soon mid-division, 8th approaching straight, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from under 2f out
tracked leaders, 3rd for much, stayed on well under pressure in 2nd closing stages but not get to winner
tracked leaders, weakened to rear from before straight, eased when beaten, completely tailed off
soon chased leaders, 7th approaching straight, moderate 6th 1f out, kept on well under pressure without threatening final furlong
slowly into stride, towards rear for most, kept on same pace under pressure straight
chased leaders, 5th approaching straight, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from 2f out
soon led, headed under 2f out, 4th and no extra 1f out, kept on same pace
Leah Claire has been handed a chance by the handicapper despite her big weight and likes this track but Azores is still a maiden despite several decent efforts and may need to drop a few pounds. Fairylike has won once from 19 starts though she's now dropped to a fair mark and Paddy The Celeb may not have been suited by Polytrack last time after a cracking reappearance at the Curragh. Statesmanship makes his handicap debut after three reasonable runs and is likely to be in the shake-up from what looks a reasonable mark but it's CONCRETE AND CLAY, who has been in good form over hurdles, who gets the vote back on the Flat as he's well enough treated and Ricky Dawson's claim is a major bonus. Saturday's Wexford winner Star Of Aragon would be an obvious threat is getting a run from his reserve spot.
Hevelius 10-1 (9-1) Took keen hold early, chased leaders, ridden 3f out, hung right and weakened over 2f out, 9th of 12, 16l behind Woolfall Treasure (10-0) at Salisbury 1m 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gs in Oct '10.
Leah Claire (IRE) 11-4 (8-4) Chased clear leader in 4th, closer halfway and went 3rd approaching straight, ridden over 2f out and no impression on winner over 1f out, 2nd inside final furlong but no chance with winner, 2nd of 5, 3 1/2l behind Sharalam (9-3) at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp.
Celtic Dane (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden early straight, no impression and kept on one pace from over 1f out, 8th of 19, 8l behind Wrekin Rock (8-6) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp 50-80 gs.
Princeton Plains (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Held up in rear, headway on outer to go 8th entering straight, soon ridden and no impression under 2f out, 7th of 13, 7l behind Midnight Soprano (9-7) at Curragh 1m 4f Handicap (50-85) (4yo+) in Apr.
Fairylike (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, 12th entering straight, kept on one pace under pressure, 10th of 19, 10l behind Wrekin Rock (8-6) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp 50-80 gs.
Paddy The Celeb (IRE) 6-4fav (9-7) Held up towards rear, 10th 2f out, ridden into 7th 1f out, no impression and kept on same pace, 6th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Alhellal (9-13) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 50-80 pol.
Shake The Bucket (IRE) 4-1 (8-2) Held up in 6th, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 7, 2l behind Keep It Cool (9-4) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcap pol in Mar.
Statesmanship 5-2 (9-7) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th 2f out, no extra 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 13, 4l behind Sli Na Fiarana (9-2) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn stks pol.
Concrete And Clay 14-1 (7-13) Chased clear leaders, moderate 8th halfway, much closer 5f out, ridden along in 6th entering straight, no extra over 1f out, 9th of 19, 15l behind Minsk (8-9) at Curragh 2m hcp sft in Oct.
Noble Call (IRE) 6-1 (7-8) Led, strongly pressed and headed 2f out, soon short of room and stumbled, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 4th of 5, 2 3/4l behind Barrow Island (9-0) at Cork 1m 2f hcp gs.
Halfway House 9-1 (9-5) Held up, 9th halfway, weakened approaching straight, 12th of 13, 32l behind Premier Rouge (8-13) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f hcp 50-85 gf in Jul '10.
Adatara (IRE) 14-1 (8-7) Always towards rear, ridden approaching straight, never a factor, 10th of 13, 16l behind Midnight Soprano (9-7) at Curragh 1m 4f Handicap (50-85) (4yo+) in Apr.
Blue Ridge Lane (IRE) 20-1 (8-6) Towards rear, ridden and kept on one paced from 3f out, 7th of 14, 2 3/4l behind Master Melody (7-11) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Dec.
Academic Accolade 8-1 (9-0) Mid-division, 7th halfway, pushed along approaching straight, no threat from 2f out, 10th of 14, 14l behind Extra Steps (9-5) at Dundalk 1m hcp 50-70 pol in Aug.
Articilitis (IRE) 12-1 (8-0) Soon led, strongly pressed and headed entering straight, soon no extra and weakened, 18th of 19, 26l behind Wrekin Rock (8-6) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp 50-80 gs.
Azores (IRE) 7-2 (9-2) Tracked leaders, 4th approaching straight, 2nd over 1f out, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace, 4th of 14, 2 1/4l behind Ri An Domhnaigh (9-7) at Limerick 1m 3f mdn stks gd in Mar.
Casimir Road (IRE) 7-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, went in pursuit of winner approaching straight, no impression and kept on same pace from 2f out, 5th of 11, 18l behind One Cool Shabra (8-8) at Clonmel 2m hcp 47-65 sft.
Star Of Aragon (IRE) 3-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders on inner, 5th halfway, went 2nd approaching straight and led 2f out, kept on well under pressure from over 1f out, won at Wexford 1m 6f hcp 47-65 beating Liberty Love (8-11) by 3/4l, 16 ran.
Cave Artist (IRE) 20-1 (12-0) 14th of 21, 28l behind Broadway Twist (11-7) at Punchestown 1m 7f stks sft.
