chased clear leader, 5th at 5th, lost place before 2 out, weakened after 2 out
towards rear, 7th after 5th, headway 3 out, travelled well to lead before last, ridden and ran on strongly final furlong, comfortably
towards rear, 8th after 5th, mistake 3 out, soon weakened quickly and detached, eased and pulled up before 2 out
chased clear leader, 6th after 5th, progress to 5th before last, no impression, one paced run-in
in rear, 10th after 5th, good headway on outer 2 out, pushed along to 2nd before last, ridden and no impression on winner run-in, dropped to 3rd closing stages
rear of mid-division, progress to 4th at 5th, improved to 3rd 3 out, headway to lead narrowly before 2 out, niggled along and headed before last where dropped to 4th, no extra run-in
tracked clear leader, took closer order at 3rd, led narrowly at 4th, disputed at 5th, soon 2nd, almost on terms 2 out, under pressure and lost place after 2 out, soon weakened
rear, 9th after 5th, took closer order 2 out, progress to 3rd on outer at last, ridden and kept on to 2nd closing stages, not trouble winner
led and soon clear, not fluent at 2nd, reduced advantage at 3rd, headed at 4th, disputed at 5th, soon led, headed before 2 out, weakened quickly after 2 out
tracked clear leader, 3rd at 5th, under pressure and lost place before 3 out, weakened and detached after 2 out
held up in rear, mistake in 10th and fell at 3rd
Bercasa has been here just once, easily landing a maiden last month before a moderate run at Punchestown. He's since won on the Flat so has to be respected. Presenting Mahler is much better known as a chaser these days and scored at Downpatrick three weeks ago but reverts to hurdles on a 13lb lower mark. Dixie Lee was returning from a long break when a good third in a Listed contest at Killarney and would have a chance provided the ground doesn't ease while Ejayteekay has been in fine form, scoring at Navan before placed efforts in much stronger handicaps. ARCTIC SOFIA (NAP) moved to Gordon Elliott on what looked a lenient handicap mark which was quickly exploited at KIlbeggan 10 days ago. She's been raised 7lb but Darragh O'Keefe's claim offsets the extra and a quick double looks on the cards.
Dixie Lee (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Waited with, moderate 5th from 5th, 4th approaching straight, soon closed travelling smoothly, pushed along from 3 out to chase winner, slight mistake 2 out, soon one pace, 3rd of 6, 10 1/4l behind Elimay (11-7) at Killarney 2m 1f lst (1) gd in May.
Ejayteekay 10-1 (9-12) Waited with, 11th after 5th, headway on outer and slight mistake 4 out, on terms from 2 out, mistake last and bumped, soon no extra and one pace, 3rd of 12, 3l behind Star Maker (10-0) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp gd in May.
Feeling The Love (IRE) 10-1 (10-0) Soon chased leaders, 5th after 5th, impeded 3 out, soon no extra, 10th of 12, 13 3/4l behind Star Maker (10-0) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp gd in May.
Like An Open Book (IRE) 25-1 (9-12) Waited with early, closer in 7th after 5th, soon headway, effort straight, kept on same pace from before last, 5th of 12, 5 1/2l behind Star Maker (10-0) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp gd in May.
Bercasa (IRE) 7-2fav (8-4) Held up towards rear, headway travelling well early straight, progress on inner and ridden to lead 150 yards out, kept on well, won at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp fll Good - Yielding in May beating Stormy Tale (9-0) by 2 1/4l, 10 ran.
Rain In Spain (IRE) 11-2 (11-3) Soon raced in 5th, last before 5th, progress to challenge 2 out, soon no impression, bad mistake last, one pace and dropped to 5th near finish, 5th of 6, 14 1/4l behind Tintangle (10-7) at Thurles 2m gd in Nov.
Elm Grove (IRE) 16-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders, 8th after 2nd, 4th before straight, kept on same pace from before last, 5th of 25, 5 1/4l behind Polished Steel (11-6) at Punchestown 2m hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Just Klass (IRE) 33-1 (11-8) Chased leader, mistake at 3rd, progress after 4 out, improved to lead approaching straight, soon headed, disputed 3 out, headed and dropped to 3rd 2 out, soon 4th, one paced before last, 4th of 19, 10 3/4l behind Bothar Dubh (11-0) at Cork 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Presenting Mahler (IRE) 4-1 (10-4) Made all, went clear travelling well after 3 out, well clear before last, stayed on strongly run-in, easily, won at Down Royal 2m hcp gd in May beating Dakota Moirette (11-7) by 12l, 8 ran.
Smiling Eliza (IRE) 6-1 (11-5) Mid-division on inside, blundered 4 out, never near leaders, weakened and eased after 2 out, 9th of 11, dist behind Stop Talking (11-2) at Perth 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Apr.
Arctic Sofia (IRE) 5-1 (10-6) Mid-division, not fluent 1st, 5th from halfway, took closer order from 2 out and soon challenged on outer, led before last and kept on well run-in, won at Kilbeggan 2m hcp gd in May beating Coral Blue (11-4) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.
