chased leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along approaching straight, dropped to 7th 2f out, no extra
chased leader, 3rd halfway, progress to lead over 2f out, ridden and 2 lengths clear 1f out, under pressure and kept on inside final furlong
held up in rear, some progress entering straight and 10th 2f out, soon ridden and no extra
rear of mid-division, 11th halfway, progress on outer 2f out and ridden to go 2nd 1f out, under pressure and kept on inside final furlong, no impression on winner close home
rear of mid-division, 13th halfway, pushed along on outer 2f out and ridden in 8th over 1f out, kept on to go 4th closing stages
rear of mid-division, 12th halfway, no extra in rear approaching straight, eased, completely tailed off
chased leader, 4th on inner halfway, pushed along and lost place approaching straight, no extra, eased final furlong, tailed off
mid-division, 7th on outer halfway, pushed along in 5th 2f out, ridden and no impression 1f out, no extra
rear of mid-division, 10th halfway, pushed along 2f out and no impression in 7th over 1f out, kept on one pace
towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression in 14th 2f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, 9th halfway, progress over 2f out and ridden in 3rd 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace
chased leader, 5th halfway, progress 2f out, ridden and no impression in 4th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
rear of mid-division, pushed along in 14th halfway, no extra 2f out, eased over 1f out, tailed off
soon led, 4 lengths clear after 2f, reduced advantage approaching straight and headed 2f out, soon no extra, weakened
chased leaders, 8th halfway, pushed along and no impression in 12th 2f out, no extra
chased leader, 6th halfway, ridden and no extra under 2f out
Dermot Weld wouldn't be running a three-year-old maiden winner in a tough handicap like this unless confident of a big run so Orangey Red, who won by a massive margin on very testing ground here a couple of weeks ago, should make a bold bid to justify her trainer's faith. Dragon Khan was an even easier winner at the same meeting though he looks ground reliant and would need very testing conditions to stage a repeat. Expreso Brasileiro found 6f too short on his reappearance and this is more like it so he's on the shortlist though the vote goes to VINTAGE CHARM. A winner over 1m2f at Navan on her final start last season, she made a promising reappearance over that trip at the Curragh and today's quicker going can see her back in the winners' enclosure. Caigemdar had some smart form in the UK for David Barron and will be better for his opening run for new connections at Leopardstown.
Strait Of Zanzibar (USA) 12-1 (8-12) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden entering straight, 5th 2f out, weakened, 7th of 10, 6 3/4l behind Jamesie (10-1) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Apr.
Canary Row (IRE) 9-1 (8-10) Mid-division, 5th halfway, ridden from 2f out and soon improved into 3rd, went 2nd 1f out and kept on well inside final furlong without reaching winner, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Third Dimension (9-10) at Limerick 1m hcp sft in Oct.
Little Prairie 6-1 (9-0) Pressed leader until 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 11, 3 3/4l behind Skinny Love (9-1) at Kempton 7f hcp fll (4) pol in Oct.
Expreso Brasileiro (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden into 7th 1 1/2f out, stayed on into 3rd under 1f out, no impression on leaders, kept on same pace, 3rd of 13, 3 1/4l behind Mr Right (8-9) at Curragh 6f hcp hvy in Apr.
Daredevil Day (IRE) 9-4 (9-12) Chased leader, 4th halfway, pushed along and no impression on winner in 3rd over 2f out, moderate 2nd 150 yards out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 6, 18l behind Dragon Khan (8-4) at Limerick 1m hcp hvy in Apr.
Dazzle The Duel (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden 3f out, soon no extra and weakened, last of 15, dist behind Fit For The Job (9-10) at Curragh 1m hcp Good - Yielding in Sep.
Talented Kid 16-1 (10-0) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 15, dist behind Beechmount Whisper (8-13) at Leopardstown 1m hcp hvy in Apr.
Vintage Charm (IRE) 9-2 (8-4) Chased leaders, ran freely, 3rd halfway, travelled well into 2nd 3f out, ridden to challenge 2f out, under pressure in 4th 1 1/2f out, no extra 1f out, 5th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Buenos Y Bobos (9-4) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp hvy in Apr.
Caigemdar (IRE) 16-1 (9-10) Mid-division, dropped towards rear 3f out, soon ridden and no impression, 9th of 15, 20 1/2l behind Beechmount Whisper (8-13) at Leopardstown 1m hcp hvy in Apr.
Cairdiuil (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Soon mid-division, 8th halfway, pushed along before straight, not much room briefly 1 1/2f out, no impression over 1f out, 11th of 13, 8 3/4l behind Laganore (9-1) at Leopardstown 1m hcp gd in Oct.
Knockmaole Boy (IRE) 15-8 (9-5) 5th early, soon tracked leaders in 3rd, switched right approaching straight, under pressure and bumped slightly under 2f out, challenged 1 1/2f out, slightly impeded inside final furlog, kept on without matching winner into 2nd on line,, 2nd of 8, 1l behind Time For Art (9-0) at Listowel 6f mdn Soft - Heavy in Sep.
Orangey Red (IRE) Evensfav (9-0) Soon led, asserted well over 1f out, pushed out and stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Limerick 7f mdn fll hvy in Apr beating Evening Hush (9-0) by 9 1/2l, 7 ran.
Meadow Cross (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) Soon mid-division, 8th 3f out, headway and pushed along to lead under 2f out, ridden clear 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, comfortably, won at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Jan beating Cristy's Call (10-0) by 4 1/2l, 14 ran.
Dragon Khan (IRE) 15-8fav (8-4) Made all, 3 lengths clear halfway, extended lead over 2f out, soon ridden and stayed on well, won at Limerick 1m hcp hvy in Apr beating Daredevil Day (9-12) by 18l, 6 ran.
Greanta (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Prominent, soon 2nd, no impression from under 2f out, one pace, 8th of 20, 5l behind Prospector (9-9) at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp gd in Oct.
Forgotten Wish (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Held up, ridden 2f out, never nearer, 8th of 13, 9l behind Al Khafji (9-2) at Lingfield 7f (5) pol in Nov.
