Bobs Pride mid-division, moderate 8th halfway, headway in 4th 4f out, 2nd 3f out, led over 2f out, ridden and kept on well from over 1f out
Truckers Delight mid-division, moderate 7th halfway, headway to 6th 2f out, ridden into 3rd 1 1/2f out, kept on final furlong, not reach winner
Gwens Spirit tracked leaders, moderate 5th halfway, closer in 5th 2f out, ridden into 4th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
Otterstown Lady held up towards rear, headway to 4th 3f out, ridden into 2nd 2f out, no extra final furlong
Jump For You chased leaders, moderate 6th halfway, ridden into 4th 2f out, no extra in 5th 1f out, kept on same pace
Helvic Head chased leaders, moderate 4th halfway, ridden in 3rd 3f out, no extra over 2f out
Ballet Boy chased leaders, soon moderate 2nd, closer after 4f, lef 5f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon no extra and weakened
Upyaboya chased leader early, moderate 3rd halfway, ridden in 6th 4f out, soon no impression
Lyical Assassin never a factor
Yelena´s Gold mid-division best, ridden and no impression 4f out
Dr Willie Martin always towards rear
Hawkwind led and clear early, reduced advantage after 4f, headed 5f out, weakened 4f out
Sicilian always towards rear
Analyis of the race
This race contained several runners having their first start under rules, but it was the experienced easy-to-back BOBS PRIDE who came out on top.
The winner had the best form in the race as a former Group 3 winner who developed into a decent hurdler early last year before losing his way. He had a highest rating of 104 at one stage and stay-at-home backers will be pleased with the return and the manner of his win. Always travelling he edged ahead 3f out and always had matters under control under a confident ride.
Truckers Delight ran well after coming form off the pace over a trip that was probably on the short side.
The same could be said of Gwens Spirit, who won his bumper on good ground at Gowran Park last April and another bumper winner Otterstown Lady, who had a couple of reasonable runs at Leopardstown and Galway.
Ballet Boy, winner of a couple of races since joining Charles O'Brien this year, had a lot to do under his penalty and it showed when he was headed after taking over from long-time leader Hawkwind.
Tote
Tote Win: 3.8
Tote place (1): 2.2
Tote place (2): 1.3
Exacta: 17.2
CSF: 29.8
Total SP: 130
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