tracked leading pair, went 2nd 6th, led 2 out, joined last, narrowly headed run-in, pressed winner and every chance after, no extra towards finish
took keen hold, held up in 4th place, mistake 4th, headway into 3rd and hit 3 out, ridden before next, went 2nd before the last, upsides last, driven into narrow lead run-in, stayed on gamely to assert towards finish
took keen hold, led until after 3rd, chased leader, not fluent 5th, lost 2nd next, chased leaders, weakened before 3 out, soon behind, tailed off
held up in 5th place, outpaced 3 out, modest 4th on long run before next
pressed leader, led after 3rd and set steady pace, quickened before 7th, clear after 3 out, headed when mistake 2 out, chased leader, ridden and one pace when dropped to 3rd before the last
Indy Island won a Down Royal maiden over the minimum trip in January and was still travelling well over that distance before weakening quickly when sent over 2m4f at Fairyhouse. The heavy going didn't suit that day and better is expected here. MOLLY CAREW had shown nothing in bumpers nor on her hurdling debut but caused an upset when beating the long odds-on chance Tearsofclewbay on very testing ground at Lingfield. Today's conditions will be quicker but the longer trip is in her favour and she can go in again. Oscar's Song showed some potential in bumpers but jumping will be her game as she's related to numerous winners. Any money for her should be noted as the remaining pair haven't done enough to merit consideration.
Indy Island (IRE) 12-1 (10-13) Held up in touch, 8th from 3rd, 7th before straight, weakened from before 2 out, 10th of 11, dist behind Peace N' Milan (10-10) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hvy in Feb.
Molly Carew 33-1 (10-12) Tracked leading pair, 2nd after 3 out, carried wide before 2 out, soon 2nd, challenged 2 out, shaken up to lead last, ridden and came readily clear run-in, won at Lingfield 2m (4) hvy in Jan beating Tearsofclewbay (11-5) by 2 1/2l, 4 ran.
Chicksgrove Sprite (IRE) 18-1 (10-9) Held up towards rear, headway before 6th, outpaced 3 out, no impression after, mistake 2 out, 5th of 8, 23 3/4l behind Perspicace (11-12) at Taunton 2m 3f (5) gd in Mar.
Midnight Walk (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) In touch in 4th, outpaced before 3 out, weakened from 2 out, last of 5, 24 1/4l behind Copper Kay (11-5) at Doncaster 2m 3f (4) sft in Mar.
Oscar's Song (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Always towards rear, 8th of 18, 17l behind Dame Rose (10-3) at Doncaster 2m 1f (6) gs in Jan.
