chased leaders, 6th 3f out, no extra from 2f out
chased leaders, 7th 3f out, no extra and eased under 2f out
towards rear, pushed along 4f out, dropped to rear and no extra from over 3f out, tailed off
chased leaders, 4th 3f out, no extra and eased 1f out
towards rear, pushed along briefly early, pushed along again over 4f out, 16th 3f out, raced towards outer straight, soon no impression, kept on
soon led, headed over 5f out, soon pushed along in 2nd, close 3rd 1f out, no impression and kept on same pace inside final furlong
held up, 12th 3f out, went 6th 1f out, one pace
soon mid-division, pushed along 4f out, 9th 3f out, raced towards outer straight, no impression in 5th 1f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 3rd 3f out, close 4th 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on well, not quite match winner
soon chased leaders, pushed along over 3f out and not much room, soon 8th, no impression from over 1f out, kept on
tracked leader, led over 5f out, pushed along 3f out, headed 1f out, kept on same pace
held up, pushed along from 5f out, 17th 3f out, kept on same pace
took keen hold in mid-division, 10th 3f out, improved to gain narrow lead 1f out, strongly pressed and kept on well to hold on at the finish
soon chased leaders on outer, 5th 3f out, no extra and eased inside final furlong
chased leaders, 11th 3f out, no extra from 2f out
towards rear, 14th 3f out, raced towards outer straight, went 8th from 1f out, kept on without threatening inside final furlong
held up, a little keen, soon mid-division, 13th 3f out, went 7th 1f out, one pace
in rear, 18th 3f out, raced towards outer straight, kept on same pace
soon mid-division, pushed along 4f out, 15th 3f out, raced towards outer straight, one pace
Silwana could prove herself a fine stayer this season after an excellent run over 1m6f in a major handicap at Leopardstown in September. Unrequited steps up from 1m4f at Tipperary where he won as he liked from Mandatario though the latter was having his first start since 2013 and has a 10lb pull in the weights. Alton Bay was in excellent form last summer and will be better for a run over hurdles earlier this month so he's on the shortlist though it's TAGLIETELLE who looks the one to be on. He couldn't quite get to Face Value at Clonmel a couple of weeks ago but had been in fine form over timber previously and with his young rider claiming the maximum he looks well handicapped. Giants Quest is always worth a look at this level while Pyromaniac has been in such good form over hurdles that he has to be considered in a wide-open handicap.
Mandatario 3-1 (9-11) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, no impression in 4th 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong to go 2nd close home, 2nd of 7, 2 1/4l behind Unrequited (8-5) at Tipperary 1m 4f hcp gf in Apr.
Alton Bay (IRE) 10-3fav (11-7) Held up, soon in rear of mid-division in 9th, closer in 6th approaching straight, ridden to chase winner and no impression final furlong, one pace, 2nd of 12, 5l behind Rebel Fitz (11-0) at Listowel 1m 6f am stks (4yo+) gd in Sep.
Repeater 11-4 (9-3) Close up in 4th, went 3rd over 2f out, soon ridden and no impression, 3rd of 4, 6l behind Statutory (9-3) at Pontefract 2m 2f cond Stakes (3) sft in Oct.
Silwana (IRE) 10-1 (8-6) Mid-division, 10th halfway, progress into 4th 2f out, led briefly early final furlong, headed 100 yards out, no extra, 3rd of 15, 3/4l behind Toe The Line (8-11) at Leopardstown 1m 6f hcp gf in Sep.
Whipper's Boy (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Dwelt, held up towards rear, reminder 5f out, pushed along 3f out, moderate 9th into straight, no impression from under 2f out, 9th of 10, 14l behind Ballybacka Queen (8-13) at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp hvy.
Asbury Boss (IRE) 12-1 (8-1) Prominent, 4th and pushed along approaching straight, 5th over 1f out, soon no impression, one pace, 4th of 21, 4l behind El Salvador (9-5) at Curragh 2m hcp in Oct.
Spacious Sky (USA) 4-1 (9-6) In rear, 8th halfway, pushed along in 7th over 2f out, some headway to 6th 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong, 7th of 8, 23l behind Zafayan (9-8) at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp in Apr.
Unrequited (IRE) 5-2fav (8-5) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, progress straight and led under 2f out, soon asserted and stayed on well inside final furlong, easily, won at Tipperary 1m 4f hcp gf in Apr beating Mandatario (9-11) by 2 1/4l, 7 ran.
Awesome Star (IRE) 2-1 (9-7) Chased leader, 4th halfway, went 2nd entering straight, soon ridden and no impression on leader, under pressure in 3rd 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 7, 7l behind Wicklow Brave (9-10) at Gowran Park 2m mdn stks hvy.
Taglietelle 6-4fav (8-9) Chased clear leader, 6th halfway, pushed along and closer in 4th approaching straight, 2nd 2f and soon ridden, no impression on winner inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 2nd of 9, 1 1/4l behind Face Value (8-7) at Clonmel 2m hcp sft.
Giant's Quest (AUS) 9-4fav (9-10) Led, pushed along and headed approaching straight, no impression in 5th over 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 8, 7l behind Face Value (8-4) at Listowel 1m 6f hcp gd in Sep.
Kabjoy (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Raced 4th, progress to 3rd approaching straight, soon pushed along, ridden into 2nd 1 1/2f out, kept on well, not reach winner, 2nd of 8, 1 3/4l behind Zafayan (9-8) at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp in Apr.
Pyromaniac (IRE) 7-4fav (8-7) Towards rear, pushed along in 6th 4f out, ridden and headway to 4th 2f out, soon 3rd, stayed on well final furlong without troubling winner, 3rd of 7, 3l behind Papa's Way (8-4) at Cork 1m 2f hcp hvy in Apr.
Pivot Bridge 10-1 (9-1) Chased leaders in 4th, ridden in 3rd 2f out, led over 1f out, stayed on well under pressure final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m 4f hcap pol in Mar beating Moonmeister (9-10) by 1l, 8 ran.
What Lies Ahead (IRE) 33-1 (9-1) Ran 4th, 5th 4f out, pushed along entering straight, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace 1f out, no impression leaders, 5th of 8, 11l behind Massinga (9-0) at Cork 1m 4f fll lst stks (1) hvy in Apr.
Storm Away (IRE) 12-1 (10-3) Soon mid-division, took keen hold, closer in 4th 4f out on outer, 8th 2f out, no extra from before straight, soon eased, 17th of 20, 28l behind Quick Jack (10-11) at Galway 2m am hcp 70-100 gd in Jul.
Massini's Trap (IRE) 11-1 (9-13) Towards rear, 14th early, raced on outer straight, no impression from 2f out, kept on, 9th of 17, 4 1/2l behind Madeira Classic (9-3) at Navan 1m 5f hcp in Apr.
Zeftan (IRE) 6-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, progress on outer 2f out, ridden into 4th 1 1/2f out, kept on well final furlong to 2nd close home, 2nd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Knight's Parade (10-12) at Dundalk 2m am hcp 50-80 pol in Feb.
Call Me Pj (IRE) 9-1 (9-6) Towards rear, 15th early, switched right from over 3f out, went 6th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, 4th of 17, 2l behind Madeira Classic (9-3) at Navan 1m 5f hcp in Apr.
