Verdict

ESYTOPOLISHADIMOND had a bit in hand when scoring from House Limit a couple of weeks ago and a big run from the latter in the previous race will point to his chances. He's handed the vote despite a 7lb rise as he's really found his form. Solid Air caught the eye that night when staying on from the rear though a longer trip may be required while Furacano was having just her sixth start and showed good speed to finish a close fifth. Pivotal Rock has dropped to a very fair mark and shouldn't be long in winning again judged by his run behind Stoichkhov.

Formwatch

Romantic (IRE) 13-8fav (8-12) Chased leaders, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 7, 24l behind Mazij (9-9) at Folkestone 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Aug.

Lord Kenmare (USA) 8-1 (9-4) In rear, ridden 2f out, 6th 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 7, 2 1/2l behind Fairylike (9-2) at Dundalk 1m app hcp pol.

Pivotal Rock (IRE) 9-1 (9-10) Mid-division, closer in 6th entering straight, soon ridden, 4th 1f out, kept on final furlong, 2nd of 13, 3/4l behind Stoichkhov (8-4) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol.

Furacano (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Chased leaders and took keen hold early, ridden in 4th 2f out, disputed lead briefly 1f out, soon headed and no extra, 5th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Esytopolishadimond (9-0) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol.

Black N Brew (USA) 7-2 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden in 5th entering straight, no impression, 6th of 7, 2 3/4l behind Fairylike (9-2) at Dundalk 1m app hcp pol.

Esytopolishadimond (IRE) 11-2 (9-0) In rear, progress into 11th and ridden 2f out, 5th 1f out, stayed on well to lead inside final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol beating House Limit (8-12) by 1 1/4l, 14 ran.

Khelino (IRE) 13-2 (9-6) Rear of mid-division, ridden entering straight, kept on same pace from 2f out, 9th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Stoichkhov (8-4) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol.

Perfect Surprise (IRE) 20-1 (9-8) Led early, chased leader in 2nd, ridden and no extra early straight, weakened, 11th of 13, 13l behind Alvar (9-2) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol in Jan.

The Reek 8-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, led briefly over 1f out, soon headed and no extra inside final furlong, weakened (finished 9th and placed 8th), 8th of 13, 6l behind Gold Falcon (9-4) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol in Feb.

Punches Pious (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 10th of 14, 7l behind Cookie Crumbles (8-8) at Dundalk 7f hcp 47-65 pol in Feb.

Indian Arch (USA) 12-1 (9-3) Prominent, ridden in 2nd 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 14, 12l behind Shabra Emperor (9-8) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol.

Richelieu 16-1 (8-9) In rear, ridden 3f out, no impression straight, 9th of 12, 9l behind Sophies Echo (9-2) at Dundalk 6f hcp 47-65 pol.

Solid Air 9-1 (8-10) Mid-division, ridden in 10th 2f out, closer in 4th 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 14, 2 1/4l behind Esytopolishadimond (9-0) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol.