soon led, headed and no extra from over 2f out
prominent, 2nd over 2f out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from over 1f out
soon mid-division, 7th after halfway, not clear run over 2f out and rider lost irons, soon no extra
tracked leaders, 6th after halfway, kept on same pace under pressure from over 1f out
tracked leaders, 3rd over 2f out, kept on same pace under pressure from over 1f out
soon tracked leaders, on terms over 2f out, soon headed and no extra
chased leaders, no impression under pressure from under 2f out
prominent, lost place under pressure early straight, soon no impression
soon mid-division, no impression from 2f out
always towards rear
towards rear, progress 2f out, led over 1f out, stayed on well under pressure
soon mid-division, 8th after halfway, kept on into 2nd without getting to winner inside final furlong
held up, 9th after halfway, kept on same pace under pressure from over 1f out
Balladiene ended the last campaign with a cracking run at the Curragh and began this season with a fine victory at Gowran last week for which a 5lb penalty shouldn't be enough to prevent another big run. Gra Geal Mo Chroi would be better suited to more testing condition but would be a real threat if the rains arrive. El Toreros has steadily improved and produced a very encouraging run behind Orafinitis at Gowran last week. He looks certain to get competitive but may have to give best to SPIN OF A COIN. Edward Lynam's charge showed his first sign of form at Gowran earlier in the month when coming with a late burst to finish a very close third to Cheers Buddy. He was impeded at a crucial stage that day and with better luck in-running can take this.
Raise The Rafters (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Led and clear, drifted off rail over 6f out, reduced lead over 2f out, soon headed and weakened, 16th of 18, well behind Table Mountain (9-2) at Navan 1m 5f hcp 60-90 gd in Oct.
Funatfuntasia 10-1 (9-11) Mid-division, ridden and no impression from 3f out, 8th of 11, 20l behind Pedantic (8-11) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp 50-80 gf.
Beauty Express (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Prominent, on terms before straight, headed and no extra from over 1f out, 7th of 15, 9l behind Headford Lady (8-8) at Roscommon 7f hcp 50-85 in Sep.
Balladiene (IRE) 11-1 (9-1) Always prominent, ridden to challenge and lead over 1 1/2f out, stayed on well from over 1f out, won at Gowran Park 1m hcp 50-70 gd beating An Saighdiur (9-11) by 1l, 16 ran.
Azaboy (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Mid-division, 7th before straight, soon no impression under pressure and kept on same pace, 6th of 12, 14l behind Park Ranger (9-2) at Tipperary 1m 1f hcp 50-85 sft in Apr.
Lord Rathvinden (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Prominent on far side, ridden and no extra from 2f out, 21st of 30, 15l behind Boynagh Joy (9-6) at Curragh 7f hcp 50-75 in Oct.
Arakango (IRE) 25-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, 5th approaching straight, soon pushed along, no impression and dropped to 8th over 1f out, 8th of 15, 9l behind Casbah Rock (9-10) at Curragh 1m 2f stks gf.
Carolobrian (IRE) 20-1 (8-5) Tracked leaders, ridden into straight, soon weakened and eased from over 1f out, last of 12, 45l behind Celtic Soprano (9-4) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp 60-100 hvy in Apr '10.
She's A Staker (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Mid-division, no impression from 3f out, 9th of 15, 14l behind Maal (9-10) at Limerick 1m hcp 50-80 sft in Apr.
Burrenbridge Lodge (IRE) 5-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, no extra from 2f out, weakened, last of 11, 12l behind Crystal Belle (8-8) at Dundalk 1m 2yo hcp pol in Nov.
Trans City (IRE) 9-2fav (9-9) Always prominent, 2nd halfway, ridden to lead under 2f out, soon strongly pressed and joined 1f out, no extra and headed closing stages, 3rd of 14, 3/4l behind Cheers Buddy (9-4) at Dundalk 7f 3yo hcp 47-70 pol in Apr.
Spin Of A Coin (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Towards rear, ridden and headway on inner straight, closing in 3rd when checked under 1f out, kept on well close home, 3rd of 16, 3/4l behind Cheers Buddy (10-0) at Gowran Park 1m 3yo hcp 47-70 gf.
Goldarover (IRE) 16-1 (9-6) Soon chased leaders, 7th before straight, headway to challenge on outer 2f out, no extra from over 1f out, 11th of 16, 11l behind Balladiene (9-1) at Gowran Park 1m hcp 50-70 gd.
Gra Geal Mo Chroi (IRE) 25-1 (9-6) Mid-division, 6th 4f out, soon ridden, went 5th 1f out, no extra, 5th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Reach The Stars (9-7) at Limerick 1m 3f hcp 50-70 sft in Apr.
Belle's Ridge 8-1 (9-9) Towards rear, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on well without threatening final furlong, 5th of 16, 2 1/4l behind Balladiene (9-1) at Gowran Park 1m hcp 50-70 gd.
El Toreros (USA) 4-1fav (9-8) Always prominent, challenged under pressure and on terms over 1f out, headed and kept on without matching winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 16, 1l behind Orafinitis (9-1) at Gowran Park 7f 3yo hcp 47-65 gd.
Almuricus (IRE) 50-1 (10-5) Towards rear, 10th early, kept on same pace under pressure from before straight, 6th of 12, 12l behind Parkers Mill (9-5) at Tipperary 1m 1f mdn stks gf in Apr.
Fellisha (IRE) 16-1 (8-1) Tracked leader in 2nd, 3rd and ridden early straight, no extra from over 1f out, 8th of 14, 11l behind Devonelli (9-0) at Dundalk 7f 3yo hcp 47-75 pol.
