Verdict

The former Mark Johnston-trained Sulwaan will be winning soon though probably back over hurdles but it's MUSIC IN THE RAIN who is handed the vote. Jim Bolger's charge was having just his second start of the campaign when staying on over 7f at the Curragh and should now be at his peak. Ronan Whelan's claim is a bonus as Maundy Money looks a big threat as he loves testing ground and is on a decent handicap mark nowadays. Ocean Drift was just in front of the selection at the Curragh and is another lightly-raced type with more progress in him.

Formwatch

Sulwaan (IRE) 8-1 (9-11) Soon raced in 3rd, pushed along before straight, challenged 2f out, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace, 4th of 5, 10l behind Fluidity (9-3) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp gs.

Music In The Rain (IRE) 10-1 (10-0) Went left leaving stalls, towards rear, headway into 6th 2f out, ridden into 4th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 5th of 12, 7l behind Jembatt (9-5) at Curragh 7f hcp.

Cul A Dun (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Rear of mid-division on outer, 9th halfway, ridden and no impression entering straight, 8th of 11, 13l behind Sadler's Mark (9-5) at Galway 1m hcp 60-90 sft.

Maundy Money 5-1 (9-2) Held up in rear, ridden 2f out, 6th 1f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 7, 5l behind Unanimous (9-9) at Roscommon 7f hcp.

Black N Brew (USA) 20-1 (9-2) Led, ridden and challenged 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong, 6th of 11, 4l behind Fairy Wing (9-0) at Dundalk 1m Handicap (60-75) (4yo+) pol in Feb.

Matjar (IRE) 20-1 (9-6) Held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous, 7th of 13, 7l behind Noble Jack (9-5) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Jul.

Ocean Drift (USA) 16-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden into 5th 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 4th of 12, 7l behind Jembatt (9-5) at Curragh 7f hcp.