tracked leaders, pushed along in 4th before last, ridden run-in, stayed on well to lead last strides, all out
prominent, slight mistakes 1st and 4th, ridden in 3rd 2 out, weakened
tracked leader in 2nd, ridden after 2 out, strongly pressed leader inside final furlong, no extra in 5th close home
led, ridden before last, strongly pressed inside final furlong, headed last strides, 4th and no extra at line
in rear, progress on outer entering straight, ridden in 11th approaching last, hampered at last, no impression
rear of mid-division on inner, briefly short of room after 3 out, soon ridden and weakened
rear of mid-division, ridden in 14th 2 out, no impression when badly hampered at last, never a factor
tracked leaders, ridden in 5th after 2 out, no impression when badly hampered at last
tracked leaders on outer, ridden along briefly after 3 out, close 4th next, ridden before last, 3rd and mistake at last, stayed on well run-in, went 2nd and strongly pressed winner near line
tracked leaders, ridden in 8th after 2 out, no impression
always towards rear, mistake 3 out, never a factor
in rear, mistake and unseated rider at 4th
mid-division, closer in 6th 2 out, soon ridden, 5th at last, no extra
mid-division, ridden 2 out, weakened
mid-division, ridden after 2 out, 9th and hampered at last, no extra
mid-division, hampered at 1st, ridden in 9th after 3 out, no impression
mid-division, pushed along in 10th after 2 out, ridden in 6th at last, stayed on well run-in, went 3rd at last, never nearer
in rear, headway from 2 out, ridden before last, closer in 8th but plenty to do when fell at last
Golden Spear hasn't won since 2018 but has dropped to a winnable mark as a consequence and looks ready to score again soon. Two Shoe Tom had been racing over further before dropping back to this trip at Down Royal and winning with a bit in hand. She's up 6lb but Danny Hand's claim takes care of most of that. She had Bonnie Kellie back in third and should confirm the form but RED BALL OF FIRE won an eventful mares' handicap at Sligo, her second victory in just five starts over timber, and is taken to complete a double. Mastermind ran well behind Sparkling Skies at Naas and the winner didn't let the form down on Saturday while Kashi should be losing his maiden tag soon judging by his recent form.
Golden Spear 13-2 (10-13) Tracked leaders, progress on inner after 2 out, ridden in close 2nd at last, strongly pressed winner early run-in, kept on same pace in 2nd inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 1 3/4l behind Bigz Belief (11-11) at Naas 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Jan.
Kellyiscool (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear, mistake 1st, ran freely, some headway 3 out, 8th approaching straight, soon pushed along and no impression, eased after 2 out, 12th of 14, dist behind Krabat (11-12) at Clonmel 2m 4f hvy in Feb.
Peckham Springs (IRE) 28-1 (11-1) Rear of mid-division, mistake at 5th and unseated rider, at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp hvy in Feb.
Two Shoe Tom (IRE) 5-2 (11-8) Mid-division early, towards rear and slight mistake 2nd, closer in 6th entering straight, slight mistake 3 out, ridden to challenge before 2 out, led before last, kept on well run-in, won at Down Royal 2m 1f hcp Yielding in Jan beating Cool Rain (11-2) by 4 1/4l, 11 ran.
Malbas 28-1 (12-0) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 17th of 23, dist behind Sparkling Stars (11-11) at Naas 2m hcp sft in Feb.
Red Ball Of Fire (IRE) 4-1 (11-13) Chased leaders early, slight mistake 2nd, soon mid-division, mistake 5th and dropped towards rear, ridden after 3 out, stayed on into 6th 2 out, 4th entering straight, challenged last, soon disputed, led and edged right run-in, kept on well close home, won at Sligo 2m 1f hcp Yielding in Oct beating Mullins Cross (11-7) by 1 1/4l, 10 ran.
Darkened (IRE) 28-1 (10-2) Always towards rear, no danger from 4 out, never a factor, 14th of 21, 35 3/4l behind Palace Rock (11-7) at Naas 1m 7f hcp sft in Feb.
Mastermind (IRE) 33-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, went 2nd 3 out, ridden after 2 out, 2nd at last, dropped to 3rd inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 23, 3 1/4l behind Sparkling Stars (11-11) at Naas 2m hcp sft in Feb.
Na Caith Tobac (HOL) 66-1 (12-0) Always towards rear, never a factor, no threat from 3 out, 15th of 20, dist behind Gain De Cause (11-13) at Punchestown 2m 5f hcp sft in Jan.
Good World (IRE) 16-1 (11-11) Mid-division, pushed along and no impression after 3 out, soon no extra, 9th of 20, dist behind Gain De Cause (11-13) at Punchestown 2m 5f hcp sft in Jan.
Union Park (FR) 11-2 (10-8) Towards rear, progress on outer entering straight, ridden and headway into 3rd before last, no impression on leaders and dropped to 4th inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 5 1/4l behind Bigz Belief (11-11) at Naas 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Jan.
Youngnedofthehill (IRE) 80-1 (11-4) Always in rear, no headway, never a factor, 23rd of 28, dist behind Priory Park (11-10) at Leopardstown 2m 4f hcp sft in Dec.
Bonnie Kellie (IRE) 2-1fav (11-5) Soon chased leaders, led before 2nd, pressed before 3 out, ridden and headed before last, kept on one pace, dropped to 3rd run-in, 3rd of 11, 6 1/2l behind Two Shoe Tom (11-8) at Down Royal 2m 1f hcp Yielding in Jan.
Uncle Gerhard (IRE) 6-1 (11-5) Mid-division, ridden entering straight, no impression, never a factor, 9th of 23, 21 1/4l behind Sparkling Stars (11-11) at Naas 2m hcp sft in Feb.
Ernie From Nurney (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Mid-division, moderate 13th entering straight, weakened, 17th of 24, dist behind Goven (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn sft in Feb.
Gamigin (IRE) 11-2 (10-12) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, 4th and pushed along after 2 out, no impression from before last, kept on one pace, 4th of 7, 8 3/4l behind Justicialism (11-0) at Punchestown 2m hcp Yielding in Jan.
Queenie Newall (FR) 9-1 (10-7) Towards rear, 6th halfway, slow 2 out and dropped to rear, no impression approaching last, kept on one pace run-in, 6th of 7, 13 1/4l behind Justicialism (11-0) at Punchestown 2m hcp Yielding in Jan.
Grand Cru Chatho (FR) 33-1 (11-3) Towards rear on outer, never a factor, slight mistake 4 out, no extra from next, 14th of 20, dist behind Gain De Cause (11-13) at Punchestown 2m 5f hcp sft in Jan.
Kashi (FR) 13-2 (11-2) Tracked leader in 2nd, disputed lead from 5th, led 2 out, soon ridden, narrowly headed inside final furlong, no extra in 2nd close home, 2nd of 16, 2l behind Memory Of Youth (10-13) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp sft in Feb.
Red Striker (IRE) 100-1 (10-8) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, weakened, 13th of 16, 29 3/4l behind Clarens (11-6) at Navan 2m hcp gd in Nov.
Lonracha (IRE) 80-1 (11-5) Always towards rear, never a factor, not fluent 8th and detached next, no threat from 3 out, 11th of 13, dist behind Chinx Of Light (12-0) at Galway 2m 5f mdn sft in Oct.
