chased leaders, closer in 3rd travelling well over 6f out, kept on same pace under pressure from over 1f out
always towards rear, never a factor
led, headed and no extra from 2f out
prominent, keen hold, 2nd for much, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from 2f out
soon rear of mid-division, niggled along to close from 4f out, ridden in pursuit of winner approaching final furlong, no impression and kept on same pace inside final furlong
soon chased leaders, 4th from 4f out, challenged and on terms 2f out, soon headed and no impression, kept on same pace
soon mid-division, 6th and closed from 4f out, challenged and on terms from 2f out, soon led, pressed and stayed on well form over 1f out
tracked leaders, lost place and niggled along from over 5f out, soon no impression
towards rear for much, no impression and kept on same pace from over 3f out
soon tracked leaders, niggled along in 5th from 4f out, beaten and short of room before straight, soon no extra
Kilbarry Beauty is undoubtedly the form pick on his defeat of Clar Na Mionn at Cork but that was on soft grond over 2m2f and she may just find ZUZKA has too much pace for her here. Willie Mullins' mare probably didn't have too much to beat at Kilbeggan but did it nicely and should record a follow-up. Young Palm made a successful start at Ayr in January and didn't run badly in a much better race at the Curragh a fortnight ago while Our Native Land was a little unfortunate in-running on his debut at Punchestown and looks certain to do better.
Young Palm (IRE) 14-1 (11-6) Towards rear, ridden early straight, kept on one pace without troubling leaders, 5th of 8, 9l behind Bouillabaisse (11-1) at Curragh 2m N H flat gs.
Arlberg Express (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Chased leaders early, mid-division halfway, weakened before straight, 15th of 19, well behind Clondaw Kaempfer (10-6) at Fairyhouse 2m nhf gs in Apr.
Fast Eddie (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) Led, clear early, joined approaching straight, soon headed and no impression in 3rd, kept on same pace, 3rd of 7, 15l behind Mr Groocock (12-0) at Clonmel 2m N H flat sft.
Harpor (IRE) 16-1 (11-9) Towards rear, no impression and kept on same pace from 5f out, 12th of 19, well behind Kilbarry Beauty (11-7) at Cork 2m 2f N H flat in Apr.
Kilbarry Beauty (IRE) 6-1 (11-7) Waited with in mid-division, 12th from 5f out, wide and progress straight, chased leaders 2f out, led and went clear from 1f out, stayed on well, easily, won at Cork 2m 2f N H flat in Apr beating Clar Na Mionn (11-7) by 10l, 19 ran.
Our Native Land (IRE) 4-1 (12-0) Mid-division, 8th halfway, headway into 3rd entering straight, carried left early straight, no impression and dropped to 4th inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Well Read Man (12-0) at Punchestown 2m 1f 5yo nhf sft.
Zuzka (IRE) 5-4fav (11-7) Mid-division, closer order from over 6f out, prominent and travelling well from over 4f out, led over 1f, soon ridden clear, stayed on strongly, won at Kilbeggan 2m N H flat gd beating William Money (11-9) by 6l, 13 ran.
C'est La Mode (IRE) 40-1 (10-13) Held up in touch in last, ridden and no impression from 4f out, last of 6, 33l behind Starkie (11-8) at Fairyhouse 2m N H flat hvy in Feb.
Cole Dutches (IRE) Pilsudski mare out of Brilliant Trees.
Khaleesi (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Tracked leader in 2nd, no extra and weakened quickly entering straight, last of 8, well behind Ted Veale (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m N H flat sft in Jan.
Miss Beneficial (IRE) Beneficial mare out of Miss Tickill.
