held up towards rear, good headway entering straight, went 2nd travelling strongly 2f out, pushed along and led 1f out, soon went clear, stayed on strongly inside final furlong, easily
towards rear, no impression from 4f out, never a factor
held up in rear, progress entering straight, ridden in 3rd under 2f out, no impression on winner in 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace to go 2nd inside final furlong, not trouble winner
tracked leaders in 3rd, improved to dispute lead on outer entering straight, led and ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, dropped to 3rd inside final furlong, no extra
mid-division, 5th 4f out, ridden in 5th entering straight, moderate 4th over 1f out, kept on one pace
led, joined entering straight, soon ridden, headed 2f out, soon weakened quickly
tracked leaders on inner, 4th halfway, ridden entering straight, soon no impression
tracked leader in 2nd, disputed lead entering straight, soon ridden, headed 2f out, soon weakened quickly
Feelin' Groovy had the much better fancied Major Fawcett 3l behind when both were well beaten at Gowran. That didn't look the best of races and there are some well-connected newcomers engaged. Balliniska Band is a half-brother to two winning point-to-pointers so stamina won't be an issue and the market should tell us more. Eagle Roque is the first foal of a mare placed on the Flat but from a smart jumping family in France. Patrick Mullins takes the ride and Paul Nolan's charge is one to note. MAGISTRALIS has a similar pedigree though his dam won on the Flat in France and is related to several very useful types so Liz Doyle's charge is handed the vote. Polished Steel is another with a decent pedigree for jumping and his stable has been in good form so a big run is expected.
Balliniska Band (IRE) Vinnie Roe gelding out of Maryiver.
Curramore (IRE) Arcadio gelding out of Beale Native.
Eagle Roque (FR) Youmzain gelding out of Viola De La Roque.
Feelin' Groovy (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Mid-division, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, ridden and edged left in 5th 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 8, 15 3/4l behind Edene D'Arc (11-0) at Gowran Park 2m hvy in Jan.
Magistralis (FR) Muhtathir gelding out of Sallenelles.
Major Fawcett 4-1 (11-7) Held up in rear, some headway in 4th entering straight, ridden and no impression under 2f out, no extra, kept on one pace, 4th of 8, 18 1/4l behind Edene D'Arc (11-0) at Gowran Park 2m hvy in Jan.
Polished Steel (IRE) Jeremy gelding out of Chaperoned.
Brazen Bay (IRE) Stowaway filly out of Booley Bay.
