tracked leaders in 3rd racing keenly, switched right 2f out, quickened impressively to lead 1f out, stretched clear final furlong, very easily
led, pushed along from 1 1/2f out, headed 1f out, no chance with winner and kept on one pace
tracked leader in 2nd, ridden from 2f out, 3rd and no extra from 1f out, kept on one pace
held up in 4th, pulled hard early, ridden on outer over 2f out, soon no impression
A disappointing turnout numerically but both ZOFFANY and Suntan look useful early types with preference for the former despite a penalty for an impressive debut success when odds-on at Leopardstown. He probably didn't have much to beat that day but did it nicely and some fancy entries suggest there is much more to come. Suntan's second to High Award on the season's opening day at the Curragh has been boosted by the success of the third but he may find the selection too strong at this stage of his career though he still looks better than stablemate Scriobhai, who was well behind Zoffany at Leopardstown. Mrs Happy showed plenty of promise behind So Stylish at Navan and a good run from third-placed Eastern Light in the opener will point to her chances.
Zoffany (IRE) 4-7fav (9-3) Held up in close 5th, went 3rd over 2f out, led inside final furlong, quickened well, not extended, won at Leopardstown 6f 2yo mdn gf in Apr beating Gold Post (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 5 ran.
Scriobhai (IRE) 10-1 (8-7) Disputed lead to halfway, ridden entering straight, no impression from 2f out, last of 5, 8l behind Zoffany (9-3) at Leopardstown 6f 2yo mdn gf in Apr.
Suntan (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Close up on stands' rail, 2nd halfway, disputed lead from under 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind High Award (9-3) at Curragh 5f 2yo mdn sft in Mar.
Mrs Happy (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride and towards rear, ridden in 7th 1f out, kept on final furlong, 5th of 11, 4l behind So Stylish (9-0) at Navan 5f 2yo fll mdn gf in Apr.
