prominent early, soon chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 5th 2f out, no extra in 6th 1f out, kept on one pace
mid-division early, 6th halfway, ridden and weakened over 2f out
slowly into stride, towards rear, headway in 7th 1 1/2f out, ridden into 4th 1f out, stayed on well final furlong to lead last 50 yards
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 3rd 2f out, kept on final furlong
prominent early, soon chased leader in 2nd, ridden to challenge 1f out, stayed on to lead briefly last 100 yards, headed last 50 yards and no extra
towards rear, ridden into 10th 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 4th 2f out, no extra in 6th 1 1/2f out, weakened
rear of mid-division, headway in 9th 3f out, ridden into 6th 2f out, 4th 1 1/2f out, no extra in 5th 1f out, kept on same pace
rear of mid-division throughout, never a factor
mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden in 7th 2f out, no extra 1 1/2f out
soon led, ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on, headed final 100 yards and no extra
mid-division, 7th halfway, 6th 3f out, ridden and no extra over 2f out, 9th 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace
Nappa Star, Central Moves and Morotai Marauder look the principals here with NAPPA STAR taken to atone for a disappointment last time. Morotai Marauder ran a solid race on the level last time out, and has advertised his wellbeing since with a fine win over hurdles. He can hit the frame. Central Moves was unable to follow up a Dundalk success but nonetheless was a close fourth when returning to the track over this trip, and is another who can go well. Nappa Star was just touched off last time, and though a 5lb rise looks harsh, he boasts the best recent form in the race. Nappa Star has not won since July but can register another success here.
Prince of Light (IRE) 12-1 (9-11) Held up in touch, ridden straight, kept on same pace from 1 1/2f out, 5th of 11, 8l behind Charminamix (9-11) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 50-80 pol.
Master Marvel (IRE) 25-1 (9-6) Always towards rear, 13th of 15, 10l behind Barring Decree (9-10) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp 60-90 gf.
Napa Starr (FR) 11-4fav (9-9) Mid-division, improved into 5th under 2f out, ridden into 3rd over 1f out, soon 2nd and stayed on well final furlong, just failed, 2nd of 15, shd behind Desert Romance (9-10) at Killarney 1m hcp 50-75 gd.
Richelieu 25-1 (9-11) Mid-division, no impression from under 2f out, 25th of 29, 16l behind Lough Mist (9-9) at Curragh 6f hcp 50-80 gf.
Beauthea (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Soon mid-division, no impression 1 1/2f out, 17th of 20, 19l behind Daffodil Walk (9-2) at Curragh 6f hcp 55-80 hvy in Apr.
Central Moves (USA) 3-1 (9-9) Prominent, 4th halfway, ridden straight, in touch when stumbled 100 yards from finish, no extra, 4th of 10, 2l behind The Lock Master (9-0) at Dundalk 1m 3yo hcp 50-80 pol.
Fandango Boy 11-4 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened and eased inside final furlong, last of 7, 9l behind Dajen (8-11) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hacp 0-70 (5) pol in Mar.
College Scholar (GER) 10-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, towards rear for most, 11th of 14, 8l behind Ceannline (9-11) at Wexford 1m hcp 50-80 fm.
Little Bug (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Prominent, moderate 3rd halfway, weakened entering straight, 11th of 14, 12l behind Enigma Code (9-4) at Dundalk 7f hcp 50-70 pol.
Jacks Law (IRE) 16-1 (9-6) Dwelt slightly and towards rear on outer, no impression from 3f out, 8th of 10, 12l behind Jembatt (9-0) at Tipperary 7f mdn stks gf.
Nice Dream 66-1 (8-11) Held up racing keenly, closer in rear early straight, 8th over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 7th of 11, 4l behind Six of Hearts (9-12) at Dundalk 7f stks pol in Nov.
Giant Slalom 16-1 (8-11) Rear of mid-division, progress on outer from before straight, 6th over 2f out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from 1f out, 5th of 25, 1 1/2l behind Leah Claire (9-1) at Curragh 1m 2f stks.
Morotai Marauder (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Mid-division, 7th halfway, kept on without threatening straight, 4th of 15, 4l behind Cul A Dun (9-7) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp 50-70 gd in Apr.
