Verdict

The Hamptons has always had plenty of pace but he's been hurdling and it was over 7f that he was staying on strongly at Limerick last week. STATUE OF DREAMS won over this trip on heavy going at Navan a couple of weeks ago before failing to stay 7f at Sligo four days later. He's only 5lb higher than for his successful run and can get back to winning ways. Ucanchoose was in tremendous form on this track a year ago, completing a double, and though higher in the weights now he's run well on his last two starts. Dark Danger has her first ever start over this trip so La Canaada may be more of a threat as she ran well on her reappearance over the C&D in April.

Formwatch

Ucanchoose (IRE) 7-1 (9-13) Tracked leaders, on terms from over 3f out, headed and kept on same pace from 1f out, 5th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Bubbly Bellini (8-11) at Limerick 7f hcp 47-65 gd.

Statue Of Dreams (IRE) 13-2 (9-5) Close up, in front over 2f out, joined into straight, soon headed, dropped to 3rd and no extra inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 14, 7l behind Bubbly Bellini (9-2) at Sligo 6f hcp 47-65 gs.

The Hamptons (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) Dwelt, towards rear, progress 2f out, ridden in pursuit of winner from over 1f out, switched to inner to challenge inside final furlong, stayed on well, just failed, 2nd of 14, hd behind Topadee (9-10) at Limerick 7f hcp 47-65 gd.

Mt Weather (IRE) 25-1 (8-5) Always towards rear, never a factor, 13th of 14, 26l behind Kateeva (8-1) at Listowel 6f hcp 50-80 sft in Sep.

Dark Danger (IRE) 7-2 (9-10) Soon led, joined approaching straight, headed and no extra from 1f out, 6th of 8, 8l behind Stocktons Wing (9-6) at Listowel 1m 3yo hcp 47-65 gf.

Clubland (IRE) 16-1 (7-13) Mid-division, no threat and kept on one pace from over 1f out, 8th of 17, 4l behind Queen Grace (9-7) at Tipperary 5f hcp 47-70 gd in May.

Red Sea Poll (IRE) 10-1 (8-4) In touch in rear, ridden and progress from 2f out, 2nd over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 4th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Chois The Idea (9-10) at Cork 6f 3yo hcp sft.

Rowayton 15-2 (8-13) Chased leaders, driven 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 8th of 15, 7l behind Song Of Parkes (9-7) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Sep.

Fiona's Spirit (IRE) 20-1 (7-12) Disputed lead early, 4th halfway, under pressure in 6th 2f out, soon no extra, weakened, 18th of 20, 13l behind Maarek (9-13) at Navan 6f hcp 47-70 gs in Apr '11.

La Canaada (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Prominent in centre of course, disputed 2f out, headed over 1f out and no extra in 3rd final furlong, 3rd of 14, 5l behind Kanes Pass (9-6) at Tipperary 5f hcp 47-65 hvy in Apr.

Savitskaya (IRE) 66-1 (8-10) Always towards rear, last of 14, 18l behind Angel's Pursuit (9-5) at Dundalk 6f 3yo stks pol in Dec.

Flaring Forth (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) Soon led, ridden and headed 2f out, no extra in 3rd 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 16, 11l behind Stocktons Wing (9-12) at Navan 1m 3yo hcp 47-65 sft.

Acclaimed Angel (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, soon 4th, no extra from 1 1/2f out, 8th of 9, 22l behind Danzerini (9-5) at Limerick 7f mdn stks gd.