chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 7th 2f out, soon no extra and eased, completely tailed off
held up towards rear, headway in 7th 3f out, ridden into 4th 2f out, no extra 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, 8th halfway, 6th 3f out, ridden and no extra over 2f out
mid-division, 10th halfway, headway in 6th 2f out, ridden into 3rd 1f out, kept on final furlong to press winner closing stages, held
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, close up in 2nd 3f out, led 2f out, ridden and kept on well from over 1f out, pressed closing stages
chased leaders, 5th halfway, headway to 3rd 2f out, ridden in 6th 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden into moderate 8th over 1f out, no impression and kept on one pace
chased leaders, 6th halfway, headway to 4th 3f out, ridden in 5th 2f out, under pressure in 6th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden into 7th 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
disputed early, soon chased leader in 2nd, improved to lead over 3f out, ridden and headed 2f out, no extra in 2nd over 1f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders early, 7th halfway, weakened over 3f out, tailed off
soon led, ridden and headed over 3f out, weakened and completely tailed off
Another tough handicap to finish the days racing but a tentative vote goes to GOLDAROVER ahead of Flameoftheforest and New Magic. Noel Meade's stable have not had the best of years over jumps but have had a winner on the flat in recent weeks. The selection finished second at Gowran Park in its seasonal pipe opener when getting tired close home. The quick conditions today should suit and the son of Fasliyev and the very promising Shane Foley takes the ride. Falmeoftheforest showed progression from two to three when just being touched off at Dundalk on his latest start. With further progression likely he is another to monitor. New Magic has some of the best form in the race but may just be vulnerable off second top weight. Starttheparty is another to watch but Goldarover gets the nod. Meeting preview by Declan Rix.
Legendary Lad (IRE) 6-4fav (9-0) Disputed lead early but made virtually all, ridden clear from 2f out, kept on well final furlong, easily, won at Cork 1m 3yo mdn hvy in Apr beating Faranadooney (9-0) by 3 1/2l, 13 ran.
Flameoftheforest (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders in 3rd, dropped to 5th under 2f out, switched right over 1f out, ran on well close home, 2nd of 5, nk behind Bashir Biyoum Zain (9-7) at Dundalk 7f 3yo stks pol.
Knight Eagle (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden in 7th 2f out, no impression in 6th 1f out, short of room and eased inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 7l behind Jamaayel (8-0) at Leopardstown 7f 2yo hcp hvy in Nov.
Start The Party (IRE) 10-3 (9-3) Chased leaders in 5th, closer approaching straight, ridden to dispute lead 2f out, headed over 1f out, rallied under pressure and kept on well to lead inside final 100 yards, won at Dundalk 7f 2yo mdn stks pol in Nov beating Miss Velocity (8-12) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Aghadoe (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden in 3rd 2f out, 2nd and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 17, 1 1/2l behind Book Of Numbers (9-1) at Leopardstown 1m 3yo hcp 47-75 gf in Apr.
Enjoy Your Life (IRE) 11-2 (9-0) Tracked leaders in 3rd, 2nd and challenged early straight, led 1 1/2f out, strongly pressed 1f out, headed 100 yards from finish, kept on, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Emrani (9-2) at Dundalk 1m 3f 3yo hcp 50-80 pol.
Fortuna's Blade (IRE) 33-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 6th 3f out, no extra from under 2f out, 8th of 15, 8l behind Alsalwa (9-0) at Naas 1m 3yo fll stks gd.
Goldarover (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, 2nd halfway, improved to lead 2f out, ridden and challenged 1f out, kept on, headed last 50 yards, 2nd of 16, 1/2l behind Macnas (9-4) at Gowran Park 1m 3yo hcp 47-70 gf.
Queen Commander (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride and held up towards rear, ridden entering straight, 5th 1f out, kept on, 4th of 12, 6l behind Glorified (9-0) at Dundalk 7f 3yo mdn fll pol.
Gearanai (USA) 8-1 (9-0) Chased leaders on outer, 6th 3f out, no impression from 2f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 15, 13l behind Picture Perfect (9-0) at Naas 7f mdn stks gd in Apr.
Del Mar (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders on inner, 3rd 2f out, kept on one pace from 1f out, joined 2nd on line, 2nd of 18, 1 3/4l behind Smoky Cloud (8-13) at Leopardstown 7f 2yo hcp 50-70 in Oct.
Top Secret Prize (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and weakened entering straight, tailed off, last of 12, well behind Ghetto Gospel (9-2) at Navan 1m 2f 3yo hcp 47-70 gf.
New Magic (IRE) 5-2fav (9-1) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, ridden straight, 3rd 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong, 4th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Hen Night (9-1) at Dundalk 1m fll stk pol in Apr.
Indus Valley (IRE) 12-1 (8-2) Mid-division, no impression from 2f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 15, 11l behind Bewitched (9-1) at Naas 6f 3yo ext hcp gd.
