tracked leaders in moderate 5th, took closer order after halfway, ridden to lead 3f out, soon strongly pressed, headed over 2f out, kept on same pace under pressure
moderate 2nd, took closer order after halfway, led 5f out, headed 3f out, soon no extra and weakened
moderate 6th, closer 5th 5f out, 3rd and ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
towards rear, no impression from over 4f out
held up, progress over 5f out, close 2nd travelling best 3f out, led over 2f out, soon ridden clear, kept on well
chased leaders, moderate 4th halfway, 6th and no impression 4f out, one pace
moderate 3rd, closer 2nd 5f out, soon ridden, weakened from under 4f out
soon trailing in rear, tailed off from 4f out
led and well clear, reduced advantage 6f out, headed 5f out, weakened quickly, tailed off
There is plenty to admire about the debut efforts of CEBUANO and Avida Star and both should make further progress. The former was totally unfancied at Roscommon three weeks ago but defied his big odds with a cracking run behind Earls Quarter, staying on strongly in the closing stages. That form appears to just give him the edge over Avida Star, who attracted support at Sligo where she couldn't quite match the pace of Ross Bay. First Morning has shown a little ability and may improve but the one to keep an interested eye on is newcomer Hunting Horn, a 320,000gn son of Pivotal, who is a half-brother to numerous winners including the high-class sprinter Acclamation.
Cebuano 33-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, headway into 7th 7f out, ridden into 4th 2f out, kept on well final furlong to 2nd close home, 2nd of 16, 3/4l behind Earls Quarter (11-9) at Roscommon 2m N H flat gf.
Dylan's Boy (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Soon mid-division, 7th under 4f out, no extra and kept on same pace from over 2f out, 8th of 16, 24l behind King'sandqueen's (11-4) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f N H flat gd.
Father Shine (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Always behind, 14th of 15, well behind Sherchanceit (10-13) at Tramore 2m 6yo mdn hdl gd in Apr '09.
First Morning (IRE) 33-1 (11-11) Tracked leaders on inner, 4th halfway, 2nd 4f out, soon ridden and no extra from over 2f out, 6th of 10, 24l behind Apt Manor (11-9) at Tramore 2m N H flat fm.
Avida Star (IRE) 7-2 (11-4) Mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden into 5th 2 out, 3rd 1f out, stayed on into 2nd final furlong, not match winner, 2nd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Ross Bay (11-1) at Sligo 2m N H flat gd.
Blackberry Gale (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Refused to race, in a race won by Tear Drops (11-6) at Wexford 2m mrs NH flt (5-7yo) gd, 16 ran.
Hunting Horn Pivotal gelding out of Princess Athena.
Mr Ben (IRE) Beneficial gelding out of Minus Eight.
Sheelins Pride (IRE) Alderbrook mare out of Tarqogan Rose.
Silver Doll (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 12th of 16, 17l behind Earls Quarter (11-9) at Roscommon 2m N H flat gf.
