soon prominent and disputed lead, headed approaching halfway, remained close up and effort straight, kept on same pace inside final furlong
mid-division early, 9th approaching halfway, not much room under 2f out, soon no impression, kept on inside final furlong
soon prominent, dropped to 11th approaching halfway, headway straight, stayed on well to challenge inside final furlong, kept on without reaching winner, impeded near line
soon towards rear, closer in 8th approaching halfway, slightly impeded over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong to lead 100yds out, edged left near line
soon chased leaders, 6th approaching halfway, headway and effort straight, kept on same pace inside final furlong
soon tracked leaders and a little keen, 5th approaching halfway, switched left over 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
soon tracked leaders, 4th approaching halfway, effort straight, kept on same pace inside final furlong
soon prominent and disputed lead, led approaching halfway, headed 100yds out and one pace after
mid-division early, not much room on inner after 2f, 10th approaching halfway, some headway but no impression when impeded over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
soon towards rear, some headway straight, kept on same pace final furlong
soon towards rear, some headway straight, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division early, 7th approaching halfway, effort straight, kept on same pace inside final furlong
close up, effort straight, weakened from under 2f out
soon towards rear, raced on outer into straight, kept on same pace without threatening from under 2f out
Plough Boy gained his 15th career victory here last week though he's 6lb higher and he prefers quicker ground. He had Baby Power a neck behind and the latter has every chance of turning the tables on slightly better terms. A Likely Story led for a long way at the same fixture but had no answer when headed and a strike-rate of 1-39 on Turf doesn't inspire confidence. Keep Believing had strong form in 2018 and has moved to the in-form Joseph O'Brien while Noirvento and BELLICK fought out a finish at Cork in August. The latter has a fitness advantage here and Siobahn Rutledge was on board when he scored at Dundalk in January so can steer him home. Powersville was in fine form last summer and is a pound lower than his last winning mark so looks a threat.
Plough Boy (IRE) 9-1 (9-9) Chased leader in 2nd, led travelling well 2f out, soon ridden clear, reduced advantage inside final furlong, stayed on well close home, all out, won at Fairyhouse 6f hcp gd in Jun beating Baby Power (9-2) by nk, 12 ran.
Swiss Army Officer (IRE) 7-2fav (9-9) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden to challenge over 2f out, under pressure in 2nd 1f out, kept on well close home, just failed, 2nd of 14, shd behind Major Power (9-4) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Dec.
Powersville (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 2f out, soon drifted slightly left, stayed on into 2nd 1f out, challenged inside final furlong, kept on same pace closing stages, 3rd of 17, 2 3/4l behind Parkers Hill (10-1) at Naas 6f hcp gf in Jun.
Baby Power (IRE) 13-2 (9-2) Mid-division, took keen hold, pushed along in 6th 2f out, soon ridden, headway into 2nd 1f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, stayed on well, just failed, 2nd of 12, nk behind Plough Boy (9-9) at Fairyhouse 6f hcp gd in Jun.
Bellick 7-1 (9-9) Prominent, pushed along before halfway, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 12, 4 1/4l behind Boughtinthedark (8-10) at Navan 6f hcp gf in Jun.
Keepthebestsideout (IRE) 22-1 (9-11) Dwelt, soon close up and led, joined halfway, headed 1 1/2f out and one pace after, 8th of 12, 15 1/2l behind Boughtinthedark (8-10) at Navan 6f hcp gf in Jun.
Be Like The Bird (IRE) 14-1 (9-8) Waited with and in touch towards rear, some headway but no impression over 1f out where switched right,, 8th of 13, 6 1/4l behind Blastofmagic (9-3) at Navan 6f hcp gf in Jun.
A Likely Story (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Slight stumble leaving stalls and led, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra in 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 4 1/2l behind The Mpex Kid (10-2) at Fairyhouse 7f hcp gd in Jun.
Keep Believing (IRE) 14-1 (10-2) Waited with, raced in 12th early, soon 13th, no impression under 2f out, one pace, 11th of 14, 11 1/4l behind Yuften (10-2) at Dundalk 1m pol in Nov.
Na Caith Tobac (HOL) 150-1 (9-7) Prominent on outer, 4th halfway, ridden and no impression early straight, no extra, 10th of 11, 8 1/2l behind Soaring Monarch (9-7) at Limerick 7f mdn gd in Jun.
Brave Display (IRE) 25-1 (8-4) Prominent, pushed along before halfway where 6th, weakened from over 1f out, 13th of 15, 22 1/4l behind Conversant (8-13) at Curragh 6f hcp sft in Oct.
Guiding Star 18-1 (8-6) Rear of mid-division, ridden in 10th 2f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 12, 6 3/4l behind Plough Boy (9-9) at Fairyhouse 6f hcp gd in Jun.
Irregardless (IRE) 50-1 (8-10) Prominent, pushed along before halfway, no impression under 2f out, 11th of 12, 18 1/2l behind Boughtinthedark (8-10) at Navan 6f hcp gf in Jun.
Megans Beau (IRE) 25-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, always behind, no impression straight, 7th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Mogwli (9-12) at Fairyhouse 6f hcp gf in Jun.
Noirvento (IRE) 6-1 (9-7) Soon mid-division, headway and effort straight, kept on without matching principals inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 1 1/4l behind Able Jack (10-5) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Dec.
