chased leader in 2nd, ridden and no extra entering straight, weakened
towards rear, never a factor, kept on one pace in straight
prominent early and settled back to mid-division, 7th halfway, dropped back to 11th entering straight, ridden and went 7th 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong
mid-division, 8th halfway, some headway over 1f out, kept on same pace without troubling leaders
chased leader, 3rd halfway, closed on clear leader in straight and challenged over 1f out, kept on under pressure to lead final 100 yards
rear of mid-division on outer, 9th halfway, headway early straight and went 4th 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong without reaching winner, went 2nd on line
towards rear, never a factor, kept on from over 1f out
took keen hold, 4th halfway, moderate 2nd entering straight, soon closed and led over 1f out, headed under pressure 100 yards out and dropped to 4th close home
chased leader, 5th on inner halfway, no extra from over 1f out
chased leader on outer, 6th halfway, moderate 5th entering straight, soon closed and 3rd 1f out, kept on under pressure without reaching winner
slowly away and in rear, never a factor
led, clear from halfway, ridden entering straight and headed over 1f out, no extra and weakened quickly
Sli Na Fiarana has only run at Dundalk and had to step up to 1m3f to lose her maiden tag so it's a surprise to see her back over this trip. Man Of Erin went up a massive 13lb for his victory at Naas last month but defied the extra with another convincing success at Fairyhouse. Both were over 7f but he should have no problems with the longer trip and even another big rise shouldn't prevent a bold bid for the hat-trick. Diamond Daze is very consistent and ran well behind Bendzoldan here last week but was earlier a couple of lengths behind ADAM'S RETURN on the track. Gerard O'Leary's charge was returning from a long break on that occasion but attracted good support and may just have found the heavy going against him. He can recoup losses in an open event in which Danick Of Time also looks well treated if able to transfer his Polytrack form to turf.
Jolly Snake (IRE) 33-1 (9-9) Chased leaders in centre, weakened over 2f out, tailed off, last of 16, 43l behind My Girl Anna (8-13) at Navan 5f Apprentice Handicap (50-95) (3yo+) sft in Oct.
He's Got Rhythm (IRE) 12-1 (9-8) Held up towards rear, ridden into 7th 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 4th of 9, 2l behind Cave Artist (8-6) at Navan 1m hcp 50-80 sft.
Sli Na Fiarana 4-1 (9-2) Chased leader in 2nd, improved to lead 1 1/2f out, ridden and kept on well final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn stks pol in May beating Train Of Thought (9-7) by 1 1/4l, 13 ran.
Adam's Return (IRE) 4-1fav (10-0) Held up towards rear, closer approaching straight, 8th 2f out, kept on without troubling leaders, 5th of 10, 3 1/2l behind No Trimmings (9-13) at Leopardstown 1m app hcp 50-70 hvy.
Balladiene (IRE) 9-1 (9-4) Soon mid-division, 10th over 4f out, kept on same pace under pressure from 2f out, 7th of 14, 6l behind Gra Geal Mo Chroi (8-6) at Roscommon 1m 2f hcp 50-75 sft.
Man Of Erin (IRE) 4-1fav (9-4) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and headway under 2f out, led 1f out, kept on well final furlong, won at Fairyhouse 7f stks gf beating Moscow Treat (8-12) by 1/2l, 18 ran.
Toufan Express 12-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, keen hold early, ridden in 5th 2f out, no extra in 4th 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Cave Artist (8-6) at Navan 1m hcp 50-80 sft.
Diamond Daze (IRE) 9-1 (9-10) Mid-division, 7th halfway, improved into moderate 4th and ridden 2f out, 2nd on inner inside final furlong, stayed on well to press winner to line, 2nd of 12, nk behind Bendzoldan (8-9) at Leopardstown 1m app hcp 47-70 sft.
Henry Adams (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, led after 4f, ridden and headed over 2f out, no extra, 12th of 15, 13l behind Scots Gaelic (10-0) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcp 50-80 gf.
Steel Toe Cap (IRE) 12-1 (10-4) Chased leaders, kept on same pace under pressure from 2f out, 6th of 10, 9l behind Vedani (9-5) at Curragh 1m 2f mdn stks sft.
Lily's Star (IRE) 12-1 (9-9) Towards rear for most, some late headway, never a factor, 8th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Fleeting Moment (9-4) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol in Feb.
Ayanna (IRE) 20-1 (8-8) Always towards rear, 14th of 18, 27l behind Fred Fenster (9-12) at Navan 1m 3yo hcp 50-80 sft in Oct.
Danick Of Time (IRE) 7-2 (8-12) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 6th of 10, 9l behind Rocky's Pride (9-0) at Dundalk 1m 4yo stk pol in Feb.
Shukhov (IRE) 11-4 (9-0) Tracked leaders in 3rd, driven along 2f out and went 2nd over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no real impression on winner, 2nd of 9, 1 1/4l behind Aloof (8-9) at Dundalk 1m Conditions Stakes (2yo) pol in Nov.
Heavy Weight (IRE) 7-1 (9-10) Prominent, led briefly before halfway, ridden in 2nd 3f out, soon weakened and trailing, 8th of 9, 37l behind Equity Swap (9-10) at Leopardstown 1m 2f 3yo hcp sft.
Lisa's Hawk (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Rear of mid-division for most, never a factor, 10th of 14, 8l behind Imaginationrunwild (9-0) at Down Royal 7f fll mdn stks gf.
