tracked leaders, dropped to 5th into straight, weakened from over 2f out
in touch towards rear in 6th, went moderate 4th into straight, soon no impression and kept on same pace
in touch towards rear in 7th, went moderate 5th over 2f out, soon no impression under pressure
chased leaders in 5th, niggled along over 4f out, 6th into straight, no extra from over 2f out
tracked leaders, closer in 3rd approaching straight, challenged under pressure in 2nd over 1f out, soon almost on terms, kept on same pace close home
keen hold, led early, soon tracked leader, challenged over 2f out, dropped to 3rd under pressure over 1f out, soon no impression, one pace
soon led, niggled along before straight, ridden over 2f out, soon strongly pressed, almost joined final furlong, stayed on best close home
Faranadooney began with a promising run behind Legendary Lad at Cork on heavy ground but has flopped in two subsequent starts on much faster going. Thank Your Stars finished just behind Faranadooney at Cork but appears to have made more progress having finished third behind Zayaan in a Naas maiden last month. Top Spin has been consistent enough and has competed in some decent contests including when not too far behind the useful Reiteration at Gowran. He looks best of those with experience but Jim Bolger had four entered at the early stage and relies on Mega Heart while Dermot Weld's CLEAR ALTERNATIVE catches the eye on breeding as he is related to several high-class performers and is still entered in the Derby.
An Toglach 50-1 (9-0) Always towards rear, last of 17, 29l behind Emperor Claudius (9-0) at Fairyhouse 6f 2yo mdn aut gf in Jun.
Clear Alternative (IRE) Indian Ridge gelding out of Token Gesture.
Faranadooney (USA) 11-2 (9-5) Mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden from 3f out, soon weakened, 10th of 13, 12l behind Miss Coco (9-0) at Wexford 1m 4f 3yo mdn gd.
Mega Heart (USA) El Prado colt out of Hot Talent.
Myshar (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Never a factor, weakened straight, last of 14, 40l behind Blasket Spirit (9-0) at Cork 1m mdn stks gf in Apr.
Speechmaker 33-1 (8-9) Rear of mid-division for most, never a factor, 9th of 14, 9l behind Chabal (9-0) at Leopardstown 7f 2yo mdn in Sep.
Thank Your Stars (IRE) 4-1 (9-5) Disputed lead on outer early, 3rd halfway, dropped to 5th 2f out, kept on again into 3rd final furlong without threatening leaders, 3rd of 16, 4 1/2l behind Zayaan (9-5) at Naas 1m 3yo mdn aut gd in Apr.
Top Spin (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Chased leader, led after 4f, headed 3 1/2f out, ridden to challenge 2f out, no extra in 4th 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 5, 4 1/2l behind Reiteration (9-5) at Gowran Park 1m 1f 3yo stk gf.
