mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened
chased leaders, ridden in 3rd under 3f out, 5th 1f out, no extra
chased leaders, ridden in 2nd 3f out, 2nd 1f out, close 2nd inside final furlong, 3rd and no extra close home
in rear, ridden in 11th 3f out, no impression
dwelt, mid-division on outer, ridden 3f out, weakened
chased leaders, took keen hold, ridden under 3f out, bumped briefly 2f out, weakened
mid-division on inner, short of room in 6th 3f out, pushed along 1 1/2f out, went 3rd on outer 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, headway to lead near line
slowly into stride, in rear, closer in 7th 3f out, soon ridden and no impression
towards rear, short of room briefly under 3f out, reminder 2f out and hung left, continued to hang left and eased inside final furlong
rear of mid-division, 9th 3f out, soon ridden, 6th 1f out, kept on without threatening, 4th close home
led, pushed along and clear 3f out, reduced advantage and ridden 1 1/2f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, headed and no extra near line
chased leaders on outer, 4th 3f out, soon ridden, no impression final furlong
in rear, progress from 3f out, soon ridden, 8th 1f out, kept on without threatening
Aprils Joy had a comfortable victory over hurdles at Kilbeggan on Monday and a mark of 50 back on the Flat may be underestimating her ability. Her stable companion Bajan Excell was in very good form over hurdles last winter and won on the Flat at Limerick in October. If the ground eases he would have to be considered though LALIPOUR looks the one to beat. Gordon Elliott's charge was beaten a long way behind Aasleagh Fawn at Navan in September but showed how much he had progressed when coming with a late burst to beat that rival over 1m5f back there last week with Mithmaar just over 3 lengths back in fifth. Red Vermillion looked a progressive type at Fairyhouse and a 5lb rise is unlikely to prevent another big run while Ingleby Mackenzie has slowly dropped to a winnable mark.
Bajan Excell (IRE) 50-1 (11-3) Mid-division on outside, weakened after 2 out, 13th of 22, 16 1/4l behind Aramax (11-8) at Cheltenham 2m hcp (1) sft in Mar.
Dragon's Pass (IRE) 50-1 (9-11) Dwelt, rear of mid-division, no impression straight, 11th of 16, 20 1/4l behind Walking On Glass (9-9) at Navan 1m 5f hcp sft in Jun.
Mithmaar (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, dropped to mid-division at halfway, ridden in 7th over 2f out, 6th 1f out, no extra, 5th of 15, 3 1/4l behind Lalipour (8-6) at Navan 1m 5f hcp sft in Jun.
Lalipour (IRE) 25-1 (8-6) In rear, effort on inner 3f out, ridden in 11th 2f out, 7th 1f out, stayed on strongly final furlong to lead last strides, won at Navan 1m 5f hcp sft in Jun beating Aasleagh Fawn (9-2) by 1/2l, 15 ran.
Fontainbleau (IRE) 28-1 (9-3) Always towards rear, never a factor, 13th of 14, 29 3/4l behind De Mazzaro (8-10) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcp gf in Jun.
Red Vermillion (IRE) 22-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, pushed along 4f out, headway and effort straight, led 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, won at Fairyhouse 1m 5f hcp gd in Jun beating Place Des Vosges (9-10) by 1 1/2l, 15 ran.
Aprils Joy (IRE) 11-10fav (11-9) Tracked leaders, 2nd after 5th, on terms after 2 out travelling smoothly, led approaching straight, pressed last, stayed on well run-in, won at Kilbeggan 2m 4f mdn gd in Jun beating Champagne Diva (11-9) by 1 3/4l, 14 ran.
Ingleby Mackenzie 5-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, soon mid-division, 8th entering straight, soon pushed along, ridden in 5th 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 14, 2 1/4l behind De Mazzaro (8-10) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcp gf in Jun.
Morph (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Dwelt, mid-division on outer, no impression from 3f out, 15th of 18, 9 3/4l behind Lady Savanah (8-13) at Leopardstown 1m hcp gf in Jun.
Yamato (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Soon chased leaders, headway behind horses straight, kept on without threatening inside final furlong, 5th of 16, 2 1/4l behind Oromo (9-0) at Fairyhouse 1m 5f hcp gd in Jun.
Aunty Audrey (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Dwelt, always behind, bumped after 3f, weakened after halfway, last of 18, 25 1/4l behind Lady Savanah (8-13) at Leopardstown 1m hcp gf in Jun.
Indian Eye 100-1 (10-10) Always towards rear, never a factor, 11th of 16, dist behind Elusive Rebeldom (11-3) at Punchestown 2m mdn hvy in Feb.
Paula's Prayer (IRE) 33-1 (10-5) Disputed, headed before 2nd, soon settled mid-division, progress into close 3rd after 3 out, ridden 2 out, no extra before last, kept on one pace, 6th of 17, 13 1/2l behind So Near So Farhh (10-8) at Down Royal 2m 1f hcp sft in Jan.
