mid-division early, 5th halfway, ridden and weakened 3f out
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 5th on inner 2f out, stayed on in 3rd and switched out 1f out, kept on well final furlong to lead close home
rear of mid-division, ridden into 4th 2f out, no extra 1f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden into 2nd 2f out, no extra in 4th over 1f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden and no extra over 2f out
chased leader, 2nd halfway, led 3f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, headed 1f out, kept on, held when hampered close home
towards rear for most, never a factor
led, ridden and headed 3f out, soon no extra
mid-division, 7th halfway, headway in 5th 3f out, ridden into 3rd 2f out, stayed on to lead 1f out, edged left and headed close home
slowly into stride, always towards rear
Happy Anniversary has had one success in 27 starts, way back in 2008. She was racing from a 21lb higher mark a year ago and showed that she won't be long doubling her tally with a fine run on heavy going at Gowran on Tuesday. Irish Reel, who started favourite for that event, couldn't quicken in the testing ground near the finish but could reverse the form if the going remains on the soft side of good however. PAINTED FINGERS appeared to be suited by stepping up in trip at Ballinrobe last time but she's won over today's trip and can get back on the winning trail. The lightly-raced Lady Lyrath wasn't far behind in that latter event and has the scope to get closer.
Romeo's On Fire (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Dwelt, soon mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 6th of 9, 8l behind East Of Tara (9-11) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol in Mar.
Happy Anniversary (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden entering straight, 4th 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, stayed on well on outer final furlong, 2nd of 16, 1/2l behind Apache Gold (8-3) at Gowran Park 1m app hcp 47-65 hvy.
Spiritual Sister (IRE) 33-1 (8-5) Always towards rear, 14th of 18, 28l behind Midnight Soprano (9-0) at Navan 1m 2f fll hcp 60-90 sft in Oct.
Kalacan (IRE) 11-2 (8-13) Prominent, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from 2f out, 6th of 16, 5l behind Via Del Corso (8-10) at Ballinrobe 1m 1f hcp 47-65 sft in Jun.
Awareness (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Mid-division, 10th halfway, 8th over 1f out and kept on inside final furlong without reaching leaders, 6th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Ningaloo Reef (8-13) at Naas 7f hcp 47-65 in Jun.
Irish Reel (IRE) 3-1fav (8-12) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 4th entering straight, 2nd 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 3rd of 16, 1 1/4l behind Apache Gold (8-3) at Gowran Park 1m app hcp 47-65 hvy.
Parc Aux Boules 20-1 (9-3) Mid-division, 8th halfway, no extra under 2f out, 11th of 16, 14l behind Man Of Erin (8-8) at Naas 7f app hcp 47-65 in May.
Hollymount King (IRE) 16-1 (8-8) Led and disputed, headed entering straight, soon weakened quickly, 13th of 14, 45l behind Naked Cowboy (8-12) at Gowran Park 1m hcp 47-65 sft in Apr.
Lady Lyrath (IRE) 10-1 (8-0) Waited with, 7th 3f out, no impression under pressure from 2f out, kept on without threatening on outer final furlong, 5th of 16, 4l behind Via Del Corso (8-10) at Ballinrobe 1m 1f hcp 47-65 sft in Jun.
College Sam (IRE) 14-1 (8-6) Always behind, under pressure early, 15th of 16, 25l behind Apache Gold (8-3) at Gowran Park 1m app hcp 47-65 hvy.
Lily's Star (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Slowly away and in rear, never a factor, 10th of 12, 19l behind Balladiene (9-4) at Leopardstown 1m hcp 50-75 sft in Jun.
Painted Fingers (IRE) 14-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden in pursuit of winner approaching final furlong, stayed on well inside last, just failed, 2nd of 16, nk behind Via Del Corso (8-10) at Ballinrobe 1m 1f hcp 47-65 sft in Jun.
Ferocious Fran (IRE) 25-1 (8-6) Always towards rear, 18th of 20, 14l behind Amour Fou (9-11) at Navan 5f app hcp 47-65 sft in Oct.
Grainne Whale (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Soon chased leaders, short of room and no impression from 2f out, 10th of 16, 9l behind Mctaggart (9-6) at Limerick 1m app hcp 47-65 gd in Jun.
Rosmuck (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Dwelt, towards rear, kept on same pace under pressure without threatening from before straight, 8th of 14, 14l behind Bubbly Bellini (9-2) at Sligo 6f hcp 47-65 gs in Jun.
Sli Na Croi (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden early straight and 8th 2f out, 6th and no impression when hampered 1f out, 9th of 14, 8l behind Bendzoldan (9-13) at Naas 7f hcp 47-65 in Jun.
Spirit Of Grace 33-1 (8-4) Raced wide tracked leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 12, 14l behind Andiamo Via (8-7) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Jan.
