led and disputed in far side group, ridden and headed 2f out, soon no extra
settled behind leaders in near side group, closer 2f out, ridden behind leaders 1 1/2f out, kept on well to press leader inside final furlong, just held
settled behind leaders in near side group, ridden behind leaders 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace from 1f out
held up in far side group, ridden over 2f out, no extra over 1f out
held up in near side group, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out
chased leaders in near side group, ridden to dispute 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, soon no extra
chased leaders in far side group, ridden to dispute in centre 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders in far side group, ridden and pressed leaders 2f out, no extra final furlong, kept on one pace
led and disputed in near side group, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon no extra
led and disputed in far side group, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra and kept on one pace
held up in far side group, closer 3f out, ridden to challenge in centre 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on one pace
settled behind leaders in neer side group, not clear run over 2f out and towards rear, ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on inside final furlong
chased leaders in near side group, ridden and no extra over 2f out
towards rear in far side group, ridden on far rail 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
held up in far side group, ridden in centre 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders in near side group, ridden and no extra over 2f out
prominent in near side group, disputed 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, narrow lead inside final furlong, kept on well under pressure, all out
held up in far side group, closer 2f out, ridden to dispute 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home
dwelt slightly and towards rear in near side group, ridden over 2f out, progress over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, just held
Hightimeyouwon is the only course winner in the line-up and ran well again here last month though Colin Keane, who rode him, is on board Luke Short and last season's dual winner reappeared with a very good run at Leopardstown in the race won by Real Appeal from Dream Today with San Andreas not far behind in fourth. There's very little between the quartet at the revised weights and over quicker terrain but preference is just for the winner again. MIDNIGHT FIRE won a Curragh maiden in September and reappeared to score over this trip at Leopardstown for which a 4lb rise may not prevent a double. Sirjack Thomas has won four times but may just find this on the short side unless the ground turns heavy, a remark that also applies to Agitare who was just behind him over a mile at the Curragh last month. Settle For Bay may be a light of former days but from this sort of mark he could be revitalised while Music To My Ears has run better than her recent form figures suggest.
Wonder Elzaam (IRE) 40-1 (9-11) Soon raced in 7th, headway and effort from 2f out, kept on without matching principals from over 1f out, 4th of 11, 4 3/4l behind Lancaster House (10-0) at Curragh 7f Grp 3 stks (1) gd in Apr.
Real Appeal (GER) 4-1fav (9-4) Soon raced in 8th, switched right towards outer straight and headway and effort, led inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Leopardstown 7f hcp gd in Apr beating Dream Today (9-4) by 1 1/2l, 16 ran.
Whatharm (IRE) 33-1 (9-9) Slowly away, soon rear of mid-division, under pressure and lost place 1 1/2f out, weakened final furlong, eased closing stages, 14th of 15, 13 1/2l behind Laugh A Minute (9-9) at Cork 6f lst stks (1) Yielding in Apr.
Agitare (IRE) 16-1 (9-9) Mid-division early, 15th 3f out, soon headway and effort, ran on without reaching principals inside final furlong, 4th of 21, 1 1/2l behind Raise You (10-1) at Curragh 1m hcp gd in Apr.
Chessman (IRE) 11-1 (10-6) In rear, progress 2f out, switched right over 1f out and ridden, kept on without threatening final furlong, never nearer, 5th of 14, 3 1/4l behind Coill Avon (9-3) at Naas 6f hcp gd in Apr.
Big Baby Bull (IRE) 16-1 (10-3) Chased leaders on outer, close up 3f out, ridden 2f out, no extra 1 1/2f out, 10th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Bopedro (9-13) at Cork 7f hcp gf in Apr.
San Andreas (IRE) 14-1 (9-6) Dwelt, towards rear, raced towards outer straight and headway, ran on without threatening final furlong, 4th of 16, 2l behind Real Appeal (9-4) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gd in Apr.
Dream Today (IRE) 25-1 (9-4) Dwelt, soon raced in 12th, headway and effort straight, kept on without matching winner inside final furlong, just held on for 2nd, 2nd of 16, 1 1/2l behind Real Appeal (9-4) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gd in Apr.
Casanova 40-1 (9-5) Soon prominent, on terms 3f out, headed over 2f out, soon impeded and no impression, 11th of 21, 6l behind Raise You (10-1) at Curragh 1m hcp gd in Apr.
Godhead 16-1 (9-6) Soon raced in 9th, pushed along before straight, one pace final furlong, 11th of 16, 6 1/4l behind Real Appeal (9-4) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gd in Apr.
Music To My Ears (IRE) 20-1 (10-1) Held up towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Bopedro (9-13) at Cork 7f hcp gf in Apr.
Silver Service (IRE) 4-1 (9-12) Awkward from stalls and in rear, detached early, 8th halfway, ridden and headway into 5th 1f out, kept on inside final furlong to go 3rd closing stages, 3rd of 9, 1l behind Independent Missy (9-2) at Navan 6f hcp fll gd in Apr.
Fastman (IRE) 12-1 (10-1) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along early straight, ridden and no impression under 2f out, 6th 1f out, under pressure and kept on well between horses inside final furlong, just failed, 2nd of 8, hd behind Alhaazm (9-13) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Apr.
Gena (FR) (8-10) 5th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Golden Boy (8-13) at Deauville 6f stks pol in Nov.
Luke Short 16-1 (8-12) Soon raced in 11th, headway towards outer straight, stayed on well without threatening inside final furlong, just failed for 2nd, 3rd of 16, 1 1/2l behind Real Appeal (9-4) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gd in Apr.
Settle For Bay (FR) 7-2jfav (10-6) Slowly into stride, rear of mid-division, 10th 2f out, soon ridden, went 4th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Tyrconnell (10-0) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Feb.
Sirjack Thomas (IRE) 50-1 (8-11) Mid-division early, closed and disputed 6th 3f out and travelling smoothly, soon effort, every chance and kept on well without quite matching front pair inside final furlong, 3rd of 21, 1/2l behind Raise You (10-1) at Curragh 1m hcp gd in Apr.
Hightimeyouwon 7-2 (9-8) Chased leaders in centre, disputed over 2f out, ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 15, 2 1/4l behind Bopedro (9-13) at Cork 7f hcp gf in Apr.
Midnight Fire (IRE) 11-1 (9-9) Soon chased leaders, 6th approaching halfway, pushed along approaching straight, soon effort, led inside final furlong, kept on well to just hold on at the finish, won at Leopardstown 7f hcp gd in Apr beating Golden Valour (9-11) by nk, 17 ran.
Fil The Power 11-4fav (9-12) Waited with, soon rear of mid-division, 8th and headway approaching straight on outer and soon slightly bumped with rival, no extra and one pace from over 1f out, 10th of 12, 5 1/2l behind Dedillon (9-10) at Limerick 1m hcp gd in Apr.
Nordic Passage (IRE) 22-1 (9-13) Slowly away, raced in rear, 12th halfway, no headway, never a factor, last of 12, 6 1/4l behind Sendmylovetoyou (9-2) at Dundalk 6f pol in Dec.
Cyrus Dallin 20-1 (9-9) Held up behind leaders, ridden 3f out, no extra 2f out, 12th of 15, 11 1/2l behind Bopedro (9-13) at Cork 7f hcp gf in Apr.
Zig Zag Zyggy (IRE) 7-2 (9-9) Mid-division, ridden in 7th 2f out, no impression, 7th of 14, 4 1/4l behind Coill Avon (9-3) at Naas 6f hcp gd in Apr.
Sounds Of Spring (IRE) 11-4fav (9-0) Fly-jump leaving stalls and slowly into stride, soon mid-division, took keen hold, pushed along in 8th 2f out, ridden in 7th 1f out, kept on without threatening, 4th of 14, 3l behind Coill Avon (9-3) at Naas 6f hcp gd in Apr.
Magnetic North (IRE) 9-1 (9-11) Pushed along at stages from early, rear of mid-division, disputed 9th approaching straight, soon headway, one pace from over 1f out, 9th of 12, 5 1/2l behind Dedillon (9-10) at Limerick 1m hcp gd in Apr.
