always towards rear, ridden and no impression 3f out
held up towards rear, ridden 3f out, no impression in 11th 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out
always towards rear, ridden and no impression 3f out
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and close up 3f out, kept on under pressure, 2nd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
dwelt, always towards rear, ridden and no impression 3f out
rear of mid-division, ridden 3f out, no impression in 12th 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out
mid-division, ridden and no impression 3f out
chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden and close up 3f out, no extra 1 1/2f out
dwelt, rear of mid-division, ridden 3f out, under pressure in 9th 2f out, kept on well final furlong to 3rd close home
dwelt, always towards rear, ridden halfway, no impression straight
keen hold to chase leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 6th 3f out, no extra 1 1/2f out
led, ridden 3f out, headed over 2f out, no extra over 1f out
chased leaders early, soon mid-division, ridden in 9th 3f out, no impression 2f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden 3f out, 6th 2f out, no impression in 5th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, ridden and no extra 3f out
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra and kept on one pace
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden 3f out, closer in 4th 2f out, not clear run and switched 1 1/2f out, kept on to 3rd under 1f out, lost 3rd close home
mid-division, ridden into 6th 2f out, stayed on to lead over 1f out, kept on strongly final furlong
Aidan O'Brien tries Blackstone in cheekpieces after a moderate opening run at Navan on Sunday though he made up some late ground and will have come on for the experience. Spirited started a short-priced favourite at Gowran but had no answer to Sereza, who finished last in a handicap on her next start. The winner is trained by Dermot Weld, who has Weld Arab entered here and he's by Shamardal out of a winning miler. Dark Alliance showed improvement when runner-up to The Islander here last month but Tango Time was a big disappointment here after a very promising debut at the Curragh. HUDSON'S BAY made a bright start as a juvenile in 2012 when a close third at Dundalk and was made an even money favourite on his reappearance at the Curragh last April. He never really got going in a race won by subsequent Derby hero Ruler Of The World and hasn't been seen since but Jim Bolger wouldn't persevere unless he was thought capable of winning races so he gets the verdict.
Easter Spirit (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Dwelt, always towards rear, ridden and no impression 3f out, weakened, last of 9, 27l behind Truly Delightful (9-0) at Listowel 1m 3yo & 4yo mdn hvy in Sep.
Hasanour (USA) 50-1 (10-3) Always towards rear, never a factor, no impression in straight, 14th of 16, 29l behind Maskoon (9-5) at Navan 1m mdn stks gd.
Hedge Ffund (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Held up, soon towards rear, effort straight, no extra from under 2f out, 14th of 15, 35l behind Brother Bennett (11-0) at Killarney 2m 1f 4yo nhf.
Hudson's Bay (IRE) Evensfav (9-5) Unruly and walked to start, tracked leaders and took keen hold early, ridden in 4th entering straight and no impression from 2f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 11, 9l behind Ruler Of The World (9-5) at Curragh 1m 2f 3yo mdn in Apr '13.
Hughies Bay (IRE) 66-1 (10-0) Slowly into stride and settled towards rear, ridden along over 4f out, soon no extra and weakened, completely tailed off, last of 12, well behind Zafayan (9-5) at Naas 1m 2f mdn stks.
Carla's Princess (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Chased leaders in 6th, under pressure in 5th early straight, 4th over 1f out and kept on into 3rd final furlong, 3rd of 11, 8l behind Dynamite Dixie (9-7) at Limerick 1m mdn stks in Apr.
Rhians Hope (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Mid-division, 6th 4f out, ridden and progress into 5th entering straight, 4th 2f out, soon no impression on leaders, 5th of 14, 10l behind Breathe Easy (9-7) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn stks pol in Feb.
Ruby Ray (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 2nd on inner over 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 10, 20l behind Rocky Bleier (9-7) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn stks pol in Apr.
Blackstone (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Dwelt and towards rear, pushed along in 12th 3f out, kept on one pace from 2f out, 7th of 16, 11l behind Maskoon (9-5) at Navan 1m mdn stks gd.
Boston Icon (USA) Mr Greeley colt out of Heckuva Hunter.
Dark Alliance (IRE) 6-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, 6th approaching straight, ridden from over 2f out, chased winner in moderate 2nd from over 1f out, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 2nd of 14, 2l behind The Islander (9-5) at Cork 7f 3yo mdn in Apr.
Funny How (IRE) 66-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, 5th approaching halfway, pushed along before straight, 8th 2f out, no extra from over 1f out 10th of 14, 24l behind Ashtaroth (9-0) at Gowran Park 1m 3yo mdn.
Weld Arab (IRE) Shamardal colt out of Itqaan.
Ardbrae Tara (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Soon led, headed entering straight and soon no chance with easy winner, moderate 4th and no extra 1f out, weakened, 7th of 11, 12l behind Balansiya (9-0) at Leopardstown 7f 2yo fll mdn sft in Nov.
Coolgower (USA) Stormy Atlantic filly out of Vip Princess.
Princess Glamour 11-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, ridden entering straight, moderate 5th 2f out, no impression, 6th of 8, 17l behind Belisarius (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 3f 3yo mdn stks pol in Apr.
Spirited (IRE) 5-4fav (9-0) Led early, soon headed and 3rd halfway, ridden to go 2nd 1f out, no chance with easy winner inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 2nd of 7, 7l behind Sereza (9-0) at Gowran Park 1m 1f 3yo fll stks in Apr.
Tango Time (IRE) 8-11fav (9-0) Soon close up and disputed lead, headed over 2f out and pushed along, dropped to 4th 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 11, 11l behind Alkasser (9-5) at Cork 6f mdn stks in Apr.
