chased leaders, 5th halfway, no extra from 2f out
towards rear, pushed along in 9th after halfway, kept on one pace final furlong
tracked leaders early racing keenly, settled back towards rear, headway into 5th 2f out, ridden to challenge 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong to lead on line
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and dropped to 5th under 2f out, no extra
led early, dropped to 6th before halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out
soon led, strongly pressed and headed early final furlong, soon no extra and dropped to 4th
mid-division, pushed along in 7th 3f out, no extra from over 1f out
tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden to lead early final furlong and kept on under pressure, headed on line
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and switched right to far rail over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, just failed
Fionnuar, a daughter of Teofilo out of a mare who has produced numerous winners, is an interesting newcomer but experience should prove the key in these conditions and SLIPPER ORCHID looks the one to be on. Mick Halford's filly did very well to finish third in what looked a strong maiden won by Encrypted Message at Fairyhouse on Sunday and that experience won't be lost on her. Meldina caught the eye when staying on late behind Shamora at Lepardstown and should be winning sooner rather than later but September Lily was a disappointment at Sligo and has yet to prove she stays this far. Diamond Daze has shown her best form over a mile so may find this too short.
Diamond Daze (IRE) 13-2 (9-9) Towards rear, 9th halfway, no impression in 7th under 2f out, never a factor, 8th of 11, 16l behind Little Arrows (9-0) at Leopardstown 7f hcp 50-75 gs.
Guess Who (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) Soon tracked leaders at ordinary pace, lost place from before straight, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 7th of 10, 12l behind Tarla (9-2) at Roscommon 1m 2f mdn stks sft.
Fionnuar (IRE) Teofilo filly out of Six Nations.
Liath Ban (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression from 2f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 12, 10l behind Alkazim (9-5) at Naas 6f mdn stks in Jun.
Marys Gone (IRE) Dalakhani filly out of The Castles.
Maybe Its For Luck (IRE) 66-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 5th 2f out, soon no extra, 9th of 13, 9l behind Hot Bed (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 2yo mdn stks pol in Nov.
Meldina (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) In rear, 6th entering straight, some headway on outer to go moderate 3rd 1f out, kept on one pace without troubling principals, 3rd of 7, 7l behind Shamora (9-0) at Leopardstown 7f fll mdn stks sft.
Morningbird (USA) 9-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and hampered 2f out, soon no extra, 9th of 10, 15l behind Oonagh (8-9) at Dundalk 7f 3yo mdn fll pol in May.
September Lily (IRE) 3-1fav (8-12) Disputed lead early, soon restrained behind leaders, niggled along halfway, no extra and kept on same pace from 1f out, 6th of 8, 8l behind Snap Alam (9-12) at Sligo 6f fll hcp 50-80 gs in Jun.
Slipper Orchid (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Towards rear, 11th halfway, ridden in 6th 2f out and kept on well inside final furlong, not reach first 2, 3rd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Encrypted Message (9-5) at Fairyhouse 7f mdn stks sft.
