mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden in 7th 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
always towards rear
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th 2f out, no extra 1f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 3rd 2f out, 2nd 1f out, swished tail and no impression winner final furlong
rear of mid-division for most, never a factor
mid-division, ridden and weakened entering straight
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 6th 2f out, 5th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 5th 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on one pace
led, ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, no extra and kept on same pace
chased leader in 2nd, improved to lead 1 1/2f out, ridden and kept on well final furlong
mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden and no impression over 2f out
This will take very little winning and TRAIN OF THOUGHT should be good enough despite being tried in blinkers for the first time. Dermot Weld's charge took a fierce hold when a beaten favourite at Limerick in March and the headgear should enable the son of Sadler's Wells to settle better and start justifying some of his 200,000 euros yearling tag. Sli Na Fiarana ran really well behind Sharalam here in March but was slightly disappointing on a return visit last month though in the context of this race it wasn't such a bad effort. Statesmanship looks the best alternative on his Polytrack debut as he looked promising at Navan in October before a moderate effort at Gowran on his return though the 1m4f trip on soft ground may have proved too far.
Ask The Farmer (IRE) 66-1 (9-8) Slowly into stride and always behind, 14th of 16, well behind Olympiad (9-7) at Gowran Park 1m 4f mdn stks sft in Apr.
Brian The Warrior (IRE) 66-1 (9-3) Rear of mid-division for most, ridden and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace, 9th of 13, 10l behind Johnnys Legacy (9-8) at Dundalk 1m 4f mdn stks pol in Feb.
Cebuano 5-2 (9-7) Mid-division, 7th halfway, driven along on outer entering straight, no impression in 7th from over 1f out, 7th of 11, 9l behind Badger Daly (9-0) at Dundalk 1m mdn stks pol in Apr.
King High (IRE) 33-1 (9-8) Slowly into stride and in rear, no impression from 4f out, 9th of 16, 43l behind Olympiad (9-7) at Gowran Park 1m 4f mdn stks sft in Apr.
Statesmanship 4-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, 6th 4f out, soon ridden, moderate 4th 1f out, no extra, 4th of 16, 15l behind Olympiad (9-7) at Gowran Park 1m 4f mdn stks sft in Apr.
Train Of Thought (IRE) 11-8fav (9-7) Keen hold early, soon mid-division, ridden in 6th 5f out, 3rd over 1f out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 3rd of 14, 2l behind Ri An Domhnaigh (9-7) at Limerick 1m 3f mdn stks gd in Mar.
Allyonice (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, ridden in 7th 3 out, weakened and pulled up before next, in a race won by Van Wyck (11-7) at Clonmel 2m hcp hdl 80-95 in Jun, 14 ran.
Celtic Charm (IRE) 66-1 (9-2) Mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden and weakened entering straight, last of 14, 22l behind Sharalam (9-7) at Dundalk 1m mdn stks pol in Mar.
Glade Appeal (USA) Successful Appeal filly out of Fairy Glade.
Insouciant Susie (IRE) 40-1 (9-0) Dwelt and always towards rear, never a factor, 7th of 10, 33l behind Jolie Jioconde (9-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f 3yo mdn stks pol in Aug.
Loughderg Princess (IRE) 20-1 (8-4) Tracked leaders, weakened from over 2f out, 12th of 15, 21l behind Mac Tiernan (8-7) at Navan 1m 3yo hcp 50-80 gd in Oct '10.
Sli Na Fiarana 11-4 (9-2) Tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden and dropped to 5th 1f out, no impression and eased close home, 5th of 7, 4l behind Hunting Goddess (9-2) at Dundalk 1m Maiden Fillies Stakes (4yo+) pol in Apr.
Whynotgiveup (IRE) 66-1 (8-10) Led and clear early, joined 5f out, soon ridden and weakened, 11th of 16, 45l behind Olympiad (9-7) at Gowran Park 1m 4f mdn stks sft in Apr.
