chased leaders in 4th early, close 3rd halfway, improved into 2nd 2f out, ridden in 2nd over 1f out, stayed on well under pressure inside final furlong, strongly pressed winner to line
chased leader in 2nd, disputed lead halfway, ridden and headed over 2f out, no impression
dwelt, held up in rear, last halfway, pushed along in moderate 5th 2f out, 5th 1f out, kept on without threatening in 4th inside final furlong
dwelt, held up in rear, 5th halfway, pushed along in moderate 4th 2f out, ridden and went 3rd inside final furlong, not trouble leaders
led, joined halfway, led again over 2f out, soon ridden, strongly pressed inside final furlong, stayed on well close home, all out
chased leaders on outer, took keen hold early, ridden and weakened 3f out
Alfredo Arcano has completed a double of 5f and 6f and this longer trip should hold no fears after a comfortable latest success. FIZZY FRIDAY came here for a maiden over the trip in November and, though unfancied, led at the two furlong pole and stayed on strongly for a convincing victory. The 5lb she receives from David Marnane's charge may just be enough to see her home. Ely Place has run well enough in his two starts here to suggest Jessica Harrington can find a handicap for him though the presence of Pat Smullen on board stable companion Make It Hurrah, who showed a lot more promise here last time, is intriguing. Michael Halford's newcomer Roman Wells is a half-brother to three all-weather winners and wouldn't need to be a world-beater to make his presence felt.
Alfredo Arcano (IRE) 8-11fav (9-2) Chased leader in 2nd, close 2nd travelling well 2f out, disputed lead 1 1/2f out, pushed along to lead 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, easily, won at Dundalk 6f pol in Jan beating Fox Dream (8-11) by 3/4l, 6 ran.
Ely Place (IRE) 10-1 (9-6) Dwelt and towards rear, ridden and progress 1 1/2f out, 7th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 13, 5 1/4l behind George Boole (9-6) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Dec.
Make It Hurrah (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) In rear, 14th halfway, ridden and headway to 9th 1f out, ran on well to 5th, never on terms, 5th of 14, 6l behind Noble Intention (9-5) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Dec.
Roman Wells Holy Roman Emperor colt out of Miss Wells.
Fizzy Friday 16-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out and wandered under pressure inside final furlong, kept on, won at Dundalk 7f mdn fll pol in Nov beating Midsomer (9-0) by 1 1/4l, 14 ran.
Kitsune 66-1 (9-0) Mid-division on inner, badly hampered after 1 1/2f and dropped to rear, detached approaching straight, no extra, last of 14, 22 3/4l behind Time Constraints (9-5) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Jan.
