chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and headway on inner to narrow lead 2f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, headed close home
reluctant to load and slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden 2f out, 11th over 1f out, kept on final furlong
mid-division, ridden and progress into 6th 2f out, stayed on into 3rd 1f out, kept on final furlong to press leader and led close home
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out
chased leaders early, 7th halfway, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, 10th halfway, ridden over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in close 5th 2f out, no impression 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden into close 3rd 2f out, 2nd 1f out, no extra in 3rd and kept on same pace inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden to challenge entering straight, under pressure in 4th 1f out, no extra final furlong
mid-division early, towards rear halfway, ridden and no impression over 2f out
held up towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, closer in 9th 1f out, kept on final furlong
led and ran freely, ridden and headed 2f out, no extra over 1f out
Gowran handler Dick Donohoe endured a long losing spell before HAPPY ANNIVERSARY gained her sixth career victory at Navan on Wednesday with a convincing performance under Donnacha O'Brien, who is beginning to make a name for himself. The mare arrives with a 5lb penalty but has won here in the past and can defy the extra. The Dancing Lord has to be a threat after a very good second to Beau Satchel here three weeks ago and should soon be gaining his first success on the track. Merry Mast won over track and trip in March and though just 3lb higher he hasn't been in consistent form subsequently. Kilruane Shea finished last on his only start at the track but has improved on Turf and stepping up to the trip for the first time may bring about some progress. Stoichkhov has won three times in 45 starts, all on this track, so can never be ruled out.
Happy Anniversary (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) Mid-division, 6th halfway, progress outer to lead 2f out, ridden and edged left over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, won at Navan 1m sft beating Rose Angel (9-0) by 3l, 18 ran.
Merry Mast (USA) 11-2 (9-11) Dwelt, soon raced in 7th, lost place from before straight, 9th 1f out, one pace, 9th of 14, 6l behind Corker Hill (9-5) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol in Sep.
The Dancing Lord 9-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, ridden to go 2nd 1f out, no impression on winner inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 2nd of 14, 3l behind Beau Satchel (9-12) at Dundalk 1m app hcap pol.
Highland Rebel (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Held up behind leaders, ridden in 6th 2f out, weakened, last of 9, 23l behind Katimavik (9-5) at Fairyhouse 7f mdn stks gf in Sep.
Princess Tamay (IRE) 33-1 (8-0) Led, took keen hold, joined from under 3f out, soon headed, no impression when impeded under 1f out, one pace, 12th of 14, 9l behind Rocky Bleier (9-12) at Navan 1m 2f hcp.
Kilruane Shea (IRE) 14-1 (8-9) Prominent early, 4th halfway, ridden and dropped to 7th 2f out, no impression straight, kept on one pace, 7th of 12, 4l behind So Sensible (8-12) at Galway 7f 3yo hcp gd in Sep.
Alfaayza (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along and no impression on winner over 1f out, no extra, 6th of 12, 5l behind Red Laser (9-10) at Gowran Park 7f app hcp 47-65 gd in Sep.
Stoichkhov (IRE) 33-1 (9-11) Soon prominent, pushed along over 3f out in 2nd, soon got a slight bump, 4th 2f out, dropped to 9th 1f out, one pace,, 11th of 14, 12l behind Hurricane Ridge (10-12) at Curragh 1m 4f gf in Sep.
Hello Man (IRE) 25-1 (8-3) Held up and behind, ridden 2f out, 11th 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 9th of 14, 5l behind Kimbay (9-11) at Listowel 6f hcp 47-65 in Sep.
Rhians Hope (IRE) 20-1 (8-2) Tracked leader in 2nd, ridden and no extra over 2f out, weakened, eased final furlong, last of 12, 39l behind Fix It (8-10) at Down Royal 7f hcp gf in Jul.
The Butche's Filly (IRE) 12-1 (8-2) Edged right from stalls, chased leader, 5th 2f out, no extra from over 1f out, 8th of 14, 9l behind Oor Jock (9-8) at Naas 6f hcp 47-65 gf in Jul.
Myamo (IRE) 9-1 (8-9) Soon raced in 8th, took keen hold, pushed along approaching straight, no extra and eased over 1f out, 13th of 14, 13l behind Horsewithnoname (8-8) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol in Sep.
Hobbema (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Soon led, strongly pressed 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, dropped to 3rd and no impression 1f out, one pace, 5th of 12, 7l behind Oceania Queen (8-7) at Clonmel 1m 2f 3yo hcp 47-65 gd in Sep.
Trans City (IRE) 20-1 (8-5) Settled 5th, progress to 3rd halfway, 2nd entering straight, weakened under 2f out, no extra final furlong, 9th of 14, 8l behind Havelock Ellis (8-10) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol in Sep.
Smoke Show (IRE) 50-1 (8-1) Awkward leaving stalls, towards rear, 13th over 1f out, no impression and kept on final furlong, 10th of 19, 5l behind Big Bad Lily (9-6) at Navan 5f app hcp 47-70.
Rock N Rover (IRE) 5-1 (8-13) Soon led, under pressure and headed 3f out, driven and rallied over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 12, 7l behind Aussie Guest (9-4) at Cork 1m 4f hcp 47-65 in Aug.
