held up, 10th halfway, no impression from before straight
soon close up, on terms from before halfway, headed from 2f out, no impression and kept on same pace from over 1f out
held up, soon towards rear, kept on one pace from before straight
towards rear, slightly impeded early, no impression from before straight
soon mid-division, pushed along approaching straight and soon improved, moderate 6th 2 1/2f out, kept on under pressure without threatening from over 1f out
soon mid-division, 9th over 4f out, no impression and kept on same pace from 2f out
chased leaders, 4th over 4f out, no impression when short of room under 1f out, kept on same pace
towards rear, slightly impeded early, never a factor
tracked leaders, ridden over 4f out, lost place and no impression from 2f out
soon raced in 7th, no impression and kept on same pace from 2f out
led, joined from before halfway, led again from 2f out, pressed and headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace
soon raced in 6th, moderate 5th and headway from early straight, challenged and led inside final furlong, stayed on well
chased leaders, 5th over 4f out, no impression from before straight and eased from under 2f out
soon towards rear, a little tight for room early, progress between horses to chase leaders from 2f out, short of room under 1f out, stayed on well without threatening final furlong
Tony Martin wastes no time in bringing out PYROMANIAC after his comfortable victory over Strandfield Lady at Leopardstown last week. That was over 1m2f but he finished with a flourish and the longer trip should suit so he can shrug off his penalty. Fran Berry was on board for that victory and also when Massini's Trap won easily at Ballinrobe. Joseph O'Brien takes the ride on the latter this time and the combination look certain to get involved. Hardstone had shown promise in maidens and was well supported on his handicap debut over 1m2f at Sligo but didn't run as well as expected. Benkei didn't enjoy testing ground at Roscommon after a very promising return to action at Navan and though All About Alfie is running well he's much better in on the all-weather.