towards rear, closed up and effort on outer into straight, soon no impression, kept on same pace without threatening
raced in 5th from early, 4th approaching halfway, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, no impression but kept on well inside final furlong
raced in 8th early, 7th before halfway, closed and effort towards outer into straight, soon no impression, kept on same pace without threatening
tracked leaders in 4th, 5th approaching halfway, closed to get on terms before straight, soon led, strongly pressed over 2f out, soon headed, no extra and one pace final furlong, dropped to 4th near line
led, joined 5f out, pushed along and headed 4f out, weakened straight
towards rear, progress halfway, no extra from over 2f out
tracked leaders in 3rd, challenged over 2f out, soon led, swished tail from over 1f out, stayed on well
close up, on terms 5f out, led 4f out, joined before straight, soon headed and no extra
raced in 7th early, 6th approaching halfway, soon headway until no extra from 2f out
raced in 6th early, 7th approaching halfway, soon towards rear, no impression straight
raced in 9th early, towards rear before halfway, pushed along to close and effort straight, soon no impression, kept on without threatening final furlong into 3rd near line
Mary B, an easy debut winner at Gowran when Court Maid was seven lengths behind in third, had no answer to stable companion Balliniska Band in a Listed contest at Limerick on Thursday but has to be respected with her allowances. Willie Mullins has a trio of entries with Sapphire Lady possibly the best. She hasn't run since last summer nor has she tackled this sort of ground though there's no reason why she shouldn't be suited. Motown Girl couldn't handle Grade 2 company at Leopardstown and this is more her class but Gordon Elliott looks to hold the key with PORTNABLAGH and Tintangle. Preference is just for the former, who went for £78,000 after his easy victory between the flags in January and looked to have a bit in hand despite a narrow bumper success at Cork a fortnight ago.
Getoutameway (IRE) 18-1 (11-3) Mid-division on outer, closer in 5th halfway, ridden entering straight, weakened, 10th of 13, dist behind Crackerdancer (11-9) at Navan 2m lst (1) Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Masons Daughter (IRE) 2-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders, 3rd 3 out, 3rd and not fluent 2 out, pushed along before last, ridden early run-in, kept on without threatening under hands and heels inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 5 1/4l behind Champayne Lady (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hvy in Feb.
Moskovite (IRE) 2-1fav (11-8) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, headway to lead approaching straight, pushed along to assert 1 1/2f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, won at Thurles 2m sft in Feb beating Western Victory (11-8) by 2 3/4l, 9 ran.
Motown Girl (IRE) 12-1 (11-5) Led, joined over 4f out, soon headed, weakened from before straight, completely tailed off, 10th of 12, dist behind Relegate (11-5) at Leopardstown 2m (1) sft in Feb.
Portnablagh (IRE) 9-10fav (11-9) Close up, settled 5th halfway, closed in 3rd under 5f out, travelled well to dispute under 3f out, ridden in 2nd over 2f out, switched left 1f out, stayed on well to lead close home, won at Cork 2m hvy in Apr beating Miss Delighted (11-9) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Sapphire Lady (IRE) 5-4fav (11-9) Tracked leader in 2nd, travelled well to lead narrowly 1 1/2f out, soon headed, no impression on winner under 1f out, kept on same pace, dropped to 3rd closing stages, 3rd of 6, 4l behind Laoch Liam (11-9) at Killarney 2m 1f gd in Jul.
Tintangle (IRE) 8-11fav (11-9) Close up on inner, took keen hold, on terms inside first 6f, led over 6f out, pressed 3f out, stayed on well to assert inside final furlong, won at Down Royal 2m 1f hvy in Mar beating Caravation (11-9) by 5 1/2l, 10 ran.
Court Maid (IRE) 4-1 (11-9) Soon disputed lead, a little keen, gained narrow lead after 4f, headed after halfway, lost place from early straight, went moderate 3rd from 2f out and kept on same pace without threatening, 3rd of 5, 12 3/4l behind Black Tears (10-11) at Cork 2m Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Madera Express (IRE) 40-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden in 3rd 3f out, 4th 2f out, soon no impression, 3rd of 7, 14 1/4l behind Carefully Selected (11-11) at Naas 2m sft in Feb.
Questionation (IRE) 28-1 (11-9) Raced in 7th early, effort and every chance 3f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 10, 12 1/4l behind Tintangle (11-9) at Down Royal 2m 1f hvy in Mar.
Mary B (IRE) 9-4 (10-13) Settled behind leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 2 1/2f out, no impression 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace, just held for 3rd at line, 4th of 6, 8 1/2l behind Balliniska Band (11-6) at Limerick 2m lst (1) hvy in Apr.
