attempted to make all, ridden and kept on well from over 1f out, pressed inside final furlong and headed close home
chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden into 5th 2f out, no impression in 4th 1f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out
held up towards rear, headway in 10th 2f out, ridden into 5th 1f out, kept on final furlong
mid-division, ridden into 7th 2f out, no extra in 6th over 1f out, kept on one pace
chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden and no extra over 2f out, weakened, virtually pulled up inside final furlong, completely tailed off
towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace straight
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden into 3rd 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
always towards rear
mid-division, ridden in 8th 2f out, no extra entering straight
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 2nd 2f out, kept on well final furlong to press leader and led close home
mid-division, ridden 3f out, soon no extra and weakened
mid-division, ridden and no extra over 2f out
slowly into stride, ridden into 9th entering straight, no impression and kept on one pace
Fairy Wing had today's rival Jembatt 3l behind when scoring at Leopardstown last week and a 5lb penalty can be carried with distinction here. Moonbi Creek's last four starts have been at Dundalk and though he only scrambled home last time there's more to come from this very lightly-raced gelding and he's on the short-list. TOPADEE went up 7lb for scoring over this trip at Limerick then found 6f too short at the Curragh. He was staying on strongly that day and from the same mark is given the nod. Maundy Money is the only C&D winner in the line-up and has run well on several occasions but Daring Man, though entering the fray in very good form, has yet to win a race on Turf in 32 starts which appears incredible for such a useful handicapper. Golden Shoe is another Turf maiden though he's getting closer and a repeat of Saturday's run at Down Royal would see him go close.
Crystal Morning (IRE) 11-1 (9-9) Held up towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 8th of 14, 6l behind Katherine Lee (9-9) at Dundalk 1m hcp 60-80 pol in Oct.
Cheval Rouge (IRE) 7-1 (8-8) Chased leaders early, 6th halfway, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Balladiene (8-11) at Curragh 1m fll hcp 60-90 sft.
Daring Man (IRE) 7-1 (9-9) Rear of mid-division, ridden into 9th 1f out, kept on final furlong, 6th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Dash Back (8-12) at Down Royal 7f hcp gd.
He's Got Rhythm (IRE) 10-1 (9-11) Slowly away and well behind, moderate 11th 1f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 14, 7l behind Dash Back (8-12) at Down Royal 7f hcp gd.
Jembatt (IRE) 6-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden into 2nd 1 1/2f out, no impression winner 1f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 10, 3l behind Fairy Wing (9-6) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gd.
Lake George (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 9, 17l behind Empirico (9-5) at Curragh 5f hcp 55-85 sft.
Star Links (USA) 10-1 (9-10) Held up towards rear, ridden in 8th 2f out, kept on into moderate 4th 1f out, no impression and kept on one pace final furlong, 5th of 9, 7l behind Waltzing Cat (9-2) at Leopardstown 1m 2f App hcp gd.
Maundy Money 10-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden in 3rd 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 10, 2 3/4l behind Happy Anniversary (9-3) at Killarney 1m hcp.
Moonbi Creek (IRE) 7-2fav (9-10) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden to challenge 1 1/2f out, led 1f out, kept on well under pressure final furlong, all out close home, won at Dundalk 7f hcp 50-70 pol in May beating Bon Accord (9-5) by hd, 14 ran.
Truly Genius (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) In rear, never a factor, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 7th of 12, 6l behind Give Me Shelter (8-12) at Dundalk 7f 4yo stk pol in May.
Golden Shoe (IRE) 16-1 (9-13) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 6th 2f out, stayed on into 3rd 1f out, kept on final furlong to 2nd close home, 2nd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Dash Back (8-12) at Down Royal 7f hcp gd.
Elusive Award (USA) 33-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride and in rear, some progress on inner from 2 1/2f out, went 5th 1 1/2f out, no extra, 6th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Happy Anniversary (9-3) at Killarney 1m hcp.
One Of Three (IRE) 14-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 7th 2f out, under pressure in 5th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Dash Back (8-12) at Down Royal 7f hcp gd.
Almadaa 7-1 (9-9) Mid-division, ridden into 8th 1 1/2f out, no impression in 7th 1f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 14, 6l behind Dash Back (8-12) at Down Royal 7f hcp gd.
Lily's Star (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Upset in stalls, slowly into stride and raced in rear, ridden and one pace straight, 10th of 14, 7l behind Go On Murt (9-6) at Dundalk 7f hcp 47-65 pol.
Fairy Wing (IRE) 3-1fav (9-6) Prominent, close 2nd halfway, led under 2f out, ridden and kept on strongly from over 1f out, won at Leopardstown 7f hcp gd beating Jembatt (9-6) by 3l, 10 ran.
Topadee (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Chased leaders in 5th, ridden over 1f out, 4th and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 1 3/4l behind Stones Peak (8-9) at Curragh 6f hcp 50-80 hvy.
Eighteen Summers (USA) 4-1 (8-10) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden 3f out, soon dropped to 3rd, kept on same pace, 3rd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Final Flashback (9-8) at Wexford 1m 4f hcp 50-80 gd.
King's Bastion (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Soon mid-division, progress on outside straight, ridden to chase leaders and kept on without threatening from over 1f out, 3rd of 17, 2 3/4l behind Morethanafeeling (8-9) at Naas 1m app hcp 47-65 gd in Apr.
