tracked leaders, niggled along before halfway, no impression 2f out
soon close up and disputed lead, went a bit wide into straight, headed and drifted left from 2f out, went back towards rail and no impression from over 1f out, kept on same pace
dwelt and pushed along early, never better than mid-division
chased leaders, closer in 4th 2f out, soon every chance in 3rd, kept on same pace inside final furlong
soon mid-division, 8th before halfway, no impression and kept on from 2f out
soon tracked leaders, drifted towards outer from 2f out, soon carried further wide, no impression and kept on same pace from 1f out
soon disputed lead, strongly pressed 1 1/2f out, stayed on well final furlong, just in front on line
soon tracked leaders and saddle slipped forward from early, no impression and kept on same pace from 2f out
soon tracked leaders, improved travelling nicely over 2f out, soon ridden to challenge and on terms, stayed on well final furlong, just denied
stumbled early, never better than mid-division
waited with towards rear, some progress on outer to chase leaders over 2f out, soon no impression
This could be a very informative maiden as a number of these are bred to be three-year-olds. Lake District, a half-brother to winning miler Alkadi, made a promising start when third to Alpinist at the Curragh, while Rapid Approach was knocking on the door on the Polytrack in November and December and only beaten a length and a half at Cork nine days ago. HUE AND CRY very much caught the eye on his debut at the same track on the same day over 1m1f. He travelled strongly behind the leaders but didn't appear to get home. The drop in distance should suit and David Wachman's colt can open his account. The filly Coquette Noire was second over this trip at Roscommon in the autumn and Big Whiskey and English Deer also showed promise last season.
Authorative (IRE) 40-1 (9-5) Held up, 8th halfway, ridden and no impression 3f out, 8th of 10, 23l behind Fortify (9-5) at Cork 1m 3yo mdn sft in Mar.
Big Whiskey (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Prominent, ridden in 3rd 2f out, no extra, 5th of 15, 4l behind Dont Bother Me (9-5) at Leopardstown 7f 2yo mdn gs in Aug.
Chelsea Hotel (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along in 4th 3f out, ridden and no extra 2f out, 7th of 9, 23l behind Alpinist (9-5) at Curragh 1m 3yo mdn hvy in Mar.
Easter Spirit (IRE) Ivan Denisovich gelding out of Dumaani's Dream.
English Deer (IRE) 7-2 (9-5) Chased leaders on outer, 6th halfway, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 6th of 14, 2 3/4l behind Zalty (9-5) at Dundalk 6f 2yo mdn stks pol in Nov.
Hue And Cry 7-2 (9-5) Settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 5th and no impression over 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 5th of 10, 6l behind Fortify (9-5) at Cork 1m 3yo mdn sft in Mar.
Lake District 6-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along in close 3rd 2f out, ridden to challenge 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd closing stages, 3rd of 9, 3l behind Alpinist (9-5) at Curragh 1m 3yo mdn hvy in Mar.
Rapid Approach (IRE) 5-2fav (9-3) Prominent, close 3rd halfway, led 2f out, ridden and headed 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th closing stages, 4th of 8, 1 1/2l behind Ballyorban (9-10) at Cork 6f 3yo hcp hvy in Mar.
Scotland Forever (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Led, ridden and challenged 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra and kept on one pace (ran loose before start), 5th of 16, 8l behind Gift From Heaven (9-0) at Fairyhouse 6f 2yo mdn hvy in Sep.
Coquette Noire (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Soon mid-division, progress 2f out, 2nd and challenged 1f out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 2nd of 8, 6l behind Coolibah (9-0) at Roscommon 7f 2yo fll mdn hvy in Oct.
Herecomesthewolf (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, moderate 7th 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 5th of 9, 20l behind Alpinist (9-5) at Curragh 1m 3yo mdn hvy in Mar.
Kiss Goodnight (IRE) 33-1 (8-9) Towards rear, kept on without threatening from under 2f out, 7th of 13, 6l behind Calissa (9-0) at Dundalk 1m 3yo mdn fll pol in Feb.
New Regalia (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Mid-division best, pushed along and no extra 3f out, 11th of 14, 14l behind Sinaniya (9-0) at Curragh 7f 2yo fll mdn sft in Jun.
Peggy's Leg (USA) 8-1 (9-0) Led, pushed clear over 2f out, challenged 1 1/2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra, 7th of 12, 13l behind Caesaria (9-5) at Curragh 6f mdn stks hvy in Mar.
Mizzava (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride and always behind, 9th of 13, 8l behind Hazy Glow (9-0) at Dundalk 7f 2yo mdn fll pol in Oct.
