mid-division, pushed along entering straight, soon ridden, checked 1 1/2f out, no impression
mid-division, no impression straight, never a factor
very slowly away and trailing in last, no impression straight, never a factor
always towards rear, never a factor
chased leader in 2nd, ridden entering straight, 3rd 2f out, weakened
chased leaders in 4th, headway travelling well 2f out, ridden to lead under 2f out, stayed on well final furlong
slowly into stride, rear of mid-division on inner, pushed along in moderate 10th 2f out, went 5th 1f out, kept on without threatening
slowly into stride, soon mid-division, took keen hold, checked briefly halfway, pushed along and headway on wide outer 2f out, 3rd 1f out, kept on without threatening winner under hands and heels in 2nd inside final furlong, never nearer
rear of mid-division, no impression straight, never a factor
chased leaders in 3rd on inner, ridden in 4th 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
led, ridden entering straight, headed under 2f out, 2nd 1f out, no extra in 3rd inside final furlong
Talk Now didn't attract much support on her debut at Leopardstown and finished last of five but wasn't beaten far and will have learned a great deal. SAGITTARIUS RISING was a 33/1 chance in a handicap at that same fixture but almost defied his SP when caught right on the line. That was a much improved run and, providing conditions remain soft, he can go one better. Dermot Weld's Alanannda is by Invincible Spirit out of a smart miler so this trip should be ideal but Chilterns will probably need further in time.
Chilterns (IRE) Oasis Dream gelding out of Copperbeech.
Flemings Hill (IRE) 100-1 (9-5) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression under 2f out, no extra, 9th of 10, 14 3/4l behind Rock Sound (9-5) at Limerick 7f mdn Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Mooborak (IRE) Virtual gelding out of Rain In The Course.
Rathbride Prince (IRE) 7-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, never a factor, pushed along entering straight and soon no impression, no extra under 2f out, last of 10, 19l behind Rock Sound (9-5) at Limerick 7f mdn Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Robert E Lee (IRE) 28-1 (9-5) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along early straight and soon no extra, weakened, last of 10, 32 1/2l behind Jewel Maker (9-5) at Cork 7f mdn Soft - Heavy in May.
Sagittarius Rising (IRE) 33-1 (8-10) Soon raced in 11th, headway and effort straight, gained narrow lead inside final furlong, kept on well, headed at line, 2nd of 13, shd behind Triple Sec (9-2) at Leopardstown 7f hcp hvy in Apr.
Whatharm (IRE) Canford Cliffs gelding out of Dhairkana.
Alanannda (IRE) Invincible Spirit filly out of Alanza.
Come At Dawn (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, no impression from 2f out, soon weakened, 19th of 20, 23 1/2l behind Katie Cruel (9-0) at Naas 6f mdn Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Freiheit (IRE) Acclamation filly out of Freedom.
Talk Now (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, in touch in rear, pushed along and effort from 2f out, every chance briefly final furlong, no extra and one pace close home, last of 5, 2 3/4l behind Raintree (9-0) at Leopardstown 7f mdn fll hvy in Apr.