slowly into stride, in rear, 8th 4f out, ridden in 7th 2f out, went 5th and no impression on leaders 1f out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, improved to lead on wide outer at halfway, ridden and headed entering straight, dropped to 6th over 1f out, no impression
slowly into stride, soon tracked leaders, took keen hold, 3rd 4f out, ridden entering straight, weakened
tracked leaders early, took keen hold, led after 2f, headed at halfway, led again travelling well entering straight, pushed along and went clear over 1f out, stayed on strongly final furlong, easily
in rear, closer 9th 3f out, niggled along over 1f out, kept on under hand ride
towards rear, closer in 6th 4f out, ridden and went 2nd under 2f out, no impression on winner 1f out, kept on well close home, not threaten winner
disputed lead early, headed after 2f, ridden and lost position 5f out, weakened, completely tailed off
rear of mid-division, ridden in 10th 3f out, went moderate 8th 1f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, pushed along after 4f, ridden and tailed off 4f out, completely tailed off
disputed lead early, headed after 2f, dropped to 5th and ridden entering straight, weakened, tailed off
mid-division, 7th 3f out, ridden entering straight, 6th 2f out, went 3rd and briefly hung left over 1f out, no impression on leaders, kept on one pace
slowly into stride, soon mid-division, closer in 4th 4f out, ridden entering straight, weakened
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Astrophysicist has won over much shorter here but was engaged in the 5.45 yesterday. Pale Moonlight's only success came over a mile on this track though she has no problems staying this trip. The lightly-raced STRIKING ran a cracking race over hurdles 10 days ago and could be the one to beat though any money for Ellaat should be noted. He's moved to Charles Byrnes having won six times on the Flat and over hurdles and is probably still on a fair mark. Perfect Arch is 0-22 but is another who ran well over timber last time.
Pale Moonlight (IRE) 16-1 (9-11) Slowly away, soon in touch and rear of mid-division halfway, pushed along and no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, never a factor, 8th of 18, 14 3/4l behind Brave Troop (9-8) at Navan 1m 2f hcp hvy in Mar.
Perfect Arch (IRE) 18-1 (10-13) Mid-division, headway 4 out, went 2nd 3 out, soon ridden, no impression on winner at last, kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 18, 4 1/2l behind Thecornerhouse (11-10) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp hvy in Mar.
Siofra (IRE) 50-1 (9-1) Mid-division, pushed along and dropped towards rear early straight, no extra, 12th of 14, dist behind Black Hawk Eagle (9-12) at Navan 1m 5f hcp hvy in Mar.
Striking (FR) 80-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders on inner, 6th halfway, switched left and headway between horses to challenge 2 out, soon led, pushed along and headed run-in, ridden and no impression on winner, 2nd of 21, 3 3/4l behind Golf Marin (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Yielding in Apr.
Ellaat 11-4 (9-3) Mid-division early, 5th halfway, ridden to close 2f out, stayed on into 2nd 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Wajaaha (10-2) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Nov.
Elle Dorado Rock (IRE) 4-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, progress 4 out, ridden and no impression 3 out, weakened, pulled up before last, at Fairyhouse 3m hcp sft in Jan.
Ballycommon Chapel (IRE) 40-1 (9-2) Rear of mid-division, pushed along approaching straight, ridden and no impression on outer over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 7th of 14, 2 3/4l behind Celtic Revival (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Mar.
Ferrum 50-1 (9-1) Rear of mid-division, pushed along and no impression under 4f out, no extra under 2f out, never a factor, 11th of 16, 28 1/4l behind Theonewedreamof (9-11) at Bellewstown 1m 6f hcp hvy in Apr.
Allhart (IRE) 66-1 (8-10) Held up towards rear, ridden and no extra 3f out, 13th of 16, 37 1/4l behind Astrophysicist (8-13) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp sft in Oct.
Forge Road (IRE) 28-1 (11-11) Rear of mid-division, 9th 3 out, pushed along after 2 out, kept on one pace, 8th of 15, 12 1/4l behind Vairue (11-6) at Thurles 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Oct.
Red Vermillion (IRE) 28-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along and lost place early straight, ridden and no impression in 9th over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 8th of 14, 21 1/2l behind Black Hawk Eagle (9-12) at Navan 1m 5f hcp hvy in Mar.
Theresathought (IRE) 125-1 (8-10) Dwelt, towards rear, no impression straight, never a factor, 8th of 11, 14 3/4l behind Mephisto (9-10) at Dundalk 2m hcp pol in Mar.
Astrophysicist 14-1 (12-0) Held up towards rear, slight mistake 6 out, ridden and no impression entering straight, soon no extra, 10th of 13, 30 3/4l behind Storm Mahler (11-8) at Cork 2m 4f hcp hvy in Mar.
War Thunder 40-1 (10-13) Soon close up, not fluent at 2nd, 2nd after 4th, dropped to 4th but still close up after 4 out, lost place and under pressure after 3 out, weakened, 9th of 13, dist behind Mahlers Cove (11-6) at Thurles 2m hcp sft in Mar.
