DILAWARA scored twice from five starts in France including a Longchamp handicap on heavy ground in October. She has her first start for Joseph O'Brien and is potentially much better than these. Maude Gonne Spirit has gained both of her victories here and is back on the same mark as her last success while an 8lb rise for her victory at Leopardstown is unlikely to prevent another big run from Indian Lilac. The maiden Big Island has run some good races though was well beaten the only time he raced on heavy going. Beyond Happy came here for a maiden on heavy ground in October and ran very well behind Actuary though the close third has let the form down. Nine-times winner Eastern Racer has dropped to a winnable mark while Dark Magic is rarely beaten far at this sort of level and won't mind the conditions.
Dilawara (FR) (9-2) 11th of 16, 12l behind Honey Cake (9-2) at Fontainebleau 7f lst stks hvy in Nov.
Maud Gonne Spirit (IRE) 13-2 (9-7) Soon prominent, disputed 5th approaching halfway, pushed along straight and bumped over 2f out, one pace after, 4th of 14, 7 1/4l behind Soaring Monarch (9-4) at Roscommon 7f hcp sft in May.
Royal Pippen (IRE) 22-1 (9-6) A little slow into stride and pushed along briefly, waited with, 12th approaching halfway, soon pushed along, dropped to last into straight, soon no impression, weakened and eased 1 1/2f out, last of 14, dist behind Soaring Monarch (9-4) at Roscommon 7f hcp sft in May.
Chilean 100-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, ran freely, checked on rail after 2 1/2f, 6th halfway, ridden and no extra 3f out, weakened 2f out, 10th of 12, 33l behind Paso Doble (8-11) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f hcp sft in Oct.
Indian Lilac (IRE) 28-1 (10-0) Close up, pushed along in 2nd over 2f out, strongly challenged leader 1 1/2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, strongly pressed final 100 yards, kept on best, won at Leopardstown 1m hcp Good - Yielding in May beating Everyhouronthehour (9-13) by 1/2l, 20 ran.
Thefaithfulindian (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) A little slow into stride, waited with, a little keen, soon towards rear, disputed 12th approaching straight, soon headway and effort, kept on without threatening inside final furlong, 7th of 15, 6 1/2l behind Pepperoni Pete (9-8) at Naas 1m hcp sft in May.
Big Island (IRE) 14-1 (9-9) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden 2 1/2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 14, 7 1/2l behind Bright Idea (9-9) at Killarney 1m mdn sft in May.
Beyond Happy (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra over 2f out, 9th of 16, 23 3/4l behind Persian Queen (9-2) at Naas 1m 2f mdn hvy in Nov.
Eastern Racer (IRE) 40-1 (9-3) Mid-division, 8th over 3f out, switched right and pushed along under 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, 6th of 16, 5 1/2l behind Wonder Elzaam (10-9) at Naas 7f hcp sft in Mar.
Khafaaq 25-1 (10-0) Soon prominent, 6th 3f out, soon no impression, 12th of 23, 7 1/2l behind Pretty Rebel (9-11) at Curragh 7f hcp Yielding - Soft in May.
Dark Magic 14-1 (10-2) Rear, under pressure 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, ran on well on outer 1f out to 8th closing stages, never nearer, 8th of 20, 5 1/2l behind Indian Lilac (10-0) at Leopardstown 1m hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Talking Tough (IRE) 80-1 (10-2) Rear of mid-division, came wide entering straight and lost place, soon ridden, no impression 1f out, kept on same pace, 12th of 20, 7 3/4l behind Indian Lilac (10-0) at Leopardstown 1m hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Galactic Grey (IRE) 14-1 (8-9) Soon tracked leaders, pushed along approaching straight, no extra and one pace 1f out, 6th of 7, 8 1/2l behind Louisiana (9-11) at Thurles 1m hcp Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Out On Friday (IRE) 22-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 3rd 2f out, no extra in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 15, 6l behind Hale Bopp (9-3) at Cork 1m hcp gf in May.
How You Keeping (IRE) 200-1 (10-3) Mid-division, pushed along in closer 5th 3f out, soon ridden and no impression, 8th of 13, 8 1/4l behind Tonkinese (8-11) at Dundalk 1m 3f pol in Jan.
