mid-division, 4th halfway, 3rd and ridden 1 1/2f out, 4th and no impression inside final furlong, dropped to 5th close home
tracked leaders, 2nd briefly halfway, 4th and ridden over 2f out, no extra from 1 1/2f out, eased inside final furlong
tracked leader, 2nd and pushed along early straight, ridden over 1f out and headway to lead inside final 100 yards, kept on, headed on line
towards rear, pushed along early straight, ridden and no impression under 2f out, 7th 1f out, kept on one pace, never a factor
mid-division, 5th halfway, pushed along early straight and ridden over 2f out, 6th and no impression 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
rear of mid-division on outer, ran freely, pushed along and some headway 2f out, 5th and ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong to go 4th close home
always towards rear, never a factor, ridden and no impression 2f out, soon no extra
tracked leaders, pushed along and dropped towards rear halfway, ridden and headway on outer under 2f out, went 3rd 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong to lead on line
soon led, 2 lengths clear halfway, pushed along early straight and ridden 2f out, under pressure and headed inside final 100 yards, no extra
Malacanne had one placed effort on Turf last summer but has improved markedly on Polytrack at Dundalk and should make a bold bid to complete a hat-trick despite a 3lb rise. ELMO LINCOLN showed little in maidens but attracted some support on his handicap debut at Gowran and led until headed inside the final furlong. That will have sharpened him up and the 12lb he receives from the top weight may be enough to see him go one better. Sea Spray showed plenty of potential in maidens and his pedigree suggests he should do better this season but Union Flag was staying on over 1m2f at Cork so may need a bit further.
Malacanne (IRE) 7-4fav (9-4) Raced in 4th on inner, took closer order over 2f out and soon pushed along, ridden in 2nd over 1f out and soon challenged, led inside final 150 yards, pressed close home but held on well, won at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Feb beating Bright Dick (8-13) by nk, 7 ran.
Marsh Lock (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Rear of mid-division best, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra over 1f out, last of 15, 15 3/4l behind Bellaphina (9-3) at Limerick 7f mdn fll Yielding - Soft in Apr.
Gunsight (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders and ran freely early, checked after 1 1/2f, mid-division halfway, ridden on inner 2f out, 5th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 11, 5 1/4l behind Persian Queen (9-3) at Cork 1m hcp Soft - Heavy in May.
Jazz Forever (IRE) 3-1fav (9-4) Settled mid-division, ridden to close and carried slightly left 2f out, pressed leaders over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 5th of 8, 2 3/4l behind Malacanne (9-0) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Jan.
Sea Spray 12-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride, rear of mid-division, no impression straight, never a factor, 7th of 14, 5 3/4l behind King Of Scotia (9-7) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Dec.
Elmo Lincoln (IRE) 10-1 (9-9) Led, ridden under 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on in 2nd final furlong, 2nd of 16, 3 1/4l behind Rio Largo (9-9) at Gowran Park 7f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Riesling 14-1 (9-8) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 10th of 11, 5 1/4l behind Amemri (8-7) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Mar.
Dappled Light 10-3 (8-7) Mid-division, ridden and progress towards inner 2f out, challenged over 1f out, no extra last 50 yards, kept on same pace, 4th of 13, 1 1/4l behind Lake Illawarra (9-7) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Jan.
Monnow Valley 11-1 (8-12) Soon led, pushed along over 2f out, dropped to 4th when slightly hampered over 1f out, soon ridden and no extra, 7th of 8, 12l behind Whisky On The Hill (9-7) at Sligo 1m 3f hcp Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Union Flag (IRE) 17-2 (9-5) Towards rear of mid-division and 10th halfway, ridden from 2f out and some progress, no impression from over 1f out, kept on into 6th inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Matt Connor (9-9) at Cork 1m 2f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Macinamillion (IRE) 200-1 (9-8) Dwelt, always towards rear, never a factor, 12th of 15, 17 3/4l behind Save Your Love (9-8) at Gowran Park 1m mdn Yielding in May.
