soon led and made virtually all, drew clear from under 2f out, driven out and stayed on well final furlong
tracked leader in 2nd, ridden from 2f out and soon no impression, kept on one pace final furlong
3rd throughout, pushed along entering straight, no impression from 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
A very disappointing turnout but AN SAIGHDIUR is clear on ratings and should get off the mark despite the fact that his last four runs have all been on polytrack at Dundalk. His recent close third to Big Typhoon when strongly fancied is the best form on offer and he should recoup losses. Michael Grassick appears to be having a problem finding the best trip for Majestic Pearl who ran well over 6f at the Curragh a month ago before finding 1m1f at Ballinrobe stretching his stamina. First-time Blinkers can help matters here and he looks booked for second spot in front of Rum Raisin, who will be having her 17th start and may struggle.
Rum Raisin 14-1 (9-9) Tracked leader in 2nd, ridden in 2nd from 2f out, swished tail, no extra from 1f out, dropped to 5th close home, 5th of 18, 3 1/2l behind One Of Three (8-12) at Cork 7f hcp 47-60 gf in Apr.
An Saighdiur (IRE) 9-4fav (9-5) Tracked leaders, 5th travelling well entering straight, soon ridden and briefly outpaced, close 4th when not clear run inside final furlong, ran on well closing stages, 3rd of 13, 1/2l behind Big Typhoon (9-0) at Dundalk 5f mdn stks pol in May.
Majestic Pearl (IRE) 7-2 (9-5) Soon tracked leaders, moderate 4th over 2f out, kept on same pace under pressure from over 1f out, 4th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Snap Alam (9-0) at Ballinrobe 1m 1f mdn auc stks fm in May.
