soon mid-division, 8th approaching straight, soon pushed along, no impression from under 2f out
rear of mid-division early, soon mid-division, 7th approaching straight, pushed along 2 1/2f out, one pace from under 2f out
dwelt and pushed along briefly, soon mid-division and raced in 6th, pushed along again into straight, one pace from under 2f out
dwelt and pushed along briefly and at stages after, soon in rear, one pace from under 2f out
prominent, soon led, pushed along 2 1/2f out, soon pressed, joined over 1f out, soon headed and not much room on rail, kept on without matching winner
soon rear of mid-division, pushed along straight, kept on same pace without threatening from under 2f out
slowly into stride, towards rear, a little keen, pushed along into straight, no impression from under 2f out
soon chased leaders in 5th, switched right under 3f out, pushed along 2 1/2f out, one pace from under 2f out
led early, prominent in 2nd, closed up travelling smoothly straight, struck by rival rider's whip over 2f out, soon pushed along, on terms over 1f out, soon led and edged slightly left, ridden and stayed on well inside final furlong
soon tracked leaders in 3rd, pushed along 2 1/2f out, kept on without matching front pair inside final furlong
soon chased leaders in 4th, pushed along early straight, one pace from under 2f out
ZOLA SAKURA (NAP) was probably still in need of experience when making all at Gowran and makes her handicap debut from what looks a lenient mark. Easily is another progressive looking filly who starts out in handicaps at the bottom of the weights but Ivy Avenue is still 9lb higher than her latest victory. Gavin Cromwell has three entries with Harbanaker possibly the best but Arcland's victory at the Curragh came on heavy going. Prince Of Verona ran his best race to date at Gowran last month.
Five Helmets (IRE) 11-2 (12-0) Prominent, disputed 4th early, slightly slow 3rd, slight mistake 6th, mistake 3 out, soon lost position and no impression, 10th of 22, 11 1/4l behind Jiving Jerry (10-10) at Punchestown 2m hcp Yielding in Apr.
Innamorare (IRE) 14-1 (9-11) Soon mid-division, disputed 9th before halfway, pushed along before straight, soon headway, one pace final furlong, 10th of 14, 7 1/4l behind Juyush (10-0) at Dundalk 1m pol in Dec.
Ivy Avenue (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Pushed along early and held up in touch in last, went 4th on outer and ridden 2f out, moderate 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 6, 9l behind Merroir (8-11) at Ballinrobe 1m 5f hcp fll gd in Jun.
Lily Like 80-1 (10-1) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression in 9th 1f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 15, 6 1/4l behind Musalsal (9-6) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gf in Jun.
Zola Sakura (IRE) 5-1 (9-2) Led, pressed straight, almost joined inside final furlong, kept on best close home, won at Gowran Park 1m 1f mdn gd in Jun beating Gaheris (9-7) by nk, 11 ran.
Shamiyan (IRE) 6-1 (10-2) Mid-division, 5th halfway, closer in 3rd 3f out, ridden in 4th 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 7th of 9, 13 1/4l behind Igraine (9-4) at Leopardstown 1m 5f hcp gf in Jun.
Blackstone Cliff (IRE) 17-2 (8-13) Held up and always towards rear, pushed along and no impression 2f out, no extra over 1f out, eased inside final furlong, last of 9, 8 1/4l behind Sense Of Worth (9-10) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Apr.
Harbanaker (IRE) 4-1 (10-2) Mid-division on inner, switched left 3f out and pushed along on outer in 5th entering straight, ridden and no impression inside final furlong, no extra, 6th of 11, 9l behind Lady Georgie (10-2) at Sligo 1m 2f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jun.
Prince Of Verona (USA) 9-1 (9-4) Chased leaders on inner, ridden in 3rd 2f out, 4th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 3l behind Moddy Poddle (9-1) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp gd in Jun.
Easily (IRE) 15-2 (9-2) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, went 2nd over 3f out, soon disputed travelling well, ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, no impression in 3rd 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 15, 9l behind Okita Soushi (9-7) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f mdn gf in Jun.
Mokhles (IRE) 40-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, a little keen, 5th halfway, pushed along over 2f out, ridden in 2nd 1f out, kept on one pace until no extra and lost several places final 50 yards, 5th of 17, 2 3/4l behind Ellaat (9-0) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcp gf in Jun.
Arcland (IRE) 33-1 (11-13) Chased leaders, disputed 4th after 4th, no extra after 3 out, soon weakened, 10th of 15, dist behind Bal De Rio (12-0) at Thurles 2m mdn hvy in Feb.
Ragtime Red (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Held up in touch in mid-division, 6th halfway, travelling well 3f out, soon pushed along and headway to dispute 2nd 2f out, on terms and every chance 1f out, no impression in 3rd final 100 yards, no extra in 4th close home, 4th of 18, 1 1/4l behind Female Approach (8-6) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcp gf in Jun.
