always towards rear, reminders after 3rd, no extra from 3 out, never a factor
tracked leaders, ran freely, lost place approaching straight, soon pushed along and no extra, weakened
held up towards rear, ran freely, rapid headway on outer to dispute lead briefly 4 out, no extra approaching 2 out, weakened
mid-division, pushed along and no extra after 3 out
mid-division, some progress to go 5th 2 out, soon no impression, kept on one pace
disputed lead, not fluent 1st, slight mistake 3 out, led entering straight, pressed 2 out, asserted early run-in and stayed on well
rear of mid-division, mistake and unseated rider 4 out
disputed lead, pushed along and headed entering straight, slight mistake 2 out and soon no extra
tracked leaders, pushed along in 4th 2 out and no impression in 3rd approaching last, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, pushed along and no extra after 3 out, never a factor
tracked leaders, travelled well to challenge 2 out, not fluent last and soon no impression on winner, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, pushed along and no impression in 7th 2 out, no extra
mid-division, 9th 2 out, soon ridden and no impression, kept on one pace
mid-division, 6th 2 out, soon no impression, kept on one pace
always towards rear, slight mistake 1st, no extra from 3 out, never a factor
Outspoken, a dual winner on the Flat from just four starts, was returning from a year off when an excellent second to the well-supported Bunk Off Early at Leopardstown in December and the son of Galileo should make a bold bid to go one better. His stable also run Ancient Empire, well beaten on heavy going in a Cork bumper last month but much more likely to do better as a chaser in time. ICARIO looks the one to be on. Gordon Elliott's charge has finished runner-up to a couple of smart performers in his last two starts and will be unfortunate to come up against another. His latest run behind Surf Instructor at Thurles was a fine effort and the age allowance can see him go one better.
Ancient Empire (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and dropped to 5th over 2f out, no extra, 5th of 7, 24 1/4l behind West Coast Time (11-12) at Cork 2m hvy in Jan.
Biggs (IRE) 66-1 (11-10) Soon mid-division, 11th from 4th, never a factor, not fluent last, 15th of 16, dist behind Justmemyselfandi (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m 2f mdn gd in Jan.
Fairwood Native (IRE) 66-1 (11-10) Soon led, joined after 4th with slipped saddle, slight mistake 6th, headed and pulled up approaching 7th, at Naas 2m 3f mdn Yielding - Soft in Jan.
I Will Follow (FR) 66-1 (11-10) Held up, 14th early, one pace straight, 11th of 21, dist behind Augustin (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn Yielding - Soft in Jan.
Mr Showtime (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Held up, 10th approaching halfway, soon progress, 5th approaching straight, no extra from over 2f out, 6th of 11, 35 1/2l behind Borderline Chatho (12-0) at Naas 2m 3f Yielding - Soft in Jan.
Outspoken (IRE) 5-2 (11-7) Tracked leaders, disputed 4th approaching 2 out, chased winner from before last, soon one pace, 2nd of 24, 5 1/2l behind Bunk Off Early (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m mdn Yielding in Dec.
Bold Sky (IRE) Presenting M out of Lonely Sky.
Famous Day (IRE) 28-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 3f out, no extra in 4th 2f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 15, 22 1/4l behind The Green Lady (11-9) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f Yielding in Apr.
Firions Angel (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Slightly awkward start, soon mid-division, 7th early, disputed 6th before straight and no impression, one pace, 7th of 16, dist behind Awayinthewest (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m fll Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Royal Roslea 8-1 (9-7) Rear of mid-division, no impression straight, never a factor, 8th of 13, 5 1/2l behind Hello Humpfrey (8-9) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Jan.
Icario (FR) 5-1 (10-10) Settled behind leaders, several slight mistakes early, 6th halfway, closer in 5th 4 out, slight mistake 2 out and ridden, stayed on into 3rd last, kept on run-in into 2nd closing stages, no impression on winner, 2nd of 17, 3l behind Surf Instructor (11-4) at Thurles 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Jan.
Jefferson Davis (IRE) 66-1 (10-12) Soon mid-division, 13th early, no danger when not fluent 2 out, 14th of 25, dist behind Bleu Berry (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Mandarin Monarch (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Held up, soon towards rear, never a factor, 14th of 20, 35 1/2l behind I See You Well (11-7) at Naas 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Jan.
Not Touch 6-1 (9-9) Tracked leader until 4f out, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 12, 22l behind Fort Bastion (9-8) at Chelmsford City 1m stks (6) pol in Oct.
Demi Plie (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened, 14th of 15, 18 1/4l behind Planchart (9-0) at Naas 1m mdn fll Yielding - Soft in May.
