held up, soon 10th, closed up 2f out, no impression in 5th 1f out, kept on same pace
soon raced in 7th, switched right after halfway, progress from 2f out, challenged 1f out, no impression and kept on same pace inside final furlong
edged right early, soon disputed lead, headed after halfway, no impression under 2f out, no extra and eased from 1 1/2f out
soon raced in 6th, close up from halfway, no impression in 10th 1f out, one pace
soon raced in 8th, pushed along towards rear over 2f out, good progress to lead from 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong
bumped early, soon raced in 9th, improved to get on terms under 2f out, soon led, headed from 1f out, one pace
soon disputed lead, pushed along over 2f out, headed over 1 1/2f out, no impression in 8th 1f out, one pace
soon settled towards rear, a little keen and switched left early, progress from halfway, pushed along under 2f out, no impression in 7th 1f out, kept on same pace
bumped early, held up, soon 11th, improved to challenge 1f out, no impression and kept on same pace inside final furlong
soon raced in 4th, pushed along towards rear over 2f out, soon progress and switched left, no impression in 6th 1f out, one pace
soon raced in 3rd, ridden after halfway, no impression 2f out, soon no extra
carried slightly right early, a little keen, soon raced in 5th, pushed along under 2f out, no impression in 9th 1f out, one pace
The three-year-old Fit For The Job couldn't handle very testing ground on his reappearance at the Curragh and is much better than he showed there. In Salutem had Bubbly Bellini just behind at Navan in October and though beaten by that rival at the Curragh last month the going was too heavy and he returned to winning ways on better ground there last weekend. An 8lb rise looks a bit harsh while Togoville has shot up the weights which is hardly surprising given his superb form at Dundalk. AN SAIGHDIUR hasn't won since landing a Listed contest very easily at Cork a year ago but has been competing at a much higher level and the assessor has given him a chance by dropping him below 100. He can take this though the classy Balmont Mast is another who has been competing in better company and he'll be better for last month's run at Dundalk.
Balmont Mast (IRE) 3-1 (9-8) Held up in touch in rear, pushed along and went 4th under 2f out, ridden in 3rd 1f out, kept on without threatening winner to go 2nd inside final furlong, 2nd of 5, 1 1/2l behind Russian Soul (9-8) at Dundalk 6f 3yo stks pol in Mar.
An Saighdiur (IRE) 6-1 (9-7) Soon led, ridden and pressed from 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 2 3/4l behind Great Minds (9-7) at Cork 6f Listed stks (1) sft.
Togoville (IRE) 5-2fav (9-5) Made all, ridden over 1f out, under pressure and kept on well inside final furlong, won at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Mar beating Strait Of Zanzibar (8-12) by nk, 6 ran.
Hidden Oasis (IRE) 12-1 (9-6) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, 9th of 10, 12l behind Bubbly Bellini (8-13) at Curragh 6f hcp hvy in Mar.
Bubbly Bellini (IRE) 5-1 (9-7) Took keen hold, tracked leader, on terms from 3f out, led over 2f out, kept on well final furlong, headed from 50yds out, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Hi Emperor (8-9) at Cork 7f hcp gf.
Captain Cullen (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, ridden 2f out, no impression on outer in 8th 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 6th of 10, 7l behind Bubbly Bellini (8-13) at Curragh 6f hcp hvy in Mar.
Farmleigh House (IRE) 8-1 (10-0) Mid-division, ridden in 7th 2f out, soon no impression, 6th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Almadaa (8-8) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Mar.
Fit For The Job (IRE) 7-1 (9-10) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, weakened, 11th of 12, 21l behind Stormfly (9-3) at Curragh 7f 3yo hcp hvy in Mar.
In Salutem 11-1 (9-3) Held up in rear, pushed along and headway under 2f out, went 3rd 1f out, ridden and improved to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Curragh 6f hcp beating Master Speaker (9-9) by 1 3/4l, 9 ran.
Shipyard (USA) 13-2 (9-9) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, 7th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 9, 6l behind In Salutem (9-3) at Curragh 6f hcp.
Virile (IRE) 14-1 (9-12) Led, ridden and headed inside final furlong, soon beaten, 2nd of 8, 4 1/2l behind Gothic Empire (8-12) at Wolverhampton 7f mdn stks (5).
Approbare (IRE) 50-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, 10th halfway, ridden 2f out, no impression in 9th 1f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 25, 11l behind The Warrior (9-5) at Curragh 6f mdn stks hvy in Mar.
Fastidious 10-1 (8-8) Dwelt, soon chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 7th of 10, 8l behind Bubbly Bellini (8-13) at Curragh 6f hcp hvy in Mar.
Grey Danube (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Led, strongly pressed under 2f out and headed 1f out, under pressure and kept on one pace, 3rd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Paene Magnus (9-2) at Dundalk 1m 4yo stk pol in Mar.
