led and disputed, weakened halfway, soon eased, pulled up and dismounted inside final furlong
chased leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd 2f out, ridden to challenge 1f out, stayed on to narrow lead final 100 yards, kept on under pressure, all out
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden into 4th 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
led and disputed, led halfway, challenged 2f out, ridden and disputed over 1f out, narrowly headed final 100 yards, kept on and drifted right, just held
dwelt, soon mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, weakened
towards rear for most, never a factor
chased leaders, 5th halfway, hampered halfway, ridden in 5th 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, 2nd halfway, improved to challenge 2f out, ridden to dispute over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on same pace
Expire had some decent juvenile form but hasn't really progressed this campaign. Brazilian Breeze went well clear at this trip over 7f at Down Royal last month before being reeled in by Marvada and this distance looks ideal but the more experienced NIDIAN may have her measure. Mick Halford's charge is best over this trip on fast ground and wasn't beaten far by the in-form Geraldine's Lass in a handicap here last time, form that should be good enough for him to finally lose his maiden tag. Eagle Canyon was having his first start since October when not too far behind Coprah at the Curragh earlier this month and will have come on for the run.
Elusive Dancer (AUS) Elusive Quality gelding out of Mariah.
Nidian (IRE) 4-1fav (9-11) Tracked leaders, challenged under pressure and led 1f out, headed and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 15, 2l behind Geraldines Lass (9-3) at Navan 5f Apprentice Handicap (47-75) (3yo+) gf in May.
Fiddle Player (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) Never a factor, 24th of 30, 22l behind Boynagh Joy (9-6) at Curragh 7f hcp 50-75 in Oct.
Expire (IRE) 20-1 (9-10) Mid-division, moderate 7th halfway, closer 2f out, no impression from over 1f out, 8th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Jambalaya (8-6) at Naas 7f 3yo hcp 60-90 gf.
Go Go Nana (IRE) Desert Style gelding out of Styling It.
Leroy Parker (IRE) 22-1 (9-5) Towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 16, 14l behind Coprah (9-5) at Curragh 6f mdn stks gf.
Red Army Blues (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Mid-division, 10th early, kept on same pace under pressure from 1 1/2f out, 8th of 16, 7l behind Liberty's Gift (9-5) at Listowel 1m 3yo mdn aut.
Brazilian Breeze (IRE) 3-1fav (9-0) Prominent, 2nd halfway, led 2 1/2f out, ridden clear over 1f out, reduced advantage inside final furlong, drifted left under pressure and headed close home, 2nd of 14, hd behind Marvada (8-11) at Down Royal 7f 3yo fll stks gf in May.
Byron Beauty (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, 12th of 16, 18l behind Coprah (9-5) at Curragh 6f mdn stks gf.
Elusive Fairy (IRE) Elusive City filly out of Jennamara.
Eagle Canyon (IRE) 7-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, headway into 3rd 2f out, ridden in 5th and no extra 1f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 16, 7l behind Coprah (9-5) at Curragh 6f mdn stks gf.
