settled in moderate 3rd, closer from 3f out, 4th under 2f out, soon no extra and weakened quickly from over 1f out, eased
settled in rear of mid-division, moderate 5th on outer entering straight, soon closer and challenged from 2f out, ridden to lead briefly over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace under pressure
always behind, ridden and no impression early straight
keen early and settled in rear of mid-division on inner, moderate 6th entering straight, soon closer, ridden in 4th 1f out, kept on same pace under pressure
chased clear leader in 2nd, closer 3f out, led briefly 2f out, soon ridden and headed over 1f out, 4th and no impression when checked inside final furlong
chased leader early in 3rd, soon reminders and hung right, trailing in rear halfway, no impression 3f out, kept on again from 1 1/2f out
settled towards rear, moderate 7th entering straight, closer in 6th under 2f out, ridden to challenge on outer over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well under pressure
led and soon clear, 15 lengths advantage halfway, reduced lead from 3f out, headed under pressure 2f out, soon weakened and eased
chased clear leader in 4th, closer from 3f out, no impression in 6th under 2f out, no extra
Aidan O'Brien arrives here mob-handed with GEMSTONE, Spin and Why. The former is likely to be the more forward as she did well to chase home Lolly For Dolly at the Curragh and today's extra two furlongs will be in her favour. Third-placed Banimpire went on to land a Group 3 next time so the form is looking useful. John Oxx is represented by Kirinda and Manieree and though the latter has the benefit of a recent run on turf it's the former, with Johnny Murtagh on board, who looked a very nice prospect when making a winning debut at Dundalk in December. Asheerah wasn't far behind Manieree at Leopardstown in October so there shouldn't be much between the pair this time.
Gemstone (IRE) 7-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, close 3rd halfway, travelled well to dispute 2f out, soon led and ridden, headed under pressure inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 9, 2l behind Lolly For Dolly (9-13) at Curragh 1m flls Group 3 stks (1) sft in Mar.
Asheerah 4-1 (9-0) Took keen hold on outer of mid-division, closer in 4th entering straight, soon ridden, close 2nd 1 1/2f out, narrowly led inside final furlong, stayed on well, all out, won at Limerick 7f 3yo fll mdn sft beating Dance Secretary (9-0) by shd, 11 ran.
Flea Cheoil (IRE) Galileo filly out of Manger Square.
Kirinda (IRE) 10-3 (9-0) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, smooth headway travelling best straight, led 1f out, pushed out to assert last 100 yards, comfortably, won at Dundalk 7f 2yo mdn fll pol in Dec beating Empowering (8-11) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Manieree (IRE) 11-1 (9-0) Prominent, 2nd halfway, driven along entering straight, 3rd and no impression 1f out, kept on same pace under pressure inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 2l behind Empowering (9-1) at Leopardstown 7f 3yo fll Grp 3 (1) in Mar.
Puzzled (IRE) 22-1 (9-0) Reluctant to enter stalls, slowly into stride and towards rear, never a factor, kept on one pace in straight, 8th of 12, 7l behind Mesariya (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m 2f 3yo fll mdn in Mar.
Siren's Song (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Mid-division on inner, 6th halfway, edged left and headway between horses from over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, kept on but not match winner, 2nd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Mesariya (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m 2f 3yo fll mdn in Mar.
Spin (IRE) 4-5fav (8-12) Tracked leader in 2nd, ridden weakened quickly 3f out, eased from 2f out, last of 10, 27l behind Chrysanthemum (8-12) at Curragh 1m 2yo fll Listed stks (1) sft in Sep.
Why (IRE) 28-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, 6th over 2f out, soon ridden and no impression, one pace, 7th of 12, 9l behind Misty For Me (8-12) at Curragh 7f 2yo fll Grp 1 (1) gf in Aug.
