went right leaving stalls, mid-division, ridden in 5th 2f out, 4th 1f out, kept on same pace
rear of mid-division, no impression from halfway, never a factor
prominent, led at halfway, ridden 1 1/2f out, stayed on well under pressure inside final furlong
very slowly away, soon mid-division on outer, no impression from under 2f out, never a factor
led on stands' side, headed at halfway, ridden 2f out, dropped to 8th 1f out, no impression
stumbled leaving stalls, soon prominent, 2nd 2f out, ridden in 2nd 1 1/2f out, kept on well in 2nd inside final furlong, not reach winner
slowly into stride, in rear, last and ridden 2f out, kept on well without threatening final furlong, never nearer
chased leaders, took keen hold, ridden in 3rd 1 1/2f out, 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
slowly away and in rear, no impression from 2f out, never a factor
mid-division, closer in 4th 2f out, soon ridden and no impression
Joseph O'Brien can finally get a race out of ROYAL COURT, who is tackling the minimum trip for the first time. He took the lead inside the final furlong over 6f at Leopardstown but couldn't quite hold Baladiya, who was receiving 5lb. Nicaro showed promise last term and on his reappearance here and may not have been suited by Polytrack at Dundalk. That's Mad looked a likely future winner when runner-up in a big field over the course and distance but didn't perform as well over an extra furlong at Naas. Designation, who cost €105,000, is a very speedily-bred filly who won't need to be a world-beater to get into contention.
De Main Lady (IRE) 100-1 (9-11) Slowly into stride, always behind, never a factor, last of 23, 22 1/2l behind Zodiacus (9-0) at Naas 6f mdn Good - Yielding in Apr.
Stellar Dreams (IRE) 10-1 (9-11) Prominent on far side, ridden 2f out, no impression, 7th of 23, 8 1/4l behind Zodiacus (9-0) at Naas 6f mdn Good - Yielding in Apr.
Double Martini (IRE) Mastercraftsman colt out of Dusty Moon.
Grufalo (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Took keen hold, chased leaders, weakened approaching final furlong, last of 20, 33 1/4l behind Flash Gordon (9-5) at Naas 6f mdn Good - Yielding in Apr.
Nicaro (IRE) 5-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, pushed along in mid-division on outer halfway, ridden and no impression 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 5th of 8, 11 3/4l behind Empire State (9-5) at Dundalk 5f mdn pol in Apr.
Royal Court (IRE) 5-2fav (9-5) Tracked leaders on outer, 4th halfway, pushed along early straight and ridden to challenge 1f out, no impression on winner final 100 yards, kept on one pace, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Baladiya (9-0) at Leopardstown 6f mdn Good - Yielding in May.
Soldier's Folly (IRE) Sepoy gelding out of Sweet Folly.
That's Mad 9-1 (9-5) Chased leaders on near side, pushed along 2f out, reminders 1f out, no impression, 15th of 23, 13l behind Zodiacus (9-0) at Naas 6f mdn Good - Yielding in Apr.
Designation (IRE) Acclamation filly out of Delira.
Russian Vine (IRE) Fast Company filly out of Clinging Vine.
