chased leaders, moderate 5th halfway, ridden and no extra before 2 out, kept on one pace
led and clear, reduced advantage halfway, mistake 4 out, ridden and headed entering straight, no extra and kept on same pace
held up towards rear, ridden in 10th and no impression 3 out, moderate 9th entering straight, kept on same pace from before last
chased leaders, moderate 4th halfway, improved in 3rd after 2 out, ridden and no impression before last where fell
chased leader in moderate 2nd, clear of remainder, closed halfway, ridden to lead entering straight, kept on strongly from before last, easily
chased leaders, moderate 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th after 2 out, soon no extra
chased leaders, moderate 6th halfway, ridden in 7th 2 out, no impression, kept on one pace
chased leaders early, soon mid-division, ridden in 9th 3 out, no impression
held up towards rear, ridden and no impression 3 out
rear of mid-division for most, weakened before 3 out
mid-division, ridden and no extra before 3 out
soon mid-division, headway into moderate 8th 2 out, ridden in 6th and no impression entering straight, left 3rd last
mid-division, ridden in 8th 3 out, no impression
always towards rear
mid-division, ridden into 6th 2 out, soon no extra and weakened entering straight
Sicilian Secret at last got his head in front at Fairyhouse but doesn't appear to have the scope of stablemate CELTIC FOLKLORE, who has produced impressive victories here and at Thurles and looks one for the future. He faces a stiff task against UK raiders Kid Cassidy, who has looked a very tricky ride but has obvious talent, and Realt Mor, who would have been unbeaten but for falling at Ayr and won with his head in his chest at Kelso last month. Baily Green is coming along nicely but Days Hotel disappointed at Gowran after a very easy maiden success at Clonmel.
Baily Green (IRE) 5-2fav (11-12) Settled in mid-division on inner, 11th halfway, good headway to challenge entering straight, led before 2 out, drew clear before last, kept on well, very easily, won at Cork 2m 5yo mdn hdl in Mar beating Marlos Moment (11-12) by 9l, 24 ran.
Celtic Folklore (IRE) 8-13fav (11-12) Soon led and made virtually all, joined 3 out, ridden entering straight, regained lead 2 out and soon clear, kept on well from last, won at Thurles 2m mdn hdl sft in Feb beating Zagman (11-4) by 4l, 18 ran.
Inspector Clouseau (IRE) 4-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, 11th and ridden 3 out, 7th and headway after 2 out, close 3rd and challenged on inner last, kept on well under pressure to lead close home, won at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl gd in Oct beating Start Me Up (11-12) by nk, 23 ran.
Joe Smooth 14-1 (11-8) Settled mid-division, 6th halfway, headway in 3rd before straight, challenged in 2nd when bad mistake 2 out, ridden and no extra before last, 6th of 10, 15l behind Canaly (11-7) at Gowran Park 2m nh nov hdl in Apr.
Kid Cassidy (IRE) 8-11fav (11-9) Raced freely, led, hanging left and rider on one rein from 5th, still hanging left when narrowly headed 2 out, held when hit last, found nil flat, 2nd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Hildisvini (11-2) at Sandown 2m nov hdl (4) sft in Feb.
Sicilian Secret (IRE) 11-10fav (11-12) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, headway to challenge after 3 out, led entering straight, clear before last, easily, won at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hdl gd in Apr beating Ross Na Righ (11-7) by 9l, 16 ran.
Wood Lily (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Mid-division, 9th halfway, no impression before 3 out, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Knockfierna (11-3) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f Mares Novice Hurdle (Grade 2) (4yo+) gd in Apr, 12 ran.
Alajan (IRE) 12-1 (10-11) Towards rear, kept on same pace from 4 out, 11th of 20, 40l behind Captain Paulie (11-7) at Cork 2m hcp hdl 8Evens16 gd in Apr.
Bravely Fought (IRE) 4-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and weakened approaching 3 out, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Sicilian Secret (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hdl gd in Apr, 16 ran.
Dancing Water 33-1 (10-4) Never better than mid-division, no extra from 3 out, pulled up before last, in a race won by Last Time D'albain (11-0) at Clonmel 2m hcp hdl 80-102 in Mar, 16 ran.
Forcryingoutloud (IRE) 5-1 (10-9) Mid-division, headway 8th, disputing 2nd when not fluent next, 4th and ridden when brought down 3 out, in a race won by Front Of House (10-12) at Stratford 2m 6f nh nov hdl (3) gf in Aug, 8 ran.
Glenstar (IRE) 6-1 (11-4) Soon raced in poor 5th, 4th 3 out, closed under pressure in 2nd approaching last, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 2nd of 13, 3l behind Rattan (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 6yo mdn hdl gd in Apr.
Great Value (IRE) 11-4 (11-5) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, headway to close approaching straight, 3rd 3 out, no extra and weakened quickly before last, 12th of 18, 42l behind Flemenstar (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl sft in Mar.
Valiquest (FR) 14-1 (10-6) Towards rear, headway from 5 out, 5th after 3 out, 3rd and challenged briefly 2 out, soon no extra, 3rd of 16, 5l behind The Paddy Premium (10-13) at Wexford 2m 2f hcp hdl 8Evens09 sft in Oct '09.
Galzig (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, headway into 6th 5f out, 4th 3f out, ridden in 5th and no extra 2f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 10, 23l behind Samain (11-12) at Punchestown 2m N H flat hvy in Jan.
Days Hotel (IRE) 9-1 (11-8) Led, ridden and headed before straight, no extra in 3rd 2 out, 4th and kept on same pace last, 4th of 10, 10l behind Canaly (11-7) at Gowran Park 2m nh nov hdl in Apr.
Realt Mor (IRE) 8-11fav (10-13) Tracked leader, keen early, led after 3 out, clear next, driven out, comfortable, won at Kelso 2m 2f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Apr beating Rupert Lamb (11-0) by 14l, 14 ran.
