took keen hold, chased leaders, 5th approaching straight, 6th 2f out, soon no impression
led early, tracked leader, challenged 2f out, gained narrow lead inside final furlong, stayed on well, all out
soon led, pressed 2f out, narrowly headed inside final furlong, rallied towards finish, held
uneasy in stalls, soon pushed along towards rear, under pressure halfway, 6th approaching straight, no extra in 7th 2f out
dwelt, always towards rear, pushed along halfway, soon no danger
pushed along early, soon towards rear, under pressure halfway, soon no danger
took keen hold, soon tracked leaders, 3rd approaching straight, 4th 2f out, dropped to 5th and no extra 1f out, kept on same pace
soon tracked leaders in 3rd, raced on inner straight, switched left inside final furlong, soon no impression, kept on same pace
towards rear, 7th approaching straight, 5th 2f out, ridden to go 4th 1f out and no impression, kept on same pace
Angel Of Joy looked a certain future winner when runner-up on his debut at Gowran but ran very moderately on his next start at Navan. Red All Star made a brave attempt to lead all the way at Fairyhouse and stayed on when passed in the final furlong so he should be competitive, but Abushamah dropped away quickly over 1m1f at Gowran so may prove more effective over the shorter trip. Paddy Mac showed the occasional glimpse of promise last season and will be better for his run at Tipperary in April but another chance is given to ROUSAYAN. Dermot Weld's charge made such a promising debut at Leopardstown in November that he started a short-priced favourite on his return at the Curragh. He disappointed there and didn't appear to stay a mile at Limerick last time but hopefully this can prove within his capabilities.
Hughies Bay (IRE) 66-1 (9-12) Dwelt, always towards rear, ridden and no impression 3f out, last of 18, 32l behind Tango Time (9-0) at Cork 1m mdn stks in May.
Abushamah (IRE) 4-1 (9-5) Led, strongly pressed and headed 2f out, soon no extra and dropped to 5th over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 9, 29l behind Good Tradition (9-5) at Gowran Park 1m 1f 3yo mdn in Apr.
Angel Of Joy (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Chased leader, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression in 6th over 2f out, no extra, 9th of 16, 16l behind Maskoon (9-5) at Navan 1m mdn stks gd in May.
Boston Icon (USA) 40-1 (9-5) Dwelt, always towards rear, ridden halfway, no impression straight, 17th of 18, 25l behind Tango Time (9-0) at Cork 1m mdn stks in May.
Bwindi (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Held up, 17th before straight, soon no danger, 12th of 18, 18l behind Beyond Brilliance (8-7) at Fairyhouse 7f mdn auc stks in May.
Oighear Fuar (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden in 8th 2f out, weakened, 13th of 14, 14l behind Lady Mega (8-4) at Dundalk 6f 2yo mdn stks pol in Nov.
Paddy Mac (USA) 10-3 (9-0) Held up in rear, ridden 2 1/2f out, no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 3rd close home, 3rd of 4, 10l behind Focussed (9-10) at Tipperary 7f 3yo hcp sft in Apr.
Rousayan (IRE) 4-1 (9-5) Raced in 4th, 3rd 2f out, ridden to go 2nd over 1f out but no impression on winner, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 5l behind Third Dimension (9-2) at Limerick 1m 3yo mdn in Apr.
The Panhandler (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Soon tracked leader in 2nd, challenged and on terms 3f out, 3rd 2f out, dropped to 6th and no extra 1f out, 7th of 8, 14l behind Daredevil Day (9-2) at Killarney 1m 3yo hcp sft in May.
Red All Star (IRE) 20-1 (9-13) Soon led and disputed, led before straight, soon clear, reduced lead and pressed final furlong, headed closing stages and dropped to 3rd near finish, 3rd of 18, 1l behind Beyond Brilliance (8-7) at Fairyhouse 7f mdn auc stks in May.
Texas Rock (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, ridden under 2f out, stayed on into 8th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 14, 5l behind Seas Of Wells (9-0) at Curragh 6f mdn stks gd in May.
