towards rear, pushed along over 4f out, no impression 3f out, soon no extra
chased leaders in 4th, joined for that position 3f out, pushed along on outer into straight, ridden to challenge from 1f out in 2nd, every chance inside final furlong, kept on without matching winner close home
chased leader, closer order from under 5f out, pushed along to challenge over 2f out, soon on terms, led before straight, strongly pressed inside final furlong, stayed on well
soon led and clear, reduced lead under 5f out, pressed from over 2f out, soon joined, headed before straight, 3rd and kept on without matching 1st 2 inside final furlong
held up in 5th, disputed 4th 3f out, pushed along over 2f out, no impression from before straight
chased leaders in 3rd, improved to be close up over 2f out, pushed along to challenge before straight, no impression from 1f out
towards rear, under pressure in moderate 6th 3f out, soon no extra
OICHE MHAITH BOY has been thriving on heavy ground over timber and hurdles this spring and though 8lb higher than his latest victory at Gowran he can complete a hat-trick providing the going doesn't dry out. Inis Meain looked a smart prospect when landing a Listed contest at the Curragh but that was over two years ago and his recent form on the Flat and over hurdles leaves plenty to be desired. Face Value is better known as a staying hurdle who needs further than this while First Post's last victory was over a mile at Sandown in 2014 though he finished runner-up over timber at Wexford on St Patrick's Day. Spacious Sky has never won on the Flat in 19 starts and has had plenty of chances.
Inis Meain (USA) 25-1 (9-9) Led, pushed along over 3f out where joined, soon headed, dropped to 3rd over 2f out, one pace, 4th of 5, 16 1/4l behind Order Of St George (8-11) at Curragh 1m 6f Grp 3 stks (1) sft in Aug.
Shamar (FR) 10-1 (9-4) Led, pressed from before straight and joined, soon headed, dropped to 4th from 2f out, 5th over 1f out, one pace, 5th of 6, 14l behind Lady Giselle (8-12) at Tipperary 1m 4f hcp hvy in Apr.
Oiche Mhaith Boy (IRE) 7-4fav (9-9) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden to lead over 2f out, stayed on well under pressure final furlong, won at Gowran Park 1m 4f hcp hvy in Apr beating Prussian Eagle (9-12) by 3l, 7 ran.
Face Value 50-1 (10-6) Towards rear, 15th halfway, no impression in 11th 2 out, kept on one pace, 8th of 19, 12l behind Just Cause (11-0) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp Yielding - Soft in Mar.
Dancingwithangels (IRE) 12-1 (11-5) Mid-division, 6th halfway, pushed along and no extra entering straight, weakened, tailed off, 6th of 12, dist behind Cashelard Lady (11-5) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
First Post (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Mid-division, soon 8th, closer in 5th from 3 out, under pressure from before straight, 2nd before 2 out, no impression and slight mistake last, one pace, 2nd of 14, 12l behind Next Bend (11-4) at Wexford 2m mdn sft in Mar.
Spacious Sky (USA) 10-1 (8-5) Soon disputed 5th, pushed along over 3f out, soon under pressure, no impression 2f out, dropped to last from over 1f out and no extra, last of 8, 18l behind Alveena (8-13) at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp hvy in Apr.
