settled behind leaders, 4th halfway, closer in 2nd 5f out, ridden over 3f out, kept on same pace and closer last, kept on without reaching winner run-in
chased leaders, slight mistake 4th, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th over 3f out, no extra 2 out
held up towards rear, progress into 5th before 3 out, ridden over 3f out, 3rd 2 out, no impression before last, kept on same pace
always towards rear, slight mistakes 1st and 2nd, ridden and no extra 6f out, weakened and completely tailed off
chased leader, disputed from 2nd, led 5th, jumped right next, ridden 2 out, slight mistake last, kept on well under pressure run-in
settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, dropped towards rear 3 out, ridden 6f out, no extra 4f out
led, disputed from 2nd, slight mistake and headed 5th, dropped to 4th 5f out, ridden and no extra over 3f out
Foxearth has yet to race beyond 2m2f and, though he produced his best run that day when runner-up to Mahler Ten at Downpatrick, this is a huge step up in trip. Lyreen Lad is another facing a much stiffer test of stamina as he has never raced beyond the minimum, though he did produce his best run to date at Limerick last month. Noel Meade has his horses in good form and Getaway Kid looked a certain future winner when just touched off by Miss Eyecatcher over 2m4f at Wexford earlier this month. He looks the more likely of the principles to stay the trip but a chance is taken with KYGO. Charles Byrnes' mare was in a commanding lead when falling at the last in a point at Borris House in February and, with stamina not an issue, she can make a successful debut under Rules.
Foxearth (IRE) 2-1fav (11-4) Led, led and disputed from 2nd, not fluent 5th and reminder, pushed along from 3 out, headed early straight, slight mistake 2 out, dropped to 4th before last and slight mistake, no extra, 4th of 11, 9 3/4l behind Crossed My Mind (11-4) at Wexford 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Old Meadow (IRE) 100-1 (11-4) Always behind, no impression from 3 out, pulled up before last, at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn hvy in Feb.
Getaway Kid (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Mid-division, 6th 3 out, good headway to lead entering straight, not fluent 2 out and ridden, headed at last, stayed on well under pressure run-in, 2nd of 14, nk behind Miss Eyecatcher (11-5) at Wexford 2m 4f mdn sft in Apr.
Hazel Island (IRE) 33-1 (11-11) Soon towards rear, never a factor, tailed off, 10th of 13, dist behind Minella Fair (12-0) at Limerick 2m 2f Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Lyreen Lad (IRE) 4-1 (11-12) Soon raced in 5th, closed 3 out, on terms approaching straight, pushed along 2 out, one pace in 2nd after, 2nd of 9, 5 1/2l behind Blast Of Koeman (11-12) at Limerick 2m sft in Mar.
The B (IRE) 66-1 (10-11) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 4 out, never a factor, 8th of 11, dist behind Brave Out (11-4) at Tramore 2m 5f mdn hvy in Dec.
Kygo (IRE) 3-1 (11-6) Ld, 10l adv by 1st, a fence clr 1/2way, in command with a distant lead when fell 2out, v unlucky, at Borris House 3m mdn hvy in Feb.
Lord Erskine (IRE) 66-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, 5th from 3rd, not fluent 6th, lost place and no impression from before straight, mistake 3 out and no extra, 15th of 20, dist behind Jimmy Breekie (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hvy in Apr.
