held up towards rear, rear of mid-division halfway, no impression early straight and no extra final furlong, never a factor
mid-division on outer, pushed along 2f out and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, pushed along halfway and no impression early straight, no threat under 2f out
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression early straight, no extra
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and edged left 1 1/2f out, no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace
dwelt, always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along early straight and no extra under 2f out
tracked leaders, mid-division halfway, pushed along 2f out and no impression over 1f out, no extra
pushed along early to lead, pressed 2f out, ridden and headed narrowly over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, no impression on winner closing stages
slowly into stride, towards rear on inner, pushed along early straight and rear of mid-division over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never a factor
tracked leaders, 4th and pushed along approaching straight, ridden and no impression under 2f out, soon hampered and 7th over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
always prominent, 2nd halfway, pushed along to challenge 2f out, soon ridden and led narrowly over 1f out, kept on well final 100 yards
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway and pushed along entering straight, soon ridden, no impression and carried left 1 1/2f out, no extra inside final furlong
dwelt, soon mid-division, pushed along and some headway on inner under 2f out, 4th and ridden over 1f out, 3rd and no impression on principals inside final furlong, kept on one pace
slowly into stride, always towards rear, pushed along early straight and no impression 2f out, no extra from over 1f out, never a factor
reared from stalls, soon mid-division, pushed along entering straight and no impression 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace
EMPORIO did nothing wrong in his first campaign and may have run into a smart one when headed close home by Arturo Toscanini on heavy ground at the Curragh in November. Skilled Warrior didn't enjoy very heavy conditions at Navan after a close third when well supported at Dundalk while Kevin Manning picks Stylistic Approach of Jim Bolger's two entries though he finished last at Naas in November. Star Official has changed stables since a very encouraging opening run at the Curragh while Crystal Black is a half-brother to three winners and Thunder Rain's dam produced a winner with her first offspring.
Corballis Flyer (IRE) War Command gelding out of Ballyronan Girl.
Emporio (IRE) 11-2 (9-5) Chased leaders, improved to dispute lead at halfway, led 2f out, soon ridden, strongly pressed inside final furlong, headed and no extra close home, 2nd of 17, 1/2l behind Arturo Toscanini (9-5) at Curragh 7f mdn hvy in Nov.
Fake Plastic Trees (IRE) Camacho gelding out of Pim Street.
Fancy Red Diamond (IRE) 33-1 (9-7) Towards rear, under pressure 2f out, no impression over 1f out, ridden 1f out, kept on, no danger, 12th of 23, 10 3/4l behind Watercolormemories (9-2) at Naas 6f mdn sft in Mar.
Flyin Hawaiian 11-2 (9-7) Slowly into stride, in rear, no impression from 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 8th of 14, 10 1/4l behind Swiss Swoo (9-7) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Feb.
Luz Long (IRE) Elzaam gelding out of Alpine.
Maralinga (IRE) 80-1 (9-7) Mid-division, pushed along approaching straight, ridden under 2f out and some headway on inner in 5th over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 5th of 12, 8 3/4l behind Baton Rouge (9-7) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Mar.
Skilled Warrior (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders early, disputed 9th approaching straight, soon headway and effort, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 18, 5 1/4l behind Team Of Firsts (9-7) at Navan 1m 2f mdn hvy in Mar.
Snap Chap (IRE) 13-2 (9-0) Dwelt and towards rear, ridden 2f out, some progress over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 9th of 18, 9 3/4l behind Santa Barbara (9-3) at Curragh 1m mdn gd in Sep.
Star Official (IRE) 22-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and pressed leaders 2f out, under pressure in 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 18, 3l behind Santa Barbara (9-3) at Curragh 1m mdn gd in Sep.
Stylistic Approach (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Niggled along and chased leaders early, mid-division after 2f, ridden and no extra 2f out, last of 16, 21 3/4l behind Storm Legend (9-7) at Naas 6f mdn hvy in Nov.
Tall Story (IRE) 50-1 (9-7) Dwelt, towards rear and pushed along briefly, disputed 11th approaching straight, soon headway, kept on same pace without threatening from over 1f out, 7th of 16, 7 1/4l behind Earlswood (9-7) at Navan 1m mdn hvy in Mar.
Texas Moon (IRE) Dawn Approach gelding out of Amusing Plan.
Thunder Rain (IRE) Fascinating Rock gelding out of Evening Rain.
While You're Up (IRE) 100-1 (9-7) Dwelt, waited with, disputed 11th approaching straight, soon headway, kept on same pace without threatening from over 1f out, 9th of 16, 10 1/4l behind Earlswood (9-7) at Navan 1m mdn hvy in Mar.
Crystal Black (IRE) Teofilo gelding out of She's Our Mark.
