CURRAGH 15:40 6n2u5n

All 11 ran.

Time: 1m 29.11s Closing Sectional: (3f): 36.85s (103.6%)

Overrounds: Industry SP 121%, Betfair SP 101.6%

A borderline smart performance from one of just 2 3-y-os in the field, the progressive Markaz Paname justifying favouritism to lead home a 1-2 for Ger Lyons.

MARKAZ PANAME (IRE) confirmed the big impression made on reappearance, not needing to improve in bare form to win up in class, but this a noteworthy performance in its own right as it saw him become the first 3-y-o to win this race since Softly Tread in 2001; settled just behind the leaders, quickened to lead over 1f out, driven out; isn't in need of any further than this for the time being and reportedly won't be risked on ground faster than good.

SH BOOM turned out again quickly after a luckless effort at Gowran earlier in the week, proved better than ever to pick up some valuable black type; mid-division, short of room before halfway, headway around 2f out, second 1f out, kept on.

THUNDER MOON (IRE) got back on track after a dismal effort in Saudi Arabia, things not panning out ideally for him but he is not really one to be making excuses for; held up, hampered halfway, going well when forced to switch over 1f out, had to pick way through, ran on.

EMILIE GRAY (IRE) ran well back down in trip, but was seen to better effect than a few of those that finished around her; taken wide, held up, avoided trouble, driven over 1f out, kept on, never a threat.

REAL FORCE unsurprisingly looked rusty on just his second start in 17 months, not beaten all that far in the end, though, which suggests he retains plenty of ability; in rear, pushed along over 3f out, kept on; will prove suited by a return to 1m.

CURRENT OPTION (IRE) runner-up in this race last year, ran just respectably this time around; close up, travelled as well as any, led briefly around 2f out, weakened final 100 yds.

LUSTOWN BABA (IRE) fared no better than last time, not really up to this level unless the mud is flying; mid-division, driven 2f out, one paced.

LAUGHIFUWANT (IRE) ran respectably after 5 months off; made running, headed 2f out, faded.

ACE AUSSIE (IRE) 's form tailed off badly last year and this wasn't a particularly auspicious return to action after 7 months off; mid-division, not clear run over 1f out, not quicken.

STRAPPED (IRE) shaped like a non-stayer trying this trip for the first time after 8 months off; close up, raced freely, driven over 2f out, carried head bit awkwardly, weakened.

BELLE IMAGE (IRE) after 7 months off, shaped as if amiss; mid-division, weakened 2f out, not persevered with once held.