never better than mid-division
soon mid-division, improved to challenge and dispute lead from 1 1/2f out, headed and kept on same pace from under 1f out
tracked leaders, 5th for much, weakened from over 2f out
mid-division, 11th before straight, no impression under pressure from 1 1/2f out
towards rear for much, never a factor
prominent, led over 2f out, headed and weakened from 1 1/2f out
led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened
towards rear early, 13th before straight, improved and ridden to chase leaders 1 1/2f out, moderate 4th inside final furlong, kept on without reaching winner
mid-division, 12th before straight, kept on same pace from 2f out
towards rear for much, no impression straight
chased leaders, 6th before straight, kept on same pace from under 2f out
rear of mid-division, kept on without threatening under pressure from over 1 1/2f out
soon mid-division, ridden to chase leaders 1 1/2f out, kept on final furlong
mid-division, headway from before straight, challenged and disputed from 1 1/2f out, headed and no extra from under 1f out
mid-division, 8th before straight, weakened under 2f out
prominent, 2nd over 2f out, weakened from 1 1/2f out
rear of mid-division, progress on outer from before straight, 6th over 2f out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from 1f out
never better than mid-division
towards rear, no danger and kept on same pace straight
soon mid-division, progress to track leaders travelling well when switched inside to rail 1 1/2f out, ridden to lead under 1f out, stayed on well
never better than mid-division
prominent, 4th for much, weakened straight
mid-division, 14th early, kept on without threatening from 2f out
never better than mid-division
mid-division, 11th from 5f out, kept on same pace from 2f out
Premier Rouge was in cracking form at this time a year ago and though much higher in the weights he showed when returning with a close third to Sugar Baby Love at Leopardstown that he is still capable of winning from this mark. LEAH CLAIRE was the one who caught the eye, however. Twice a winner last season she was noted making steady headway from the rear and still looks well treated. Imprudent Miss has a fitness advantage over many of these after two good runs on polytrack at Dundalk while Sovento is at last beginning to find the kind of form that brought success in Germany.
High Treason (USA) 20-1 (9-10) Rear of mid-division, ridden into 8th over 1f out, stayed on well without threatening final furlong, 4th of 16, 4 1/2l behind No One Tells Me (9-6) at Limerick 1m 3f hcp 50-70 in Apr.
Trikirk (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Never better than mid-division, kept on without threatening from over 3f out, 7th of 16, 11l behind Mutadarek (9-7) at Ballinrobe 1m 6f hcp 55-85 in Sep.
Premier Rouge 16-1 (8-12) Mid-division, progress and ridden entering straight, 5th 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 18, 1 1/4l behind Sugar Baby Love (9-8) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp 50-80 gf in Apr.
Imprudent Miss (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Mid-division, 9th halfway, headway in 6th 2f out, ridden into 3rd 1f out, kept on well final furlong to press winner close home, just failed, 2nd of 14, shd behind Time Travel (8-10) at Dundalk 1m 4f Handicap (50-75) (4yo+) pol in Apr.
Jacks Law (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Dwelt, towards rear, 6th approaching straight, 5th over 2f out, dropped to 7th and no extra from over 1f out, 7th of 8, 8l behind Settigano (9-2) at Dundalk 1m stks pol in Nov.
Balladiene (IRE) 12-1 (8-7) Prominent, 3rd under 2f out, no impression and kept on same pace from over 1f out, 9th of 16, 5l behind Hawkhill (9-5) at Limerick 1m hcp 50-80 in Apr.
Paintmaker 3-1fav (9-12) Tracked leaders, 5th entering straight, headway to dispute lead briefly under 2f out, no impression from 1f out, soon no extra and eased when beaten close home, 9th of 14, 5l behind Saint By Day (9-8) at Dundalk 1m 3f 3yo hcp 50-70 pol in Nov.
Lizzie Bennett (IRE) 14-1 (9-10) Slowly into stride and held up towards rear, no extra straight, 12th of 15, 23l behind Redzer Gazgoff (9-6) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp 50-70 gd in Apr.
Lundgren (GER) (8-8) 2nd of 6, 1 3/4l behind Giuliani (9-1) at Bremen(GER) 1m 4f hcp gd in Jun.
Strategic Alliance (IRE) 20-1 (8-6) Rear of mid-division for most, never a factor, 11th of 15, 18l behind The Pier (8-12) at Listowel 1m 4f hcp 60-90 in Sep.
Tajweed (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 3f out, 13th of 18, 9l behind Sugar Baby Love (9-8) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp 50-80 gf in Apr.
Sandymount Lady (IRE) 7-1 (9-12) Always towards rear, tailed off, 13th of 14, well behind Tony's Treasure (9-4) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 50-70 pol in Oct.
Lac A Dancer (IRE) 25-1 (7-11) Rear of mid-division, headway in 8th 3f out, ridden 2f out, soon no extra and kept on one pace, 10th of 21, 11l behind Mid Mon Lady (9-2) at Navan 1m 2f fll hcp 60-90 sft in Oct.
Mazaris (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Prominent, no impression under pressure from 3f out, moderate 3rd over 2f out, 2nd without troubling winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, 12l behind Magen's Star (9-2) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp 0-80 hvy in May '09.
Gagnant (IRE) 8-1 (9-9) Mid-division, ridden and kept on same pace from 3f out, 7th of 15, 12l behind Our Nana Rose (8-3) at Gowran Park 1m 1f 3yo hcp 47-70 sft in Aug.
Champion Boy (IRE) 5-1fav (9-11) Never a factor, 11th of 17, 8l behind Mrs Batt (8-11) at Naas 1m Apprentice Handicap (47-60) (4yo+) gd in Apr.
Giant Slalom 8-1 (8-10) Close up in 2nd, 3rd and ridden 2f out, edged left, 2nd and kept on final furlong, 2nd of 15, 2l behind Cul A Dun (9-7) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp 50-70 gd in Apr.
Danza Nera (IRE) 14-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, weakened 2 1/2f out, 11th of 16, 26l behind Fast Lightning (9-7) at Sligo 6f hcp 47-65 gd in Sep.
Holly Hill (IRE) 20-1 (8-4) Held up towards rear, ridden into 12th 2f out, soon no extra, 15th of 21, 23l behind Mid Mon Lady (9-2) at Navan 1m 2f fll hcp 60-90 sft in Oct.
Leah Claire (IRE) 16-1 (8-5) Mid-division on outer, ridden early straight, kept on without threatening from 1 1/2f out, 4th of 18, 1 3/4l behind Sugar Baby Love (9-8) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp 50-80 gf in Apr.
Sovento (GER) 6-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, good headway on inner entering straight, 3rd 2f out, ridden in 2nd 1 1/2f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 4th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Indian Wind (9-2) at Dundalk 1m Handicap (47-60) (4yo+) pol in Mar.
Coolnaharan (IRE) 10-1 (9-10) Never a factor, 11th of 14, 9l behind Force Of Habit (9-7) at Dundalk 1m 3f Handicap (47-60) (4yo+) pol in Apr.
Quarton (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Held up, 6th and headway early straight, 4th 1f out, soon no extra, 4th of 9, 6l behind Full Of Hope (9-0) at Tipperary 7f 3yo mdn in Apr.
Phoenician (IRE) 18-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden in 7th 2f out, no impression, 16th of 22, 12l behind Lough Mist (9-3) at Navan 6f Handicap (47-70) (3yo+) gf in Apr.
Mill Moss (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Always prominent, 2nd entering straight, headway between horses to dispute lead 1f out, headed and no impression when hampered final strides, 3rd of 17, 1/2l behind Mrs Batt (8-11) at Naas 1m Apprentice Handicap (47-60) (4yo+) gd in Apr.
Key Decision (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Always behind, 14th of 18, 9l behind Sugar Baby Love (9-8) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp 50-80 gf in Apr.
High Queen (IRE) 20-1 (8-6) Went left leaving stalls, soon pulled up, in a race won by Noble Galileo (9-7) at Galway 1m 4f hcp 0-90 hvy in Oct, 18 ran.
American Princess (IRE) 12-1 (9-6) Never a factor, 13th of 17, 9l behind Mrs Batt (8-11) at Naas 1m Apprentice Handicap (47-60) (4yo+) gd in Apr.
Andalucia Lady (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Raced from widest stall, very slowly away and always behind, eased final furlong, last of 15, 27l behind Cul A Dun (9-7) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp 50-70 gd in Apr.
