tracked leader in 2nd early, took keen hold, slight mistake 1st, disputed lead at 3rd, led at 4th, ridden and headed before 3 out, soon weakened
led, joined from 3rd, headed 4th, led again before 3 out, ridden and joined 2 out, regained lead after last, kept on well under pressure inside final furlong, headed close home
tracked leaders, went 2nd briefly 3 out, soon short of room and checked, ridden and dropped to 8th 2 out, no impression
always towards rear, ridden in last 3 out, no impression
mid-division on outer, headway into 4th and ridden 3 out, no impression on leaders in 3rd when jumped right 2 out, 4th at last, no impression
rear of mid-division, plenty to do in 8th on wide outer when slight mistake 3 out, soon ridden, headway into 5th when bumped and checked after 2 out, went 3rd at last, improved into 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on well to lead close home
mid-division, ridden in 7th 3 out, weakened
in rear, went 6th and ridden 3 out, 4th and no impression on leaders when carried right and hampered 2 out, kept on one pace run-in
rear of mid-division, slightly hampered and slight mistake at 3rd, 9th 3 out, soon ridden, 6th and no impression on leaders 2 out, no extra
tracked leaders, took keen hold, jumped right at 3rd, headway to dispute lead 2 out, soon ridden, headed after last, 3rd inside final furlong, no extra
Willie Mullins arrives mob handed in his attempt to lift this valuable prize and CARRIGMOORNA QUEEN appears to be progressing nicely with a maiden victory at Listowel already under her belt. Nikini has won both starts over timber so far while the booking of son Danny aboard Saylavee suggests she cannot be dismissed lightly and Champagne Problem has placed in a Listed hurdle at Gowran. The Model Kingdom proved a redoubtable presence in bumpers and won at Tipperary on her hurdling debut while Liberty Dance signed off on a winning note at Naas last season and is worthy of a market check.
Champagne Problem (IRE) 6-4fav (10-11) Tracked leader in 2nd throughout, took keen hold, mistake 2nd, slight mistake 3 out, ridden and mistake 2 out, kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind She Is Electric (10-7) at Gowran Park 2m lst (1) Yielding in Sep.
Nikini (IRE) 5-6fav (10-12) Always prominent, led before 2nd, headed briefly after 5th, 2 lengths clear 2 out, kept on well run-in, won at Listowel 2m 4f gd in Sep beating Hollymount (11-2) by 1 1/4l, 6 ran.
Carrigmoorna Queen (IRE) 6-5fav (11-7) Tracked leader on outer in 2nd, improved to lead from 3rd, joined before 3 out, pushed along and regained lead before next where not fluent and jumped left, soon left clear, ridden and reduced advantage run-in, always holding runner-up, won at Listowel 2m 4f mdn gd in Sep beating Kilbunny Pontic (11-7) by 2 1/2l, 16 ran.
Doyenna (IRE) 9-4fav (11-2) Mid-division, not fluent 1st, 8th halfway, took closer order from 5 out and pushed along to challenge before 2 out, ridden in 2nd before last, soon left in share of lead and hampered, kept on best to lead close home, won at Fairyhouse 2m hcp gd in Oct beating The Dasher Conway (11-13) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Liberty Dance (IRE) 1-5fav (11-11) Settled behind leaders briefly, soon led and disputed, narrowly headed 6f out, ridden to dispute again 2f out, narrow lead over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, asserted closing stages, won at Naas 1m 7f sft in Mar beating Saratoga Lass (11-4) by 3 3/4l, 5 ran.
Magical Zoe (IRE) 2-1fav (11-0) Rear of mid-division, 7th after 6th, progress before 3 out, travelled well to lead before 2 out, kept on well run-in, easily, won at Wexford 2m mdn Yielding in Sep beating Lenebane (10-6) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Paidi's Passion (IRE) 11-1 (11-13) Mid-division, 5th 3 out, 6th and pushed along approaching straight, ridden and no extra run-in, 7th of 16, 13 3/4l behind Gaius (12-0) at Sligo 3m 1f hcp Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Rioga Choice (IRE) 2-1fav (10-11) Held up in mid-division, slightly hampered and stumbled after 2nd, soon tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to lead travelling well before 3 out, clear 2 out, kept on well, easily, won at Roscommon 2m mdn sft in Aug beating Come On Du Berlais (11-2) by 17l, 14 ran.
Saylavee (IRE) 6-5fav (11-5) Prominent, mistake 4th, improved to lead travelling well 2 out, soon went clear, stayed on strongly run-in, very easily, won at Gowran Park 2m mdn Yielding in Sep beating The Mediator (11-12) by 15l, 16 ran.
The Model Kingdom (IRE) 1-6fav (11-7) Tracked leader, closer 3 out, disputed travelling well 2 out where slight mistake, led before last, slightly right last, pushed out to assert run-in, comfortably, won at Tipperary 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Oct beating Ginnets Girl (11-6) by 3 1/2l, 13 ran.
Outback Flyer (IRE) 2-1 (10-7) Tracked leaders in 3rd, pushed along and lost position after 4 out, ridden in moderate 6th 3 out, no impression, 5th of 7, dist behind She Is Electric (10-7) at Gowran Park 2m lst (1) Yielding in Sep.
