chased leaders, close up from 2f out, kept on same pace under pressure inside final furlong
soon tracked leaders, in front 1 1/2f out, strongly pressed and stayed on well inside final furlong
soon mid-division, 10th early, ridden to chase leaders from 2f out, kept on without getting there inside final furlong
prominent, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from 1f out
chased leaders, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from 1f out
tracked leaders early, soon mid-division, not much room and no impression from over 1f out, kept on same pace
towards rear, switched around field towards outer from under 2f out, kept on well without threatening final furlong
soon led, headed 1 1/2f out, soon no impression under pressure
soon close up, no extra from over 1f out
always towards rear
soon chased leaders, progress 2f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong without quite getting to 1st 2
waited with, progress to chase leaders from 2f out, challenged inside final furlong, not quite get to winner
waited with, closed to chase leaders from 2f out, kept on same pace under pressure inside final furlong
tracked leaders, no extra and kept on same pace from over 1f out
Daisy Mountain has never won on the surface but could hardly be in better shape having won very easily at Gowran a month ago for which she has a massive 13lb rise to contend with. Whitethorne Scent is still a maiden but was only caught close home by Stronger Than Me over the C&D last week and would be a real threat to all with a repeat. SAMOLLIE was in excellent form over the C&D in the spring, winning twice and finishing runner-up twice. His recent runs have been on Turf and back on his favourite surface and on a fair mark he's taken to score again. Wild China hasn't had much experience of the surface but wasn't beaten far over the C&D in August and can race from a 2lb lower mark so with Danny Mullins' claim taken into account he doesn't look badly treated.
Daisy Mountain (IRE) 7-2fav (9-1) Tracked leaders, progress into 4th halfway, 2nd and ridden to challenge over 1 1/2f out, soon led, drew clear final furlong, easily, won at Gowran Park 1m hcp 47-65 gd in Oct beating Vasoni (8-12) by 4 1/2l, 14 ran.
Wild China (IRE) 20-1 (9-10) Prominent, ridden entering straight, soon weakened, 10th of 14, 8l behind Paene Magnus (9-11) at Dundalk 1m Apprentice Handicap (55-70) pol in Oct.
Alheera (IRE) 25-1 (9-11) Soon mid-division, 8th halfway, no extra and kept on same pace from 2f out, 10th of 14, 30l behind Bubbly Bellini (9-2) at Sligo 6f hcp 47-65 gs in Jun.
Furacano (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out, soon no extra, 8th of 12, 12l behind Precious Stone (9-0) at Dundalk 1m mdn fll stks pol in Sep.
Whitethorne Scent 14-1 (9-8) Settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, headway in 4th 1 1/2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, headed final 150 yards, no extra and kept on same pace, 2nd of 14, 3/4l behind Stronger Than Me (9-6) at Dundalk 1m app hcp 47-65 pol in Oct.
Samollie (IRE) 5-1fav (8-11) Tracked leaders in 4th, 3rd under pressure early straight, no impression from over 1 1/2f out, eased inside final furlong, 10th of 15, 11l behind Knights Templar (8-9) at Gowran Park 1m hcp 47-65 gd in Oct.
Strove For Gold (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Mid-division early, soon chased leaders, close 3rd on outer halfway, ridden and weakened 3f out, 13th of 14, 44l behind Annie Go (9-3) at Down Royal 1m 5f app hcp 47-65 in Sep.
Zero Euro (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Mid-division, 7th halfway, no impression from 2f out, 8th of 13, 9l behind Hawkswood (9-9) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol in Apr.
Nine Bean Rows (IRE) 11-1 (8-11) 3rd early, 5th halfway, dropped to 7th early straight, one pace, 8th of 14, 9l behind Daisy Mountain (9-1) at Gowran Park 1m hcp 47-65 gd in Oct.
Unescorted (IRE) 16-1 (8-4) Towards rear, headway from 3f out, soon ridden, 5th 1f out, no extra, 6th of 12, 2 1/4l behind Man Of Erin (10-2) at Curragh 7f hcp hvy in Oct.
Caracal 20-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, weakened entering straight, 13th of 14, 19l behind South South West (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 47-65 pol in Oct.
Clare Harrier (IRE) 50-1 (8-11) Mid-division early, towards rear halfway, no impression, 14th of 18, 18l behind No Trimmings (9-8) at Naas 1m app hcp 47-60 gd in Jul '11.
Tamujin (IRE) 25-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, 6th early, kept on same pace under pressure from over 1f out, 7th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Go On Murt (8-13) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol in Jul.
Greybridge (IRE) 20-1 (8-5) Soon off the pace in mid-division, moderate 5th on inner before straight, no extra from under 2f out, 9th of 11, 14l behind Positive Vibes (9-6) at Clonmel 1m 2f 3yo hcp 47-65 gd in Sep.
Ennis Diamond (IRE) 80-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders early, dropped to 8th and no extra approaching straight, 8th of 14, 28l behind Bancnuanaheireann (9-10) at Listowel 1m 3yo & 4yo mdn in Sep '11.
King's Jester (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, some late headway into moderate 7th 1f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 14, 10l behind Sun Disc (9-0) at Down Royal 1m 5f app hcp 47-65 gd in Sep '11.
Tsar Choreographer (IRE) 50-1 (9-3) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, no extra, 9th of 14, 14l behind Rigoletta (9-0) at Dundalk 1m mdn stks pol in Sep.
