chased leaders, 4th halfway, travelled well in 5th 2f out, ridden in 4th over 1f out, no impression final furlong, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to close 2f out, led 1 1/2f out, kept on well under pressure from over 1f out, all out
held up, 7th halfway, ridden into 6th and closer 2f out, 3rd over 1f out, kept on final furlong without reaching leaders
mid-division, 5th halfway, ridden into close 4th 2f out, challenged 1 1/2f out, pressed winner and kept on from over 1f out, just held
mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden in 7th over 2f out, soon no extra
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, no extra in 5th over 1f out, kept on one pace
slowly into stride and rear, ridden halfway, soon no impression, kept on one pace straight
chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, no extra and kept on one pace
LIBERTY TO ROCK last won here in July from a 1lb higher mark and he showed on his latest start that he's dropped to a winnable mark. He's taken to get back to winning ways though Valley Queen has continued to run well after her victory here in November and Colin Keane's claim will be a big help. Settle For Red is still a maiden and has been running over much longer trips. He generally leads at around tonight's distance but whether he'll have the pace to hold off the selection is debatable. Phils Wish is another maiden and he's now had 18 starts without winning. He wasn't beaten far behind California Rose last month and is probably the main threat.
Valley Queen 7-1 (10-0) Held up in touch, ridden in 7th 2f out, 3rd 1f out, no extra final furlong, 4th of 10, 6l behind Our Manekineko (10-0) at Dundalk 1m app hcp 47-65 pol in Dec.
Settle For Red (IRE) 2-1fav (9-2) Took keen hold early, prominent, 2nd into straight, led 1f out, stayed on well, headed near line, 2nd of 14, hd behind Bog War (8-13) at Dundalk 1m 3f app hcp 47-65 pol in Dec.
Punches Pious (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Rear of mid-division and 8th halfway, ridden 2f out and no extra over 1f out, last of 11, 11l behind Rose Angel (9-3) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol in Nov.
Cristy's Call (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, 12th of 14, 18l behind Rose Angel (8-11) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol in Nov.
Beau Sakhee 20-1 (8-6) Towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 12th of 19, 8l behind Doonard Prince (9-3) at Naas 6f hcp 47-65 in Aug.
Liberty To Rock (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, led approaching halfway, ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 5th of 11, 1 3/4l behind Hoppsan (9-2) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol in Nov.
Only Exception (IRE) 14-1 (8-1) Slowly into stride, soon improved on outer to chase leaders, disputed lead halfway, ridden and headed entering straight, weakened, 9th of 14, 16l behind King Of Oriel (8-13) at Gowran Park 1m 1f app hcp 50-75 gd in Sep.
Orion's Might (IRE) 25-1 (8-3) Soon led and clear of remainder with 2 rivals, headed 5f out, dropped to 8th and no extra 1f out, 10th of 14, 11l behind Bomber Jackson (8-11) at Dundalk 1m 3f app hcp 47-65 pol in Dec.
Phils Wish (IRE) 2-1fav (9-6) Chased leaders, 2nd 2f out, soon ridden, 3rd when short of room briefly over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, 3rd of 11, 3/4l behind California Rose (9-11) at Dundalk 1m app hcp 47-65 pol in Dec.
