tracked leaders, ran freely, 4th halfway, ridden over 1f out and no impression from over 100 yards out, kept on one pace
pushed along early to track leader, 2nd halfway, ridden and no impression in 3rd over 1f out, under pressure and kept on inside final furlong
mid-division, 8th halfway, pushed along and no impression under 2f out, no extra
mid-division, 6th halfway, headway under 2f out, switched left over 1f out and ridden to lead 150 yards out, kept on well
mid-division, pushed along on outer entering straight, ridden 2f out and 5th 1f out, no impression inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and no impression early straight, no extra over 1f out
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and detached before halfway, no extra from over 2f out
held up towards rear, pushed along and no impression before halfway, ridden on outer and no impression in 12th over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
held up towards rear, headway 2f out, ridden in 6th over 1f out, kept on and not clear run inside final furlong, went 3rd close home
towards rear, pushed along and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace final furlong, never a factor
rear of mid-division, pushed along and no impression under 2f out, no extra, kept on one pace final furlong
pushed along early to lead, 3 lengths clear halfway, ridden under 2f out and strongly pressed over 1f out, headed 150 yards out, no extra
rear of mid-division, ran freely, pushed along and no impression under 2f out, kept on one pace, never a factor
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and lost place early straight, no extra, weakened
ART OF UNITY was having his first start on the track when landing a nursery over the minimum a fortnight ago and a 4lb rise is unlikely to prevent another big effort so he can concede weight all round. Storm Has Broken made most when scoring over an extra furlong here last month, with the staying-on Piper Bomb back in third, so dropping back in trip won't be a concern while Optional Necessity wasn't suited by the minimum here last time and looks on a fair mark for her handicap debut. Blue Petal won a Tipperary claimer over an extended 7f on soft ground so may find this on the short side but Willie Mullins and Pat Smullen team up with Bronagh's Belle, who makes her handicap debut.
Art Of Unity 11-4 (8-11) Mid-division on inner, pushed along and progress 2f out, ridden in 2nd 1f out, led under 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Oct beating Downtown Diva (8-4) by 1 1/4l, 13 ran.
War Hero (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Mid-division on inner, ridden under 2f out and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 7th of 14, 5 1/4l behind Storm Has Broken (8-9) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Oct.
In The Dip (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Disputed lead, ridden and headed halfway, soon weakened, 12th of 18, 10 3/4l behind Sometimesadiamond (9-0) at Fairyhouse 6f mdn fll gd in Jun.
Julia's Magic (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Prominent and raced alone in centre, pushed along over 2f out and soon no impression, no extra 1f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 16, 7 1/2l behind Dramatically (9-0) at Naas 6f mdn fll sft in Oct.
Storm Has Broken (IRE) 14-1 (8-9) Led after 1f, pushed along to assert early straight, ridden under 2f out and 3 lengths clear over 1f out, under pressure and kept on inside final furlong, reduced advantage close home, won at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Oct beating So Enjoy (9-2) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Vicky Cristina (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, ridden 2f out and soon no impression on winner, kept on one pace final furlong, 5th of 14, 1 1/2l behind Storm Has Broken (8-9) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Oct.
Blue Petal (IRE) 6-1 (9-4) Chased leader, 3rd halfway, ridden to lead 2f out, headed over 1f out, dropped to 4th under 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 10, 4 1/4l behind Triple Sec (9-3) at Tipperary 7f hcp Soft - Heavy in Sep.
Bronagh's Belle (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along in rear approaching straight, no extra, weakened, 11th of 12, 22 1/4l behind Sunday Smart (8-8) at Limerick 7f mdn hvy in Oct.
Itschessnotchekers (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Towards rear, headway on outer before halfway and 5th entering straight, kept wide and no impression under 2f out, eased final furlong, last of 14, 14 1/4l behind Storm Has Broken (8-9) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Oct.
Optional Necessity (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Chased leaders on inner, ridden in 2nd 2f out, 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 7, 3 3/4l behind It's Two O Clock (9-5) at Dundalk 5f mdn pol in Nov.
Brian's Bride (IRE) 2-1fav (8-13) Chased leaders on inner, ridden in 4th 2f out, no impression when checked on inner 1f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 14, 7 1/2l behind Mister Magic (8-13) at Naas 6f Yielding in Oct.
Piper Bomb (IRE) 13-2 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden on outer under 2f out and 6th 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 1 1/4l behind Storm Has Broken (8-9) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Oct.
Scarlet Ribbons (USA) 20-1 (8-9) Towards rear, ridden in 11th 2f out, progress into 7th 1f out, kept on without threatening, 5th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Art Of Unity (8-11) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Oct.
Legatum (IRE) 16-1 (8-7) Took keen hold early, soon towards rear, pushed along into straight, no impression under 2f out, soon no extra, last of 6, 12 3/4l behind Solar Wave (9-5) at Gowran Park 7f sft in Aug.
Highly Approved (IRE) 7-1 (9-8) Dwelt and slightly impeded start, held up, 9th approaching straight, soon headway to chase leaders, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 5th of 10, 7 1/4l behind Rince Deireanach (8-10) at Fairyhouse 6f hcp hvy in Oct.
Ar Saoirse 25-1 (8-5) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden in 3rd 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 4th of 13, 1 3/4l behind Art Of Unity (8-11) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Oct.
Downtown Diva (IRE) 20-1 (8-4) Mid-division on inner, headway into 4th and ridden 2f out, 3rd 1f out, kept on without threatening winner to go 2nd near line, 2nd of 13, 1 1/4l behind Art Of Unity (8-11) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Oct.
