prominent, ridden in 3rd 2f out, weakened
in rear, last 2f out, soon pushed along, ridden in 10th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, never nearer
tracked leaders in 3rd, improved to lead under 2f out, soon ridden, strongly pressed inside final furlong, headed and no extra close home
led, ridden and headed under 2f out, 4th 1f out, weakened
tracked leaders, ridden in 5th 2f out, 3rd 1f out, no impression
towards rear, checked after 1f, pushed along in 14th on outer 2f out, soon ridden, 9th 1f out, stayed on strongly final furlong to lead close home
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden straight, no impression
tracked leaders, ridden in 4th 2f out, 2nd 1f out, no extra in 3rd inside final furlong
rear of mid-division, ridden in 8th 2f out, 6th 1f out, no impression
mid-division, took keen hold, ridden in 9th 2f out, 7th 1f out, no impression
tracked leaders, ridden and dropped to 10th 2f out, 8th 1f out, kept on without threatening
mid-division, ridden in 6th 2f out, 5th 1f out, no impression
dwelt, always towards rear, never a factor
rear of mid-division, ridden in 7th 2f out, weakened
Five-times course winner Eglish was only sixth in a claimer here on Wednesday. Bears Hug had been racing over middle-distances and hurdles before dropping back to this trip here last month and making most. MIGHT AND MERCY pays her first visit here but improved during the summer culminating in a victory over the trip at Cork so she's taken to defy a 2lb rise. Pretty Smart gained her eighth career victory here last month and Jack Kearney's claim is a plus while Fastman has been in good form on Turf but has never won in nine starts here, though she's twice finished in front of Sister Lola in recent weeks. Teddy O'Neill is gradually improving and can't go much lower in the ratings.
Bears Hug (IRE) 17-2 (10-2) Made virtually all, ridden clear under 2f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, stayed on well close home, won at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Oct beating Cedar Rapids (9-13) by nk, 14 ran.
Hightimeyouwon 14-1 (10-0) Always towards rear, ridden in last halfway, no extra from 2f out, never a factor, last of 13, 14 1/4l behind Gordon Bennett (9-7) at Naas 6f hcp gd in Jul.
Might And Mercy 16-5 (8-12) Held up early, closer in 4th halfway, ridden to challenge 1 1/2f out, disputed 1f out, led final 150 yards, kept on well, won at Cork 7f hcp fll gd in Aug beating Sistine Madonna (9-8) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Pretty Smart (IRE) 14-1 (9-13) Led, ridden 2f out, joined and strongly pressed 1 1/2f out, narrowly headed inside final furlong, rallied to regain lead near line, won at Dundalk 7f fll pol in Oct beating Eglish (9-11) by nk, 11 ran.
Prioritise (IRE) 13-2 (10-2) Mid-division, 6th halfway, closer in 4th entering straight, 3rd and ridden over 1f out, 2nd and no impression on winner final 150 yards, kept on one pace, 2nd of 9, 4 1/2l behind Bucky Larson (10-2) at Dundalk 1m pol in Nov.
She's In The Game (IRE) 16-1 (8-7) Towards rear, pushed along and some headway on inner under 2f out, soon ridden and 6th 1f out, no extra inside final 150 yards, 9th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Marsa (8-7) at Dundalk 7f hcp fll pol in Oct.
Gegenpressing 33-1 (9-6) Dwelt, soon mid-division in far side group, ridden and no impression 2f out, soon no extra, 20th of 24, 14 1/2l behind Downforce (9-7) at Curragh 6f hcp hvy in Oct.
Iva Feeling 10-1 (9-13) Slowly into stride, towards rear, pushed along and headway under 2f out, 7th and ridden over 1f out, kept on well on outer inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 2 1/4l behind Super Over (9-13) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Oct.
Skontonovski 4-1 (10-2) Mid-division, not clear run under 2f out and switched right in 9th over 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong to go 4th closing stages, 4th of 14, 2 1/4l behind The Mpex Kid (9-12) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Nov.
Eglish 16-1 (10-2) Rear of mid-division on outer, pushed along 2f out, ridden in 7th 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Gobi Star (9-12) at Dundalk 6f pol in Nov.
Cedar Rapids (IRE) 7-1 (10-1) Tracked leaders, 8th on inner approaching straight, headway under 2f out, 4th and ridden over 1f out, no impression inside final 150 yards, 6th of 14, 3 1/4l behind The Mpex Kid (9-12) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Nov.
Fastman (IRE) 14-1 (10-2) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along and disputed lead under 2f out, 3rd over 1f out, ridden and no impression on principals inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 3rd of 16, 5 1/4l behind Speckled Meadow (9-6) at Galway 7f hcp hvy in Oct.
Sister Lola (IRE) 5-1 (9-11) Towards rear, headway into 6th and ridden 2f out, went 4th and no impression on leaders 1f out, no extra, 4th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Pretty Smart (9-13) at Dundalk 7f fll pol in Oct.
Teddy O'neill (IRE) 10-1 (9-8) Tracked leader, ran freely, 2nd halfway, ridden to challenge briefly entering straight, soon no impression on winner, 3rd inside final 150 yards, kept on one pace, 3rd of 14, 5 1/2l behind Vocal Studies (9-8) at Galway 7f mdn hvy in Oct.
Sevenal 11-1 (10-0) Rear of mid-division, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, kept on one pace final furlong, never a factor, 10th of 16, 14 1/2l behind Speckled Meadow (9-6) at Galway 7f hcp hvy in Oct.
Run Forrest Run (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) Settled behind leaders in near side group, ridden to lead near side group 1 1/2f out but behind far side group, soon no impression, 16th of 24, 8 1/2l behind Downforce (9-7) at Curragh 6f hcp hvy in Oct.
Royal Tribute (IRE) 28-1 (10-0) Slowly into stride, always behind, never a factor, last of 14, 11 1/4l behind Hodd's Girl (10-2) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Sep.
