mid-division on inner, 7th halfway, not clear run under 2f out, 5th 1f out, kept on same pace under pressure inside final furlong
slowly into stride and rear of mid-division, never a factor
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, went 3rd early final furlong, kept on well under pressure to lead close home
led or disputed lead, led early straight, ridden over 1f out and strongly pressed inside final furlong, kept on under pressure, no extra and headed closing stages
always towards rear, never a factor
tracked leaders on outer, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th 2f out and soon no extra
prominent and disputed lead, headed early straight, ridden and dropped to 4th early final furlong, soon no impresion when slightly checked
towards rear, never a factor
settled towards rear, 9th halfway, no threat from 2f out
tracked leaders on inner, 4th halfway, 3rd early straight, headway between horses to challenge early final furlong, kept on under pressure, headed by winner close home
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, 7th and ridden 1f out, no impression and kept on one pace final furlong
mid-division, 8th halfway, not clear run over 1f out, switched right and kept on inside final furlong
always behind
Little Village hadn't shown much before her shock victory at Navan and couldn't find enough pace when dropped to the minimum trip here last time. She was conceding plenty of weight to Rose Garnet, who finished just in front of her, but the latter finished strongly and should get involved. Eurosmart Lady was running well at the end of the last campaign and deserved her comfortable victory at Bellewstown when Rose Garnet was behind though she's been raised 8lb and has a long absence to overcome. Lake Wanaka is a bit unfortunate not to have won and must have a chance from her lowly mark but BANGALORE DIAMOND is handed the vote. He has a couple of decent performances off higher marks to his credit and with first-time blinkers fitted can gain his first success in what is a moderate contest.
Desert Ben (IRE) 14-1 (9-8) Held up towards rear, headway into 7th 2f out, ridden into 4th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 14, 2 1/4l behind Liberty To Rock (9-7) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Sep.
Eurosmart Lady (IRE) 8-1 (8-0) Prominent, 2nd halfway, ridden to lead over 1f out, drew clear and drifted left inside final furlong, comfortably, won at Bellewstown 5f hcp 47-65 gd in Aug beating Queen Grace (9-9) by 4l, 14 ran.
Little Village (IRE) 5-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 7th 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 5th of 14, 2 3/4l behind Phebes Wish (8-4) at Dundalk 5f app hcp 47-65 pol.
Bangalore Diamond (IRE) 13-2 (9-7) Chased leaders, 7th 2f out, no extra from over 1f out, 7th of 14, 10l behind Kanes Pass (9-6) at Tipperary 5f hcp 47-65 hvy in Apr.
Hello Man (IRE) 10-1 (8-9) Mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden and no extra entering straight, weakened, 11th of 12, 21l behind Thats A Fret (9-10) at Dundalk 6f hcp 47-70 pol in Mar.
Alvar (USA) 16-1 (8-9) Reared and very slowly away, always well behind, last of 14, 22l behind Phebes Wish (8-4) at Dundalk 5f app hcp 47-65 pol.
Desert Al (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Mid-division, chased leaders on inner early straight, no extra from over 1f out, 10th of 14, 6l behind Charismas Birthday (8-5) at Dundalk 6f hcp 47-65 pol in Mar.
Elusive Dancer (AUS) 12-1 (8-4) Always towards rear, 12th of 13, 7l behind Big Bad Lily (8-13) at Cork 5f app hcp 50-75 gf in Jul.
Lake Wanaka (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Prominent on stands' side, 5th 2f out, no impression in 4th 1f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 14, 9l behind Kanes Pass (9-6) at Tipperary 5f hcp 47-65 hvy in Apr.
Luckiest Owners (IRE) 16-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 6th 2f out, under pressure in 4th 1f out, no extra final furlong and kept on same pace, 6th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Samollie (8-0) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol in Apr.
Refuse To Sell (IRE) 6-1fav (8-10) Prominent, no extra under pressure and kept on same pace from over 1f out, 8th of 17, 6l behind Morethanafeeling (8-9) at Naas 1m app hcp 47-65 gd in Apr.
San Jose City (IRE) 9-2fav (9-3) Mid-division on outside, ridden and lost place over 2f out, last of 11, 13l behind Trojan Rocket (9-2) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Sep.
Pipers Choice (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 12th of 16, 14l behind Little Village (8-3) at Navan 6f hcp 47-70 sft in Apr.
Bubbly Bellini (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 10th of 14, 8l behind Cailin Coillteach (9-6) at Dundalk 7f hcp 47-65 pol in Feb.
Rose Garnet (IRE) 12-1 (8-5) Slowly away and trailing, late headway in 10th 1f out, ran on well final furlong, 4th of 14, 2l behind Phebes Wish (8-4) at Dundalk 5f app hcp 47-65 pol.
Sassaway (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Towards rear, kept on without threatening under pressure from over 1f out, 6th of 15, 8l behind Ondeafears (9-4) at Cork 6f Apprentice Handicap (55-75) (3yo+) in Oct.
