mid-division on inner, pushed along early straight, ridden and no impression over 1f out, no extra, kept on one pace
broke well, tracked leaders on inner, 6th halfway, ridden early straight and some headway over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, mid-division on outer halfway, travelled well early straight, headway and ridden over 1f out, under pressure and kept on one pace inside final furlong, no impression on winner
prominent and pushed along early, tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out, under pressure and no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, headway approaching straight and led 2f out, ridden 1f out and kept on well inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 2f out, no impression inside final furlong, eased close home
towards rear, ridden and no impression under 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out, never a factor
soon led, headed after 3f, remained prominent and disputed approaching straight, ridden and headed 2f out, no impression over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
rear of mid-division, ridden on outer and no impression under 2f out, some headway 1f out, under pressure and kept on inside final furlong to go 3rd closing stages
rear of mid-division, pushed along under 2f out, ridden and no impression 1f out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, headway on outer to lead after 3f, joined approaching straight, ridden and headed 2f out, under pressure and no extra over 1f out, eased inside final furlong
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression 2f out, no extra, kept on one pace
towards rear, ridden and no impression entering straight, under pressure over 1f out and kept on well inside final furlong, edged left close home, nearest at finish
Temasek Star is a very consistent performer, though he hasn't run since July when scoring at Leopardstown. He's quite well treated if ready after a break and Conor McGovern's claim is a bonus. MISS MIRABEAU has been unfortunate in both starts since her victory for Sir Mark Prescott at Chelmsford so she's handed the vote in an open contest. Whatever It Takes, who isn't the most consistent, has still managed to win nine races while Carvelas just failed to catch the well-supported California Lad over 1m2f a fortnight ago and has won over this trip. A similar effort will see him in the firing-line while Asian Wing was staying on in that event and will be better suited by this trip. Steelyeyed will attract support after a couple of good runs following a break and Lamh Ar Lamh is worth a look at the bottom of the handicap.
Pillard (FR) 33-1 (9-11) Held up, soon towards rear, no extra and eased straight, 22nd of 29, dist behind Mine Now (11-0) at Leopardstown 3m hcp sft in Dec.
Temasek Star (IRE) 7-1 (9-4) Dwelt, a little keen, soon chased leaders, 5th halfway, went 2nd 2f out, led from 1 1/2f out, strongly pressed final furlong, kept on well, won at Leopardstown 1m 7f hcp gd in Jul beating Emily Square (8-8) by hd, 12 ran.
Miss Mirabeau 3-1 (10-0) Held up towards rear, some headway early straight, ridden in 6th over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 4 1/4l behind California Lad (9-10) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Jan.
Whatever It Takes (IRE) 25-1 (9-9) Soon led, headed over 5f out, remained prominent, one pace from over 1f out, 5th of 14, 3 1/4l behind Rock On Dandy (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Dec.
Carvelas (IRE) 11-1 (9-7) Broke well and led early, tracked leader, 2nd halfway, ridden under 2f out and no impression over 1f out, under pressure and kept on well inside final furlong, just failed, 2nd of 14, hd behind California Lad (9-10) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Jan.
Empresario (IRE) 20-1 (9-8) Soon led, headed 2f out, soon no extra, 12th of 14, 8 1/2l behind Repare Mon (9-3) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Dec.
Fairy Flute (IRE) 5-2fav (9-5) Always towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 11th of 13, 5 3/4l behind Set To Fire (9-0) at Down Royal 1m 2f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Steelyeyed (IRE) 6-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, pushed along in 3rd 2f out, ridden over 1f out and no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 3rd of 14, 3 1/4l behind Indian Tomahawk (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Jan.
Spinning Pearl (IRE) 33-1 (9-9) Rear, 14th 3f out, soon pushed along, ridden 1 1/2f out, no extra in 11th 1f out, 12th of 16, 8 3/4l behind Political Policy (9-12) at Navan 1m 5f hcp gf in Jul.
Jestival (IRE) 100-1 (11-7) Towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 15th of 19, dist behind Sharjah (11-7) at Gowran Park 2m mdn hvy in Sep.
Rock On Bach (IRE) 20-1 (11-1) Disputed lead early, headed 2nd, slight mistake next, close 3rd 3 out, soon ridden, no impression before next, 5th of 12, 24l behind Seskin Flyer (11-12) at Tramore 2m hcp hvy in Dec.
Rive Normande (FR) 20-1 (8-8) Mid-division early, 8th approaching halfway, ridden and impeded under 2f out, soon no extra, 12th of 14, 9 1/2l behind Rock On Dandy (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Dec.
Lamh Ar Lamh (IRE) 13-2 (8-5) Awkward leaving stalls and slowly into stride, pushed along early, prominent, soon 2nd, no extra from over 1f out, 11th of 14, 8 3/4l behind Rock On Dandy (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Dec.
Asian Wing (IRE) 12-1 (9-8) Slowly into stride and pushed along early, in rear, some headway on outer over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, never a factor, 7th of 14, 9 3/4l behind Indian Tomahawk (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Jan.
Timmone (IRE) 100-1 (9-6) Mid-division, pushed along under 2f out and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 14, 10l behind Zaofu (9-6) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn pol in Jan.
