led, ridden and strongly pressed 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, kept on without threatening winner final furlong
chased leaders, ridden in 4th 2f out, soon no impression on leaders
chased leaders, ridden in 3rd 2f out, soon no impression on leaders, kept on same pace
mid-division, took keen hold, ridden in 8th 2f out, 7th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong
mid-division on inner, ridden in 6th 2f out, no impression
towards rear, no impression straight, never a factor
slowly away and in rear, no impression straight, never a factor
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened
chased leader in 2nd, travelling well 2f out, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, stayed on well final furlong, comfortably
mid-division, ridden in 9th 2f out, no impression
always towards rear, never a factor
rear of mid-division, no impression straight, never a factor
very slowly away and always trailing
ACQUIESCENT has been in fine form all summer, staying on strongly to catch Sindhia over the track and trip last month. She's up 4lb but Mikey Sheehy has been booked to claim 7lb and another big run is expected. Another three-year-old, Ediyva, was well supported for a track and trip maiden earlier this month and punters didn't have much concern as she beat today's rival Jungle Cove. She's improving fast and looks well enough treated while Pulse Of Shanghai goes for a hat-trick after two course and distance victories and a 6lb rise is unlikely to prevent another big run. Master Matt and Mogwli are quite capable of taking a hand in a tight-looking handicap.
Master Matt 5-1 (10-0) Dwelt, soon chased leaders, ridden in 4th 2f out, 5th 1f out, no extra, 4th of 11, 2 1/4l behind Earls (8-10) at Naas 5f hcp hvy in Nov.
Leadership Race (IRE) 6-4fav (9-4) Very slowly into stride, in rear, switched right to outer 1 1/2f out and one pace, last of 14, 8 1/4l behind Mudlahhim (8-9) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Oct.
Acquiescent (IRE) 11-4 (8-7) Chased leader and ran freely early, 4th halfway, progress 1 1/2f out, led narrowly over 1f out, ridden and kept on best under pressure final 100 yards, won at Dundalk 7f hcp fll pol in Oct beating Sindhia (8-6) by nk, 8 ran.
Settle For Bay (FR) 66-1 (10-0) Always towards rear, pushed along and no impression under 2f out, no extra over 1f out, never a factor, 14th of 16, 9 3/4l behind Flaming Moon (9-0) at Curragh 1m hcp Good - Yielding in Aug.
Ediyva (IRE) 5-4fav (9-2) Prominent, soon tracked leaders, raced keenly, 3rd halfway, on terms travelling well under 2f out, pushed along and led over 1f out, edged left under 1f out, soon asserted and kept on well, won at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Nov beating Jungle Cove (9-7) by 1 3/4l, 14 ran.
War Hero (IRE) 9-1 (9-4) Close up, 3rd over 3f out, ridden under 2f out, closed 1f out, weakened final 100 yards, 6th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Bucky Larson (9-12) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Nov.
Jungle Cove (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Chased leaders on inner, 6th halfway, switched towards outer and travelling well 2f out, 4th 1f out, soon pushed along in 3rd, kept on to go 2nd final 50 yards, no impression on winner, 2nd of 14, 1 3/4l behind Ediyva (9-2) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Nov.
Mogwli (IRE) 20-1 (9-13) Raced far side and prominent, 6th after halfway, soon headway and effort, on terms over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, back on terms close home, headed and kept on without matching winner near line, 2nd of 18, nk behind Sagittarius Rising (9-4) at Curragh 6f hcp hvy in Nov.
Pulse Of Shanghai (IRE) 8-1 (9-8) Broke well and led early, joined after 2f, led entering straight, went clear 1 1/2f out, pushed along and stayed on well final furlong, won at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Nov beating Merchant Of Venice (9-13) by 1 3/4l, 14 ran.
Royal Highness (IRE) 4-1 (10-0) Mid-division, raced keenly, ridden and headway over 1f out, challenged and almost on terms 100 yards out, kept on well closing stages, just failed, 3rd of 12, hd behind Highly Approved (9-2) at Dundalk 6f pol in Nov.
Phoenix Open (USA) 33-1 (9-13) Held up towards rear, ridden and no impression over 1f out, 13th of 14, 8 1/2l behind Whatharm (10-2) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Nov.
Point Reyes (IRE) 50-1 (8-6) Edged right leaving stalls, soon rear of mid-division, under pressure in 12th over 3f out, dropped to rear over 2f out, slightly detached 1 1/2f out, modest late headway, 14th of 16, 15 1/2l behind Sonaiyla (10-2) at Curragh 7f hcp fll Good - Yielding in Jul.
Silverkode (IRE) 33-1 (10-0) Raced near side, waited with, soon towards rear, headway from halfway, kept on same pace final furlong, 11th of 18, 5 3/4l behind Sagittarius Rising (9-4) at Curragh 6f hcp hvy in Nov.
